Best New Beach & Island Hotels
Zannier Île de Bendor
Île de Bendor - France
Set against the luminous backdrop of the French Riviera, Zannier Île de Bendor emerges in May 2026 as one of Europe’s most anticipated luxury escapes — a private island retreat reimagined by Zannier Hotels that celebrates Mediterranean conviviality, cultural richness, and timeless Provençal spirit.
Zannier Île de Bendor
Île de Bendor - France
Set against the luminous backdrop of the French Riviera, Zannier Île de Bendor emerges in May 2026 as one of Europe’s most anticipated luxury escapes — a private island retreat reimagined by Zannier Hotels that celebrates Mediterranean conviviality, cultural richness, and timeless Provençal spirit.
Jayasom Wellness Resort
Amaala - Saudi Arabia
On the untouched shores of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, where stillness meets vast horizons, Jayasom Wellness Resort Amaala introduces a deeply intentional vision of luxury — one rooted in holistic healing, personal balance and a profound reconnection to self, nature and time.
Jayasom Wellness Resort
Amaala - Saudi Arabia
On the untouched shores of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, where stillness meets vast horizons, Jayasom Wellness Resort Amaala introduces a deeply intentional vision of luxury — one rooted in holistic healing, personal balance and a profound reconnection to self, nature and time.
Miraval The Red Sea
Red Sea - Saudi Arabia
On the untouched shores of the Red Sea, where mangroves meet coral reefs and silence stretches across endless horizons, Miraval The Red Sea introduces a new era of immersive wellbeing, redefining luxury through intention, balance and deeply personal transformation.
Miraval The Red Sea
Red Sea - Saudi Arabia
On the untouched shores of the Red Sea, where mangroves meet coral reefs and silence stretches across endless horizons, Miraval The Red Sea introduces a new era of immersive wellbeing, redefining luxury through intention, balance and deeply personal transformation.
Rosewood Amaala
Amaala - Saudi Arabia
Set between crystalline waters and dramatic desert mountains, Rosewood Amaala redefines ultra-luxury through a regenerative vision, where wellbeing, sustainability and architectural elegance converge along one of the world’s most pristine coastlines.
Rosewood Amaala
Amaala - Saudi Arabia
Set between crystalline waters and dramatic desert mountains, Rosewood Amaala redefines ultra-luxury through a regenerative vision, where wellbeing, sustainability and architectural elegance converge along one of the world’s most pristine coastlines.
Meros, Santikos Collection
Paros - Greece
In the heart of Naoussa, Paros, where the Aegean Sea glimmers like a sapphire under endless skies, Meros, Santikos Collection stands as a refined island sanctuary that marries classic Cycladic charm with a fresh, contemporary sensibility. This boutique hotel captures the essence of Greek island living — light‑filled days, warm breezes, and an effortless elegance that elevates every stay into an experience to remember.
Meros, Santikos Collection
Paros - Greece
In the heart of Naoussa, Paros, where the Aegean Sea glimmers like a sapphire under endless skies, Meros, Santikos Collection stands as a refined island sanctuary that marries classic Cycladic charm with a fresh, contemporary sensibility. This boutique hotel captures the essence of Greek island living — light‑filled days, warm breezes, and an effortless elegance that elevates every stay into an experience to remember.
Romegas Hotel
Valletta - Malta
Refreshingly independent, authentic, and inspiring, Romègas Hotel is poised to become one of Valletta’s most characterful new boutique hotels, inviting travelers to experience the very best of Maltese culture, craftsmanship, and community in a setting steeped in history.
Romegas Hotel
Valletta - Malta
Refreshingly independent, authentic, and inspiring, Romègas Hotel is poised to become one of Valletta’s most characterful new boutique hotels, inviting travelers to experience the very best of Maltese culture, craftsmanship, and community in a setting steeped in history.
