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World’s Best Beach Hotels

ByThe Skeptical Traveler

Of course it had to be such a list and it was voted by the Travel + Leisure readers. However, the prices were not in the article so being (too) curious I checked them out (the prices are from the hotels’ websites or from boooking.com).

No. 1 Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia

The image is a table displaying nightly rates for various suites at a hotel or resort, valid from April 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. The table includes rates for both twin share and single occupancy, with a 2-night minimum stay requirement. The suites listed are: - Flinders Suite: $990 (Twin Share), $1,485 (Single) - Ocean Retreat: $1,200 (Twin Share), $1,800 (Single) - Ocean Family: $1,200 (Twin Share), N/A (Single) - Remarkable Suite: $1,500 (Twin Share), $2,250 (Single) - Osprey Pavilion: $1,800 (Twin Share), $2,700 (Single) Additionally, there are extra person rates listed as $600 for adults and $350 for children. There is also a note indicating that rates for the period from April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2014, are available but not shown in this table.All prices quoted in Australian dollars and inclusive of 10% GST, 1 AUD = $1,02

No. 2 Discovery Shores Boracay, Boracay, Philippines – their site is terrible, the price is only in Philippine Pesos (PHP) only and I don’t know what ‘++’ stands for, I suppose it is for ‘expect to pay much more than the displayed price’ 🙂  1,000 PHP = $24.6

The image is a screenshot of a hotel booking interface showing different room types available for selection. The room types listed are: 1. Junior Suite, starting at PHP 14,025++ 2. 1 Bedroom Suite, starting at PHP 16,575++ 3. 1 Bedroom Suite Premier, starting at PHP 18,275++ 4. 2 Bedroom Suite, starting at PHP 25,600++ Each room type is accompanied by a small image of the room and the starting price. There is a scrollbar on the right side, indicating that there may be more room types available below.No. 3 Lizard Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Alt text: A screenshot of the Lizard Island Resort booking page. The page displays options for selecting dates, rooms and rates, adding transfers or amenities, checking out, reviewing, and confirming the booking. The selected stay is from March 31, 2013, to April 7, 2013, for 7 nights with 2 adults. There are two available room rates: "3 Night Escape" from AUD 1,418.66 per night and "Best Available Rate" from AUD 1,867.57 per night. Both options include various policies regarding cancellations and payments. There is also a price range slider for refining results, set between AUD 1,410.00 and AUD 2,110.00.

No. 4 Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi, Italy

Arrival: 31 Mar 13 Departure: 07 Apr 13 / 1 room, 2 guests
The image shows a hotel booking interface with various room options and their respective prices. The interface is divided into different sections, each with a title and a list of room types. Each room type includes a description, a "Details" button, a price in USD, and a "Book now" button. The sections and room types listed are: 1. Last minute escape: - Standard Dbl / 1 Queen or Twin: USD 381.65 - Superior Dbl / 1 Queen or Twin: USD 467.13 - Deluxe Dbl / 1 King or Twin: USD 561.53 - Junior Suite / 1 King or Twin: USD 670.22 2. AMALFI SPECIAL (collapsed) 3. Breakfast Inclusive (collapsed) 4. Leading Suites Program (collapsed) 5. Daily Rate: - Deluxe Dbl / 1 King or Twin: USD 1,430.77 - Suite / 1 King / Front Sea View: USD 2,896.66 - Superior Dbl / 1 Queen or Twin: USD 1,300.70 - Standard Dbl / 1 Queen or Twin: USD 815.54 - Junior Suite / 1 King or Twin: USD 2,104.53 Each room type has an icon of a bed next to it.

 

No. 5 Live Aqua, Cancún, Mexico

The image is a screenshot of a hotel booking page showing available rooms from March 31, 2013, to April 7, 2013, for 7 nights. The table includes the following columns: Room type, Conditions, Max occupancy, Price for 7 nights, and Number of rooms. - The first row lists a "Deluxe Double Room with Sea View" with free cancellation and all-inclusive conditions, a maximum occupancy of 2 people, and a price of CAD 4,539.21. - The second row lists a "Deluxe Double Room - Sea Front" with free cancellation and all-inclusive conditions, a maximum occupancy of 2 people, and a price of CAD 4,827.42. - The third row lists a "Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View (3 adults)" with free cancellation and all-inclusive conditions, a maximum occupancy of 3 people, and a price of CAD 5,475.88. Each room type includes a bed preference option and notes that prices are per room for 7 nights, including 11% tax and 3% city tax. There is also a dropdown menu to select the number of rooms for each type.

