Imagine meditating as the sun sets over a stunning view or sinking into a bath full of rose petals in a lavish hotel room. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and though it’s only a one-day celebration of love, we believe that moments with our special someone should be cherished every day. Whether you’re looking for an exquisite hotel room, an ultra-relaxing wellness treatment, or an over-the-top dining experience, these romantic hotels are sure to impress the one you love.
Situated on the coast, with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, Saccharum is a luxury, design-forward hotel that also serves as a wellness retreat. Located on the lush island of Madeira, off the coast of Portugal, the interior design of Saccharum Hotel draws directly from Madeira’s sugarcane heritage. World-renowned interior designer Nini Andrade Silva used industrial materials such as exposed concrete, oxidised metals, and dark stones to evoke the former sugarcane mill that once stood on the site. In a unique way, the design radiates a sultry, intimate vibe. To enhance the romance, guests can book a couple’s massage at the spa, a five-course private romantic dinner with live entertainment, and an unforgettable private sunrise breakfast at the top of a mountain peak (literally above the clouds). One of the most romantic rooms to book is the Pool Suite, which features a private pool with sea views and a luxe bathtub. To make a reservation, click here.
Once known as The Union Club and welcoming stars and royalty such as Queen Elizabeth II, it is now a beautiful hotel with colonial French architecture. The Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo sits along the Panama Bay and is in the heart of the beautiful UNESCO-listed historic district of Casco Viejo. With fantastic shopping, coffee shops, and restaurants steps from the hotel, the hotel itself is a world of mesmerising tilework, neutral furnishings, and a signature scent that calls for romance. An L-shaped balcony offering panoramic skyline views, hand-painted tiles, and clawfoot tubs with water views is what makes the Legendary Ocean View Suite perfect for a romantic getaway. The hotel offers a romantic package that includes a bottle of chilled champagne, an intimate in-room breakfast, and a thoughtfully curated experience. To make a reservation, click here.
What’s more romantic than escaping with your loved one to a luxurious treehouse hidden in Bali’s lush highlands? Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape, is a resort that prioritises pure connection with one another, surrounded by nature and free from distractions. The sixteen ultra-private, open-air villas of this adults-only hideaway each have a private pool and offer incredible views of the jungle, river, and Bali’s infamous rice fields. Couples can indulge in spa rituals by the river, share memories over a candlelit dinner of locally foraged ingredients, partake in sunrise yoga, and stargaze under a sky absent of light pollution. This resort offers a romance that’s raw, restorative, and not soon to be forgotten. To make a reservation, click here.
You can always count on Atlantis The Palm, an iconic hotel in Dubai, to make every occasion a special one. For starters, they are home to an underwater suite where guests can immerse themselves in colourful marine life while sleeping and bathing. Floor-to-ceiling windows with front-row views of sharks, rays, and a variety of fish swimming are what guests can expect from this suite. The suite comes with a private butler service and features two floors, accessed by a private elevator, including a top-floor lounge with the same dreamy views. To make for an even more memorable stay, a dinner at FZN, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant by Björn Frantzén, is the icing on the cake. The multiple-course dining experience takes place across several rooms (including an open kitchen) and perfectly blends European and Japanese flavours in each unique dish. To make a reservation, click here.
Built into the side of a mountain on the Greek island of Crete, overlooking the Sea of Crete, Acro Suites is a true romantic hideaway. The wellbeing resort takes extensive measures to ensure the restaurants, the spa, and the rooms provide for a healing, intimate experience that fosters connection. One of the hotel’s most romantic offerings is its Byzantine hammam treatment in the bathhouse. Receiving the cleansing treatment side-by-side promotes deep relaxation and revitalises connection. Acro’s Cave Suite, the most romantic of all the rooms, is built into a cave, creating a tucked-away room effect with a private pool and sweeping sea views. To make a reservation, click here.
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