10 Best Luxury Beach Holiday Destinations

1. Kaya Mawa in Lake Malawi, Malawi

Set on the stunning Likoma Island, fringed by the crystal-clear waters and golden beaches of Lake Malawi, Kaya Mawa offers a unique blend of luxury and rustic charm. A boutique lodge with beautifully designed stone and teak cottages, you can enjoy a range of activities such snorkelling, diving and kayaking here, or simply relax on the crescent-shaped private beach. A perfect escape for a honeymoon package or a luxury beach holiday.

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2. Fundu Lagoon in Pemba Island, Tanzania

This stylish luxury beach resort on Pemba Island within the Zanzibar Archipelago features 16 thatched rooms and suites, each with a terrace and breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. The suites also have a private plunge pool. Snorkelling, kayaking, water skiing, windsurfing, fishing, dolphin safaris and sunset dhow cruises are all on the menu here, and there is a dedicated dive centre for the sub-aqua enthusiasts.

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3. Casa Dos Arandis in Bahia, Brazil

Lush tropical gardens and extraordinary views frame this chic barefoot retreat on Bahia’s Maraú Peninsula. Elegantly designed suites come with modern amenities, private terraces and access to miles of pristine beach, as well as a swimming pool, yoga platform and on-site restaurant serving gourmet local cuisine. With its emphasis on relaxation and sophisticated comfort, this is the perfect spot to relax and explore the natural charms of Brazil’s most beautiful state.

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4. Belmond Maroma in Riviera Maya, Mexico

Set on the Riviera Maya between a tropical jungle and a white-sand beach, this exclusive luxury beach resort comprises a range of spacious suites with private terraces and magnificent ocean views. You can indulge in gourmet cuisine at Maroma’s acclaimed restaurant, relax by the infinity pool or rejuvenate with a treatment or two at the spa. Snorkelling, kayaking and guided tours of nearby Mayan ruins are also available for the more energetic among you.

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5. Zannier Bãi San Hô in Phú Yên, Vietnam

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and unspoilt natural beauty of Vietnam’s Phu Yen Province at the luxury beach resort of Zannier, whose 73 beachfront and hillside villas have been inspired by traditional Vietnamese village architecture. It is the perfect luxury beach hotel from which to explore the historic legacy of the 11th century Cham dynasty, but also to enjoy water sports, tennis, yoga and one or two invigorative treatments at the Hoa Sen Spa.

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6. Bawah Reserve in Anambas, Indonesia

Spread across six idyllic islands in the Anambas Archipelago, the Bawah Reserve has a choice of very stylish overwater and beachfront villas with private terraces and direct lagoon access. With a range of activities that include castaway picnics and transparent kayaking, as well as a 5-star PADI dive centre, this private island resort offers a rare blend of seclusion, relaxation and adventure in an untouched tropical paradise.

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7. Qualia in Whitsundays, Australia

Tucked away on the northern tip of Hamilton Island and surrounded by the splendour of The Great Barrier Reef, Qualia is a private world of rare sensory perfection with an enticing choice of windward and leeward freestanding pavilions. In this secluded oasis of distinctive Australian style, restorative treatments await you in the spa, epicurean adventures in Long Pavilion and Pebble Beach, and a world of marine adventure in the Coral Sea.

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8. Le Moana Resort in Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Most people’s travel bucket list will include Bora Bora, the jewel in French Polynesia’s island crown with its soaring jungled interior, turquoise lagoons and white-sand beaches. Stay in Le Moana’s luxury beach resort in one of the overwater or beachfront bungalows and you can laze away perfect days on Matira Beach, bike through the island’s lush terrain or kayak on the lagoon, before heading back to the resort for cocktails at Vini Vini, dinner at Noa Noa or room service delivered by canoe.

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9. Gecko Beach Club in Formentera, Balearic Islands

With its throwback Riviera style, dreamy location by Migjorn Beach and dedicated approach to wellness (there’s even an in-house yogi), the luxury beach hotel of Gecko Beach is drawing plaudits for all the right reasons. Here on Formentera, the Balearics’ smallest island, you can sample fresh Mediterranean cuisine, share convivial barbeques, sip mojitos and soak up this boutique resort’s inviting atmosphere and relaxed vibe.

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10. Sugar Beach in St Lucia, Caribbean

With more than 100 acres of tropical rainforest and a wonderful expanse of white-sand beach on its doorstep, Sugar Beach has long been St Lucia’s go to destination for an exotic holiday. Room categories range from sugar mill sanctuaries with four-poster beds and stunning views of the island’s iconic Pitons to beachfront bungalows with private pools and direct beach access. Dine beside the water, unwind at the Rainforest Spa, explore an Amerindian village or enjoy a plethora of water sports, the choice is yours.

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