12 Romantic Beach Hotels.
It’s just turned fall, and I’m already fantasizing about slipping away for a beach holiday this winter.
With two little ones at home, my husband and I make it a priority to get away a couple of times each year just the two of us… even if just for a long weekend. On those getaways, relaxation tops the charts. No chasing toddlers, no nap schedules to follow, and no early dinners, please. We are all about adult-centric properties with a sexy vibe, exceptional service, and elevated food and wine.
Looking to get inspired for your next beach holiday? Check out 12 romantic beach hotels on our bucket list.
1. AMANERA | Dominican Republic
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Tucked away along the north coast beaches of the Dominican Republic lies Amanera, a 25-room luxury haven. All casitas feature wood furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows with unobstructed ocean views and several have private pools. Water sports and jungle hikes are complemented by lounging on the beach and wellness treatments inspired by the Shamanic healing traditions of the Taínos at the Spa.
Don’t Miss: Moonlight yoga on Playa Grande Beach.
2. AMAnyara | turks + Caicos
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Amanyara’s 36 stand-alone open air pavilions and 18 villas overlook the pristine white sands and aqua waters of Providenciales’ North West Point Marine National Park, an 18,000 acre nature preserve. Explore the underwater reef, head to the Nature Discovery Center for a guided hike or simply unwind by your private pool or at the spa.
Don’t Miss: The down-winder kite board safari from Leeward Point or Long Bay.
3. Belmond Cap Juluca | Anguilla
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Casual elegance at its finest. The renovated Cap Juluca impresses with its all-white architecture and tropical gardens dotting the white sand beaches of Maundays Bay. Soak up the sun at the ocean-facing infinity pool, decompress at the Arawak Spa and invigorate your palette at one of the four on-site restaurants. No waking up early here to secure a beach chair; each of the 64 rooms and 44 suites offers its own ocean facing loungers and umbrellas with intercoms for ordering.
Don’t Miss: A daytime sail to the Prickly Pear Cays.
4. BVLGARI RESORT | BALI
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At Bulgari Resort Bali, 59 lavish villas feature a unique mélange of sophisticated Italian furnishings and traditional Balinese design elements with unparalleled views of the Indian Ocean. Hop on the resort’s inclinator, an open-sided carriage, that transports you down the cliff to a two-mile private stretch of white sand. Relaxation reigns supreme at this spa-focused property, which offers Balinese four-handed massages.
Don’t Miss: A Kecak dance experience at Pura Luhur Uluwatu at sunset.
5. CHABLé MAROMA | Riviera maya
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Seeking privacy at a gorgeous design hotel? This is your best option in the Riviera Maya. Each of the 70 spacious villas at Chablé Maroma feature their own plunge pool and outdoor terrace. When you’re not lounging solo, head down to the beach for a snorkel, indulge in a Mayan-inspired treatment at the Spa or head off property to get your cultural fix at a nearby ceynote and Mayan ruin.
Don’t Miss: The tasting menu at Bu’ul.
6. CHEVAL BLANC | St-Barth ISLE DE FRANCE
Image by Pierre Carreau courtesy of Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France.
The epitome of barefoot luxury, Cheval Blanc is in a class of its own on the isle of St. Barth’s. (No really, it’s the only hotel in the Caribbean with the elusive “Palace” status granted by the French government.) It is perched directly above Flamands Beach with 61 rooms including ocean-facing suites and bucolic garden bungalows. There’s a heavy emphasis on luxury R&R and lots of rosé with lunch.
Don’t Miss: Dining with your feet in the sand at La Cabane.
7. FOUR SEASONS RESORT | BORA BORA
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It takes over a day to travel to Tahiti, but the overwater bungalow suites and renowned Four Seasons service are worth it. Bora Bora is a top honeymoon destination, ideal for those seeking total seclusion and tranquility. Snorkel in the clear turquoise waters, enjoy an al fresco massage at Te Mahana spa and sunbathe from the privacy of your deck with views of Mount Otemanu.
Don’t Miss: A couples’ treatment in the overwater spa suite.
8. Las ventanas al parAíso | los cabos
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84 spacious suites and villa comprise the enchanting Las Ventanas, a Rosewood managed resort at the tip of the Baja Peninsula on the Sea of Cortez. Although families are welcome (and you will inevitably see some on property), this is a couple’s paradise. There’s even a Director of Romance on staff! Guests can stay active with golf, tennis, and horseback riding, or take it easy with spa days and tequila tastings in a private luxury beach cabana.
Don’t Miss: Tequila Sign, an individualized tequila experience.
9. nihi sumba | INDONESIA
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Voted #1 Hotel in the Wold by Travel+Leisure, this 27 villa luxury property provides couples with a unique opportunity to reconnect with the natural world on a virtually undeveloped island in Indonesia. Concierge staff will design a bespoke itinerary that ranges from exploring the shores by horseback or surfboard to stand up paddle boarding along the Wanukaka River to hiking to majestic waterfalls in the Indonesian National Park. If relaxation’s at the top of your list, there’s also an oceanfront infinity pool, a hilltop yoga pavilion and a beach cinema.
Don’t Miss: A day at the Spa Safari™ Nihioka.
10. nobu ryokan | malibu
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In-room dining from Nobu, a teak soaking tub, and unobstructed views of the Pacific? We might never leave our suite at Nobu Ryokan, an intimate 16-room retreat perched above Carbon Beach. The property’s minimalist Japanese design evokes a true sense of tranquility evident in the well-curated guest rooms as well as the courtyard garden.
Don’t Miss: Try to book Horizon, the hotel’s corner room which features its sole outdoor tub.
11. one + only Reethi Rah | maldives
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If it’s good enough for Madonna, it’s good enough for me. This celebrity haven in the Maldives features 122 private villas strewn across a 109-acre island with 3.7 miles of coastline. Spend your days swimming in the turquoise water, engaged in a good book on a virtually private beach or napping in your private hammock overlooking the lagoon. The hardest decision you’ll make? Choosing between a breachfront villa with direct access to the shores or an overwater villa with panoramic Indian Ocean views.
Don’t Miss: Nature’s Resonance by ESPA, a uniquely holistic spa experience.
12. rosewood miramar beach | Montecito
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Opened only three years ago, this 16-acre Rosewood resort is home to 158 guest rooms and suites featuring contemporary coastal decor. Guests enjoy lounging by the pool, frolicking on Miramar Beach or scoping out the charming town of Montecito. Don’t fret about rainy days; there’s Goop and James Perse retail on site plus more than 600 pieces of curated art and photography on display.
Don’t Miss: Dinner at Caruso’s. Be sure to book your table a few weeks in advance, especially if you want to sit outside during sunset.
