Best Luxury Golf Hotels 2026 - The Luxury Editor

The Chedi Andermatt

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Experience a slice of Asia in the Alps, with a stay at The Chedi Andermatt. Paper lanterns and Balinese art are mixed alongside modern wood panelling, oversized ski prints and open fire pits. Following its theme, the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant serves authentic Japanese cuisine (the sushi is wonderful), alongside Swiss dishes. A 35-metre swimming pool and a hydrothermal area are found in the spa, as well as a heated outdoor pool. Rooms feature Hästens boxspring beds and contemporary electric fires. The hotel sits in the shadows of the Gemsstock, nearly 1500 metres above sea level – guests can take the dedicated ski bus from its door, just a few minutes along to the mountain’s gondola. meanwhile, your ‘ski butler’ will take care of passes, heat your boots and provide slope-related advice.

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SO/ Sotogrande Spa And Golf Resort Hotel

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Overlooking the rolling hills and coastline of southern Spain, SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort Hotel fuses Andalusian elegance with avant-garde design and the relaxed glamour of the Costa del Sol. With 152 rooms and suites, interiors balance local craftsmanship and bold contemporary accents, complemented by terraces and views across the Mediterranean or the resort’s manicured gardens.

The hotel’s dining portfolio includes Society Clubhouse for refined Mediterranean cuisine, IXO Tapas & Bar for inventive small plates and cocktails, and Marxa Chiringuito, a poolside restaurant bringing a modern twist to coastal dining. Guests can unwind at SO/ SPA & Health Club, a 2,800-square-metre sanctuary offering thermal circuits, wellness rituals, and cutting-edge fitness facilities.

Surrounded by championship golf courses, including Almenara, Valderrama, and La Reserva, the resort blends wellness, gastronomy, and sport in a stylish social setting. Ideal for both golfers and leisure seekers, it captures the essence of modern Mediterranean luxury.

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Rosewood Kauri Cliffs

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Golfers love the ocean-side 18-hole PGA course at this Bay of Islands resort. Surfers love the waves at nearby Matauri Bay and families enjoy its three pools – one of which has an infinity edge. Couples seeking a romantic getaway can find a secluded spot for a picnic (prepared by the lodge kitchen) within its three beaches. Residences, suites and an owners cottage cater for every type of traveller, plus there’s a spa, two tennis courts, and a restaurant cooking up Pacific Rim cuisine, which is served with views of Cape Brett.

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Hostellerie de Levernois

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

A charming riverside hideaway, Hostellerie De Levernois is a rustic white mansion, surrounded by six hectares of parkland and century-old trees. Ingredients from its vegetable garden are used in the creation of Bistrot du Bord de l’Eau’s dishes, all of which are cooked in the original 18th-century kitchen. Choose wine from a selection of around 1000 bottles, kept in the property’s cellar. Rooms boast period features such as wooden beams and exposed stone walls, complemented by upmarket French country chic decor. The Relais & Château property is just three miles from the station and minutes from the highway, yet feels wonderfully secluded.

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Cameron House on Loch Lomond

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Cameron House is one of Scotland’s most luxurious hotels. Located on the banks of Loch Lomond, this five-star hotel offers stunning views, world-class cuisine, and an unrivalled level of service. Housed in a recently refurbished, restored and historical 17th-century Baronial mansion, Cameron House Hotel is situated in the heart of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Cameron House’s rooms and suites are some of the most spacious and well-appointed in Scotland and the hotel’s grounds are truly breathtaking. Guests can enjoy a round of golf on the hotel’s championship course, relax in the spa, or take a boat out onto Loch Lomond as well as enjoy a wealth of sporting activities. Cameron House is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a truly luxurious experience.

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Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

This large and lavish resort has been attracting major celebrities from all over the world for many years and is the perfect place to rub shoulders with the rich and famous. Nature lovers are sure to be in their element here as in addition to being right on the edge of the sands of Maspalomas the enchanting lagoon and nature reserve of Charca is just a short stroll away. Guests should make sure that they select one of the spacious upper-floor suites so that they can take in the vistas of the dunes below from the serenity of their balcony.

