Best New Beach & Island Hotels
Villa Helios Capri
Capri - Italy
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Capri, Villa Helios Capri redefines the art of island living through intimacy, light, and understated elegance, offering a secluded escape just moments from the island’s vibrant heart while remaining deeply rooted in its slower, more poetic rhythms.
Villa Helios Capri
Capri - Italy
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Capri, Villa Helios Capri redefines the art of island living through intimacy, light, and understated elegance, offering a secluded escape just moments from the island’s vibrant heart while remaining deeply rooted in its slower, more poetic rhythms.
Navera Phuket
Phuket - Thailand
Opening in 2026, Navera Phuket – MGallery Collection introduces a refined new vision of island hospitality in Thailand, where Sino-Portuguese heritage, coastal serenity, and immersive wellness experiences come together in a boutique sanctuary overlooking the Andaman Sea.
Navera Phuket
Phuket - Thailand
Opening in 2026, Navera Phuket – MGallery Collection introduces a refined new vision of island hospitality in Thailand, where Sino-Portuguese heritage, coastal serenity, and immersive wellness experiences come together in a boutique sanctuary overlooking the Andaman Sea.
Hymnos Luxury Collection
Zakynthos - Greece
On the sunlit shores of Bouka Beach, near Tsilivi on the island of Zakynthos, HYMNOS, Luxury Collection Zakynthos is set to become one of Greece’s most anticipated luxury openings of 2026. Confirmed as part of the expansion of Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection, the resort will introduce a refined 94-room retreat shaped by nature, heritage, and a deeply atmospheric sense of place.
Hymnos Luxury Collection
Zakynthos - Greece
On the sunlit shores of Bouka Beach, near Tsilivi on the island of Zakynthos, HYMNOS, Luxury Collection Zakynthos is set to become one of Greece’s most anticipated luxury openings of 2026. Confirmed as part of the expansion of Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection, the resort will introduce a refined 94-room retreat shaped by nature, heritage, and a deeply atmospheric sense of place.
Nirema Hotel & Spa Samos
Samos - Greece
Opening in summer 2026, Nirema Hotel & Spa Samos – MGallery Collection invites travelers to discover a quieter, more authentic side of Greece, where the elemental beauty of the Aegean meets a refined, design-led sanctuary overlooking sea, mountains, and timeless island landscapes.
Nirema Hotel & Spa Samos
Samos - Greece
Opening in summer 2026, Nirema Hotel & Spa Samos – MGallery Collection invites travelers to discover a quieter, more authentic side of Greece, where the elemental beauty of the Aegean meets a refined, design-led sanctuary overlooking sea, mountains, and timeless island landscapes.
Ovea Paros
Paros - Greece
On the sunlit edge of Paros, Ovea Paros unfolds as a private 5-star estate where architectural purity, intentional restraint, and a deeply rooted Cycladic sensibility come together in a seamless expression of modern island living. Here, luxury is not performed but quietly revealed — through light, material, and space.
Ovea Paros
Paros - Greece
On the sunlit edge of Paros, Ovea Paros unfolds as a private 5-star estate where architectural purity, intentional restraint, and a deeply rooted Cycladic sensibility come together in a seamless expression of modern island living. Here, luxury is not performed but quietly revealed — through light, material, and space.
Maxx Royal Maldives
North Malé Atoll - Maldives
Set to open in 2027 amid the turquoise brilliance of the Maldives, Maxx Royal Maldives introduces the celebrated Maxx Royal world to one of the planet’s most coveted destinations, where pristine white sands, luminous lagoons, and intuitive all-inclusive luxury create a new generation of island escape.
Maxx Royal Maldives
North Malé Atoll - Maldives
Set to open in 2027 amid the turquoise brilliance of the Maldives, Maxx Royal Maldives introduces the celebrated Maxx Royal world to one of the planet’s most coveted destinations, where pristine white sands, luminous lagoons, and intuitive all-inclusive luxury create a new generation of island escape.
