Top Honeymoon Suites Around the World

Choosing the right place for your clients’ honeymoon could bring you repeat business and referrals, so make sure you match their definition of “romantic getaway” with the right lodgings. There are so many outstanding options available around the world that you may have to dig deep for the perfect digs, but Travel Agent has some suggestions to get you started.

The following is by no means a definitive list, but rather a sampling of 20 love nests that we believe will complement and enhance your newlyweds’ romantic stay. You’ll find many new choices here along with a sprinkling of classic ones. Some are not even classified as suites, but are large and luxurious enough to make your clients’ first vacation as a married couple all the more memorable.

These property profiles focus on the key amenities and romantic touches that honeymooners should find especially appealing. Most accommodations are equipped with oversized TVs and such, of course, but we sincerely hope that your loving couples will find little time or use for them.

The suite-size Premium Ocean View Deluxe at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has two lanais.
The suite-size Premium Ocean View Deluxe at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has two lanais.

HAWAII

Premium Ocean View Deluxe at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Hawaii Island

Key Amenities: There are larger accommodations here, but at 940 square feet, including two private, furnished lanais (balconies), the Premium Ocean View Deluxe here is more than elegant enough for your newlyweds — and a tad more intimate. The bathroom offers two vanities, a soaking tub and a walk-up rain shower and a private lanai.

Most Romantic Touches: There is plenty of room for candlelit dinners and stargazing from this private area as waves reach the shoreline eight stories below. The bedroom with a king bed and media center also includes a walk-in closet and a lanai with two lounge chairs for enjoying stunning romantic sunsets over Kauna‘oa Bay. 

About the Hotel: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and has garnered the reputation as the most luxurious resort on Hawaii’s Big Island. All of the accommodations have new interiors with all the bells and whistles. Newlyweds can luxuriate in updated bedding and indulge in L’Occitane skin care and bath amenities. Visit www.princeresortshawaii.com.

Two-Bedroom Premier Suite (room #7480) at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Maui

Key Amenities: This room comes with oceanfront views and private lanai, as well as a fully stocked, complimentary minibar (minus alcohol), plus butler services. Each Premier Suite comes with a soaking tub in the center of the room, offering clients an ocean view while they lie back and relax.

Most Romantic Touches: Following an in-room spa treatment, couples can dine on the lanai by candlelight. They can also have orchid petals arranged on their bed.

About the Hotel: This first and only Andaz in Hawaii has 297 rooms and suites range up to 2,321 square feet, including seven multi-bedroom villas. Visit www.maui.andaz.hyatt.com.

Great views are among the romantic aspects of the Oceanfront One-Bedroom Suite With Terrace at Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya.
Great views are among the romantic aspects of the Oceanfront One-Bedroom Suite With Terrace at Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya.

MEXICO

Infinity Pool Casita Suites at El Dorado Casitas Royale by Karisma, Riviera Maya

Key Amenities: The romantically designed Casita Suites include the resort’s signature Aguas del Amor (roofless outdoor shower), high ceilings, a palapa roof, double sink, Jacuzzi and a king bed.

Most Romantic Touch: These suites offer views of the Caribbean Sea from the second level, where clients have their own private infinity pool. 

About the Hotel: El Dorado Casitas Royale, a Spa Resort by Karisma is an adults-only, beachfront resort in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, located just 25 minutes south of the Cancun International Airport. Visit www.karismahotels.com/hotelsresorts.

The Presidential Suite at Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort

Key Amenities: The suite is decorated in a unique style and offers a separate bedroom with a king-size bed facing the ocean, chaise lounge, Jacuzzi for two, rain showers as well as large double vanities, a dining room and a kitchenette, and a spacious living room.

Most Romantic Touches: Look no further than the hydrotub for two in the bathroom for the most intimate feature of this love nest. The suite also has a private, furnished oversized terrace with sitting area and a Secrets Box for private room service.

