16 Over-the-Top Honeymoon Suites, From Bora Bora to Puglia
All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
For couples who love to travel, deciding on a honeymoon destination is the best part about planning a wedding. While you can never go wrong with an overwater bungalow in the Maldives, there’s a slew of other dreamy resorts out there to consider—including many with crystal-clear lagoons—that will happily help you celebrate your nuptials and cement memories that last a lifetime. Tropical hot spots in Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Mexico rank among the most popular choices for American honeymooners, though more adventurous newlyweds may gravitate to places known for their wild nature and incredible hiking (think: Costa Rica, New Zealand, or US National Parks like Yosemite and Yellowstone). No matter the location, there are so many gorgeous resorts to pick from, and many have designated honeymoon suites that will wow you. What follows are some of the best honeymoon suites on the planet—mountaintop fortresses, beachfront escapes, and everything in between.
FAQ
Where are the most romantic places for honeymoons?
That depends on your definition of romance, of course. For some couples, it’s clinking wine glasses in front of the Eiffel Tower, canoodling on a gondola in Venice, or floating in the infinity pool of a white-washed villa in Greece. For others, nothing beats a thatched-roof bungalow in temple-rich Bali, a castle in the European countryside, or a cabin deep in the woods and far out of cell tower range.
How do you book a honeymoon suite?
It's best to plan as far ahead as possible. These rooms are in high demand, and some properties only have one (or a handful) to offer. When comparing amenities, consider what’s most important to you: a stunning view, a plunge pool, a spa with a couples' suite, inclusive meals or experiences, or all of the above. If your top priority is staying within budget, take a closer look at package deals: These generous bundles may include Champagne and chocolates, daily breakfast, spa treatments, private dinners, airport transfers, early check-ins and late check-outs, and more. Direct bookings are recommended for the most competitive prices—and to ensure the manager knows you’re celebrating a special occasion in advance of your arrival. (With any luck, a complimentary upgrade could be in the cards.)
How much does a honeymoon suite cost?
The sky’s the limit when it comes to honeymoons, but rates vary widely by destination, rating, season (expect to pay more for summer on the Amalfi Coast or winter in St. Lucia), and in-demand amenities such as pools and butler service. Budget-friendly accommodations can be found for $100 to $300 per night at smaller inns and for entry-level rooms at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean, Thailand, and Indonesia. For five-star properties in Greece and popular cities like Paris, expect to pay in the $300-to-$1,000-a-night range. To really splash out, bank on $1,000 to $3,000 a night for private island resorts in the Seychelles or French Polynesia and one-of-a-kind suites at marquee luxury brands like The Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons.
Adam LynkhotelHotel Château du Grand-Lucé
$$$ |
Hot List 2020The room to book at this resplendent 19-room neoclassical chateau in France’s Loire Valley is the one and only Baron Suite, erected with utmost extravagance for Baron Jacques Pineau de Viennay, the 18th-century nobleman behind this magnificently restored property. With its 17-foot ceilings, Versailles-patterned oak floors, luxurious French furnishings, and marble bath that looks onto painterly gardens, honeymooners will feel positively royal sashaying from one gilded room to the next. Highlights include a private library where shelves are lined with French literature and the show-stopping Salon Chinois, done up in Chinoiserie style by late painter Jean-Baptiste Pillement. Elsewhere on site, couples can wander through grand salons and game rooms, soak up some rays in the orangerie or at the outdoor pool, or stroll through the sprawl of meticulously groomed gardens. Keep walking toward the ancient white oak forest and you’ll come across Proserpine, daughter of Zeus and one of seven statues dotting the grounds—a housewarming gift to the Baron from King Louis XV.
JEREMY KORESKI/Clayoquot Wilderness LodgehotelClayoquot Wilderness Lodge
$$$ |
Gold List 2019, 2023The finest way for newlyweds to enjoy this little slice of sylvan heaven on Canada’s Vancouver Island is to reserve an en suite waterfront retreat facing the Bedwell River. After arriving by boat, helicopter, or seaplane, couples want for nothing in their 592-square-foot, white canvas shelters hugged by rainforest and outfitted with king-size beds, heated floors, cast-iron stoves, and double vanities. Here, morning coffee is taken in an Adirondack chair on a private deck overlooking the estuary. A rinse in the suite’s cedar-clad outdoor shower may be soundtracked by the piping of bald eagles. The main guest outpost at the woodsy refuge, which operates seasonally from May to September, has a restaurant, bar, rooftop deck, and cedar hot tubs on the banks of the sound. Guided bear spotting, whale watching, rock climbing, horseback riding, archery, and sunrise yoga are just some of the experiences included in the tariff; use of e-bikes and watercraft are also complimentary but additional charges apply for helicopter outings to alpine mountains and sea caves. Good news for foodies: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge has been awarded three Michelin Keys for its locally sourced, sustainable cuisine—which, like most amenities at this remote sanctuary, is all-inclusive.
