Best Luxury Adults Only Hotels 2026 - The Luxury Editor

Boutique Hotel Venturo

Ross Fraser — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:19 +0000

Boutique Hotel Venturo – a member of Design Hotels is located in the heart of Split between the famous Bačvice beach and Diocletian’s Palace. The hotel comprises 24 lavish guestrooms and suites and features the spacious Signature Suite with its own private terrace overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Guests can savour the rich authentic Dalmatian traditions on the restaurant terrace or relax in the chic Venturo Bar. There is also the comprehensive SPA, complete with a Finnish sauna and Jacuzzi for guests to unwind. Guests can also make use of the fully equipped fitness centre or lounge by day on the rooftop sundeck with an inviting outdoor swimming pool.

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Auberge du Soleil

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

First imagined by the French restauranteur Claude Claude Rouas in the 1980s, this was the valley’s original fine-dining destination. Here hotel guests get a taste of Provence, surrounded by US wine country. There are 50 bedrooms at the property ranging from private Maisons to classic rooms. But of course, it’s the culinary offer that is the highlight at Auberge du Soleil. Three and four-course set menus are offered alongside five and six-course tasting menus – these are sensory experiences that excite the pallet. Meals are accompanied by French-inspired cocktails, bubbles from the tableside champagne cart and of course the extensive wine list. There’s also a bistro and bar for a more relaxed approach to mealtime, with stunning sunset views at the end of the day. Auberge du Soleil has been in receipt of a Michelin star for 14 consecutive years.

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Likuliku Lagoon Resort

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

Located amongst the green hills of Malolo Island, Likuliku Lagoon Resort offers the perfect tranquil, luxurious island escape. Enjoy the white-sandy beaches, the scent of tropical flowers, clear turquoise water, not to mention unique and stylish over-water bures and scenic beachfront bungalows that will make you never want to leave your room. The resort emulates the traditional Fijian villages giving it an authentic charm. It also houses a wireless network, a modern luxury spa, creative cuisine of Fijiana Restaurant, stylish furnishings, and a freshwater pool that offers spectacular views of the lagoon. You will be welcomed with the warmth of the Fijian people.

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Alila Napa Valley

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

Located in St Helena, a stroll away from shops and restaurants, this Hyatt hotel is linked via a wooden footbridge to the prestige Beringer Vineyards. Book a room on one of the upper floors to take advantage of the best views over the winery and a suite, if you want a space the size of an entire apartment (with an expansive terrace). The gym has Peleton bikes, or you can use one of the hotel’s Trek bikes to get outdoors and there’s a small outdoor pool, set into a sleek terrace. Acacia House is Alila’s restaurant and it’s open to the public. Order small plates like burrata and tuna tartare, with mains including diver scallops with smoked pork belly, local McFarland’s spring trout and California burger.

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Hotel Amainah Bacalar

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

Stay right on the edge of the Laguna de Bacalar, with a reservation at Amainah. The hotel offers private jetties across the water, thatched spaces, an outdoor infinity pool, relaxation areas, massage treatments, a mixology bar and a restaurant serving Mexican and Caribbean cuisine, (including daily cooked breakfasts). It has just 16 bedrooms, ensuring an intimate feel; each is equipped with a smart TV, a minibar including complimentary items, a soaking tub, soft robes, down comforters and premium bedding. Amainah is a romantic bolthole that caters exclusively to adult guests.

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The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection

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

The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection is a boutique coastal retreat set within a pine grove overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The hotel features 49 elegantly designed rooms and suites, all with private balconies and sea views, including four suites and five infinity rooms with direct pool access. Restaurant Moise offers fine dining inspired by local Adriatic flavours, while the bar serves signature cocktails crafted with regional ingredients. Guests can unwind in two outdoor heated pools, an extensive spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Designed by Kristina Zanic, the interiors blend locally sourced stone, handcrafted wooden furniture, and island-inspired artwork, reflecting Mediterranean charm. Unique experiences include an island-inspired mixology workshop, where guests create their own Isolano botanical blend. Located just a 10-minute walk from Cres Town, the hotel provides easy access to historic landmarks, nature reserves, and secluded beaches, with Rijeka Airport reachable via a 20-minute ferry ride.