Mondrian Maldives
Kuredhivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2026 on the secluded shores of Maldives, Mondrian Maldives promises to bring the brand’s signature creative energy to one of the world’s most dreamlike destinations, where avant-garde design, immersive culture, and turquoise serenity converge on a private island sanctuary.
Mondrian Maldives
Kuredhivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2026 on the secluded shores of Maldives, Mondrian Maldives promises to bring the brand’s signature creative energy to one of the world’s most dreamlike destinations, where avant-garde design, immersive culture, and turquoise serenity converge on a private island sanctuary.
V Villas Maldives at Mirihi
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
Set like a jewel within the shallow turquoise waters of South Ari Atoll, V Villas Maldives at Mirihi - MGallery Collection reimagines the intimate Maldivian escape through the lens of contemporary design, discreet luxury, and soulful island living, where every sunrise feels private and every horizon infinite.
V Villas Maldives at Mirihi
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
Set like a jewel within the shallow turquoise waters of South Ari Atoll, V Villas Maldives at Mirihi - MGallery Collection reimagines the intimate Maldivian escape through the lens of contemporary design, discreet luxury, and soulful island living, where every sunrise feels private and every horizon infinite.
Ananea Madivaru Maldives
Madivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the luminous waters of the North Ari Atoll, Ananea Madivaru Maldives unfolds as a contemporary vision of Maldivian living, where refined design, expansive lagoons, and a deep connection to nature define a new generation of island luxury.
Ananea Madivaru Maldives
Madivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the luminous waters of the North Ari Atoll, Ananea Madivaru Maldives unfolds as a contemporary vision of Maldivian living, where refined design, expansive lagoons, and a deep connection to nature define a new generation of island luxury.
Nammos Maldives Nedafushi
South Malé Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2026, Nammos Maldives Nedafushi introduces a bold new expression of island luxury in the Indian Ocean, where Mykonian hospitality, contemporary Aegean design, and the natural poetry of the Maldives converge on a sculptural private island shaped like a water drop, surrounded by powder-soft white beaches and endless turquoise horizons.
Nammos Maldives Nedafushi
South Malé Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2026, Nammos Maldives Nedafushi introduces a bold new expression of island luxury in the Indian Ocean, where Mykonian hospitality, contemporary Aegean design, and the natural poetry of the Maldives converge on a sculptural private island shaped like a water drop, surrounded by powder-soft white beaches and endless turquoise horizons.
Meyyafushi Resort
Lhaviyani Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the crystal waters of the northern Maldives, Meyyafushi Maldives introduces a new-generation five-star premium all-inclusive retreat where sustainability, design, and immersive island experiences converge on a pristine natural island surrounded by world-class dive sites.
Meyyafushi Resort
Lhaviyani Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the crystal waters of the northern Maldives, Meyyafushi Maldives introduces a new-generation five-star premium all-inclusive retreat where sustainability, design, and immersive island experiences converge on a pristine natural island surrounded by world-class dive sites.
Aura Maldives
Baa Atoll - Maldives
Opening in the fourth quarter of 2026, Aura Maldives is poised to introduce a new era of conscious luxury in the Maldives. Conceived by Pulse Hotels & Resorts, the forthcoming five-star island sanctuary will open within the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, one of the archipelago’s most ecologically important and visually spectacular regions.
Aura Maldives
Baa Atoll - Maldives
Opening in the fourth quarter of 2026, Aura Maldives is poised to introduce a new era of conscious luxury in the Maldives. Conceived by Pulse Hotels & Resorts, the forthcoming five-star island sanctuary will open within the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, one of the archipelago’s most ecologically important and visually spectacular regions.
Villa Haven Maldives
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
In the luminous waters of the Maldives, where turquoise lagoons melt into endless sky, Villa Haven emerges as one of the Indian Ocean’s most sophisticated new retreats, a sanctuary of understated elegance where nature, craftsmanship, and serene island living are elevated to an art form.
Villa Haven Maldives
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
In the luminous waters of the Maldives, where turquoise lagoons melt into endless sky, Villa Haven emerges as one of the Indian Ocean’s most sophisticated new retreats, a sanctuary of understated elegance where nature, craftsmanship, and serene island living are elevated to an art form.