KIKO KAIRUZ/Casa PestaguahotelCasa Pestagua
This 17th-century palace turned graceful hotel is located in the heart of the walled port city of Cartagena de Indias, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is an excellent jumping-off point for exploring the Rosario Islands, El Totumo mud volcano, and the Colombian National Aviary. Though renovated three years ago, it maintained its double-height ceilings, Moorish-style arches, and lovely Moroccan-inspired interior courtyard. With just 16 rooms and suites, the atmosphere is intimate—but the amenities and service are on par with any five-star heavyweight in the Relais & Châteaux portfolio. The spacious Conde de Pestagua and Madariaga suites are particularly well suited to newlyweds: Both have private hot tubs and spectacular views of the city or sea, and the former boasts private elevator access. Couples can take a dip in the courtyard’s turquoise-tiled swimming pool or book a hammam ritual at Aurum Spa at Casa San Agustín, Pestagua’s nearby sister property. Rum tastings and cooking classes are also on offer, but no single culinary experience beats waking up to Casa Pestagua’s made-from-scratch Colombian-Caribbean breakfasts—arguably the best in Colombia.
Courtesy AnantarahotelAnantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
$$$ | Gold List 2020 Hot List 2017 
Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The citadel-like structure perched atop the 6,500-foot Saiq Plateau in Nizwa, Oman, just two hours from Muscat, may look imposing at first glance, but the minimalist resort is ultra soft around the edges—a quiet-luxe hideaway where the cool mountain air is a welcome respite after oppressively hot days touring at lower elevations. The grounds are dotted with olive and pomegranate trees, which workers harvest every season, and there are countless photo ops—in the infinity pools, on the glass-bottom observation deck cantilevered over the yawning Jabal Akhdar canyon—to be captured at one of the world’s highest luxury resorts. The one-bedroom cliff pool villas clock in at more than 2,000 square feet and have rain showers and private pools; the one-bedroom garden pool villas are almost as large and have jetted plunge pools and secluded courtyards with majlis-style living areas. The hotel’s serene spa offers 120-minute signature couples’ treatments that include date and coffee scrubs and floral foot rituals. There are five unique food and drink venues, including a fantastic Arabian restaurant and a shisha bar, plus private dining options served en suite by butlers or at tables set up in spectacular locations—like a lookout where Princess Diana once stood.
hotelSandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
$$Opened last spring, this adults-only property is a rarity in the Caribbean, with its 10 two-story overwater villas nestled in a hidden cove, backed against a rainforest, and serviced by dedicated butlers. After a complimentary boat transfer from a marina near the airport, newly betrothed are free to explore their new digs in all their opulent glory: Picture outdoor showers and deep soaking tubs, a private bar stocked with top-shelf liquor, couples’ robes and Red Lane Spa amenity kits, and comfy day beds with views of emerald-hued Buccament Bay (not to mention direct water access off a tiered deck). Villa guests can book an exclusive Chef’s Table dining experience at Buccan, a locally inspired culinary concept, and take advantage of everything else this all-inclusive resort has to offer—including more than a dozen bars and restaurants and unlimited PADI scuba diving.
Joe Fletcher/Courtesy Camp Sarika, AmangirihotelCamp Sarika
$$$ | Hot List 2021For a wild escape closer to home, look no further than the one- and two-bedroom tented pavilions with private plunge pools at Camp Sarika in Canyon Point, Utah. Their One-Bedroom Tented Pavilion - Private Canyon is best suited for honeymooners. It's cradled in its own canyon—far removed from the public gaze. After an exhilarating desert hike, wash up in the outdoor shower or soothe tired muscles with a soak in the hot tub. Nights are spent nuzzling around a firepit or puttering from the satellite camp to the main Amangiri resort via an electric golf cart (to which you’ll have complimentary access). Stays here include roundtrip airport transfers, full board with three meals per day, bespoke itinerary-planning services, daily wellness classes and guided group treks, and access to all Amangiri facilities, including the gorgeous spa. The Desert Romance package includes all of that plus a private dinner for two, a 60-minute couples’ yoga session and 30-minute meditation, and two 90-minute massages.