UMI Resort Bali
Bali - Indonesia
Nestled in the very soul of Uluwatu, where the ocean’s whisper meets the forest’s embrace, Umi Luxury Beach Resort emerges as one of Bali’s most anticipated new luxury resorts, set to open in May 2026. Here, the everyday fades away, replaced by cascading gardens, infinity pools, and a private forest that invites the mind, body, and soul to dissolve into absolute calm.
UMI Resort Bali
Bali - Indonesia
Nestled in the very soul of Uluwatu, where the ocean’s whisper meets the forest’s embrace, Umi Luxury Beach Resort emerges as one of Bali’s most anticipated new luxury resorts, set to open in May 2026. Here, the everyday fades away, replaced by cascading gardens, infinity pools, and a private forest that invites the mind, body, and soul to dissolve into absolute calm.
Fregate Island
Fregate Island - Seychelles
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Fregate Island
Fregate Island - Seychelles
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
OKU Bodrum
Bodrum - Turkey
Perched above a secluded cove where rugged mountains meet crystalline waters, OKU Bodrum captures the essence of slow luxury on the Turkish Riviera, offering an intimate, design-led retreat in Bodrum where nature, serenity, and understated elegance converge.
OKU Bodrum
Bodrum - Turkey
Perched above a secluded cove where rugged mountains meet crystalline waters, OKU Bodrum captures the essence of slow luxury on the Turkish Riviera, offering an intimate, design-led retreat in Bodrum where nature, serenity, and understated elegance converge.
Na Praia
Comporta - Portugal
Set between wild sand dunes, whispering pine forests, and an unspoiled stretch of beach just north of Comporta, Na Praia is poised to become one of the most quietly radical luxury hotel openings on Portugal’s Atlantic coast in 2026. Conceived not as a conventional resort but as a low-impact coastal village, the property is designed to blend seamlessly into its environment, creating a retreat that celebrates both place and presence.
Na Praia
Comporta - Portugal
Set between wild sand dunes, whispering pine forests, and an unspoiled stretch of beach just north of Comporta, Na Praia is poised to become one of the most quietly radical luxury hotel openings on Portugal’s Atlantic coast in 2026. Conceived not as a conventional resort but as a low-impact coastal village, the property is designed to blend seamlessly into its environment, creating a retreat that celebrates both place and presence.
Quinta Amala
Melides - Portugal
Tucked quietly among the golden rice fields and shimmering lagoons of Melides, Quinta Amala stands as a dreamlike escape that feels both elemental and intentional — a boutique sanctuary where natural beauty, thoughtful design, and soulful hospitality create a rare and radiant retreat in the heart of Portugal’s Alentejo.
Quinta Amala
Melides - Portugal
Tucked quietly among the golden rice fields and shimmering lagoons of Melides, Quinta Amala stands as a dreamlike escape that feels both elemental and intentional — a boutique sanctuary where natural beauty, thoughtful design, and soulful hospitality create a rare and radiant retreat in the heart of Portugal’s Alentejo.
Ikos Kissamos
Crete - Greece
Tucked along the Cretan Sea on the far western edge of Crete, Ikos Kissamos unfolds like a dream where azure waters meet silvery sands and ancient olive groves whisper stories of centuries past, inviting the adventurer, the seeker of serenity, and the family yearning for unforgettable moments into a world that feels at once timeless and thrillingly new.
Ikos Kissamos
Crete - Greece
Tucked along the Cretan Sea on the far western edge of Crete, Ikos Kissamos unfolds like a dream where azure waters meet silvery sands and ancient olive groves whisper stories of centuries past, inviting the adventurer, the seeker of serenity, and the family yearning for unforgettable moments into a world that feels at once timeless and thrillingly new.