W Sardinia Poltu Quatu
Sardina - Italy
On the northern edge of Sardinia, where sculptural granite cliffs meet waters of impossible turquoise, W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu arrives as one of the Mediterranean’s most anticipated luxury openings, bringing the bold energy of W Hotels to one of Italy’s most seductive coastal enclaves.
W Sardinia Poltu Quatu
Sardina - Italy
On the northern edge of Sardinia, where sculptural granite cliffs meet waters of impossible turquoise, W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu arrives as one of the Mediterranean’s most anticipated luxury openings, bringing the bold energy of W Hotels to one of Italy’s most seductive coastal enclaves.
Patina Sanya
Hainan Island - China
There are openings that simply add rooms to a destination, and then there are arrivals that reshape its identity entirely, and Patina Sanya, scheduled for 2029, promises to usher a new era of design-led coastal luxury to China’s most glamorous tropical shoreline.
Patina Sanya
Hainan Island - China
There are openings that simply add rooms to a destination, and then there are arrivals that reshape its identity entirely, and Patina Sanya, scheduled for 2029, promises to usher a new era of design-led coastal luxury to China’s most glamorous tropical shoreline.
Latyrian Hotel
Durrës - Albania
On Albania’s evolving Adriatic coastline, where Mediterranean light washes over long seaside promenades and the sea has connected civilizations for centuries, Latyrian Hotel introduces a new vision of coastal luxury in Durrës, blending architectural restraint, cultural heritage, and panoramic Adriatic living into one of the country’s most compelling new design hotels.
Latyrian Hotel
Durrës - Albania
On Albania’s evolving Adriatic coastline, where Mediterranean light washes over long seaside promenades and the sea has connected civilizations for centuries, Latyrian Hotel introduces a new vision of coastal luxury in Durrës, blending architectural restraint, cultural heritage, and panoramic Adriatic living into one of the country’s most compelling new design hotels.
Villa Helios Capri
Capri - Italy
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Capri, Villa Helios Capri redefines the art of island living through intimacy, light, and understated elegance, offering a secluded escape just moments from the island’s vibrant heart while remaining deeply rooted in its slower, more poetic rhythms.
Villa Helios Capri
Capri - Italy
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Capri, Villa Helios Capri redefines the art of island living through intimacy, light, and understated elegance, offering a secluded escape just moments from the island’s vibrant heart while remaining deeply rooted in its slower, more poetic rhythms.
Navera Phuket
Phuket - Thailand
Opening in 2026, Navera Phuket – MGallery Collection introduces a refined new vision of island hospitality in Thailand, where Sino-Portuguese heritage, coastal serenity, and immersive wellness experiences come together in a boutique sanctuary overlooking the Andaman Sea.
Navera Phuket
Phuket - Thailand
Opening in 2026, Navera Phuket – MGallery Collection introduces a refined new vision of island hospitality in Thailand, where Sino-Portuguese heritage, coastal serenity, and immersive wellness experiences come together in a boutique sanctuary overlooking the Andaman Sea.
Hymnos Luxury Collection
Zakynthos - Greece
On the sunlit shores of Bouka Beach, near Tsilivi on the island of Zakynthos, HYMNOS, Luxury Collection Zakynthos is set to become one of Greece’s most anticipated luxury openings of 2026. Confirmed as part of the expansion of Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection, the resort will introduce a refined 94-room retreat shaped by nature, heritage, and a deeply atmospheric sense of place.
Hymnos Luxury Collection
Zakynthos - Greece
On the sunlit shores of Bouka Beach, near Tsilivi on the island of Zakynthos, HYMNOS, Luxury Collection Zakynthos is set to become one of Greece’s most anticipated luxury openings of 2026. Confirmed as part of the expansion of Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection, the resort will introduce a refined 94-room retreat shaped by nature, heritage, and a deeply atmospheric sense of place.