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Las Lagunas Hotel Guatemala

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

Stay in your own private jungle bungalow with vaulted beamed ceilings, a patio, hot tub, minibar and an indoor-outdoor seating area. This eco-friendly boutique hotel is set on a nature reserve right beside (and over) the Quexil Lagoon, with its own dock, from which you can take sightseeing boat rides and jeeps, to give guests a ride along the walkways back to their bungalows. In addition to a spa, and the Shultún Restaurant (which specialises in fish from the waters on the doorstep), the hotel has its very own museum where you can learn more about this northern region of Guatemala and its rich Mayan heritage.

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Thalassa Boutique Hotel & Spa

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

Named after Coral Bay, which surrounds three of the hotel’s sides. It caters for guests aged 16 and over with 100 guest rooms and a feature spa for mind, body and soul: Anagenisis. The bright lights of the town are within easy reach, but the uplifting light space of the resort, fantastic service and many amenities make it hard to leave. Rooms are decorated in a light palette, with marble bathrooms, rain showers, oversized balconies and in some cases, butler service. Meal options can be anything from a seven-course formal meal in Psari to a casual snack at Ipokambos Beach Bar.

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Blackbird Luxury Accommodation

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

Hidden in the Hinterland of Mullumbimby Creek, beside Mount Koonyum, this adults-only estate is made up of low rise pavilions. The site was originally a banana plantation and many of the original materials have been salvaged and reused in the build of Blackbird. Its resulting aesthetic is earthy and simple, yet stylish. Accommodations come with Egyptian cotton linen, burnished concrete floors, reclaimed timber joinery and Moroccan tiled bathrooms A magnesium lap pool was built into the mountainside and provides enviable ocean vistas, Named in Tatler’s 2020 annual travel guide as one of the ‘Top 101 Hotels in the World’, Blackbird is one not to miss.

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Hotel Monte Mulini

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

Just a 20-minute walk from the town centre, this five-star property is hidden away in the Zlatni Rt forest park, beside Lone Bay. 99 rooms are spread between two low rise buildings with a contemporary aesthetic. Bold accents are blended in among antique furniture pieces in a hotel that has earned a reputation as one of the best in the country. A sea-view pool complex offers a vibrant hub and sits beside the glamorous glass-walled lobby. There’s also a swim-up bar, children-only pool and hydrotherapy section, all complemented by an additional indoor pool area that’s attached to Monte Mulini’s glossy spa.

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Royalton Hideaway Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection

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

Exclusively for over 18s, this tranquil 168-bedroom boutique resort is perched on a private stretch of Bavaro Beach. You can participate in watersports, cocktail making and cookery classes onsite, or simply lie by one of the four pools as the waiting staff bring you an unlimited supply of drinks. As Hideaway is part of the Royalton collection, you’ll also have access to neighbouring sister resorts, with amenities including a water park, restaurants, a casino and a spa. But with nine restaurants and a gelato shop within the grounds, you need never leave. Book a Diamond Club level suite for access to exclusive areas, treats and butler service.

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28 Degrees Byron Bay

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

Laidback luxury is the philosophy at this guest house in the centre of Byron Bay. It offers TV-free accommodation for over 21s only, with the option of a private plunge pool, lighthouse view, outdoor showers and claw-footed tubs. Owner and interior designer Deb Garske has created a slow living feel, incorporating wellness touches like local beeswax candles, Hunter lab skincare and an immune-strengthening Grander water system, as well as a personally curated local guidebook. Breakfast here is typical of Byron, with paleo granola, organic yoghurt and moonshine coffee appearing on the menu. Guests at 28 Degrees have shared access to a gourmet kitchen, a pool area and a reading room.

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