Hotels into aspirational homes away from home that deliver just the right lifestyle and vibe, be it seaside serenity, colorful coastal, or beach day boho.. No matter which vibe suits your taste, an epic sand and sea view is a must have accessory when chasing your vacation bliss.
From Miami to Mauritius, and Grand Cayman to Greece, the rooms, suites, and villas at these 11 hotels have water views that are as dreamy as a good night’s sleep.
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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Whether perched above the impossibly clear ocean or tucked into a cove on a white sandy beach, the contemporary villas at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands expertly blur the lines between land, sea, and horizon, offering spellbinding vistas from their curvy sundecks and infinity pools.
JW Marriott Mauritius Resort
Sitting between UNESCO World Heritage site Le Morne Mountain and a powder-soft stretch of sand, the luxurious and family-friendly St. Regis Le Morne Resort, Mauritius is the ultimate Indian Ocean getaway.
Indulge in an ocean-view room or a beach-access suite, and step into sunsets over the technicolor lagoon in astonishing style.
W Costa Navarino
Greece is definitely the word at the adults-only W Costa Navarino, a contemporary playground on the shores of the Ionian Sea with a range of stylish and airy rooms and suites overlooking the azure Navarino Bay.
Le Méridien Bodrum Beach Resort
Let the Aegean breeze put your mind at ease at Le Méridien Bodrum Beach Resort, spanning 83 acres on the Bodrum Peninsula. Just about every modern room and suite has large windows and doors framing spectacular sea views.
The resort also has an exceptional selection of villas, including the 3-bedroom Secluded Bay Villa, with more than 2,000 square feet of private patio, pool and veranda space where you can listen to the waves on a tucked-away piece of the Turkish coastline.
W South Beach
As the only hotel in South Beach with oversized balconies and ocean views, W South Beach has luxurious oceanfront studios and suites you’ll swoon over, designed with soft tones, clean lines and windows that frame the turquoise and blue hues of the Atlantic Ocean.
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
A celebration of desert and sea, Zadun, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers sophistication amid dramatic dunes near San José del Cabo.
Each beachfront room and suite has sliding glass doors that merge the contemporary, natural interiors with generous outdoor terraces and private plunge pools. The wide Sea of Cortez views are nothing short of magical.
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Set on world-renowned Seven Mile Beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman embraces its Caribbean surroundings with modern coastal decor in a setting that is all about the sun, sand and ocean.
Many of the 369 guest rooms and residential suites deliver ocean and beach views, but to take the views over-the-top, check into the resort’s 8,000-square-foot “Seven South” penthouse, housing a wraparound terrace and room for 18 guests.
Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection
The airy rooms and suites of the adult-only Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection are just right for those in search of Greek hospitality as warm as the ever-present Mediterranean sunshine.
Every finely-curated hideaway frames the glimmering infinity pool (or private pool) just off the room and the shimmering, awe-inspiring Aegean sea straight ahead.
Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
The family-friendly, five-star Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels is a little slice of magic on the eastern end of Crete, with two private beaches and stunning contemporary art scattered across the property.
The resort’s collection of whitewashed rooms, suites and bungalows are beautiful, but it’s their position along more than a mile of sparkling Mirabello Bay coastline that makes them vacation masterpieces.
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol
Thanks to an unrivaled beachfront location in southern Limassol, Cyprus, Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol practically guarantees a memorable seaside vacation sIts premium rooms, stunning suites, and pinch-me-I’m-dreaming villas boast the vast blue views of the Mediterranean Sea.
JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
Eat, sleep, beach, repeat could easily become the mantra of your next vacation at JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa, thanks to a superb beachfront location where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.
Choose from an array of ocean-facing rooms and suites, and settle in for otherworldly golden-hued sunsets.
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