About the Hotel: Secrets Playa Mujeres Resort and Spa is one of AMResorts’ newest properties (it opened on November 15, 2014). It is only 10 minutes from downtown Cancun, adjacent to an 18-hole signature Greg Norman golf course, and couples can take advantage of nearby shopping centers, beachfront restaurants and nightlife. Visit www.secrets.com.

Romance Ocean Front One Bedroom Suite With Terrace at Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya

Key Amenities: This room comes with a pillow menu, a welcome bottle of tequila and aromatherapy pillows and linens scents, along with a handmade beach bag.

Most Romantic Touches: This suite has a private terrace with plunge pool and double sun lounger or hammock — just the thing for cuddling. Adjoining the bedroom is a lavish marble bathroom with a sunken bath for two, as well as glass showers and unique handcrafted sinks.

About the Hotel: This is a classic

Mexican hideaway that has been welcoming honeymooners long before it became an all-inclusive Zoetry resort.

Visit www.zoetryresorts.com.

THE CARIBBEAN

The Ocean View One-Bedroom Suite at The House, Barbados

Key Amenities: Marble bathrooms, rainforest showers, feather-topped beds, afternoon tea and evening canapés, as well as a VIP meet-and-greet and express service through customs upon arrival, are the top selling points.

Most Romantic Touches: The backdrop of the island’s pristine west coast beach was virtually made for newlyweds and other lovers. The staff will even arrange catered in-room meals from one of the island’s most romantic restaurants, Daphne’s, which sits just next door.

About the Hotel: The House is an adults-only 34-room boutique hotel with everything from 24/7 service ambassadors (think butlers) who wait on guests hand and foot to a welcome jet-lag revival massage and daily champagne breakfast. Visit www.thehousebarbados.com.

Penthouse Skypool Butler Suites at Sandals LaSource Grenada

Key Amenities: These suites include a full living room with a butler pantry, wet bar, indoor dining table, sofa and chairs. The bathroom includes two Carrera marble vanities with backlit mirrors, Kohler claw-footed tub, separate frosted glass shower and a frosted glass water closet. Butler service is included.

Most Romantic Touches: The bedroom opens for access to a cantilevered heated private plunge pool with an infinity edge. The flooring is made of Turkish ivory patika travertine natural stone with accents of pebbles and porcelain planks from Italy. This suite also has an oversized balcony with two lounge chairs, ottoman, side table and a soaking tub.

About the Hotel: Sandal LaSource Grenada offers rooms housed within three distinct villages: Pink Gin, Italian and South Seas. There are nine global gourmet dining options, including the brand’s very first steakhouse, Butch’s Chophouse, named after the resort company’s founder and chairman. Visit www.sandals.com/grenada.

Beachfront Honeymoon Swim-Up Suite at Azul Sensatori, Jamaica

Key Amenities: These suites, nestled directly in front of the beach, come with premium amenities such as pillow and aromatherapy menu. Guests can step right into a lazy river, which crosses in front of the suite and connects to the section’s Swim Up Bar. These suites are found in both the multigenerational and adults-only sections. The latter have daybeds for lounging on the balcony or terrace, and afford newlyweds a bit more peace and quiet.

Most Romantic Touch: The wraparound balcony offers incredible beach and ocean (or garden) views and, in the evening, is just the place for taking in a romantic sunset together.

About the Resort: This Gourmet All-Inclusive property is Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ first in the Caribbean. The adults-only section includes an oceanfront pool with a swim-up bar, which becomes a lounge in the evening. Visit www.azuljamaica.com.

The Galaxy Sanctuary at Jade Mountain, St. Lucia

Key Amenities: There are four spacious Sanctuaries at the resort, all of which sport 15-foot-high ceilings and have the fourth wall open to the views. In addition to locally made fine tropical wood furniture, an eclectic collection of furniture has been placed in the sanctuaries giving each one its own individual ambiance. All other aspects, layout and size vary from sanctuary to sanctuary. The Galaxy Sanctuary, however, is the largest at about 2,000 square feet and its pool measures about 900 square feet.

