Beachfront Hotels, Private Beach and Private Pool Stays Worldwide

A hand-picked selection of hotels right on the sand, with a private beach, or with suites and villas that have their own pool, in beach destinations from Mexico and the Caribbean to Florida, Hawaii, the Mediterranean, Bali, Thailand, the Maldives, Brazil and Costa Rica. For each stay you will find photos, facilities, a map and booking links.

Destinations

Algarve (3)Amalfi Coast (2)Dubrovnik Riviera (1)Greek Islands (4)Ibiza and Formentera (2)Mallorca (2)Sardinia (2)Aruba and the Bahamas (2)Jamaica (2)Los Cabos (2)Punta Cana (1)Riviera Maya and Isla Mujeres (5)Florida (3)Hawaii (3)Laguna Beach (2)Bali and Lombok (2)Koh Samui (2)Maldives (2)Bahia (2)Guanacaste (1)

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Europe

Coastal hotel building with a prominent tower

Bela Vista Hotel & SPA - Relais & Châteaux

Algarve
Castle & manor · 9.4/10 Exceptional

A Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel on the beach at Praia da Rocha in the Algarve, with beachfront dining, a seasonal pool with swim-up bar and a spa.

Infinity pool with white lounge chairs

Bellonias Villas

Greek Islands · Greece
Cabins & apartments · 9.8/10 Exceptional

An upscale seaside hotel in Kamari, Santorini, listed on a private beach, with beachfront dining, a seasonal pool with swim-up bar and a full-service spa.

Room with a view of a swimming pool

Black Rose Suites

Greek Islands · Greece
Hotel · 9.4/10 Exceptional

A beachfront hotel at Perissa and Perivolos on Santorini, with a beach bar, an outdoor pool with swim-up bar, spa services and rooms with a private pool.

Beachside view with two sun loungers and a beach umbrella at La Bitta

Charme Hotel La Bitta

Sardinia
Boutique hotel · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A boutique hotel by Porto Frailis Beach near Tortolì in Sardinia, listed with a private beach, an outdoor pool, the Nautilus Sea&Spa, a restaurant and a breakfast buffet.

Balcony with a wicker sofa and chairs at Gecko Hotel & Beach Club

Gecko Hotel & Beach Club

Ibiza and Formentera
Boutique hotel · ★★★★ · 9.8/10 Exceptional

A four-star boutique hotel on Playa de Migjorn in Formentera, listed on the beach with a free beach club, an outdoor pool, a spa with Ayurvedic treatments and a free breakfast buffet.

Seaside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the water

Hotel Bozica

Dubrovnik Riviera
Hotel · ★★★★ · 9.6/10 Exceptional

Hotel Bozica is a four-star hotel on Šipan, near Dubrovnik, with a private beach on the bay, a seasonal outdoor pool, a sea-view restaurant and a free breakfast buffet.

Waterfront hotel with clear blue water and outdoor seating

Hotel Illa D'Or

Mallorca
Hotel · ★★★★ · 9.6/10 Exceptional

Hotel Illa d'Or is a four-star hotel on the Bay of Pollença in Mallorca, listed as on the beach, with a seasonal pool, two restaurants with al fresco dining and a full-service spa.

Wooden deck with round cushions and candle holders

Hotel Le Dune Piscinas

Sardinia
Hotel · 9.4/10 Exceptional

Hotel Le Dune Piscinas stands beside the Piscinas dunes in Arbus, Sardinia, with a private beach, an outdoor pool, two restaurants with al fresco dining and a free breakfast buffet.

Coastal landscape with a beach and cliffs

Hotel Praia do Burgau - Turismo de Natureza

Algarve
Hotel · ★★★ · 9.2/10 Exceptional

A nature-oriented hotel in Burgau, Algarve, listed as beachfront within a national park, with a beach bar, a seasonal pool, a spa and an adjacent 18-hole golf course.

Coastal view with boats, a marina and a mountain

Hotel Salino Port Soller - Adults Only +16

Mallorca
Hotel · 9.6/10 Exceptional

An adults-only (16+) hotel on the bay of Port de Sóller in Mallorca, listed on the beach, with a seasonal pool, a spa, a restaurant and mountains behind the harbour.

Coastal area with a row of sun loungers and umbrellas

Il San Pietro di Positano

Amalfi Coast
Hotel · ★★★★★ · 10.0/10 Exceptional

A hotel on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast near Positano, listed with a private beach and beach club, a marina, a seasonal pool, a spa and two restaurants, one Michelin-starred.

Pool with clear blue water and a waterfall feature

Marincanto

Amalfi Coast
Hotel · ★★★★ · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A four-star hotel in the centre of Positano on the Amalfi Coast, listed on a private beach with a beach club, a beach bar, an outdoor pool and a breakfast buffet.

Poolside area with a view of the sea and a lounge chair

Myconian Villa Collection - Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Greek Islands · Greece
Resort · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A resort at Elia Beach, Mykonos, listed on a private beach with staff-arranged loungers, an infinity pool, rooms with private pool and three on-site restaurants.