Richard James Taylor/Courtesy Belmond Cap JulucahotelCap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel, Anguilla
$$$ | Gold List 2021 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024As far as hotels with honeymoon suites go, the gleaming white-domed Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel in Anguilla, is a swoon-worthy Caribbean accommodation. Originally opened in 1988, the long-standing hotel has undergone many changes from decade to decade, but one constant is its laid-back, sensuous aura. This can be felt in the romantic suites and villas. The beachfront one-bedroom suite will have you feeling some kind of way with a plush king-size bed, 24-hour host service, and wide open ocean views from a shaded terrace. The hotel's Mark the Occasion package includes a Champagne bottle welcome, a 60-minute couples’ massage, a private dinner on the beach, and a daily breakfast service. Don’t miss a spa treatment at the new Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain, which opened last summer; the VIP Imperial Suite includes a private sauna and steam shower.
-6.jpg)
Enrique Menossi/Perivolas HideawayhotelPerivolas Lifestyle Houses
$$$ | Gold List 2019 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024There are plenty of Santorini hotels with incredible views—and some of the most desirable are balanced on the rims of 1,000-foot cliffs. But none have the spare Cycladic bone structure of Perivolas. Suites here are sculpted from brushed concrete, pressed into arched doorways and barreled ceilings—like secluded grottos where you and your newly minted spouse can hide away. The newest one-bedroom villa, dubbed the Perivolas Floating Villa, features an indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool with massage jets and a private terrace with a view of the caldera, perfect for dinners for two and drinking in a dramatic sunset on the Aegean. At the hushed restaurant beside a pool, the chef cures, smokes, and ferments local ingredients into unfussy dishes; at the small, soulful spa, the space streams with light. While the rest of Santorini bustles with tourists, Perivolas is unhurried, unflashy, and yes, unspoiled.
Courtesy Borgo Egnazia/Nicola CiprianihotelBorgo Egnazia
$$ | Gold List 2018, 2019, 2020 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024A-list celebrities like Madonna, the Beckhams, and Justin Timberlake keep delightful Puglian escape Borgo Egnazia in the news. The heart of this Italian hotel, however, lies not in the villas where they hide away, but in the pretty piazzas of Il Borgo and La Corte. It's all ethereally beautiful—the sunlit tufa limestone, the dusky lanes between hotel rooms. Suites are soaring and elegant, with cool stone underfoot, mini posies of dried lavender on the shelves, huge linen cushions, and sun-trap terraces. They are retreats in themselves, some with their own little kitchens, others with swimming pools, or sea views from the rooftops. The restaurants are smart, with traditional Italian splatterware plates and bowls, and food that's straight from the fields you see around you: tomatoes, eggplants, pasta made with local semolina flour, very good olive oil. At night the entire place is lit by lanterns, smoking into the warm air. Sometimes a bonfire crackles in the central square.
Courtesy Cottar’s SafarishotelCottar's 1920s Camp
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023For a honeymoon that is as transformative as it is amorous, there is Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp in the private Olderkesi Conservancy in Kenya’s Maasai Mara. Experiences include day and night game drives for spotting wildlife, bush walks, foraging, stargazing, pool time, and seasonal waterfall swims, as well as more purpose-driven programming such as reforestation seedball throwing, helicopter flights with the Mara Elephant Project, and learning about conservation from female rangers. The 11 tents on-site (including two new honeymoon shelters with dark wood floors and sumptuous wallpaper), all have en suite bathrooms, and some even have living rooms with fireplaces. There is also a spa and canvas safari bath on offer, plus a mess tent with fine dining and a great cocktail program.