Nirema Hotel & Spa Samos
Samos - Greece
Opening in summer 2026, Nirema Hotel & Spa Samos – MGallery Collection invites travelers to discover a quieter, more authentic side of Greece, where the elemental beauty of the Aegean meets a refined, design-led sanctuary overlooking sea, mountains, and timeless island landscapes.
Nirema Hotel & Spa Samos
Samos - Greece
Opening in summer 2026, Nirema Hotel & Spa Samos – MGallery Collection invites travelers to discover a quieter, more authentic side of Greece, where the elemental beauty of the Aegean meets a refined, design-led sanctuary overlooking sea, mountains, and timeless island landscapes.
Ovea Paros
Paros - Greece
On the sunlit edge of Paros, Ovea Paros unfolds as a private 5-star estate where architectural purity, intentional restraint, and a deeply rooted Cycladic sensibility come together in a seamless expression of modern island living. Here, luxury is not performed but quietly revealed — through light, material, and space.
Ovea Paros
Paros - Greece
On the sunlit edge of Paros, Ovea Paros unfolds as a private 5-star estate where architectural purity, intentional restraint, and a deeply rooted Cycladic sensibility come together in a seamless expression of modern island living. Here, luxury is not performed but quietly revealed — through light, material, and space.
Maxx Royal Maldives
North Malé Atoll - Maldives
Set to open in 2027 amid the turquoise brilliance of the Maldives, Maxx Royal Maldives introduces the celebrated Maxx Royal world to one of the planet’s most coveted destinations, where pristine white sands, luminous lagoons, and intuitive all-inclusive luxury create a new generation of island escape.
Maxx Royal Maldives
North Malé Atoll - Maldives
Set to open in 2027 amid the turquoise brilliance of the Maldives, Maxx Royal Maldives introduces the celebrated Maxx Royal world to one of the planet’s most coveted destinations, where pristine white sands, luminous lagoons, and intuitive all-inclusive luxury create a new generation of island escape.
Mondrian Maldives
Kuredhivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2026 on the secluded shores of Maldives, Mondrian Maldives promises to bring the brand’s signature creative energy to one of the world’s most dreamlike destinations, where avant-garde design, immersive culture, and turquoise serenity converge on a private island sanctuary.
Mondrian Maldives
Kuredhivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2026 on the secluded shores of Maldives, Mondrian Maldives promises to bring the brand’s signature creative energy to one of the world’s most dreamlike destinations, where avant-garde design, immersive culture, and turquoise serenity converge on a private island sanctuary.
V Villas Maldives at Mirihi
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
Set like a jewel within the shallow turquoise waters of South Ari Atoll, V Villas Maldives at Mirihi - MGallery Collection reimagines the intimate Maldivian escape through the lens of contemporary design, discreet luxury, and soulful island living, where every sunrise feels private and every horizon infinite.
V Villas Maldives at Mirihi
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
Set like a jewel within the shallow turquoise waters of South Ari Atoll, V Villas Maldives at Mirihi - MGallery Collection reimagines the intimate Maldivian escape through the lens of contemporary design, discreet luxury, and soulful island living, where every sunrise feels private and every horizon infinite.
Ananea Madivaru Maldives
Madivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the luminous waters of the North Ari Atoll, Ananea Madivaru Maldives unfolds as a contemporary vision of Maldivian living, where refined design, expansive lagoons, and a deep connection to nature define a new generation of island luxury.
Ananea Madivaru Maldives
Madivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the luminous waters of the North Ari Atoll, Ananea Madivaru Maldives unfolds as a contemporary vision of Maldivian living, where refined design, expansive lagoons, and a deep connection to nature define a new generation of island luxury.
Nammos Maldives Nedafushi
South Malé Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2026, Nammos Maldives Nedafushi introduces a bold new expression of island luxury in the Indian Ocean, where Mykonian hospitality, contemporary Aegean design, and the natural poetry of the Maldives converge on a sculptural private island shaped like a water drop, surrounded by powder-soft white beaches and endless turquoise horizons.