The Cape Town EDITION
Cape Town - South Africa
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
The Cape Town EDITION
Cape Town - South Africa
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
Six Senses The Palm Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Perched between shimmering sea and sculpted sand on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, Six Senses The Palm Dubai signals a new chapter in urban coastal luxury — an all‑suite beachfront sanctuary where quiet rhythm, mindful design, and regenerative wellbeing converge within striking proximity to Dubai’s vibrant cultural energy. Opening in 2026, this resort marks Six Senses’ debut in the UAE, offering a visionary sanctuary that invites guests to rediscover balance and personal connection beside the Arabian Gulf.
Six Senses The Palm Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Perched between shimmering sea and sculpted sand on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, Six Senses The Palm Dubai signals a new chapter in urban coastal luxury — an all‑suite beachfront sanctuary where quiet rhythm, mindful design, and regenerative wellbeing converge within striking proximity to Dubai’s vibrant cultural energy. Opening in 2026, this resort marks Six Senses’ debut in the UAE, offering a visionary sanctuary that invites guests to rediscover balance and personal connection beside the Arabian Gulf.
Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra
Mallorca - Spain
Perched between pine-fringed cliffs and crystalline waters, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra unveils a new vision of island luxury, where the raw beauty of Mallorca meets the brand’s signature refinement in a setting designed for slow, sensory living.
Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra
Mallorca - Spain
Perched between pine-fringed cliffs and crystalline waters, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra unveils a new vision of island luxury, where the raw beauty of Mallorca meets the brand’s signature refinement in a setting designed for slow, sensory living.
Rosewood Blue Palace
Crete - Greece
Bathed in the golden light of the Aegean and steeped in myth and memory, Rosewood Blue Palace reemerges in 2026 as a refined coastal sanctuary, where the soul of Crete meets Rosewood’s signature vision of place-driven luxury.
Rosewood Blue Palace
Crete - Greece
Bathed in the golden light of the Aegean and steeped in myth and memory, Rosewood Blue Palace reemerges in 2026 as a refined coastal sanctuary, where the soul of Crete meets Rosewood’s signature vision of place-driven luxury.
The Vineta Hotel
Palm Beach - United States
Opening in February 2026, The Vineta Hotel marks the highly anticipated U.S. debut of Oetker Collection, bringing European heritage hospitality to one of Florida’s most iconic addresses. Set on Cocoanut Row, just two blocks from Worth Avenue, the nearly century-old landmark returns under its original name following a meticulous restoration of its Mediterranean Revival façade—long emblematic of Palm Beach elegance.
The Vineta Hotel
Palm Beach - United States
Opening in February 2026, The Vineta Hotel marks the highly anticipated U.S. debut of Oetker Collection, bringing European heritage hospitality to one of Florida’s most iconic addresses. Set on Cocoanut Row, just two blocks from Worth Avenue, the nearly century-old landmark returns under its original name following a meticulous restoration of its Mediterranean Revival façade—long emblematic of Palm Beach elegance.
Villa Colette
Cap Ferret - France
Perched at the tip of the iconic Cap Ferret peninsula, where the Atlantic whispers against the sand dunes and the Arcachon Bay mirrors the sky, Villa Colette is a new jewel of French coastal luxury, opening its doors in April 2026. This exquisite retreat combines the intimacy of a private home with the refined service of a world-class hotel, offering guests a sensorial journey into the heart of one of France’s most enchanting landscapes.
Villa Colette
Cap Ferret - France
Perched at the tip of the iconic Cap Ferret peninsula, where the Atlantic whispers against the sand dunes and the Arcachon Bay mirrors the sky, Villa Colette is a new jewel of French coastal luxury, opening its doors in April 2026. This exquisite retreat combines the intimacy of a private home with the refined service of a world-class hotel, offering guests a sensorial journey into the heart of one of France’s most enchanting landscapes.
Conrad Corfu
Corfu - Greece
Set along a secluded stretch of sun‑drenched coastline on Corfu, Conrad Corfu is poised to become one of the most compelling luxury resort openings of 2026, seamlessly blending the island’s storied history with modern design, immersive experiences, and refined hospitality rooted in place and culture.
