Condé Nast Best Resorts 2025: The Complete List

Ranked #1 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025, COMO Uma Ubud occupies the steep, forested ridgeline above Kedewatan, a few kilometres from Ubud's temple district. The property sits within the COMO Hotels group's wellness-forward portfolio and positions itself in the upper tier of Ubud's design-led resort market, where intimacy and landscape immersion matter more than scale.

Ranked #2 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025, Wilderness DumaTau occupies one of the most wildlife-dense corridors in Botswana's Linyanti region. The camp's architecture works with the floodplain terrain rather than against it, placing guests at close range with elephant, wild dog, and lion in a concession that few operators access. For the Linyanti, this is the reference property.

Perched at 6,500 feet in Oman's Al Hajar Mountains, Alila Jabal Akhdar translates the drama of canyon geology into a LEED-certified property of 78 rooms and suites. Awarded Oman's Leading Boutique Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards and ranked third in Condé Nast's Best Resorts list, it sits in a narrow tier of mountain retreats where the architecture is inseparable from the landscape it occupies.

At the base of Canyons Village, Waldorf Astoria Park City is the only luxury hotel with direct slopeside access to Park City Resort — the largest ski and golf resort in the United States. A Forbes 4-Star and Condé Nast top-ranked property, it pairs mountain-scale recreation with an award-winning spa, a destination restaurant, and rooms built around the unhurried pace of alpine lodging done properly.

Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, sits at kilometre 51 on the Riviera Maya, 30 miles south of Cancun, where the world's second-largest barrier reef produces that cartoonishly clear Caribbean water. Ranked #33 on the World's 50 Best Hotels (2025) and awarded two Michelin Keys, the property operates across three distinct dining outlets and a 30,000-square-foot spa by Guerlain, anchored in Mayan wellness traditions and Yucatecan sourcing.

Set on Trancoso's historic Quadrado, a UNESCO-recognised hilltop square that has remained largely unchanged since Jesuit missionaries founded the town in 1586, Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa occupies 13 restored fishermen's cottages. Ranked #6 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025, the property combines reclaimed-materials craftsmanship, a nutrition-led spa, and two internationally recognised restaurants with direct access to one of southern Bahia's most celebrated beach settings.

Ranked #7 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa occupies one of the Andaman coast's most expansive resort footprints, set against the rainforest edge in Khuk Khak. The property sits in Khao Lak's upper tier of international branded resorts, where scale, multi-restaurant dining, and direct beach access define the competitive set.

Set on 37,000 acres of western Montana wilderness along the Blackfoot River, Paws Up holds two MICHELIN Keys and a place on Condé Nast's 2025 Best Resorts list at number eight. The property runs the gamut from safari-style glamping tents to 28 luxury vacation homes, all framed by 100 miles of trails and a year-round activity program that makes most wilderness resorts look timid.

A family-owned, 23-key property on Curaçao's southern coast, Baoase Luxury Resort holds Global Winner status for Luxury Boutique Resort and ranked ninth in Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025. The dining programme centres on French cuisine with an Asian inflection, served barefoot on a private beach. A private island, house yacht, and aloe vera spa round out an offer pitched firmly at small-group seclusion.

The world's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay sits on the Andaman Sea coast of Krabi with 54 villas and pavilions, a Michelin 3 Keys rating (2024), and a La Liste Top Hotels score of 98.5 points for 2026. Starting from approximately $971 per night, it pairs Thai architect Lek Bunnag's signature design with a dining programme spanning Royal Thai, fresh seafood, and Mediterranean menus, positioned 35 minutes from Krabi International Airport.

Among Whistler's largest ski-in, ski-out properties, Fairmont Chateau Whistler sits at the base of Blackcomb Mountain with 519 rooms, a AAA 4-Diamond rating, and a 2024 Michelin 2 Keys designation. Its grand railway hotel architecture, slopeside pools, Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course, and Fairmont Gold lounge distinguish it from smaller boutique competitors in the village.

The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh occupies a quieter stretch of the Red Sea coastline south of Hurghada, where the Oberoi group's service culture translates into one of Egypt's most consistently recognized resort stays. Rated 92 points by La Liste's Top Hotels 2026 and ranked 12th among Condé Nast's Best Resorts in 2025, it sits in a narrow tier of Egyptian properties that earn international editorial attention rather than simply regional prominence.

Positioned in the jungle highlands above Ubud near Payangan, Buahan is Banyan Tree's most architecturally radical property: 16 open-air villas with no walls or doors, set against views of seven mountain peaks and the Ayung River gorge. Recognised by Condé Nast Traveler (#13 Best Resorts 2025) and La Liste (92 points, 2026), it operates at $858 per night and sits in a distinct tier of nature-immersion resorts that prioritises structural openness over conventional luxury enclosure.