No. 6 Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

This image is a screenshot of a hotel booking page displaying available rooms from Sunday, March 31, 2013, to Sunday, April 7, 2013, for 7 nights. The table includes the following columns: Room type, Conditions, Max occupancy, Price for 7 nights, and Number of rooms. The room types listed are: 1. Master Suite Pool View 2. Master Suite Ocean View 3. Ambassador Penthouse 4. Ambassador Grand Class Suite Each room type includes details such as bed preference options, free cancellation, full board included, and the price for 7 nights in CAD (Canadian Dollars). The prices range from CAD 3,242.29 to CAD 6,239.62. There is also an option to select the number of rooms for each type.

No. 7 Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai, Big Island, Hawaii

March 31 – April 07, 2013  /  1 Room, 2 Adults

This image shows a webpage listing different types of hotel rooms and suites available for booking, along with their descriptions, sleeping arrangements, and average rates per night. 1. The first listing is for a "Partial Ocean-View Room" with a photo of a room featuring a king bed, a seating area, and a view of the ocean. The average rate is USD 1,045 per night. There is a "Select Room" button and an option to view more information and photos. 2. The second listing is for an "Oceanfront Room" with a photo of a room featuring a king bed, a seating area, and a view of the ocean. The average rate is USD 1,345 per night. There is a "Select Room" button and an option to view more information and photos. 3. The third listing is for a "Kou Suite" with a photo of a suite featuring a king bed, a seating area, and a view of the ocean. The average rate is not listed, but there is a note to call for reservations. There is an option to view more information and photos. Each listing includes a brief description of the room or suite, the sleeping arrangements (one king bed), and a button to select the room or view packages.

 

No. 8 Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, Bora-Bora, French Polynesia

March 31 – April 07, 2013  /  1 Room, 2 Adults

Alt text: The image shows a webpage listing two types of beachfront villas available for booking. The first listing is for a "Deluxe Fenua Two-Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Pool," which is ideal for families or groups of friends. The sleeping arrangements include one king and two queen beds, and the average rate is USD 3,058 per night. There is a "Select Room" button for booking. The second listing is for a "Three-Bedroom Otemanu Luxury Beachfront Villa with Private Pool," which is perfect for families and groups, featuring three bedrooms. The sleeping arrangements also include two king and two queen beds. To book this room, there is a phone number provided for resort reservations: (689) 603 170. Both listings include images of the villas' interiors, showcasing spacious and well-decorated living areas.

No. 9 Palazzo Avino, Ravello, Italy The image is a screenshot of a hotel booking webpage. It shows details for a stay from Sunday, March 31, 2013, to Sunday, April 7, 2013, for 2 adults over 7 nights. The average nightly rate ranges from USD 300.00 to USD 1,450.00. There are several room options listed under "Best Rate Guaranteed," including: 1. **Queen Mountain View 1 Queen Bed**: - Rate: USD 312.17 per night (discounted from USD 364.20) - Offer: Stay 4 nights and pay for 3, or stay 8 nights and pay for 6. The first night is free. VAT and City tax are not included and must be paid on the free nights. The offer is not combinable with other offers or applicable on group bookings. The complimentary night is only applicable on that stay. 2. **King Mountain View King Bed**: - Rate: USD 367.91 per night (discounted from USD 429.23) - Offer: Same as the Queen Mountain View 1 Queen Bed. 3. **Queen Sea View Room**: - Rate: USD 412.51 per night (discounted from USD 481.25) - Offer: Same as the Queen Mountain View 1 Queen Bed. On the right side, there is a detailed breakdown for the "Queen Mountain View 1 Queen Bed"

No. 10 Lodge at Doonbeg, County Clare, IrelandThe image is a table displaying the "Best Available B&B Rate" for various types of rooms at a lodge, with breakfast included. The table lists different room types on the left, each with a small image and icons indicating the number of people the room can accommodate. The room types include Classic Links Room, Deluxe Bedroom, Links Suite 1 Bed, Courtyard Suite 1 Bed, Ocean View Suite 1 Bed, Courtyard Suite 2 Bed, Ocean View 2 Bed, Courtyard Suite 3 Bed, Ocean View 3 Bed, and Links Cottage. The table shows the rates in USD for each room type over a range of dates from March 29 (Friday) to April 4 (Thursday). Some dates have an "X" indicating no availability, while others have specific rates listed. The rates vary by room type and date.

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2 Comments

  1. Great list, but a “beach” vacation in Ireland? On the other hand, bet ya get the beach to yourself in the winter:)

  2. “++” usually means “service fee and government tax”. So yes, you’ll have to pay more than the displayed rate

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