49 tropical Hotels

Located on a private peninsula in Brazil, the Ponta Dos Ganchos Resort is surrounded by extraordinary views and the gorgeous turquoise waters of Brazil’s Emerald Coast. With a total of 25 suites, this adult’s only resort offers guests a cinema, swimming pools, nature trails, tennis resort, and spa to enjoy …

With a mission to provide guests with an enriching travel experience while at the same time “preserving and protecting the natural biodiversity of Tetiaroa,” the Brando Hotel is a spectacular getaway in French Polynesia. The hotel is named after famous actor Marlon Brando, who first visited Tetiaroa Island while filming …

What used to be a refuge for pirates and smugglers is today the luxurious escape for the very richest. There are very few places like this in the USA. A tropical resort with its own island. Little Palm Island is a secret Florida destination. In the early days before the …

A beauty mark on the blue cheeks of the Caribbean Sea - Dunbar Rock has an incredible Bond-esque villa with eight guest suites. Run by diving specialists, the hotel offers PADI courses, night dives, and three regular dives a day. Everything is included. So you can have breakfast in the …

Known for its pristine white-sand beaches and crystalline waters, The Maldives consists of approximately 1,200 islands that have become a premier holiday destination for travelers from around the world. Kandolhu Island is perhaps one of the best-kept secrets of the Maldives, situated only 70 kilometers southwest of Male. The 25-minute …

Hotel Tjampuhan & Spa calls the ravishing ravines of Bali its home. Nestled among the foothills of Ubud, the accommodations are an artful blend of German-inspired luxury amid a pristine monkey forest. This historical reserve is home to the Temple of Death, but a relaxing massage in the hotel’s spa …

The Vivanta by Taj - Coral Reef, Maldives has become a crown jewel with its astounding sunsets, pristine beaches, and humbling beauty. It is truly a dream destination for honeymooners, beach lovers, serious divers, and adventurers. Only accessible via a private speedboat, the lagoon is peppered with private villas suspended …

The Jeeva Beloam Beach Camp, set on the picturesque island of East Lombok, is everything you would imagine a tropical beach destination to be. The private bungalows offer uninterrupted sea views that make you feel like you have left reality and stepped into a postcard. The eleven bungalows, or Beruga …

The Hix Island House is centrally located on the Island of Vieques, just southeast of the Puerto Rican mainland. Only a 20-minute flight from the capital of San Juan, this truly unique destination allows guests to return to nature in a beautifully designed hotel that incorporates natural elements of the …

Fiji has long been known as paradise on earth, and Laucala, a private tropical island in the South Pacific, is no exception. This 12 square kilometer island is speckled with 25 Fijian-styled villas, plantations, tropical forests, and pristine white sandy beaches. This island resort was built with no expenses spared. …

You know when you hold a shell to your ear, listen and hear the sea? What if you could live inside the shell? The Shell House is such a place. Inside, you will always hear and smell the sea, too, because the Caribbean waters are just footsteps away. The Shell …

Located on Pemba Island in Zanzibar, The Manta Resort has a remarkable jewel in its crown of luxury: an underwater sea room. It's part of an ingenious floating structure with three levels. The landing deck is where the boat drops you off and where the lounge and bathroom are located. …

The Sublime Samana Resort is in the Dominican Republic and is characterized by its lush greenery and jungle-like setting, all between fine-sand beaches. It really combines the best of both worlds—forest retreat and beach fun. The hotel, not only luxurious but a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the …

Arrive by speedboat to this resort that is surrounded by sandy beaches and verdant jungle. The Rayavadee Resort is in Thailand, and specifically, in the middle of the Phranang Peninsular near Krabi Marine National Park. This allows for tropical garden scenery, as well as jungles, cliffs, and the Andaman Sea. …

Le Meridien in Bora Bora, a contemporary resort set on an islet and lagoon, offers some wonderful scenery and modern amenities, such as a large glass floor that lets you see the lagoon and the underwater life, as well as bungalows and villas filled with modern facilities and comforts. The …

The Reethi Rah – Maldives is a luxurious but nature-friendly choice for travelers with exquisite tastes. Set against the illustrious beauty of the Maldives, you can enjoy beach verandas, private swimming pools, over-water decks, and stone soaking baths for two. Luxuries are all modern despite the island paradise appearance. In …

Jamaica has it all; coastline, tropical climate, a colorful, exuberant culture, and a lush paradise of rolling rain forests. The Strawberry Hill Jamaica Luxury Resort is a mountain top village, where the villas and cottages expertly blend colonial tastes with the modern interpretations of architect Ann Hodges. Nature surrounds you. …

This award-winning resort is hidden away in a tropical cleft between two Piton mountains in St Lucia. The views are so good they spawned the resort’s catchphrase, “a view with a room.” Each one of the suites and villas is designed to be open to the fresh air, night sky, …

This family-run lodge is a great way to experience living in a beautiful jungle habitat. Stay in one of the treehouses and laze in a hammock watching the evening fireflies dance and glow against darkened trees. Or what about a cabin set in the ambrosial gardens where the sounds of …

Chiva Som means 'Haven of Life' and is a beautiful Thai resort popular with celebrities. Bazar magazine called it “the gold standard by which all destination spas are measured”. High praise indeed. The spa is set in a peaceful tropical forest with murmuring brooks, gushing waterfalls and pristine beaches. The …