Ranked 14th on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025, Wildflower Hall sits at Charabra above Shimla in the Himalayas, occupying the former estate of Lord Kitchener. The property positions itself in the upper tier of Indian mountain retreats, where forest seclusion, colonial-era architecture, and altitude-appropriate dining define the competitive set.

The grand dame of Doha's Corniche waterfront, Four Seasons Hotel Doha pairs its trademark name-recognition service with 237 rooms designed in sky, sea, and sand tones, a three-story spa complex, and a concierge team that can arrange everything from desert safaris to hard-to-find Souq dinners. Recognised by La Liste's Top Hotels 2026 (98 points) and Condé Nast Traveller's Best Resorts 2025 (#15 globally), it remains the benchmark against which newer West Bay arrivals are measured.

Named Ecuador's Leading Boutique Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards and ranked 16th on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list the same year, Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel occupies a privileged position in Barrio Punta Estrada, Puerto Ayora. The property sits at the smaller, design-conscious end of Galapagos accommodation, where proximity to marine iguanas and giant tortoise habitats shapes the daily rhythm as much as the rooms themselves.

Sitting 240 kilometres north of Cairns on 1,000 hectares of protected Queensland bush, Lizard Island is one of Australia's few luxury resorts with direct frontage onto the Great Barrier Reef. Forty villas and suites spread across 24 white-sand beaches, all rates are all-inclusive, and access is by a twice-daily charter flight from Cairns. La Liste ranked it 94.5 points in 2026; Condé Nast placed it 17th among global resorts in 2025.

A colonial manor built in 1812 on the Miles River, Inn at Perry Cabin sits in St. Michaels with 78 rooms redesigned by Alexandra Champalimaud, the only AAA Four Diamond restaurant on Maryland's Eastern Shore, a Pete Dye golf course, and grounds that reach directly to the water. Condé Nast ranked it among the top 20 U.S. resorts in 2025.

A five-star conversion of a 19th-century cattle processing plant in Puerto Bories, The Singular Patagonia operates 57 rooms across a seasonal September-to-April window, with rates from $830 per night. TripAdvisor named it Top Hotel in Chile; La Liste awarded it 90 points in 2026. The all-inclusive format covers food, wine, airport transfers, and excursions into Torres del Paine.

A Leading Hotels of the World member on Isla Frangipani in Panama's Bocas del Toro archipelago, Nayara brings a zero-kilometre kitchen philosophy and Condé Nast-recognised design to one of Central America's most biodiverse coastlines. Executive Chef Joseph Archbold, a Bocas native trained at Le Cordon Bleu and Le Grand Véfour in Paris, anchors a dining programme built around local producers and seasonal availability.

A 3,000-acre private nature reserve in Ecuador's Chocó-Andean cloud forest, Mashpi Lodge pairs glass-walled modern architecture with full-immersion conservation programming. At $723 per night all-inclusive, it earned 95 points from La Liste's Top Hotels 2026 and placed 21st on Condé Nast's Best Resorts 2025 list, positioning it among South America's most credentialed eco-luxury properties.

Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection sits on the Caribbean shore of Ambergris Caye, placing guests within reach of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef while offering the consistency of Marriott's design-led collection tier. Recognised by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the world's top resorts in 2025 (#22 on its Best Resorts list), the property positions itself among Belize's more polished beachfront options for travellers who want reef access without sacrificing structured comfort.

Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve occupies a privileged position inside the Sabi Sand, where unfenced boundaries with the Kruger National Park allow wildlife to move freely through the property. A Global Winner for Luxury Private Game Reserve and ranked #23 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025, the reserve operates across multiple camps, each with a distinct architectural character rooted in the surrounding bushveld.

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs sits on a cliffside above the Pacific at the northern tip of New Zealand's North Island, combining a David Harman-designed golf course, three private beaches, and 22 cottage suites across 4,000 acres of farmland. Ranked number one resort in Australia and New Zealand by Travel + Leisure and listed in Condé Nast's Best Resorts 2025, it represents the remote, design-led end of New Zealand luxury lodging.

Reachable only by seaplane or boat from Vancouver, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge sits on the Bedwell River amid 600 acres of Vancouver Island old-growth forest. Twenty-five canvas tents furnished with Victorian-era campaign styling and contemporary interiors house guests who come for guided wilderness expeditions, open-fire Cookhouse dining built on locally foraged ingredients, and a waterfront spa. Rates begin at CAD 2,950 per night, with stays structured around Thursday and Sunday seaplane departures.