Pool with a swimmer and a beach with umbrellas beyond at One Ibiza Suites

One Ibiza Suites

Ibiza and Formentera
Hotel · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A suite hotel in Figueretes, Ibiza Town, with two outdoor pools, a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, a sauna and suites with kitchens, close to the old town.

Person walking through a doorway with sheer curtains

Thalassa Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Greek Islands · Greece
Boutique hotel · ★★★★★ · 9.8/10 Exceptional

An adults-only five-star boutique hotel by Platis Gialos Beach on Mykonos, with a beach bar, an outdoor pool, free full breakfast and suites with private pool.

Aerial view of the coastal resort with the beach beyond

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve

Algarve
Resort · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A luxury hotel by the ocean in Lagoa, on the Algarve coast, with beaches a few minutes' walk away, a full-service spa, three restaurants and an outdoor pool.

Mexico and the Caribbean

Aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise water

Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort

Aruba and the Bahamas
Castle & manor · ★★★★ · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A four-star beachfront resort on Eagle Beach in Aruba, with beachfront dining, a beach bar, an outdoor pool and children's pool, and rooms with kitchens.

Clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees at Casa del Jaguar Beach Hotel

Casa del Jaguar Beach Hotel

Riviera Maya and Isla Mujeres
Boutique hotel · ★★★★ · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A four-star boutique hotel on Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres, listed with a private beach, a free beach club, an outdoor pool, a spa, two restaurants and breakfast.

Resort with a large swimming pool and multiple balconies in Cabo San Lucas

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Los Cabos
Resort · 9.2/10 Exceptional

A resort a short walk from Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas, listed with a private beach and a free beach club, two outdoor pools, a swim-up bar, a spa and three restaurants.

Hotel room with a view of the beach

Hotel El Ganzo - Adults Only

Los Cabos
Boutique hotel · ★★★★ · 9.4/10 Exceptional

Hotel El Ganzo is an adults-only boutique resort in San José del Cabo with a private beach, a free beach club, two outdoor pools, four restaurants, a spa and a marina.

Resort with wooden deck, thatched-roof buildings and tropical landscaping

Hotel Ma'xanab

Riviera Maya and Isla Mujeres
Boutique hotel · ★★★★ · 9.8/10 Exceptional

A boutique hotel on the Boca Paila road south of Tulum, listed as beachfront, with a beach club, an outdoor pool, a spa, a gym and a restaurant on site.

Coastal resort with thatched-roof cottages, sandy beach and lush greenery

Mahekal Beach Front Resort & Spa

Riviera Maya and Isla Mujeres
Resort · ★★★★ · 8.8/10 Excellent

A beachfront resort in Playa del Carmen with five outdoor pools, a beach club on site, a spa and beachfront dining, close to Mamitas Beach and Fifth Avenue.

Beachside area with blue-roofed structures at Negril Tree House Resort, Jamaica

Negril Tree House Resort

Jamaica
Resort · ★★★ · 9.0/10 Exceptional

A beachfront resort on Seven Mile Beach in Negril, with a beach bar, beach massages, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, a short walk from shops and cafes.

Beach view with a statue, a thatched umbrella and lush greenery at Palmaïa, Playacar

Palmaïa - The House of AïA: All Inclusive Wellness Resort

Riviera Maya and Isla Mujeres
Resort · 9.6/10 Exceptional

An all-inclusive wellness resort in Playacar, listed on the beach, with a beach club, six outdoor pools, two swim-up bars, a spa and four on-site restaurants.

Poolside area with lounge chairs and an ocean view at Round Hill, Montego Bay

Round Hill Hotel And Villas

Jamaica
Cabins & apartments · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A hotel with villas near Montego Bay, listed with a private beach and beachfront dining, two outdoor pools, a spa, five tennis courts and a children's club.

Beach view through an arched doorway with patterned walls

Sana Tulum Beachfront Boutique Hotel

Riviera Maya and Isla Mujeres
Boutique hotel · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A boutique hotel on a private beach in Tulum's hotel zone, set in a nature reserve, with an outdoor pool, two restaurants, spa services and yoga classes.

Outdoor pool area with a view of the ocean at The Ocean Club, Paradise Island

The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas

Aruba and the Bahamas
Resort · 9.4/10 Exceptional

A beachfront resort on Paradise Island near Cabbage Beach, with three outdoor pools, a full-service spa, beachfront dining and an adjacent 18-hole golf course.

Beachfront hotel with several yellow buildings at Tortuga Bay Hotel, Punta Cana

Tortuga Bay Hotel

Punta Cana
Boutique hotel · 9.8/10 Exceptional

A boutique hotel in Punta Cana listed as on a private beach, with golf a one-minute walk away, a full-service spa, three restaurants and a marina.

United States

Living room with a sofa and a view of the ocean at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Hawaii · United States
Resort · ★★★★★ · 9.2/10 Exceptional

A five-star beachfront resort in Princeville on Kauai, with a beach club, free beach cabanas, two outdoor pools, a full-service spa and an 18-hole golf course next door.

