Best New Beach & Island Hotels
Zannier Île de Bendor
Île de Bendor
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Zannier Île de Bendor
Île de Bendor
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.









