Beach Hotels


Beach hotels are more about easy access to the beach than anything else. Hotels at the beach are sometimes as close as a few steps away from the shoreline and feature outdoor thrills comparable to a theme park - like kayaking, hammocks, sea snorkeling, and plenty of animal life in their natural habitat. Spas, swimming pools, and poolside bars are familiar sights as well.

Isla Kalua - Private Villa in the Middle of the Caribbean Sea

Isla Kalua is one of Colombia's coolest rentals, built in the shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea. It's where you can take all your friends and chill in a scenic spot surrounded by water. Dance all night long, have a tasty breakfast prepped by the chefs, and dip into the …

Izumo Hotel The Cliff - Quirky Japanese "Underground" Hotel with Magical Sunsets

Built into a cliff facing the Sea of ​​Japan in Izumo, this quirky resort has eight rooms, each resembling a cave. Here, you can enjoy a serene stay, quietly gazing at the waves and the magnificent sunsets from your jacuzzi's hot and bubbly water. Japan is a country where no …

Casa en el Agua - The Party House in the Middle of the Carribbean Sea

A two-hour boat ride through the Caribbean Sea from the port of Cartagena takes you to the turquoise waters of the San Bernardo Islands, home to one of the wildest hostels in the world. Casa en el Agua is in the Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park, a …

Paragraph Resort - Georgian Hotel with a Super Long Pool Extending into the Black Sea

Paragraph Resort & Spa is a unique oasis between the Black Sea's healing sands and a lush pine forest, with snow-capped mountains in the distance. Its most distinctive feature can be seen from afar—the long outdoor saltwater pool that extends deep into the Black Sea. The resort spreads over 40 …

Hotel del Coronado - The Haunted Hotel in San Diego

The Californian town of Coronado is located on a landlocked island in the middle of San Diego Bay. It is famed for its beautiful beaches stretching along its coast, with the landmark building of Hotel del Coronado at its Northern end. The beach town gets its name from the Spanish …

Secret Bay - Six-Star Jungle Retreat In Dominica

A perfect name for one of the most exclusive resorts in the world - Secret Bay is a ten-villa hideaway in the mountainous Caribbean island of Dominica. The clifftop villas were designed by the famous Venezuelan architect Fruto Vivas and built from sustainable tropical hardwoods, just like its interiors. The …

Mezzatorre Hotel - Former Watchtower Turned Into A Stunning Italian Retreat

Set on 17 acres (7 hectares) ofof picture-perfect-perfect land with lush Mediterranean greenery and a private cliffside setting, Mezzatorre Ha stunningel is an Italian seasideing type. A quick ferry ride from Naples, and you arrive at the picturesque island of Ischia. Often overlooked by tourists rushing to the Amalfi Coast …

Ahau Tulum - Mystical Statues & Beachfront Cabanas

Ahau Tulum is a luxury hotel on a secluded beach located in Tulum. It opened in 2012, and the owners put a lot of effort into minimalizing the resort's environmental footprint. The property's buildings were intended to complement the topography and nature, giving the sensation of being in the jungle. …

Hoshinoya Okinawa - Oceanfront Escape In Tropical Japan

Hoshinoya is a Japanese luxury hotel collection with five properties in the country and one each in Taiwan and Bali. Their first resort in Okinawa Prefecture opened in 2020. The modern but undeniably Japanese complex of Hoshinoya Okinawa stretches on a scenic beach of the East China Sea. It's a …

Atlantis The Royal - Dubai's Newest Landmark On The Palm Island

Dubai is producing some of the best hotels in the world at a rate like when mushrooms pop in the forest after extensive rain. At the peak of Palm Jumeirah island - a set of artificial islands built to shape a palm tree - one of the most awaited hotel …

Casa Del Mar, Santa Monica - California's Best Beachfront Hotel

In the Roaring Twenties, Casa del Mar was the hotspot for Hollywood stars. The former beach club, originally opened in 1926, has then developed into one of the most luxurious beach hotels in Santa Monica. It's called "the house of the sea", but the five-story building looks more like a …

La Valise Tulum - Raw Beauty Under The Thatched Roofs

La Valise is a dream for anyone looking for extraordinary raw beauty. This hotel has only nine rooms under hand-thatched palapa roofs and feels like your own little secret paradise. The beach is outside the door, so here you are, awakened by the breeze from the Caribbean sea, to gaze …

Casona Sforza - State-Of-The-Art Villas In Mexico's Surfers Paradise

The state-of-the-art architecture of Casona Sforza invites adults (only) to an elegantly minimalist getaway at a secluded beach of Southern Puerto Escondido. Alberto Kalach, architect and mastermind behind the design, created an inspirational set of buildings with millenary and bio construction techniques. The pretty and functional antiseismic arches can withstand …

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal - Oceanfront Luxury At The Southernmost Tip Of Baja California

Mexico's most dramatic sea and landscape is located on the territories of Baja California. The region is famous for its rich natural diversity, from vast deserts to dormant volcanoes and gorgeous sunset beaches on the Pacific Ocean's shores. Much of Baja's coastline is composed of beautiful beaches, including the ones …

Calilo - Adult Playground On Ios Island

Ios, famous for attracting the affluent youth of European countries and for its vibrant nightlife, has something new to show off. A retreat that's so hidden from all the commercial noise, it has its own helipad and boat port in case you would find the road leading there lengthy. However, …

Hotel Cala Di Volpe - 1960s Architectural Landmark in Sardinia

The scenic Cala di Volpe Bay is located north of Sardinia. It's part of the Costa Smeralda, AKA Emerald Coast, famous for its white-sand beaches, exclusive hotels, and ability to attract celebrities and other affluent visitors. The place is so unique that The Spy Who Loved Me, a James Bond …

Ocean Cliff Hotel - Handcrafted Stone Cottages In Negril

Perched over the gorgeous limestone formations of Negril, Ocean Cliff Hotel is an adult-only paradise. It's built on the famous West End cliffs offering direct access to the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. The dramatic setting on the edge of the rocks makes Ocean Cliff Hotel one of …

Meliá Koh Samui - Southern Thai Nautical Flair By The Beach

Melia Koh Samui sits right alongside the beautiful white sand beach of Choeng Mon. This is the famous hotel brand's first entry into Thailand. Naturally, you can expect their full spectrum of amenities, but the real sensation is the boat-shaped suites. They took traditional teak barges (hundred-year-old wooden Thai-Chinese boats) …

The Library, Koh Samui - Books & Bold Contemporary Design

One of Thailand's trendiest hotels has an explicit fondness towards books and bold contemporary design. The Library has a beachfront location on the country's second-largest island. Koh Samui is known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, and lush, mountainous rainforests. The hotel's buildings are structured just like a book. The …

Tree House Lodge - Color Burst & Jungle School Bus

Tree House is a fairytale ecolodge on Costa Rica's scenic Caribbean coast situated on a 10-acre private land. The lodge is nestled in the lush forest of the Playa Chiquita at the edge of the Gandoca-Manzanillo wildlife refuge. You will get the best of both worlds here. It is a …

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