Conrad Corfu
Corfu - Greece
Set along a secluded stretch of sun‑drenched coastline on Corfu, Conrad Corfu is poised to become one of the most compelling luxury resort openings of 2026, seamlessly blending the island’s storied history with modern design, immersive experiences, and refined hospitality rooted in place and culture.
Six Senses Amaala
Triple Bay - Saudi Arabia
In a sweeping arc of coral‑fringed coastline where the rugged grandeur of the Hijaz Mountains meets the iridescent blue waters of the Red Sea, Six Senses Amaala is poised to become one of the most visionary luxury resort openings in 2026, offering a profound blend of wellness, design, culture, and regenerative hospitality within the ambitious AMAALA Triple Bay development.
Six Senses Amaala
Triple Bay - Saudi Arabia
In a sweeping arc of coral‑fringed coastline where the rugged grandeur of the Hijaz Mountains meets the iridescent blue waters of the Red Sea, Six Senses Amaala is poised to become one of the most visionary luxury resort openings in 2026, offering a profound blend of wellness, design, culture, and regenerative hospitality within the ambitious AMAALA Triple Bay development.
Zannier Île de Bendor
Île de Bendor - France
Set against the luminous backdrop of the French Riviera, Zannier Île de Bendor emerges in May 2026 as one of Europe’s most anticipated luxury escapes — a private island retreat reimagined by Zannier Hotels that celebrates Mediterranean conviviality, cultural richness, and timeless Provençal spirit.
Zannier Île de Bendor
Île de Bendor - France
Set against the luminous backdrop of the French Riviera, Zannier Île de Bendor emerges in May 2026 as one of Europe’s most anticipated luxury escapes — a private island retreat reimagined by Zannier Hotels that celebrates Mediterranean conviviality, cultural richness, and timeless Provençal spirit.
Jayasom Wellness Resort
Amaala - Saudi Arabia
On the untouched shores of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, where stillness meets vast horizons, Jayasom Wellness Resort Amaala introduces a deeply intentional vision of luxury — one rooted in holistic healing, personal balance and a profound reconnection to self, nature and time.
Jayasom Wellness Resort
Amaala - Saudi Arabia
On the untouched shores of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, where stillness meets vast horizons, Jayasom Wellness Resort Amaala introduces a deeply intentional vision of luxury — one rooted in holistic healing, personal balance and a profound reconnection to self, nature and time.
Miraval The Red Sea
Red Sea - Saudi Arabia
On the untouched shores of the Red Sea, where mangroves meet coral reefs and silence stretches across endless horizons, Miraval The Red Sea introduces a new era of immersive wellbeing, redefining luxury through intention, balance and deeply personal transformation.
Miraval The Red Sea
Red Sea - Saudi Arabia
On the untouched shores of the Red Sea, where mangroves meet coral reefs and silence stretches across endless horizons, Miraval The Red Sea introduces a new era of immersive wellbeing, redefining luxury through intention, balance and deeply personal transformation.
Rosewood Amaala
Amaala - Saudi Arabia
Set between crystalline waters and dramatic desert mountains, Rosewood Amaala redefines ultra-luxury through a regenerative vision, where wellbeing, sustainability and architectural elegance converge along one of the world’s most pristine coastlines.
Rosewood Amaala
Amaala - Saudi Arabia
Set between crystalline waters and dramatic desert mountains, Rosewood Amaala redefines ultra-luxury through a regenerative vision, where wellbeing, sustainability and architectural elegance converge along one of the world’s most pristine coastlines.
Meros, Santikos Collection
Paros - Greece
In the heart of Naoussa, Paros, where the Aegean Sea glimmers like a sapphire under endless skies, Meros, Santikos Collection stands as a refined island sanctuary that marries classic Cycladic charm with a fresh, contemporary sensibility. This boutique hotel captures the essence of Greek island living — light‑filled days, warm breezes, and an effortless elegance that elevates every stay into an experience to remember.