Most Romantic Touch: It offers 280-degree views of the Caribbean Sea and the Pitons, the island’s dominating twin green mountains and St. Lucia’s most known landmark. Just imagine sipping champagne together while admiring these two majestic monoliths.

About the Hotel: Each of the 24 infinity pool sanctuaries at Jade Mountain has large sweeping spaces where bedroom, living area and the private infinity pool all merge into one another. Four rate categories for these luxe accommodations have been created to reflect the square footage of the sanctuaries and size of pool. Galaxy is the top category. Visit www.jademountain.com.

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas has four spacious Presidential Suites suitable for newlyweds.
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas has four spacious Presidential Suites suitable for newlyweds.

The Presidential Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Key Amenities: Clients are treated to The Ritz-Carlton bedding experience, with fine Italian linens and featherbed with duvet, along with an oversized marble soaking tub for relaxing baths. Clients of the Presidential Suite also enjoy access to The Ritz-Carlton Club Level, an exclusive lounge with a private concierge, and complimentary food and beverage presentations throughout the day. There are four presidential suites at the property.

Most Romantic Touches: A large, furnished balcony high above the water is a private aerie where honeymooners can linger over breakfast and, in the evening, sip decadent cocktails. There is also a wellness room that can be used for in-room sensuous spa treatments.

About the Hotel: This 180-room hotel offers easy access to the Blue Flag beach of Great Bay and Coconut Cove beach. Green-minded couples should be glad to know that it is home to a Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment program. The hotel also offers four restaurants facing the ocean. Day sails, sunset cruises and private charters are also offered aboard the hotel’s 53-foot luxury catamaran. Visit www.ritzcarlton.com.

Penthouse Skypool Butler Suites at Sandals LaSource Grenada include private infinity-edge plunge pools.
Penthouse Skypool Butler Suites at Sandals LaSource Grenada include private infinity-edge plunge pools.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA

Santa Catarina Master Suite, Casa Palopo, Guatemala

Key Amenities: This second-floor suite is this intimate resort’s most exclusive and largest accommodation. Casa Palopo sports antique furniture, including a wooden trunk at the foot of the bed inspired by the word Atitlan, which means “where the rainbow ends” in Mayan, and original artwork by Latin American painters.

Most Romantic Touches: Honeymooners can enjoy breakfast or a bottle of sparkling wine while watching the sunset over the volcanoes across the lake. Also, there are no TVs here, which adds to the sense of seclusion and may encourage newlyweds to entertain each other.

About the Hotel: Built on the hills surrounding Santa Catarina Palopó village, high above the shores of Lake Atitlan, this luxury micro boutique hotel houses just seven bedrooms, each one offering a unique style and color pattern. Visit www.casapalopo.com.

Antique furnishings help set a romantic tone at Casa Palopo’s Santa Catarina Master Suite.
Antique furnishings help set a romantic tone at Casa Palopo’s Santa Catarina Master Suite.

The Imperial Suite, JW Marriott El Convento Cusco, Peru

Key Amenities: Honeymooners will enjoy this suite’s charm and spaciousness, as well as the hotel’s best views. It comes with a living/sitting area, soundproof windows and two baths.

Most Romantic Touches: Here, couples also sleep in history with the master bedroom featuring an exposed, original colonial wall that was once the entrance to the 16th-century San Agustin Convent. They can also gaze together out the floor-to-ceiling windows that afford views of Spanish-style rooftops and the surrounding Andes Mountains.

About the Hotel: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco is one of Cusco’s newest five-star hotels. It was restored to preserve an amazing amount of history with archeological exhibition areas on the property. Visit www.marriott.com.

EUROPE

The Piccadilly Suite at The Ritz London

Key Amenities: This suite comes with extra services such as an airport transfer in The Ritz Rolls-Royce Phantom and a 24-hour butler. Bonus: The suite can connect to the Executive Suite to create the Piccadilly Signature Suite, for those who want even more room.

