With the arrival of summer, luxury resorts are preparing to welcome travelers willing to enjoy the summer season. With private beaches, swimming pools, a spa and all kinds of facilities, they are prepared to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.
In our article today we travel through Europe, Africa, Asia and America to bring you the best luxury resorts for your vacation, whether as a couple, with your family or with your friends.
Large hotels with large luxury pools , suites and apartments prepared so that you never forget the first post-pandemic vacation. Many of the best trips in the world combining relaxation and activities on the beachfront.
Let’s go there!
1. GF Victoria (Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain)
The GF Victoria Hotel is one of the best luxury 5-star hotels in our country. Reopened on June 25, 2021, it is located in Costa Adeje , in the south of the island of Tenerife , making it a perfect option for the whole year.
Despite its large size, it is an environmentally sustainable hotel. In fact, it is the first hotel in the Canary Islands to achieve energy classification A in its building. The materials, spaces and every aspect of the hotel are cared for to be as less polluting as possible.
In addition, it has the Bio Victoria SPA , where you can receive different wellness treatments. The pool area is quite large and delights young and old alike. Also its restaurant, which offers signature cuisine based on the Mediterranean tradition.
2. Los Altos Resort (Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica)
Los Altos Resort is one of the best luxury resorts in Costa Rica . Located in the Manuel Antonio National Park, it is a perfect option if we are looking for hotels in nature .
In this case, they have different suites and villas located on a hill on the beachfront, next to the famous tropical forest of this forest. In a single step you will go from the jungle to the absolute luxury that is inside the resort.
Its culinary offer also stands out, with the Karolas restaurant and the Samui Thai , the latter serving Thai food. Its spa, its pools, its private beach and its attention to detail make it the first choice. In fact, if you are not yet vaccinated, they take care of the PCR that is required of you at the airport before you return home.
3. Aqua Blu Hotel (Perissa, Santorini, Greece)
The Aqua Blu Hotel is located on the beachfront of Perissa on the beautiful island of Santorini . One of the best exclusive trips for singles , it is located 20 minutes from the island’s airport.
It stands out for having that architecture in hotels that is never forgotten, recovering the traditional constructions of the island that have given it so much charm, with each private villa located around the pool.
Next to the hotel is a private beach of sand and volcanic stones that also show us the nature of this Greek island. It also has a spa with different treatments and dining options, also being very close to the mythical ruins of Akrotiri.
4. Nizuc Cancun Resort & Spa (Cancun, Mexico)
Within the hotels with private beach , we cannot forget the Nizuc Cancun Resort & Spa . It is one of the most luxurious hotels in all of Mexico, for which it has been awarded five diamonds.
This hotel has 12 hectares of facilities that include its tropical gardens, its views of the Atlantic, private beaches, terraces with private pools as well as 274 villas and luxury suites.
The Nizuc , which also has a spa and first-class restaurants, is a clear example that you can be a very large hotel and have all possible luxury services. There’s nothing you want to do that you can’t at this hotel with plenty of excursions and extra activities available.
The Sun Gardens has 22 hectares of facilities, including a spa, a pool by the sea and a private beach on the Adriatic. It also has options of the best Mediterranean cuisine in restaurants.
With first-class rooms, you can also go on different excursions and activities along the Dalmatian Coast , getting to know one of the most beautiful corners of the Eastern Mediterranean.
6. Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort (Pongwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania)
It is one of the best hotels in Africa . The Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort also offers great exclusivity, being ideal for honeymoons as it won the award for the best romantic beach resort in the world.
It is situated on the east coast of Zanzibar , where the best beaches on the island are located. In this area the sea is calmer and you can directly access the private beach from the different villas and bungalows.
In fact, this hotel has only 16 villas and bungalows, so it has a maximum of 32 people who are offered the greatest possible luxury and privacy. All-inclusive, it includes transportation to the airport, the first free massage, a la carte dinners, premium drinks or even private classes for different activities such as yoga.
A dream that is never forgotten.
7. Bodrum Mandarin Oriental (Bodrum, Turkey)
We talked about this hotel in our article about the most luxurious hotels in the world , and the Bodrum Mandarin Oriental was awarded as the best hotel in the world at the World Luxury Hotel Awards last year.
In the middle of Paradise Bay, on the shores of the Aegean Sea, it has one of the best beaches in Turkey for your exclusive use. It also stands out for its large number of swimming pools, both for general use and private ones located in the different villas, some of which are real palaces.
It is a hotel with a lot of offers, so depending on what we want to spend, we can choose between rooms, suites, apartments and villas. It has a first class spa , as is usual in the Mandarin Oriental chain , as well as avant-garde restaurants to enjoy during your stay.
8. Hotel Resort Isla Palenque (Isla Palenque, Panama)
We could not finish this list of the best luxury resorts without talking about hotels on private islands . In this case we are talking about the Hotel Resort Isla Palenque , located off the coast of Panama , one of the most fashionable exotic destinations this year.
This resort has different luxury cabins , which incorporate the traditional architecture of the Panamanian islands with contemporary design elements to guarantee the greatest comfort. It is a very prominent place to see the union of tradition with modernity and totally sustainable.
Located on the beachfront, they are perfect for resting. The resort also has a swimming pool and spa if we prefer a wellness treatment, as well as fantastic restaurants next to the island and the possibility of doing different excursions and experiences in the area.
9. Vila Joya Resort Boutique (Albufeira, Portugal)
The Vila Joya Resort Boutique is one of the most interesting hotels in the Algarve , one of the areas to see in Portugal yes or yes. Located in an old palace, it retains its traditional charm but has managed to modernize to offer that unique union between a resort and a luxury boutique hotel that is so difficult to find.
In this case, we are facing one of those palace hotels , which does not have villas or bungalows, but rather rooms or suites, all with excellent views of the Atlantic Ocean , as it is located on a cliff above it.
Going down some stairs we have the pool and if we go down even further we find an incredible private beach where we can enjoy a swim during our stay. With different treatments in its spa, it also stands out for its commitment to first-class gastronomy, being one of the best gastronomic offers in all of Portugal.
To finish, we go to the Sinai Peninsula until we reach the Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh . With the usual quality of the Four Seasons chain , it is a luxury resort perfect for lovers of scuba diving, since the Red Sea is one of the best places in the world to do it.
In addition, at the Four Seasons we can enjoy large rooms with views of the sea, first-rate restaurants on it and architecture inspired by traditional Arab architecture that gives it part of its great charm.
On the other hand, it also has a private beach, so if instead of diving we prefer to simply sunbathe or take a bath, we will also be in the ideal place to do so.