Meros, Santikos Collection
Paros - Greece
In the heart of Naoussa, Paros, where the Aegean Sea glimmers like a sapphire under endless skies, Meros, Santikos Collection stands as a refined island sanctuary that marries classic Cycladic charm with a fresh, contemporary sensibility. This boutique hotel captures the essence of Greek island living — light‑filled days, warm breezes, and an effortless elegance that elevates every stay into an experience to remember.
Romegas Hotel
Valletta - Malta
Refreshingly independent, authentic, and inspiring, Romègas Hotel is poised to become one of Valletta’s most characterful new boutique hotels, inviting travelers to experience the very best of Maltese culture, craftsmanship, and community in a setting steeped in history.
Romegas Hotel
Valletta - Malta
Refreshingly independent, authentic, and inspiring, Romègas Hotel is poised to become one of Valletta’s most characterful new boutique hotels, inviting travelers to experience the very best of Maltese culture, craftsmanship, and community in a setting steeped in history.
UMI Resort Bali
Bali - Indonesia
Nestled in the very soul of Uluwatu, where the ocean’s whisper meets the forest’s embrace, Umi Luxury Beach Resort emerges as one of Bali’s most anticipated new luxury resorts, set to open in May 2026. Here, the everyday fades away, replaced by cascading gardens, infinity pools, and a private forest that invites the mind, body, and soul to dissolve into absolute calm.
UMI Resort Bali
Bali - Indonesia
Nestled in the very soul of Uluwatu, where the ocean’s whisper meets the forest’s embrace, Umi Luxury Beach Resort emerges as one of Bali’s most anticipated new luxury resorts, set to open in May 2026. Here, the everyday fades away, replaced by cascading gardens, infinity pools, and a private forest that invites the mind, body, and soul to dissolve into absolute calm.
Fregate Island
Fregate Island - Seychelles
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Fregate Island
Fregate Island - Seychelles
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
OKU Bodrum
Bodrum - Turkey
Perched above a secluded cove where rugged mountains meet crystalline waters, OKU Bodrum captures the essence of slow luxury on the Turkish Riviera, offering an intimate, design-led retreat in Bodrum where nature, serenity, and understated elegance converge.
OKU Bodrum
Bodrum - Turkey
Perched above a secluded cove where rugged mountains meet crystalline waters, OKU Bodrum captures the essence of slow luxury on the Turkish Riviera, offering an intimate, design-led retreat in Bodrum where nature, serenity, and understated elegance converge.
Na Praia
Comporta - Portugal
Set between wild sand dunes, whispering pine forests, and an unspoiled stretch of beach just north of Comporta, Na Praia is poised to become one of the most quietly radical luxury hotel openings on Portugal’s Atlantic coast in 2026. Conceived not as a conventional resort but as a low-impact coastal village, the property is designed to blend seamlessly into its environment, creating a retreat that celebrates both place and presence.
Na Praia
Comporta - Portugal
Set between wild sand dunes, whispering pine forests, and an unspoiled stretch of beach just north of Comporta, Na Praia is poised to become one of the most quietly radical luxury hotel openings on Portugal’s Atlantic coast in 2026. Conceived not as a conventional resort but as a low-impact coastal village, the property is designed to blend seamlessly into its environment, creating a retreat that celebrates both place and presence.
Quinta Amala
Melides - Portugal
Tucked quietly among the golden rice fields and shimmering lagoons of Melides, Quinta Amala stands as a dreamlike escape that feels both elemental and intentional — a boutique sanctuary where natural beauty, thoughtful design, and soulful hospitality create a rare and radiant retreat in the heart of Portugal’s Alentejo.
Quinta Amala
Melides - Portugal
Tucked quietly among the golden rice fields and shimmering lagoons of Melides, Quinta Amala stands as a dreamlike escape that feels both elemental and intentional — a boutique sanctuary where natural beauty, thoughtful design, and soulful hospitality create a rare and radiant retreat in the heart of Portugal’s Alentejo.
