Kiwi Curated
12 Swoon-Worthy Honeymoon Suites
by Eva ZhuThe honeymoon calls for an extra special hotel stay. We’ve got 12 next-level honeymoon suites for your consideration, so you can make your pick and get to the good part quicker.
With its island setting and Mediterranean views, Santorini has romance built in. Take it up a notch at Santo Maris Oia, where the two new luxury suites may just be the most alluring on the island. Choose the Exclusive Sunset Junior Suite for a private Jacuzzi or the Exclusive Sunset Suite Private Pool for two person dips. Both offer uninterrupted views of the vivid sunsets.
Florence and romance are practically synonymous, and Brunelleschi Hotel, housed within the ancient Torre La Pagliazza, offers a unique, atmospheric stay in the Renaissance city. Opt for the Pool Suite, a two-level residence with unmatched views of Brunelleschi’s Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Plazzo Vecchio. A private terrace with Jacuzzi is also here for end of day relaxation.
Escape for a European honeymoon and start at Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina, a former noble residence befitting the king or queen of your heart. With connecting rooms, The Royal Suite dates back to the 18th century and features original wooden sculptured ceilings, rococo style stuccos and exquisite silk panels—details to set a fairytale ambiance.
At Ladera, honeymoon highs are matched with honeymoon suites 1,000 feet above the Caribbean. This intimate resort is perched on a volcanic ridge with open-air views of the sea and twin Piton Peaks. The Suites at Paradise Ridge are the largest; these 1,400-square-feet aeries crafted in the signature rainforest style each come with a heated pool and overwater swing.
Thailand’s islands are the perfect backdrop for a couple’s escape. Here, The Sarojin’s Spa Suite offers a little something extra: a one hour massage every night. Your own terrace and plunge pool ensure the utmost privacy. Just outside the door is a host of other romantic activities, such as sunset cruises and waterfall dinners, to name a few.
The private islands of The Maldives offers secluded luxury coupled with a tropical climate, providing the ideal setting for real one-on-one time. At Vakkaru Maldives, overwater pool villas on a turquoise lagoon take it even further, with blue on blue views that make you feel like the only two people in the world.
In the City of Love is Nolinski Paris, a hideaway tucked near the Louvre and Jardins Palais Royal. Home to a Swiss spa and Michelin-starred restaurant, honeymooners here enjoy the best of both urban pursuits and pure relaxation. The iconic Suite Joséphine is the private apartment, where Haussmann-era elegance is complemented with balcony views of the Avenue de l’Opéra.
A honeymoon in Hawaii guarantees sun no matter the time of year. Koa Kea Hotel & Resort, in the “Garden Isle” of Kauai, offers a beachfront escape that is intimate and romantic. The Oceanfront Suites open to the golden sands of Poipu Beach, giving you a front row seat to the lapping waves of the Pacific Ocean.
For postcard views with an equal amount of pampering, look no further than Lido Palace. This Belle Époque palace, a former royal retreat, combines holistic spa treatments and gourmet dining on the shores of Lake Garda. The Baldo Suite and Apponale Suite on the top floor are the most luxurious, featuring sun terraces with mountain and lake views.
A spa retreat in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, Il Castelfalfi is everything indulgent. With over 11,000 square feet of wellness space and two gourmet restaurants, honeymoons here are filled with local wines and olives, steam baths and saunas. All that, plus those famous Tuscan sunsets.
There’s Bali and then there’s Alila Villas Uluwatu, perched on a limestone cliff 100 meters above the sea. Every room is a villa and every villa comes with a private pool, so you can spend languid days gazing at ocean vistas and golden sunsets. Outside your private abode, the overhanging cabana and cliff-edge pool also offer equally romantic views.
The Zanzibar Archipelago is Tanzania’s own beachfront haven and slice of the Indian Ocean. Here, the thatched roofs of Essque Zalu Zanzibar blend seamlessly with the white sand and blue sea. At this all-suite resort, every room is fit for a honeymoon but for extra romance, there’s the Seafront Suite with patio, surrounded by lush gardens for added privacy.