Best Beach Resorts

The world's most remote luxury resort — and the finest surf hotel on earth.

A private island of extraordinary beauty — the world's most exclusive resort.

The world's largest overwater villas — barefoot luxury at its finest.

A private island with a golf course, wine cellar, and extraordinary villas.

The Maldives' largest private island — three islands, 11 restaurants.

The Maldives' first wellbeing island — a transformative immersive retreat.

A private bay of pool villas — Phuket's most intimate luxury resort.

Alan Faena's extraordinary vision — Miami Beach's most theatrical hotel.

26 houses, no schedules, no menus — the Maldives completely reimagined.

An iconic beachfront hotel in Seminyak, The Legian is renowned for its extraordinary location, authentic culture, and stunning design.

Standing atop the majestic cliff of Nusa Dua, with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and tropical garden, The Apurva Kempinski Bali is a five-star hotel offering a unique blend of Indonesian elegance and world-class hospitality.

The Maldives' most remote and extraordinary wellness retreat.

The southernmost luxury resort in the Maldives — extraordinary isolation.

A 1930s beach club reborn — Thomas Keller's Le Sirenuse and Four Seasons service.

A private island in the inner Seychelles — the Indian Ocean's most exclusive address.

The original Italian dolce vita — a clifftop hideaway on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

The original barefoot luxury — where the Maldives dream was invented.

Mexico's most extraordinary jungle-to-sea resort.

A cliffside garden hotel on the Amalfi Coast — Italy's most dramatic setting.

The original Riviera grand hotel — where Fitzgerald wrote and Picasso painted.

The original Aman — where barefoot luxury was invented.

Seven beaches, one island, sixteen villas — the ultimate private island.

A 15th-century island village — the most dramatic hotel in the Adriatic.

Australia's finest luxury resort — on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

The most dramatic lodge in Australia — on the wild Southern Ocean coast.

A jungle camp on a private island — the most remote Aman resort.

Phang Nga Bay's most extraordinary resort — surrounded by limestone karsts.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, is a luxurious beachfront resort in Nusa Dua, offering stunning ocean views and direct access to a pristine white-sand beach.

Hotel Tugu Bali is a timeless, cultural gem offering a unique luxury experience in Canggu.

The Samaya Seminyak offers an exclusive beachfront experience with luxurious private pool villas, ranging from one to three bedrooms.

Mediterranean elegance meets oceanfront luxury in Sunny Isles.

A design-led sanctuary inspired by Phuket's tin mining heritage.

A luxurious boutique resort offering an intimate and personalized beachfront experience.

An 11th-century palace where luxury meets history, suspended between sky and sea.

Nusa Dua's most refined beachfront palace.

An immersive art resort in the remote Raa Atoll.

The Baa Atoll's finest resort — an underwater restaurant and extraordinary villas.

A 44-storey tower above Barceloneta beach — Barcelona's most iconic hotel.

A private peninsula with 360-degree views of the Andaman Sea.

Three pools and Asian serenity in the heart of South Beach.

LVMH's vision of the Maldives — where haute couture meets the Indian Ocean.

A private island in the Sulu Sea, accessible only by private plane.

Mulia Resort & Villas Nusa Dua offers an expansive and opulent beachfront experience on Nusa Dua's pristine shores.

La Reserve 1785 Canggu Beach is an adults-only luxury boutique hotel in Canggu, blending French chic with Balinese charm.

Bal Harbour's beachfront getaway, a haven of refined luxury.

Two private islands, an underwater nightclub, and extraordinary surf.

A dramatic cliffside resort above Patong Bay.

Ian Schrager's most celebrated hotel — a 1955 landmark reborn.

The Maldives' first immersive wellbeing island — where transformation is the destination.

A private coral island in the outer Seychelles — the Indian Ocean's newest icon.

Pavilions above the Caribbean's clearest water.

A clifftop sanctuary above the South China Sea.

W Bali - Seminyak is a vibrant and stylish beachfront resort that embodies the island's dynamic energy.

Desa Potato Head is a creative village and beachfront resort in Seminyak, celebrated for its eco-luxury design, circular hospitality, and vibrant island culture.

An elegant waterfront stay on Miami's exclusive island paradise.

An iconic beachfront resort offering understated elegance and timeless design.

An exclusive all-villa island hideaway offering unparalleled privacy and natural beauty.