Ikos Kissamos
Crete - Greece
Tucked along the Cretan Sea on the far western edge of Crete, Ikos Kissamos unfolds like a dream where azure waters meet silvery sands and ancient olive groves whisper stories of centuries past, inviting the adventurer, the seeker of serenity, and the family yearning for unforgettable moments into a world that feels at once timeless and thrillingly new.
Ikos Kissamos
Crete - Greece
Tucked along the Cretan Sea on the far western edge of Crete, Ikos Kissamos unfolds like a dream where azure waters meet silvery sands and ancient olive groves whisper stories of centuries past, inviting the adventurer, the seeker of serenity, and the family yearning for unforgettable moments into a world that feels at once timeless and thrillingly new.
The Cape Town EDITION
Cape Town - South Africa
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
The Cape Town EDITION
Cape Town - South Africa
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
Six Senses The Palm Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Perched between shimmering sea and sculpted sand on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, Six Senses The Palm Dubai signals a new chapter in urban coastal luxury — an all‑suite beachfront sanctuary where quiet rhythm, mindful design, and regenerative wellbeing converge within striking proximity to Dubai’s vibrant cultural energy. Opening in 2026, this resort marks Six Senses’ debut in the UAE, offering a visionary sanctuary that invites guests to rediscover balance and personal connection beside the Arabian Gulf.
Six Senses The Palm Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Perched between shimmering sea and sculpted sand on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, Six Senses The Palm Dubai signals a new chapter in urban coastal luxury — an all‑suite beachfront sanctuary where quiet rhythm, mindful design, and regenerative wellbeing converge within striking proximity to Dubai’s vibrant cultural energy. Opening in 2026, this resort marks Six Senses’ debut in the UAE, offering a visionary sanctuary that invites guests to rediscover balance and personal connection beside the Arabian Gulf.
Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra
Mallorca - Spain
Perched between pine-fringed cliffs and crystalline waters, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra unveils a new vision of island luxury, where the raw beauty of Mallorca meets the brand’s signature refinement in a setting designed for slow, sensory living.
Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra
Mallorca - Spain
Perched between pine-fringed cliffs and crystalline waters, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra unveils a new vision of island luxury, where the raw beauty of Mallorca meets the brand’s signature refinement in a setting designed for slow, sensory living.
Rosewood Blue Palace
Crete - Greece
Bathed in the golden light of the Aegean and steeped in myth and memory, Rosewood Blue Palace reemerges in 2026 as a refined coastal sanctuary, where the soul of Crete meets Rosewood’s signature vision of place-driven luxury.
Rosewood Blue Palace
Crete - Greece
Bathed in the golden light of the Aegean and steeped in myth and memory, Rosewood Blue Palace reemerges in 2026 as a refined coastal sanctuary, where the soul of Crete meets Rosewood’s signature vision of place-driven luxury.
The Vineta Hotel
Palm Beach - United States
Opening in February 2026, The Vineta Hotel marks the highly anticipated U.S. debut of Oetker Collection, bringing European heritage hospitality to one of Florida’s most iconic addresses. Set on Cocoanut Row, just two blocks from Worth Avenue, the nearly century-old landmark returns under its original name following a meticulous restoration of its Mediterranean Revival façade—long emblematic of Palm Beach elegance.
The Vineta Hotel
Palm Beach - United States
Opening in February 2026, The Vineta Hotel marks the highly anticipated U.S. debut of Oetker Collection, bringing European heritage hospitality to one of Florida’s most iconic addresses. Set on Cocoanut Row, just two blocks from Worth Avenue, the nearly century-old landmark returns under its original name following a meticulous restoration of its Mediterranean Revival façade—long emblematic of Palm Beach elegance.