Aerial view of a resort with two swimming pools

Islander Resort

Florida · United States
Resort · ★★★★ · 9.4/10 Exceptional

A resort on Islamorada in the Florida Keys, listed with a private beach and beachfront dining, two outdoor pools, three restaurants and activities from mini golf to kayaking.

Resort pool area with lounge chairs and a bar

Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach

Hawaii · United States
Boutique hotel · 9.4/10 Exceptional

A boutique resort on Kauai's Po'ipu coast, listed as beachfront, with an outdoor pool, a spa, a hot tub, the Red Salt restaurant and kayaking, surfing and snorkeling.

Terrace with outdoor seating overlooking the water at Laguna Surf Lodge

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

Laguna Beach · United States
Lodge · ★★★★ · 9.4/10 Exceptional

A 1948 Mediterranean-style boutique hotel on the Laguna Beach waterfront, with beach loungers, an outdoor pool, a hot tub and Cleo Street Beach one minute away.

Coastal town with beachfront properties and a beach

Montage Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach · United States
Resort · ★★★★★ · 9.4/10 Exceptional

A beachfront resort in Laguna Beach, California, with three outdoor pools, cabanas, a full spa, three restaurants and Treasure Island Beach a minute's walk away.

Beachfront hotel with a covered patio and palm trees at Pier House Resort, Key West

Pier House Resort & Spa

Florida · United States
Resort · ★★★★ · 9.0/10 Exceptional

A four-star resort at the foot of Duval Street in Key West, listed with a private beach, beachfront dining, an outdoor pool, a hot tub and an on-site spa.

Balcony with a glass table and two wicker chairs

The Mauian - Boutique Beach Studios on Napili Bay

Hawaii · United States
Boutique hotel · ★★★ · 9.2/10 Exceptional

A small beachfront property of boutique studios on Napili Bay in west Maui, with beach loungers and towels, an outdoor pool, a garden, a library and barbecue grills.

Balcony with a view of the beach and ocean

The Shelborne By Proper, a Member of Design Hotels

Florida · United States
Boutique hotel · 9.4/10 Exceptional

A boutique hotel on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, a Design Hotels member with a private beach, free beach cabanas, a pool, a rooftop terrace and three bars.

Asia and the Indian Ocean

Wooden deck with a bamboo structure overhead

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Maldives
Boutique hotel · 9.4/10 Exceptional

An island resort in the North Malé Atoll listed as on the beach, with beachfront pool villas, three restaurants, a full-service spa and a reef steps from shore.

Modern outdoor bathroom with a large bathtub at Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui

Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui

Koh Samui
Resort · ★★★★★ · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A five-star resort in a nature reserve on Koh Samui, listed with a private beach, beachfront suites, two outdoor pools, three restaurants and an on-site spa.

Overwater bungalow resort with thatched roofs over the lagoon

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Maldives
Resort · 9.6/10 Exceptional

Gili Lankanfushi is an island resort in North Malé Atoll, Maldives, with thatched overwater bungalows that have private pools, two restaurants, a spa and water sports.

Spa area with a large bathtub and two sinks

SALA Samui Choengmon Beach

Koh Samui
Boutique hotel · ★★★★★ · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A five-star hotel on Choeng Mon Beach in Koh Samui, with beachfront dining and massages, two outdoor pools, a children's pool, a spa and two restaurants.

Resort swimming pool with thatched-roof structures

Sudamala Resort, Senggigi

Bali and Lombok
Resort · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A resort on a private white-sand beach in Senggigi, Lombok, with beachfront dining, an outdoor pool, a spa, a garden and a restaurant with ocean views.

Modern hotel building with a pyramid-shaped roof at The Royal Santrian, Nusa Dua

The Royal Santrian

Bali and Lombok
Resort · ★★★★★ · 9.8/10 Exceptional

A five-star resort in Nusa Dua, Bali, listed as on the beach, with beachfront dining, Royal Villas with private pool, a full spa and two on-site restaurants.

South America

Poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas

Hotel Fasano Trancoso

Bahia
Hotel · ★★★★★ · 9.4/10 Exceptional

Hotel Fasano Trancoso is a five-star hotel on the beach in Trancoso, Bahia, with two outdoor pools, a children's pool, a full-service spa, a restaurant and a free breakfast buffet.

Table with food and drinks, beach chairs and umbrellas

Maion Hotel e Boutique

Bahia
Boutique hotel · 9.6/10 Exceptional

A boutique hotel in Caraíva, Bahia, listed on the beach with sea-view rooms, a restaurant, a spa with in-room massages and Espelho Beach a minute's walk away.

Central America

Balcony of a room at Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel in Tamarindo

Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel

Guanacaste
Boutique hotel · ★★★★ · 9.8/10 Exceptional

A four-star boutique hotel on the sand south of Tamarindo, with beachfront bungalows, a pool, a seaside spa, beachfront dining and a breakfast buffet included.