From breathtaking views, stunning interiors and so-called infinity pools to extreme entertainment or complete seclusion on a private island. These are just some of the holiday options that luxury hotels offer. However, what else remains hidden to most people – check out the list we’ve curated of the top 10 most expensive beach hotels around the world.
Hotel: Burj Al Arab
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Price per night: 5,000 USD
The distinctive sail-like design has made Dubai’s famous Burj Al Arab hotel one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Built in the middle of the Persian Gulf, it is not just a stunning hotel, but also a symbol of modern Dubai.
The spacious two-storey suites with picturesque views of the skyline and coastline and the large bathrooms with all the amenities such as spa, personal economy and individual reception on each floor, provide guests with complete comfort during their stay.
The 7-star hotel also offers its guests an unusual place for lunch or dinner. This is the underwater restaurant “Al Mahara”, named one of the ten best fish restaurants in the world.
Hotel: Thanda Island
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Price per night: 15,000 USD
Tanda Island is known as the island of the richest people in the world. It is a private resort located in the Shungi Mbili Marine Reserve, located in southern Tanzania. The place enjoys great interest from divers and especially those who are interested in historical ruins located beneath the waves.
The island has a huge villa consisting of a main part and 5 rooms, with direct access to the beach. The main part also has a spacious living room, with 180 degree ocean views. The villa must be rented in its entirety, with overnight accommodations costing $15,000. Among the top attractions the island offers is swimming alongside whale sharks, deep sea fishing, kayaking and wakeboarding. And if it gets too warm for you but you want to get some exercise, there’s also a fitness club.
Hotel: Grand Resort Lagonissi
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Price per night: 35,000 USD
Located on the Athens Riviera, Grand Resort Lagonissi is a place that combines a distinctive Mediterranean feel with a classic Greek atmosphere. The hotel complex offers sophisticated rooms and bungalows set on the seafront – all with marble bathrooms and pleasantly furnished seating areas.
The most expensive accommodation in the hotel is worth $ 35,000. It is in a two-bedroom villa with an outdoor terrace that provides guests with picturesque views of the Saronic Gulf. Each bedroom, in turn, has a fireplace and an even wider marble bathroom.
Laucala Island Resort
Country: о. Fiji
Price per night: $40,000
With its beautiful beaches, dazzling turquoise lagoons, deep green mountains, picturesque panoramas and swaying palm trees, Laucala Island Resort provides a truly different atmosphere for a summer holiday.
Laucala is a private island located on 130 hectares of pristine island land. The resort consists of 25 unique Fijian villas, some built over the water and others on the shore. There are also hillside residences carved into the volcanic cliffs that offer panoramic views. Despite being an island, each residence can rely on the services of a personal butler, or Tao as they are called there. The villas also have individual swimming pools, and to add to the feeling of being on an island, there is a special outdoor shower area in each courtyard.
For guests’ entertainment, the island offers an 18-hole golf course, a spa, private boats for diving or fishing, as well as a number of other water sports, miles of trails for long walks around the island or mountain biking, a tennis court, a fitness center with personal trainer and cooking classes.
Overnight rates for the villas start at $5,000, with one exception that is priced at $40,000. This is the private residence of the resort’s owner, Dietrich Mateschitz, who is also co-owner of the Red Bull company. It is located on the highest part of the hill and provides 360-degree views of the reef and water. It consists of a main area and two guest villas, each with individual sun decks, infinity pools, Jacuzzis and other pampering amenities.
Hotel Cala di Volpe
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Price per night: $41,177
3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, swimming pool extending over 250 sq. m. terrace, steam bath, solarium and own wine cellar. These are just some of the remarkable features of the most exclusive penthouse apartment, located on the top floor of the 5-star hotel Cala di Volpe in Sardinia.
The $41,000-a-night suite offers fantastic panoramic views of the emerald waters of the Costa Smeralda, especially from the large terrace where an even larger party can be hosted. It’s 250 square feet and includes a private fitness area, and each of the three bedrooms has a private Jacuzzi tub and huge walk-in shower.
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
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Price per night: $41,500
A true Arabian palace experience, five-star luxury, enchanting views of the Bosphorus and expansive green gardens with palm trees. This atmosphere is what the only Ottoman imperial palace, restored in 1991 and converted into a hotel, offers to its guests.
Cirigan Palace Kempinski is a unique hotel located in the centre of Istanbul, yet offering a resort atmosphere in the heart of one of the world’s largest and busiest megacities. It expertly combines renowned Turkish hospitality with the provision of worldly luxury and exclusive personalised services.
To begin with, three types of transfer are available for hotel guests – limousine, yacht or helicopter.
The hotel has 313 rooms and suites for accommodation, 11 of which are in the old palace part (there are two additional annexes made during the restoration). Guests staying in them have 24-hour personal butler and butler service.