Central Florida's only Forbes Five-Star hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes sits on 500 acres at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, earning a Michelin Key (2024) and La Liste Top Hotels recognition (95pts, 2026). With 582 rooms, a 40,000-square-foot spa, championship golf, and a celebrity-chef-helmed restaurant, it offers a counterpoint to the theme-park circuit without straying far from it.

At the foot of Blackcomb and Whistler mountains, Four Seasons Resort Whistler earned Michelin 2 Keys recognition in 2024 and a spot on Condé Nast's 2025 Best Resorts list at number 27. Its 273 rooms pair gas fireplaces with deep soaking tubs, while the full-service spa, heated outdoor pool, and dedicated Ski Concierge make it the area's most complete four-season retreat.

The only ski-in, ski-out resort on Lake Tahoe's north shore, the Ritz-Carlton sits slopeside at Northstar California with direct gondola access, a 17,000-square-foot spa, and rooms designed around gas fireplaces and alpine materials. A two-year renovation sharpened the property's culinary and design credentials, earning La Liste Top Hotels recognition at 90.5 points and a Condé Nast Traveler ranking in 2025.

An adults-only villa resort inside Arenal Volcano National Park, Nayara Springs earned a 93.5-point score from La Liste in 2026 and ranked #29 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list in 2025. Thirty-five private villas, each with a mineral spring-fed plunge pool and four-poster beds, start from US$712 per night. Two distinct restaurants, an open-air spa, and a full adventure excursion programme complete the offering.

On a private peninsula between Marigot Bay and the Grand Cul-de-Sac lagoon, Rosewood Le Guanahani occupies 18 acres that most St. Barts properties cannot replicate. Ranked 90 points by La Liste (2026) and recognised by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the 30 best resorts of 2025, its 66 rooms and suites combine Caribbean colour with French-inflected service, beach dining, and a spa drawing on local botanical ingredients.

Ranked 31st on Condé Nast's 2025 Best Resorts list, Lolebezi sits along the Lower Zambezi in Jeki, Zambia, placing it among a small tier of design-led safari properties where setting and spatial discipline matter more than scale. The property draws serious safari travellers seeking direct water-edge access to one of southern Africa's most consequential wildlife corridors.

At the base of Gondola One in Vail Village, Four Seasons Vail holds a Michelin Key (2024), a La Liste Top Hotels score of 90 points, and a Condé Nast Traveler ranking of #32 among U.S. resorts (2025). Its 121 rooms average 575 square feet at the entry level, each with a stone fireplace and limestone bathroom. The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star spa runs 13 treatment rooms and a heated ski-concierge path connects guests directly to the mountain.

Voted #1 Hotel in San Diego by Condé Nast Readers' Choice and ranked #33 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025, Mission Pacific Beach Resort sits directly across from the historic Oceanside Pier, pairing resort-scale amenities with a boutique sensibility. The property anchors a two-hotel campus alongside The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, and houses a Michelin-starred restaurant, a restored Victorian landmark, and a rooftop bar above the Pacific.

Positioned between Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando, JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes operates on a different register than its theme park-adjacent neighbours. Across 500 acres of landscaped grounds, the property combines a farm-to-table dining programme, a new waterpark, and shared access to the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Ritz-Carlton Spa with the kind of resort infrastructure that makes it viable as a destination in its own right. Condé Nast ranked it among the Best Resorts in 2025 (#34).

Positioned directly on Clearwater Beach's Gulf-front strip, the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach operates at a scale that puts it among the area's most prominent resort addresses. A Condé Nast Traveler Best Resorts ranking (No. 35, 2025) places it in measurable company. The property suits travelers who want Gulf views, a full resort footprint, and the reliability of a major international brand on one of Florida's most consistent beach destinations.

Established in 1926 on the Sand River in Sabi Sand, Londolozi is the original blueprint for the luxury safari model now replicated across southern Africa. In 1993 it became the first game reserve in the world to receive Relais & Châteaux status. Across five lodges and 32 rooms, thatched architecture, dolerite stone, and multi-generational conservation work define what the category looks like at its most considered.

Spread across nearly 74,000 protected acres in KwaZulu-Natal, andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve operates six architecturally distinct camps, each calibrated to a different habitat and guest experience. Ranked No. 37 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025, Phinda sits firmly in the upper tier of South Africa's private reserve circuit, where design, conservation scale, and exclusivity define the competitive set.