A serene beachfront sanctuary in the heart of Seminyak.

The South Ari Atoll's most vibrant and joyful luxury resort.

Heaven above the Andaman — Phuket's most elevated luxury resort.

A clifftop collection of sky villas above Kata Beach.

Hillside villas cascading to a private bay — the Seychelles at its most dramatic.

Dubrovnik's most intimate hotel — clinging to the cliff above the Adriatic.

Eco-conscious luxury meets vibrant South Beach living.

Experience unparalleled luxury and natural beauty at this iconic Maldivian paradise.

Experience modern Arabian luxury on Dubai's pristine shores.

A handcrafted haven where Balinese artistry meets modern luxury.

Experience Arabian luxury on Dubai's pristine shores.

The resort that pioneered the pool villa concept in Asia.

A secluded bay of pool villas on Phuket's most private beach.

COMO's wellness vision on Miami Beach — serene luxury on the Atlantic.

Where emerald jungle meets azure Gulf, private villas cascade to tranquil shores.

A serene Lanna sanctuary amidst emerald rice paddies and mountain mists.

Discover pristine marine wonders and barefoot luxury in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Maldives' only private island retreat, offering bespoke luxury amidst UNESCO biosphere beauty.

Soaring above Guangzhou, a modern sanctuary of design and unparalleled city views.

Where emerald hills meet sapphire seas, a Balinese sanctuary of serenity awaits.

An all-villa sanctuary on Mahé's most private peninsula.

A clifftop sanctuary above the Caribbean's most dramatic coastline.

A clifftop retreat above the finest beach in Sri Lanka.

Seminyak's most creative beach club hotel.

A rooftop pool overlooking the Mediterranean at the edge of the Gothic Quarter.

A serene beachfront sanctuary on Phuket's most beautiful beach.

The Soho House on the beach — Miami's most social luxury hotel.

Praslin's most glamorous address — where the Raffles legend meets the Indian Ocean.

Aegean stone cottages above the turquoise coast.

Rio's most iconic address, overlooking the world's most famous beach.

A private peninsula on the Aegean — Athens' finest resort.

Bali's most creative hotel — where sustainability meets extraordinary design.

Dubai's newest icon — a superyacht-shaped resort on its own peninsula.

The original Riviera Maya luxury — a jungle-to-beach sanctuary.

Windows to paradise — the most romantic resort in Mexico.

The Adriatic's finest hotel — a clifftop masterpiece in medieval Rovinj.

A family-owned cliffside hotel — the Amalfi Coast at its most authentic.

A private island in the Florida Keys — America's most romantic resort.

Mexico's finest adults-only all-inclusive — on a pristine Caribbean beach.

Oman's most serene luxury hotel — a Zen sanctuary on the Gulf of Oman.

The most remote luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef.

A rainforest sanctuary on Malaysia's most beautiful island.

Palm Beach's most legendary resort — a Renaissance palazzo since 1896.

COMO Uma Canggu is a stylish beachfront resort offering a laid-back luxury experience in the vibrant surf town of Canggu.

Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach offers a vibrant and stylish stay in the heart of Seminyak.

A Victorian manor house above Camps Bay beach.

Where Mediterranean soul meets Miami cool.

Iconic luxury and vibrant nightlife on Miami Beach.

An adults-only sanctuary where romance meets the tranquil turquoise of the Maldives.

Seminyak's most energetic luxury beach hotel.

Ocean Drive's most literary and culturally engaged boutique hotel.

Nobu's beachfront vision — Japanese minimalism on the Atlantic.

Where whale sharks swim past your villa and the reef glows at night.

Private Balinese villas above the Indian Ocean.

A hillside hideaway above Karon Beach with extraordinary sea views.

Two beaches, five pools, and a national marine park on your doorstep.

Bali's finest all-inclusive family resort — in the heart of Nusa Dua.

Honolulu's most stylish surf hotel — where the beach culture is authentic.

Europe's surf capital — the finest hotel in the Landes.

Ricardo Bofill's sail-shaped tower — Barcelona's most iconic design hotel.

The finest Sandals resort — Barbados at its most sophisticated.

Where bohemian chic meets the turquoise embrace of Formentera's pristine shores.

Secluded luxury meets rugged coastal beauty at this Akaroa haven.