Most Romantic Touches: Like a private apartment, The Piccadilly Suite has antique furniture, an exclusive stained-glass window in the lobby, a walk-in closet and cove lighting in the bedroom. The bathroom is designed in Norwegian Rose and Calacatta Vagli Oro marble with a rain shower and under-floor heating.

About the Hotel: One of the best-known and iconic hotels in London, The Ritz is ideal for those who want old-world glamour. The Queen herself hosts parties at the hotel, and the Palm Court is booked up for tea weeks (sometimes months) in advance. The hotel is within walking distance of many of London’s top attractions, including Green Park and Hyde Park (perfect for picnics when the weather cooperates), Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, the theater district as well as the prime shopping meccas of Savile Row and Bond Street. Visit www.theritzlondon.com.

Il Salviatino’s Ojetti Suite affords panoramic views of the Tuscany hills.
Il Salviatino’s Ojetti Suite affords panoramic views of the Tuscany hills.

Shangri-La Suite at the Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London

Key Amenities: When it opens in May (just in time for the June wedding season), this will be the largest suite in one of London’s tallest hotels. Set to cover more than 2,000 square feet, the suite comes with a separate living room with a dining area. While some details are still being worked out, we hear the suite will come with an iPad for guests to use during their stay.

Most Romantic Touches: If your newly-wed couples don’t already feel like they’re on top of the world, The Shard’s floor-to-ceiling windows will do the trick, with 180-degree views of the city, including the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the City of London, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Cool perks are expected to include personal butler service, in-room cocktail making services and high-tech telescopes that connect to smartphones so guests can take (and save) photos and videos of London landmarks.

About the Hotel: This Shangri-La Hotel takes up several mid-level floors of London’s new skyscraper-cum-art installation along the Thames. The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe and has prime views of the city and the surrounding countryside. Visit www.shangri-la.com/london/shangrila.

Garden & Pool Suite at the Romeo Hotel, Naples, Italy

Key Amenities: LED lighting creates a comfortable atmosphere and there’s a large whirlpool for those exhausting days indulging in all that Naples has to offer. Details include a 19th-century Rouge de France marble fireplace, leather armchairs and a chaise lounge.

Most Romantic Touches: The suite has its own dedicated garden with a scented jasmine gazebo and the aforementioned whirlpool. An awning system covers the garden for maximum privacy. Also, the hotel is named Romeo — what could be more romantic than that?

About the Hotel: The Romeo Hotel is a good pick for those who want to get out and explore Naples on foot. The Piazza del Plebiscito, Teatro San Carlo, Castel Nuovo and Palazzo Reale are all within walking distance, and the hotel is right next to the Molo Beverello pier, where guests can take a ferry for a day trip to Capri, Ischia, Sorrento and Positano. Those willing to drive are only two hours from the ultra-romantic Amalfi Coast. Visit www.romeohotel.it.

The Ojetti Suite at Il Salviatino, Tuscany, Italy

Key Amenities: This two-story space, at nearly 1,000 square feet, is for couples who want some style and sophistication that’s close to an urban hub, but far enough away for privacy. Exposed brick and beams create a rustic (and decidedly romantic) ambiance.

Most Romantic Touches: Newlyweds can unwind in a private rooftop Jacuzzi with views of the Tuscan hills, or sit out on their full-size private balcony (practically made for an al fresco dinner for two). Suite guests can also book exclusive experiences such as a champagne bath, in-suite private dining and a private operatic serenade.

About the Hotel: The restored 15th-century villa sits on a hillside overlooking Florence and the Tuscan countywide, just minutes from both the city center and the wine region. For those who want to relax amid some greenery, the hotel is surrounded by private gardens. Visit www.salviatino.com.

Presidential Suite at Belmond Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg, Russia

Key Amenities: Covering more than 3,770 square feet, the Presidential Suite looks out over the Nevsky Prospekt and Mikhailovskaya Ulitsa. The suite has two bedrooms with king-sized beds, two marble bathrooms and a hammam sauna. It also has a private fitness center with a treadmill and cycling machine, a game room and a combined study and library with secret bookcase door leading to the bedroom.