Ranked #38 on Condé Nast's 2025 Best Resorts list, The Sanderling Resort sits on the northern Outer Banks in Duck, North Carolina, where the Atlantic meets the Currituck Sound. The property occupies a stretch of barrier island terrain that defines the character of this quiet coastal enclave, positioning it among the most-recognized resort addresses on the East Coast's mid-Atlantic shore.

Opened in 2023, JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa repositions the Gulf Coast's most visited stretch of sand with a design-forward approach that trades coastal kitsch for a sleek turquoise-and-neutral palette. Ranked #39 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025 and recognized by Star Wine List in 2026, the property offers rooftop dining, four dining and drinking venues, and a sea-inspired spa across generously sized rooms from 420 square feet.

Marlon Brando's private atoll 30 miles north of Tahiti is now a 35-villa resort operating on 100% renewable energy, rated 97.5 points by La Liste Top Hotels 2026 and ranked #47 on World's 50 Best Hotels 2024. The architecture draws on traditional Polynesian forms throughout, from the thatched circular bar at the waterline to the inverted ship's-hull restaurant suspended above a freshwater lagoon. Access is by private air service only.

Reached through a tunnel blasted through the cliffs of the Baja Peninsula, Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal earned Michelin 2 Keys in 2024 and 99 points from La Liste Top Hotels in 2026. The 112-room resort sits at the convergence of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, with private plunge pools, cliff-side dining, and a spa rooted in Baja folk healing traditions.

One of a handful of triple five-star properties in the United States, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island sits thirty minutes from downtown Charleston along a barrier island coast that most visitors never reach. With 255 rooms, five golf courses including the Pete Dye-designed Ocean Course, and a spa built around South Carolina's native gemstone, it draws guests who return year after year for the same unhurried rhythm.

COMO Uma Punakha sits in Bhutan's fertile Punakha Valley, framing one of the country's most historically significant river confluences through a property designed around deliberate stillness. Ranked #43 among Condé Nast's Best Resorts in 2025, it occupies a position in the small-footprint, design-led tier of Bhutanese luxury that prioritises landscape integration over resort-scale amenity.

Opened in 2018 on Muravandhoo Island in Raa Atoll, JOALI Maldives is the archipelago's first art-immersive resort, with more than 60 curated works from international artists installed across 73 villas and public spaces. Recognised by La Liste (97pts, 2026) and the World Travel Awards as Indian Ocean's Leading Villa Resort (2025), it combines water villas, five dining venues, and a seaplane transfer 40 minutes north of Malé.

Sani Resort on the Kassandra peninsula has anchored Halkidiki's premium resort tier for decades, earning a 94-point score from La Liste Top Hotels 2026 and a No. 45 ranking in Condé Nast's Best Resorts 2025. Set within a private estate bordering a protected pine forest and a marina, it operates at a scale that few Aegean resorts can match, combining multiple hotels, beaches, and dining venues under a single landholding.

Ranked #46 on Condé Nast Traveler's Best Resorts list for 2025, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe sits on the North Shore at Incline Village, where the Sierra Nevada meets the water's edge. The property pairs ski-season access to Diamond Peak with year-round wellness programming at Stillwater Spa, making it one of the more complete mountain resort formats on the lake.

Spread across 300 acres of Southern Vermont farmland and forest, Twin Farms is an all-inclusive, adults-primarily resort of 20 rooms and cottages in Barnard, VT. Awarded 2 Michelin Keys in 2024 and ranked 47th in Condé Nast's 2025 Best Resorts list, it sits in the top tier of American countryside retreats, with rates from $3,219 per night and interiors designed by Jed Johnson and Thad Hayes.

Positioned on a steep hillside above the Gulf of Thailand on Koh Samui's northeastern tip, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui comprises 60 private villas and 11 residences, each with a plunge pool and sea views. Recognised by La Liste (94.5 points, 2026), Tatler Asia-Pacific Best Hotels 2025, and Condé Nast Traveler's Best Resorts (#48, 2025), it sits in Koh Samui's top tier alongside design-led competitors like Six Senses and Banyan Tree.

Perched on the limestone cliffs of Uluwatu, Alila Villas Uluwatu is one of Bali's most architecturally considered cliff-edge properties, earning 92.5 points on La Liste's Top Hotels 2026 list and a place in Condé Nast's top 50 resorts for 2025. One-bedroom pool villas span 3,132 square feet, each with a private pool, open-plan indoor-outdoor design, and 24-hour personal butler service.

Ranked #50 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort occupies a rare position on Florida's Emerald Coast: a large-scale property that spans beach, bay, golf, and village in a single self-contained address. For families and couples seeking the Gulf's white-sand shoreline without sacrificing amenity depth, it sits in a peer set well above typical Panhandle resort stock.