16 Most Beautiful Beach Resorts in the World

Have you ever tried to search for most beautiful beach resorts in the world?

Whenever the weather starts getting colder or we’re swamped with work, all we can dream about is spending some time away from home, preferably in a warm place, with sunny weather, on a beautiful beach, enjoying the waves. That dream can come true by visiting one of these 16 most beautiful beach resorts in the world. Whether you’re only dreaming of flying off to a beach resort somewhere in the world or actually making plans, it’s still nice to know where these wonderful places are.

There are many things that make such locations impressive. On one hand, it’s the natural beauty of the area where they’re situated, which is not something anyone can do anything about. Then, it matters how the resort looks, whether it’s well kept, how the staff acts towards guests, whether the rooms are clean and so on. The most important part of it all is how the guests feel when they’re there and how they’ll remember the resort once they left, with the goal being to make them want to return as soon as possible to enjoy the same piece of heaven over and over again.

If you feel like trying out special places around the world, you can check out a previous list we published regarding the 11 countries with the most beautiful beaches in the world. For today’s list we took a look at Trip Advisor and the rankings resulting from people’s reviews, because that offers a more accurate look at these awesome places than judging panels that sometimes take a look at this type of resorts.

Before we start out, you should remember that while these places look like heaven on Earth, it’s the memories you make there that will make these locations special. Nevertheless, this doesn’t make us all less eager to see these most beautiful beach resorts in the world, so let’s check them out. 

16. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Located in Nuevo Vallarta, in Mexico, this beautiful resort has the highest ranking for its area on Trip Advisor. Former guests have left impressive reviews all over the Internet, praising the rooms, the exquisite location and the foods offered by the several restaurants found within the resort. The activities available for visitors were also mentioned in my reviews, including access to the SPA and various entertainment options, like musicals and shows.

15. Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun

Sticking around in Mexico, Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun is one of the most appreciated hotels in Puerto Morelos. The beautiful resort sits on the edge of the shore, with a massive beach spread in front of it, something that will surely make guests quite happy.

There are eight swimming pools spread out over the massive 43,000 square feet resort, but you can also enjoy playing a game of tennis with your other half, go snorkeling near the barrier reef, play some mini golf, pool or ping pong, or even enjoy shows and other planned events.

14. Iberostar Grand Rose Hall

If your next stop is in the Caribbean, then visiting this beautiful resort in Jamaica might need to be bumped up the list of places you’re looking int. The Iberostar Grand Rose Hall offers a wonderful view of the ocean, long sandy beach, and multiple pools located within a lush green garden, with beautiful pathways.

The 5 star resort offers luxurious guestrooms, as well as plenty of recreation options for people of all ages. There are multiple restaurants available to choose from, depending on what type of food you’re looking to taste. Since this is an all inclusive resort, you’re unlikely to have need for anything else, so you’re probably going to immensely enjoy yourself while lazying around the same area.

13. Ikos Oceania

You can’t have a list about great beach resorts and not have Greece on the list. Ikos Oceania is one of the most beautiful resorts out there, offering guests some great opportunities to create memories that will last a lifetime. The resort comes with several pools, including an infinity pool, allowing you to gaze out into the sea. If you want, there’s also a long beach that you can enjoy , right in front of the resort, which is advisable. It would, after all, be quite a shame if you only spent time by the pool and forgot that the sea has so much beauty to offer, especially since these are Greek waters we’re talking about – stunning colors.

Guests raved about the location, the food and all that came with the package booked at the resort, which also includes child care, even for small kids, and special amenities.

12. Hyatt Zilara Cancun

As the name suggests, this resort can be found in beautiful Cancun. It looks absolutely stunning and it leads straight to the blue waves of the Ocean. There are multiple pools available if you’d rather lounge closer to the hotel, multiple restaurants, a spa and more. There are plenty of activities available for couples, even candlelight dinners by the beach. How cool is that?

Also, to make things even more awesome, the resort is surrounded by the sea on three sides, which means you’re pretty much guaranteed to have an awesome view.

11. Andilana Beach Resort

All the way in Madagascar we find the Andilana Beach Resort with its breathtaking views. The entire resort is situated on a V-shaped beach and the hotel itself mimics the shape. The beach stretches for as long as the resort does and it offers soft sand to hide your toes in.

The ocean’s waters are an amazing emerald green and so clear you can see the bottom, looking out for pretty colored fish. There are several restaurants available, pools and more.

10. Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro

In the Dominican Republic you’ll find one of the most beautiful resorts out there, the Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro. The place is absolutely stunning and you might not even want to leave the grounds of the resort to visit the Ocean. There are multiple pools available and the hotel itself is quite impressive. There’s even a ship “docked” right in the pool outside the hotel’s entrance and if that won’t impress you, I don’t know what will.

Guests are quite taken with the location and are praising the food and the service, as well as the various activities that were available for entertainment.

9. Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

We’re going back to Mexico for this particular resort. The Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun has stolen the hearts of thousands of visitors. Aside from the fact that the resort is situated in a stunning location, the place itself is nicely designed. There are multiple pools on the property, lush green grass and palm trees, leading towards the beach beyond which lies the emerald waters of the ocean.

The view from the rooms is also impressive and you’re likely to fall in love with this resort and vouch to only spend your holidays here.

8. Salinas do Maragogi All Inclusive Resort

Over in Brazil, there’s another amazing resort. The Salinas de Maragogi resort looks stunning as it is placed in an area that’s full of vegetation. The buildings are stretched out over the entire property, right next to the pools, the tennis courts, children’s playgrounds and restaurants.

Of course, the beach that stretches out in front of it all wins it all, as nothing can really beat the beauty of the Ocean. It really doesn’t come as a surprise to see Salinas do Maragogi  All Inclusive Resort among most beautiful beach resorts in the world.

7. The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana

The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana can be found in the Dominican Republic and it offers some great views. It’s not just the location that makes this an awesome choice for anyone who wants to enjoy a wonderful vacation, but also the food in the restaurants, the clean rooms, and the gardens in front of the hotel.

If you can afford concierge service, many are recommending it since they seem to go above and beyond their duties to please the guests.

6. Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso

Once more we go to Mexico, visiting the Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso, which is the top hotel in its area. Playa Paraiso, where the resort is located, is an island in the Caribbean sea, which means that it can only offer spectacular views. Not only can you enjoy a vacation within the resort, with restaurants, pools and entertainment areas, but you can also check out natural wonders such as the marine reefs, the pristine beaches and more.

5. Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado Don Pablo Collection

While the name might be a mouth full, this resort is perhaps more impressive than many others on this list simply because it is located on an island of itself. There’s only the resort, nature, amazing sandy beaches and breathtaking waters surrounding everything. The hotel is adults only so if you’re looking to travel with your kids you might want to find another place.

Guests are praising the beautiful location, the restaurants, pools and the amazing service offered by the resort’s staff.

4. Voyage Belek Golf & Spa

If it’s one thing you can say about this Turkish resort is that it has an absolutely enormous pool on its grounds. Sure, the hotel is massive on its own, the grounds as well, but the main pool is absolutely huge, covering 1,800 square meters, according to the hotel’s site, which translates to over 19,300 square feet.

The resort has its own sandy beach, which means you won’t be “fighting” for a spot with other tourists coming from other hotels nearby. Guests are quite impressed with the service, the resort itself and the restaurants, advising everyone to try out this particular resort.

3. Excellence Playa Mujeres

The Excellence Playa Mujeres resort is located in Mexico and it looks stunning. Not only does the resort have its own wonderful beach, peppered with lounge chairs and umbrellas, but there are also several swimming pools over the grounds, with hammocks hanging above them, bridges to easily cross them and resting areas on the sides.

The resort is marked as “adults only” too, so be mindful of that when booking.

2. Le Blanc Spa Resort

This Cancun resort is among the best seen in the world. The visitors are raging on and on about how great the service was during their stay and marvel at the beauty of the resort, with the many pools and lush vegetation. The beautiful sandy beach and the Ocean in front of the hotel are also mentioned in many comments made by those lucky enough to have vacationed there.

There are several restaurants that can be visited when hungry, but there’s also the option of room service if mood strikes to just sit on the balcony and enjoy the view without mingling with all the other tourists.

1. Kurumba Maldives

It would have been a surprise if no resort from the Maldives made it in this list, wouldn’t it? Well, it is quite understandable that a place like this not only made it on the list, but also at the very top of it. Kurumba Maldives is located on one of the many islands in the area. Surrounded by the most amazing waters, the resort offers various perks. For instance, you can book a room, a villa or the Royal Residence, if your pockets are deep enough.

There are multiple restaurants if you want to experience different cuisines, a spa, as well as opportunities for various activities. You can try out water sports, go diving and snorkeling, enjoy local excursions or sit back and let yourself be entertained during various shows organized on the resort.

This is one of the most beautiful beach resorts in the world and once you check it out, it’ll be easy to see why.