Best Luxury Resort Hotels 2026 - The Luxury Editor

The Cavalier Virginia Beach, Autograph Collection

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

Stay right beside the sea, at the city’s most iconic hotel. Dating back to the 1920s, it displays the kind of classic American elegance that’s attracted guests including a total of ten presidents, as well as famous names like Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but recently received a massive makeover bringing its 85 grand and funky bedrooms into the modern age. The Cavalier has an indoor splash pool, a private beach club, a full-service spa and multiple dining options (several of which are ocean-fronted) such as a taco shack, an ice cream parlour and an Asian-fusion rooftop eatery.

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Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar

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

Guests staying here are accommodated in a palm-thatched villa on either the south or north beach. Decorated in a traditional style but with fine contemporary fittings, each of the rooms offer a private terrace, beach loungers, kimonos and a minibar. Its Tsarabanjina Restaurant serves Malagasy cuisine with menus showcasing the local seafood. The barefoot chic vibe continues into the bar area with a white sandy floor. Constance Tsarabanjina is a great spot for snorkelling and diving; the neighbouring coral reefs teem with marine life and entice underwater adventurers. Or lie back and enjoy a massage at the treatment chalet in the Constance Spa.

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Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour

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

Enjoying a secluded location on the South East Peninsula, the Park Hyatt sits on Banana Bay overlooking The Narrows (a stretch of water joining St Kitts with Nevis). All rooms and suites face the sea and some have their own decks with plunge or swimming pools. Guests have the choice of three restaurants; the Great House for all-day dining, the Stone Barn adult-only venue and Fisherman’s Village for water’s edge meals. Additionally, there are two swimming pools, water sports amenities on the beach and the Sugar Mill Spa & Sanctuary with nine treatment rooms.

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Pimalai Resort and Spa

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

100 acres of tropical forest and 900 acres of beach (Kantiang Bay, arguably one of the most beautiful in the land) make up this secluded resort. Its privacy is maintained with access only by speedboat – and you’ll feel like a movie star arriving using this mode of transport, taking in sublime scenery on the two-hour transfer. Pavilions lead toward a long and large infinity pool, built on stilts and facing the Andaman sea, the grounds feature coconut and cashew trees, waterfalls and koi-filled ponds. At the Pimalai you can play tennis, visit the spa, borrow bicycles and take classes. Kids have their own activity corner and babysitting services are available. Book the Hillside ocean view villa if you want the best suite in the house.

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Hotel Dollenberg

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

This Relais and Chateaux property certainly ramps up the fairytale feel of the Black Forest. It’s like a picture postcard; a traditional mountain style chalet building, bursting with colourful floral window boxes. The food is simply divine – so much so, that it’s gained two Michelin stars – and is based on the Baden terroir with a focus on the elements. Chef Martin Herrmann is at the helm of the Gourmet Restaurant Le Pavillion and guests have the option to enjoy a unique and magical dining experience, served in a forest clearing. Classically decorated rooms with a regal air, have minibars, balconies and king-sized beds as standard.

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Sugar Beach St Lucia

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

Set on a former sugar plantation and nestled in between the iconic Pitons, this plush hotel is set in one of the most enchanting spots in the whole of the Caribbean. Guests who want to indulge in pure pampering and relaxation will want to make sure they spend time in the forest spa, which comes complete with impressive tree house treatment gazebos. Each of the 96 guest rooms has been elegantly designed and provide guests with their own private pools to splash around in while soaking up the surrounding scenery. The aptly named Luxury Beachfront Bungalows are excellent options for those who demand nothing but the best and feature direct access to a private stretch of sand, while groups can take advantage of the excellent Beachfront Collection houses that feature four bedrooms.

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Kingfisher Retreat Sharjah

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

Offering something completely different, this resort is in fact set on an island, off the city’s coast. Here, wildlife including turtles, birds and gazelles roam in the Eden-like eco-setting. Guests arrive via a private launch and are accommodated across 20 deluxe tents each with its own private ocean-side pool. Earthy hues encourage the sense of returning to nature, without compromising on comfort. Healthy, organic cuisine is served indoors and out at Al Qurm, or in-room bespoke dining alternatives can be arranged. The Kingfisher Retreat also has a small spa and direct beach access. access.

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Les Sources De Caudalie

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

Take a five-star spa holiday at Les Sources De Caudalie. Set beside a peaceful lake, you’ll feel like you’ve arrived in the countryside, yet it’s just a 20-minute taxi hop back to the city centre. The hotel’s menu of ‘vinotherapy’ treatments has been inspired by the region’s produce and there are both indoor and outdoor pools. Additional alfresco amenities include a tennis court, a 3-hole pitch and putt golf course and free bike hire to explore the surrounding Château Smith Haut Lafitte vineyards. The building is grand, but it was crafted using reclaimed materials from local farms. And, combined with its own kitchen garden, Les Sources De Caudalie boasts an excellent carbon footprint.

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Voyage Torba

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

This beautiful beachfront resort is located in the picturesque village of Torba, with views across the sparkling Aegean Sea and a mountainous backdrop it’s difficult to believe that bustling Bodrum is just 6km away. The hotel boasts superb facilities for family fun including designated kids’ pools, sports activities and evening entertainment, however the sophisticated adult only areas offer a quieter pace for those preferring a more mature holiday. Experienced and talented chefs create culinary delights at the eight al carte restaurants, whilst the open buffet is rich and plentiful in its offering. The resort is home to twelve concept bars for innovative drinks and musical entertainment. The 495-room resort offers a range of room options; from standard garden and sea view through to executive and private deluxe lagoon. For those wishing to enjoy a VIP experience the Voyage Assistant is on hand to arrange the finest of details to make your holiday simply perfect.

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Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

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

Surround yourself with olive groves and lush Cypriot fauna, as you stay in one of the 202 bedrooms at this resort in Paphos. It has a 130-metre beach, three outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, a playground, a 2,585m2 spa with products by Cinq Mondes and Valmont, a fitness centre, a nightclub, an outdoor cinema and an onsite boutique selling Bio-organic products. Dine on local Italian and Japanese cuisine across 10 different restaurants and bars, including the fine dining venue, Sky7 restaurant. The design at Cap St Georges has plenty of nods to indigenous style while providing a chic, airy and minimalist modern elegance.

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Ambergris Bay Private Island All Inclusive

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

From Providenciales International Airport, take a 25-minute flight on the resort’s private plane to this exclusive island. Surrounded by untouched natural beauty, including pristine white sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs and lush tropical vegetation, Ambergris Cay ensures a sense of seclusion and intimacy for its guests. Serene and uncrowded, the island provides a safe and peaceful base for immersing in nature, with bicycles and golf carts at your disposal, and spa treatments, watersports and fishing excursions available. Stay in a suite or villa, the latter adding butler service and your own pool.

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Pangkor Laut Resort

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

Take the 15-minute boat ride from Marina Island to Pangkor Laut Resort where you can check into your overwater or jungle villa with up to four bedrooms. Some come with butler service, an outdoor tub, a private pool and a dining pavilion, overlooking Emerald Bay in the Strait of Malacca. The resort is built beside a rainforest (listen out for the resident macaque monkeys), which you can explore with the resident naturalist. It encompasses two swimming pools, a spa village employing Malay, Chinese, Indian and Thai practices, yoga facilities, squash and tennis courts and seven restaurants.

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