Villa Colette
Cap Ferret - France
Perched at the tip of the iconic Cap Ferret peninsula, where the Atlantic whispers against the sand dunes and the Arcachon Bay mirrors the sky, Villa Colette is a new jewel of French coastal luxury, opening its doors in April 2026. This exquisite retreat combines the intimacy of a private home with the refined service of a world-class hotel, offering guests a sensorial journey into the heart of one of France’s most enchanting landscapes.
Villa Colette
Cap Ferret - France
Perched at the tip of the iconic Cap Ferret peninsula, where the Atlantic whispers against the sand dunes and the Arcachon Bay mirrors the sky, Villa Colette is a new jewel of French coastal luxury, opening its doors in April 2026. This exquisite retreat combines the intimacy of a private home with the refined service of a world-class hotel, offering guests a sensorial journey into the heart of one of France’s most enchanting landscapes.
Conrad Corfu
Corfu - Greece
Set along a secluded stretch of sun‑drenched coastline on Corfu, Conrad Corfu is poised to become one of the most compelling luxury resort openings of 2026, seamlessly blending the island’s storied history with modern design, immersive experiences, and refined hospitality rooted in place and culture.
Conrad Corfu
Corfu - Greece
Set along a secluded stretch of sun‑drenched coastline on Corfu, Conrad Corfu is poised to become one of the most compelling luxury resort openings of 2026, seamlessly blending the island’s storied history with modern design, immersive experiences, and refined hospitality rooted in place and culture.
Six Senses Amaala
Triple Bay - Saudi Arabia
In a sweeping arc of coral‑fringed coastline where the rugged grandeur of the Hijaz Mountains meets the iridescent blue waters of the Red Sea, Six Senses Amaala is poised to become one of the most visionary luxury resort openings in 2026, offering a profound blend of wellness, design, culture, and regenerative hospitality within the ambitious AMAALA Triple Bay development.
Six Senses Amaala
Triple Bay - Saudi Arabia
In a sweeping arc of coral‑fringed coastline where the rugged grandeur of the Hijaz Mountains meets the iridescent blue waters of the Red Sea, Six Senses Amaala is poised to become one of the most visionary luxury resort openings in 2026, offering a profound blend of wellness, design, culture, and regenerative hospitality within the ambitious AMAALA Triple Bay development.
The Best New Luxury Beach and Island Hotel Openings
Explore the most exciting new beach and island hotel openings across the globe, where contemporary architecture meets the raw beauty of coastal landscapes. Carefully curated by The New Stays, this selection features the latest luxury hotels on beaches and islands, from design-led boutique hideaways to expansive oceanfront resorts in both iconic and emerging destinations.
These newly opened seaside hotels stand out for their seamless blend of modern aesthetics and natural elements. Think minimalist architecture, organic materials, open spaces, and light-filled interiors that blur the line between indoors and outdoors. Panoramic ocean views, soft neutral palettes, and refined textures create serene environments designed for relaxation, privacy, and understated elegance.
From the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives and the unspoiled beaches of the Greek islands to the vibrant Caribbean and Mediterranean coastlines, each property offers a unique sense of place while embodying the essence of contemporary coastal living. These hotels are designed for travellers seeking both tranquillity and experience, combining laid-back island atmospheres with high-end amenities.
Many of these new openings feature direct beach access, private stretches of sand, curated culinary experiences inspired by local flavours, and sophisticated wellness spaces dedicated to rejuvenation. Intimate in scale yet rich in detail, they prioritise personalised service, refined comfort, and a deep connection to their surroundings.
Far from traditional seaside resorts, this new generation of beach and island hotels embraces a more conscious and design-forward approach to hospitality. Whether it’s a remote island escape or a reimagined coastal destination, each hotel offers a fresh perspective on luxury travel.
This curated collection brings together the best new beach and island hotels for travellers in search of inspiring coastal escapes, where design, atmosphere, and location come together to create unforgettable seaside experiences.


