Most Romantic Touches: Guests in the Presidential Suite can get privately cooked meals (prepared, of course, in the dedicated kitchen) in the dining room. The living room has its own bar while the music room has an antique Carl Schroeder grand piano — just the thing for playing romantic duets.

About the Hotel: Right on Nevsky Prospekt, adjacent to Arts Square, the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe is a good pick for couples who love theater, music and dance. At 140 years old, the hotel is also a good choice for history buffs. Visit www.belmond.com.

SOUTH AFRICA

Royal Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg

Key Amenities: The Royal Suite covers more than 2,000 square feet across three floors — more than enough room for couples who want to spread out and relax. Guests enter through a private elevator and can relax in the study or lounge, grab a snack or meal in the dining room and work out in the gym. The suite looks out over Johannesburg’s northern suburbs and the city’s Central Business District.

Most Romantic Touches: Want to get plenty of fresh air without dealing with other guests? This suite gives guests a private garden complete with a plunge pool and terrace. Don’t want to step outside for dinner? No worries: The kitchen is restocked daily with nibbles from the chef, and the dining room can seat several people.

About the Hotel: An 18-month, $56 million redevelopment of the former Westcliff hotel included a full renovation of all of the property’s guest rooms, suites and public spaces. New restaurants and a new spa were both added: When the spa opens later this year, it will have nine treatment rooms, including one for couples. Bonus: The Johannesburg Zoo is right next door to the hotel. Visit www.fourseasons.com/johannesburg.

Honeymooners staying in the Shangri-La Suite at the Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard can enjoy bird’s-eye views of London.
Honeymooners staying in the Shangri-La Suite at the Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard can enjoy bird’s-eye views of London.

ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

Ayana Villa at the Ayana Resort and Spa, Bali

Key Amenities: With more than 32,000 square feet of secluded tropical gardens (on the edge of the cliff, no less) to offer plenty of privacy, this private villa is a fantastic spot for couples to begin their lives together. Guests arrive on a private driveway past fountains and terraced water features. To relax, they can swim in the private infinity pool or soak in the heated whirlpool. Inside, they can choose from three bedrooms, all of which have uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, or unwind in the lounge with its floor-to-ceiling windows that face the ocean. Bonus: The private bar has a top wine selection, and airport transfers are included, as is private butler service.

Most Romantic Touches: Newlyweds will be most enamored of the on-arrival flower bath. Or maybe they’ll fall in love with the private spa room where they can get a couples’ massage… or the private plunge pool, where they can have a “floating brunch”… or the private gazebo on the cliff’s edge, where newlyweds can look out at the ocean over a candlelit dinner… (you get the idea).

About the Hotel: Following a complete renovation, The Villas at Ayana Resort recently relaunched 24 of its ultra-luxe Ocean View Pool Villas. The resort occupirs more than 220 acres of cliff-top land above Jimbaran Bay, giving each guest plenty of space and privacy. Visit www.ayanaresort.com/en.

Presidential Beachfront Villa at the Fairmont Sanur Beach, Bali

Key Amenities: This massive suite is a must for those who want privacy and space. It has more than 10,000 square feet to wander through, making it a retreat within a retreat.

Most Romantic Touches: Couples can go for a dip in the private pool, or book a treatment in their private spa room (which includes a steam room). If that seems too strenuous, they can also sit in their garden and look out over the Indian Ocean and the island of Nusa Lembongan while they make plans for their life together.

About the Hotel: Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali, a 120-suite-and-villa beachfront resort, was the Regent Bali until late last year. It is surrounded by nearly 10 acres of gardens, and every unit has 24-hour dedicated butler service. Visit www.fairmont.com/sanur-bali.

The Ayana Villa at Ayana Resort & Spa, Bali, has a private infinity pool.
The Ayana Villa at Ayana Resort & Spa, Bali, has a private infinity pool.