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Adriatic Istria Resort

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Within walking distance of a private beach, Kempinski offers an upscale atmosphere and lots of luxury. At this resort, visitors get to enjoy first class service, accommodation and unique amenities, while on vacation. In addition to its spa and wellness area with various pools, saunas, treatments, and gym, there are two restaurants serving traditional Istrian and Mediterranean food. It also boasts the region’s only 18-hole golf course. Sailing and diving is also possible, and the hotel staff is always happy to help.

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JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Built in 2004 and renovated in 2013, this Marriott property in the city’s Mountain Park, has 575 guest rooms, including singles, doubles and suites, some with balconies. Set to a backdrop of Saguaros, the resort reflects much of the local landscape, with desert-inspired decor, ceilings made from cactus spines and accents of native southwestern culture. Three golf courses, a spa, a gym and a multilevel outdoor pool with waterslides and a lazy river are found within the grounds, with Mediterranean and Mexican restaurants and a sports bar available for food and drink.

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Cameron Highlands Resort

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

This colonial heritage hotel sits high above sea level, close to Tanah Rata and offers an intimate country house ambience. Muslin-swathed four-poster beds, tall French doors, shuttered windows, dark wood and elegant antique pieces evoke a plantation mansion look in the 56 bedrooms. It sits beside a gold course and accommodates an award-winning Spa Village, where you can book treatments inspired by tea. Also on site are a library, a dining room, an alfresco restaurant serving Malaysian hotpot, a tea room and a bar with a snooker table.

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Hotel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Fully renovated in 2016, but originating from 1912, this Barrière group property sits close to the beach, tennis courts and a horse training track, with many rooms affording views of these attractions. A grand dame of Deauville, its picture-postcard exterior has ensured its place as a local landmark. The piano bar is a convivial spot for a cocktail and there’s a glass-roofed pool, a kids’ club, a brasserie, 271 bedrooms and a direct passage linking the casino. Hotel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville’s decor has Anglo-Norman and Belle-Epoque influences, with antique pieces, chandeliers and bucolic wallpapers.

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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Set on two miles of clean beach, this resort has two areas – the Ocean and Garden wings – designed for adults and families respectively. There are enough amenities to ensure you never need to leave, other than for an excursion further into the rainforest. Lagoon-style swimming pools, croquet and putting lawns, tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course, a spa, a watersports centre, a children’s club and creche are all found onsite. Guests can dine in Malaysian, Indian and Japanese restaurants, with snacks on the coffee terrace and drinks in the lobby lounge.

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Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Overlooking the legendary Old Course and the dramatic Fife coastline, the Old Course Hotel is one of Scotland’s most celebrated luxury hotels. Home to world-class golf, the award-winning Kohler Waters Spa, and a collection of acclaimed restaurants and bars, it is a destination that balances active wellbeing with indulgent leisure. The five-star resort features 175 bedrooms, including 34 suites, each offering refined comfort and exceptional views across the links and sea.

Recently renovated dining venues include the Road Hole Restaurant, Road Hole Bar, and The Deck, joined by three additional restaurants and bars that bring together local produce and flavours within elegant dining settings.

The spa’s thermal suite features an enhanced hydrotherapy area and the UK’s first Espuro Foam Experience Steam Room, complemented by relaxation lounges serving warming teas in a tranquil setting. Its treatment menu showcases premium brands including Omorovicza, GROUND, Margaret Dabbs, and Phytomer, each selected for their natural efficacy and commitment to sustainable wellness. The Kohler Waters Spa also introduces Scotland’s most advanced contrast therapy experience, alternating between hot and cold to promote healing, highlighted by a striking KLAFS-designed snow and sauna cabin. Guests can unwind in soothing thermal spaces before embracing invigorating cold exposure, achieving a harmonious balance of restoration and vitality.

Beyond the main resort, the hotel operates Hamilton Grand, a prestigious historic residence with 27 exclusive two-bedroom apartments overlooking the 18th green and West Sands Beach.

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