On the second floor of the same building is the so-called Sultan’s Apartment, one of the largest apartments in Europe, offering panoramic views of the magnificent Bosphorus. It is entered through a large hall, beyond which extends a spacious living room with a dining area for 12 people, a kitchenette and two bathrooms, while on either side are two huge bedrooms, one of which has its own Turkish bath and steam room. The apartment is 458 square feet and guests should be prepared to pay $41,500 per night.
The Sultan Suite is always part of the world’s best apartment rankings, and in 2016 it entered Forbes’ list of the top 10 most luxurious hotel suites in the world and won the top spot.
Hotel: Coco Privé
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Price per night: $45,000 ($3,750 per person for 12 people)
In fact, Coco Privé is not a hotel, but a private island in the Maldives, spread over 1.4 hectares and surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. It is only accessible by private yacht. It has one two-storey residence and 5 separate villas accommodating up to 12 people. The cost per night is $45,000 for the entire island, with a minimum stay of one week, but with 12 people that works out to $3,750 per night. For this “modest” amount, you get a professional staff of 20 who will look after you on a constant basis. This includes private housekeepers, chefs who prepare individual menus for each guest, spa therapists, and instructors whose goal is to make sure you never forget this experience if you’re interested in activities like sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, kayaking, sailing, and scuba diving.
The residence features a huge living and dining room, outdoor and indoor showers, private Jacuzzi, fitness room, cocktail bar and even a library. Wine lovers, on the other hand, will appreciate the exceptional wine cellar that is also located there. The residence and 3 of the villas are connected by a shared infinity pool. The other two villas have private pools, and all have exceptional views of the Indian Ocean.
Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo
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Price per night: $48,000
After 4 years of work and a $280 million restoration, one of the world’s most historic and luxurious hotels – the famous Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo in Monaco – reopened in March 2019. The goal of the makeover was to bring the historic property into the 21st century while preserving the spirit of the building.
Situated in the heart of Monaco, Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo has been welcoming guests since 1864. Ever since its construction, the entrepreneur François Blanc wanted to create “a hotel that surpasses everything”. This idea has been preserved to this day.
Luxurious rooms with spectacular views of the French Riviera, a private concierge, golf course, in-house wine cellar, and a 7,000 sqm spa and wellness center would satisfy the most sophisticated taste. The hotel is also one of the favourites during the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix races, as almost all rooms offer views of a large part of the circuit.
If that seems too modest, Hotel de Paris Monte Carlo can make you feel like a modern-day prince and princess with accommodation in the famous Princess Crace suite. The luxurious 910-square-metre suite is named after famous American film star Grace Kelly, who became a princess after marrying Monaco’s Prince Rainier in 1956. It’s decorated with paintings, family photos and literary and poetic works from Kelly’s private collection, donated by the royal family.
The palatial penthouse is on two floors and features two luxurious bedrooms with large walk-in closets, two bathrooms equipped with sauna and steam room, several lounges, dining room and office. In addition to stairs, the second floor can be reached by a small elevator. The apartment provides 440 sqm of open space, with 180-degree sea views from the terraces. There is also a garden, infinity pool and jacuzzi. All this luxury costs $48,000 per night.
The 13
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Price per night: $100,000
Located in the gambling mecca of Macau in southern China, The 13 is one of the most expensive hotels ever built. It cost its billionaire owner, Stephen Hung, $1.4 billion to build this gem, with each of the 200 rooms, called villas, costing around $7 million. A night’s stay in the most expensive of them is $100,000.
Guests can choose to stay in a single or split-level villa. The “smaller” ones, called Villa du Comte, are 185 square metres, the next largest is Villa du Marquis at nearly 300 square metres, and the largest and most expensive, Villa de Stephen, is 2,787 square metres. Access to each is via a private elevator that opens directly into the lobby of the villa.
For the comfort and convenience of guests, a personal butler takes care of their meetings, events and leisure time. He is responsible for everything from dropping off clothes for ironing to booking various events. He greets the guests he will be responsible for with a Wellcome Drinks and remains their personal manager for the rest of their stay. All butlers are certified by the English Guild of Butlers.
To add to the luxury, guests of The 13 ride and drive in one of 30 late-model Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles. The hotel is the only one to have such a large collection of this model of car.
Hotel: Lovers Deep Submarine Hotel
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Price per night: $175,000
Lovers Deep Submarine Hotel is not only among the most expensive, but also among the most unconventional hotels in the world. It’s not on the beach, but literally under it, but it’s so impressive that it deserves a place in this ranking. In fact, it’s a luxury submarine designed for couples looking for adventure and romantic experiences among the breathtaking views of the marine world 200 meters underwater.
