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Top 10 beach hotels worldwide

19th May 2009 Print
Top 10 beach hotels worldwide Summer is right around the corner and the long sunny days draw many travellers to the sea. The top beach destinations lure guests with crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches – these hotels redefine the typical beach holiday.

The hotel price comparison trivago has investigated the current most popular beach hotels around the world – based on traveller’s hotel reviews.

trivago’s top ten:

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

To stand out in the mass of five star luxury hotels in the desert city of Dubai, hotels have to offer a unique experience. One of these hotels is the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Everything is perfect: the incredible design of the hotel that resembles a wave, the high class service and perfect location on the most beautiful beach in the Persian Gulf. This hotel even offers adventurous yachtsmen a private habour.

Rheeti Rah, Maldives

The Rheeti Rah Resort can be found on Male, the main island in the Maldives. The resort is one of the most magnificent resorts on the group of islands and makes every guest feel special: The numerous bungalows offer privacy and are separate either directly on the beach or over the water – this way guests receive a personal experience and get their own piece of the Maldives. The 700 employees for up to 200 holidaymakers ensure that every wish is fulfilled.

Grand Hotel Residencia, Gran Canaria

The Grand Hotel Residencia is located in Maspalomas, the palm-rich resort on the south side of the island Gran Canaria. The luxury hotel with a Spanish colonial style design is situated in a breathtaking landscape: under the hot desert winds of Africa a single dune is formed, which resembles the Sahara – a unique beach experience.

Cocoa Island, Maldives

On one of the private islands in the Maldives a resort was built that combines modern with tradition: the Cocoa Island Resort. From the main building wooden walkways project over the sea which connect the luxury villas and are shared as a dock for fishermen from the island. The warm cobalt blue is perfect for extended diving trips and boat excursions to watch the sunset, lucky travelers might also be accompanied by dolphins whilst at sea.

Le Touessrok, Mauritius

East of Madagaskar, on the Trou d’Ouce-Bucht in Mauritius the five star Hotel Le Touessrok can be found. The resort which lies on a spectacular lagoon offers spacious villas with a view of the Indian Ocean. A unique feature of the hotel is the hotel golf course: guests are transported by speedboat to a small island with features a Bernhard Langer designed golf course. For a more relaxing experience, guests can be driven to the hotel owned bath island– for the private Robinson-Crusoe experience.

The Datai, Malaysia

The beach resort The Datai is located on the white sandy beaches of the Malaysian island Langkawi. In the midst of the untouched tropical rainforest, nature lovers will find an exclusive resort. A resort that combines the comfort of a five star hotel with the jungle surrounds that puts its guests in a close proximity to wild animals and tropical plants. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the golf course or tennis courts or explore the jungle on mountain bikes.

The Sarojin, Thailand

Hotel The Sarojin is located in the Thai holiday region Khao-Lak, which is famous for its beaches that go on for miles. Whether travellers are looking for long walks or water activities: an artificial reef protects the private beach and guarantees perfect beach conditions throughout the year. This is rounded off with Thai massages and private dinners on the beach.

Four Seasons, Bali

Asian culture and art are combined at the Four Seasons on the volcanic island Bali “at Jimbaran Bay”. Travellers can immerse themselves in a tropical paradise with spiritual beaches and mystical cliffs. The spacious Balinese villas include a private pool and outdoor shower and are only a couple of metres from the beach.

Iberotel Makadi Beach Hotel, Egypt

The marine life offerings of the Red Sea with its coral reefs are a Mecca for divers and snorkelers alike from around the world. Nearby in the city of Hurghada, directly on Makadi Bay beach the Iberotel Makadi Beach Hotel can be found, which offers its own private reef that can be reached from the hotel beach. The flower infused garden and pool area are the perfect place to relax and watch the sun go down. The extensive activity programme includes belly dancing, sports and language courses.

Hotel Kurhaus Binz, Rügen

The Hotel Kurhaus Binz is located close to the pier which is a landmark in the city of Binz. The hotel offers its guests a mixture of five star comforts with the flair of the 20s. Hotel guests can enjoy a fantastic view from the hotel terrace of the mile long Baltic Sea beach. A large range of wellness facilities with an indoor and outdoor pool allows for relaxation in all weather conditions.

The hotel ranking is based on the current top rated beach hotels on trivago.co.uk. trivago brings together more than 15 million hotel reviews from different sources such as Tripadvisor and Holidaycheck to view on one site.

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Top 10 beach hotels worldwide