Best Luxury Beach Hotels 2026 - The Luxury Editor

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

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

Housed in a gated community perched between two beaches (one calm for sun-worshippers and bathers, the other conducive to watersports), the Four Seasons enjoys an exclusive address. Indigenous and eco-friendly materials have been used to build the resort, bringing a jungle luxe to the property. There’s much to do onsite from dance lessons to wildlife tours and day-long activities for those of all ages. Play on the Arnold Palmer championship golf course, or on the five clay and grass tennis courts, dine at the Four Seasons’ five restaurants and book treatments in the 18-room spa.

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Sofitel Quiberon Thalassa Sea & Spa

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

If you’re seeking to improve your sports performance or recover from an injury, come here to the Athletic Rehabilitation Center. The spa, which began offering Thalassa treatments in 2016 (having been a well-known wellness centre since 1964), provides a variety of seawater programmes for relaxation, improved health and appearance. Facing the ocean and rugged cliffs, the building enjoys a lot of natural light, with 126 bedrooms offering views of either the sea or land from their balconies. The restaurant, La Presqu’île, has a breathtaking outlook, enjoyed alongside organic Breton cuisine.

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Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués

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

Away out on the peninsula of Punta Diamante, this AAA Five Diamond Awarded resort is set in a gated community overlooking Puerto Marques Bay. Villas have terraces and private heated pools that jut out from the lush vegetation of the steep cliff on which the hotel was built, creating a feeling of floating above the ocean. These residences can sleep up to 15 guests, each equipped with kitchens, dining and living room areas and solariums. Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués also provides six restaurants, a shared infinity pool, golf and yoga and an exotic spa nestled among the palm trees.

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Mandarin Oriental, Canouan

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

Located on the powder-white Godahl Beach in Carenage Bay, Canouan Island, this Mandarin Oriental property accommodates just 26 suites and 13 villas. Each “room” comes with iPad controls, a marble bathroom and 24-hour butler service; some (perched on the edge of the beach) allow you to fling open French doors and take a breath of direct sea air, or to dine on your private terrace. Take a four or eight-hour journey at Castaway, a restaurant without walls, or six other eateries, including a seafood restaurant, a grill, a pool diner and a lounge modelled on the Hamptons. The hotel also has a cocktail bar, a hillside spa and shops onsite.

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Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel

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

This Marriott property follows traditional Jordanian architectural lines with curved and pointed archways, glossy, polished white floors, lanterns and paintings depicting desert life. The colour scheme is largely monochrome, with accents of deep red and dark wood creating a modern, yet regal feel. The hotel occupies a section of private beach, with some complimentary watersports and upgraded rooms have balconies overlooking the sea. There are a lot of activities laid on for kids, a DJ beside the pool for those seeking a lively holiday experience, and a spa for a more relaxing vibe, as well as a seafood restaurant and onsite shops.

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A-ROSA Sylt

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

Found in the town of Lyst, A-Rosa is especially handy for those arriving by ferry. Close to the beach’s dunes, it features a sheltered outdoor pool surrounded by loungers with sea views for glamorous summer days. At SPA-ROSA, six different saunas are infused with individual aromas, there’s an indoor pool and a programme of fitness activities. The Fish Club is the property’s urban maritime eatery, specialising in fruits of the adjacent sea and there’s a buffet restaurant. Sip on nutrient-packed smoothies at Vitalbar, cappuccinos in Life-Style Bar and late-night fireside cocktails in the Library.

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Hotel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville

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

Fully renovated in 2016, but originating from 1912, this Barrière group property sits close to the beach, tennis courts and a horse training track, with many rooms affording views of these attractions. A grand dame of Deauville, its picture-postcard exterior has ensured its place as a local landmark. The piano bar is a convivial spot for a cocktail and there’s a glass-roofed pool, a kids’ club, a brasserie, 271 bedrooms and a direct passage linking the casino. Hotel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville’s decor has Anglo-Norman and Belle-Epoque influences, with antique pieces, chandeliers and bucolic wallpapers.

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Anantara Rasananda

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

Guests make an entrance to this five-star boutique resort via the hotel’s own speedboat. This Bond-like experience is continued beyond check-in, where guests are escorted to one of 64 rooms, each with private plunge pools, provided with access to a spa (with a tropical steam cave and herb bath), offered classes on a yoga deck, invited to cocktail parties and served lunches on the sand beside the pool. The Anantara Rasananda epitomises barefoot luxury, where the vibe is relaxed, yet very refined. By night, Yukinoya served Japanese cuisine, which includes the local catch of the day.

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Le Sereno Hotel

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

36 suites and three villas are available at Le Sereno, a hotel built beside a magical coral reef cove, with a long freshwater pool set vertically toward the sea. Spa Le Sereno provides treatments in outdoor pavilions facing directly out to the ocean, or in a couples’ suite with outdoor showers. The alfresco restaurant serves French-Caribbean fusion cuisine beside the sea (chairs and tables by designers Christian Liaigre and Patricia Urquiola are right on the sand), with a sophisticated covered bar area beside it. And the five-star service ensures your every whim is catered for.

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The Grand Brighton

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

An iconic and historic Victorian hotel, this building has become a landmark on the seafront. Built to an Italian Renaissance style, it retains many period features, but with a contemporary vibe inspired by its surroundings. The Grand’s new dining room, Cyan, has become a destination restaurant. Here, two and three-course set menus and a curated range of small plates, sharing platters, and signature dishes can be ordered. There’s also the option of the Victoria Terrace Grill and bar. Single rooms through to Grand Collection suites can be booked, with higher grades providing BOSE sound systems, sweeping sea views, 32” LCD flat-screen TV and Noble Isle bath products.

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Sofitel Agadir Thalassa Sea & Spa Hotel

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

This five-star resort sits right on the waterfront, close to the city centre, with its own stretch of private beach. Bedrooms come equipped with minibars, premium bedding, blackout drapes, climate control, a bookable babysitting service and either a garden, pool or ocean view. Those staying in a two-bedroom villa within the resort, also enjoy the use of a private plunge pool. There’s a full-service health spa on site, with in-room massages available. Additionally, guests can play on the resort’s tennis courts, shop at the gift boutique, dine in three eateries and order room service around the clock.

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Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum

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

Set in a stunning location overlooking the emerald blue Aegean Sea, the Mandarin Oriental offers extreme comfort and class over 59 guest rooms, 29 suites and 36 apartments, each designed with an impeccable eye for contemporary Turkish and Oriental fusion styled furnishings. With 2 private beaches, a sumptuous spa and a wide-ranging variety of cuisines to choose from, you’re guaranteed to feel relaxed and inspired in this opulent beachfront resort. The Mandarin Oriental lives up to its name in this palatial five-star resort, where guests can indulge in lavish services and facilities which include everything from yoga to designer shopping.

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