Nammos Maldives Nedafushi
South Malé Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2026, Nammos Maldives Nedafushi introduces a bold new expression of island luxury in the Indian Ocean, where Mykonian hospitality, contemporary Aegean design, and the natural poetry of the Maldives converge on a sculptural private island shaped like a water drop, surrounded by powder-soft white beaches and endless turquoise horizons.
Meyyafushi Resort
Lhaviyani Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the crystal waters of the northern Maldives, Meyyafushi Maldives introduces a new-generation five-star premium all-inclusive retreat where sustainability, design, and immersive island experiences converge on a pristine natural island surrounded by world-class dive sites.
Meyyafushi Resort
Lhaviyani Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the crystal waters of the northern Maldives, Meyyafushi Maldives introduces a new-generation five-star premium all-inclusive retreat where sustainability, design, and immersive island experiences converge on a pristine natural island surrounded by world-class dive sites.
Aura Maldives
Baa Atoll - Maldives
Opening in the fourth quarter of 2026, Aura Maldives is poised to introduce a new era of conscious luxury in the Maldives. Conceived by Pulse Hotels & Resorts, the forthcoming five-star island sanctuary will open within the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, one of the archipelago’s most ecologically important and visually spectacular regions.
Aura Maldives
Baa Atoll - Maldives
Opening in the fourth quarter of 2026, Aura Maldives is poised to introduce a new era of conscious luxury in the Maldives. Conceived by Pulse Hotels & Resorts, the forthcoming five-star island sanctuary will open within the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, one of the archipelago’s most ecologically important and visually spectacular regions.
Villa Haven Maldives
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
In the luminous waters of the Maldives, where turquoise lagoons melt into endless sky, Villa Haven emerges as one of the Indian Ocean’s most sophisticated new retreats, a sanctuary of understated elegance where nature, craftsmanship, and serene island living are elevated to an art form.
Villa Haven Maldives
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
In the luminous waters of the Maldives, where turquoise lagoons melt into endless sky, Villa Haven emerges as one of the Indian Ocean’s most sophisticated new retreats, a sanctuary of understated elegance where nature, craftsmanship, and serene island living are elevated to an art form.
W Sardinia Poltu Quatu
Sardina - Italy
On the northern edge of Sardinia, where sculptural granite cliffs meet waters of impossible turquoise, W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu arrives as one of the Mediterranean’s most anticipated luxury openings, bringing the bold energy of W Hotels to one of Italy’s most seductive coastal enclaves.
W Sardinia Poltu Quatu
Sardina - Italy
On the northern edge of Sardinia, where sculptural granite cliffs meet waters of impossible turquoise, W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu arrives as one of the Mediterranean’s most anticipated luxury openings, bringing the bold energy of W Hotels to one of Italy’s most seductive coastal enclaves.
Patina Sanya
Hainan Island - China
There are openings that simply add rooms to a destination, and then there are arrivals that reshape its identity entirely, and Patina Sanya, scheduled for 2029, promises to usher a new era of design-led coastal luxury to China’s most glamorous tropical shoreline.
Patina Sanya
Hainan Island - China
There are openings that simply add rooms to a destination, and then there are arrivals that reshape its identity entirely, and Patina Sanya, scheduled for 2029, promises to usher a new era of design-led coastal luxury to China’s most glamorous tropical shoreline.
Latyrian Hotel
Durrës - Albania
On Albania’s evolving Adriatic coastline, where Mediterranean light washes over long seaside promenades and the sea has connected civilizations for centuries, Latyrian Hotel introduces a new vision of coastal luxury in Durrës, blending architectural restraint, cultural heritage, and panoramic Adriatic living into one of the country’s most compelling new design hotels.
Latyrian Hotel
Durrës - Albania
On Albania’s evolving Adriatic coastline, where Mediterranean light washes over long seaside promenades and the sea has connected civilizations for centuries, Latyrian Hotel introduces a new vision of coastal luxury in Durrës, blending architectural restraint, cultural heritage, and panoramic Adriatic living into one of the country’s most compelling new design hotels.
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.