Blake Marvin/Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos PedregalhotelWaldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
$$$ | Gold List 2018 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024A Condé Nast Traveler favorite and a repeat Readers' Choice Awards winner can be found in the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal. Spread across 24 acres of Baja California beachfront, the posh Waldorf Astoria has a Mediterranean aesthetic with Pacific Ocean views and dedicated plunge pools. For a truly extravagant stay, book the 4,100-square-foot Presidential Beachfront Suite. The three-bedroom estate has its own patio and lawn with an infinity pool, fire pit dining table, and tree-shaded hammock. Perks include unlimited use of the spa’s lounge and wet areas and VIP tables at resort restaurants. Of special note for couples: a new private indigenous cacao ceremony, held in a sacred space and guided by experienced shamans.
Four SeasonshotelFour Seasons Resort Bora Bora
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The suite you'll never forget is the overwater bungalow with the plunge pool roosting atop an electric turquoise lagoon. This is what life is like at the Four Season Bora Bora, where 27 of the 108 overwater bungalow suites have private pools. At night, watch the sun sink behind Mount Otemanu from your own swimming hole—with nary a palm tree or umbrella blocking your view—or soak it up while soaking in your indoor tub. Bungalows have ladders that drop directly into the lagoon, should you wish to take a more expansive swim. Also recommended: requesting that dinner be served on your deck, with dessert enjoyed under the starriest of skies.
Courtesy Sandals ResortshotelSandals Grenada
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024This adults-only, all-inclusive Sandals Resort on Pink Gin Beach has 257 rooms and suites. Five minutes from the island's main airport, some oceanfront accommodations come complete with butler service and private pools. Such accommodations include five different types of dedicated honeymoon suites to choose from at different price points. No matter where you decide to rest your head, take your pick of 10 restaurants serving everything from Japanese to French to local Caribbean fare. There's nightly entertainment, including live bands, fashion and talent shows, beach parties—and a Red Lane Spa to recover from it all.
Rob RickmanhotelYasawa Island Resort and Spa
Readers' Choice Awards 2020At Fiji's 18-bungalow Yasawa Island Resort and Spa, the honeymoon suite (called Lomalogi, or heaven) is tucked away on a secluded stretch of white sand. Its luxurious king-size bed has views of the pool, beach, and ocean. There are indoor and outdoor showers, a private lap pool, and newly updated tile flooring and soft furnishings—part of a million-dollar renovation the resort completed last year. The sustainability-minded property is in the midst of securing its EarthCheck certification—an ethos reflected in everything from the Fijian Vesi hardwood decks to roofs thatched with island grass. When you’re not cozied up in your bure, you’ll be equally smitten snorkeling or sea kayaking above the island’s colorful coral reefs or joining a kava ceremony in a local village.
Four Seasons Resort OahuhotelFour Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023“Ko Olina” means “place of joy” in Hawaiian, and at this 370-room-and-suite Four Seasons resort, you can see why. The adventurous can take an outrigger canoe onto the water, join a hike to see the area’s waterfalls, or catch a celestial sailing to learn about ancient navigational techniques. If it's low-blood-pressure bliss you're after, book a massage in a private hale or sit back with a good book on a lanai with panoramic views of the Pacific. Head straight to the adults-only infinity pool when you need to cool off: Its location on the western edge of the resort, overlooking the ocean, means you'll be treated to a brilliant sunset every night. With four restaurants plus a terrace cafe, you'll have a hard time choosing where to grab a bite—for starters, try Mina’s Fish House, which prides itself on serving line-to-table selections caught daily.
Travis Rowan/Living Maui Media/Hotel WaileahotelHotel Wailea
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024One of the best stays in Maui isn't beachfront, but that's a pro at this luxury adults-only retreat that's been a Readers' Choice Awards winner for the past eight years. With 72 suites spread over 15 acres and 180-degree views of neighboring Lanai and Kaho‘olawe, this resort has the luxury of being deliciously spacious. Each of the one-bedroom suites has an outdoor lanai and a multitude of luxurious finishes and amenities (no elevators or long hallways needed). The recently launched Celebration Suites, located on the top floor, offer expansive ocean views and custom-designed interiors with original artwork. Spa services are available in-suite, and the hotel will ferry guests down the hill to the beach in a luxury vehicle. In the early evening, The Birdcage, a Japanese grill located in the open-air lobby, makes for a soothing spot to slowly unwind, while a meal under the stars at The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea will have you heading off to bed in a dreamy state of relaxation. For the ultimate in private dining, book a seven-course tasting menu in the Treehouse—an intimate space nestled amid the treetops in the hotel’s mango and avocado orchard.
This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
