Whether you're looking for a child-free escape to relax and unwind or the perfect romantic setting to enjoy adult-only luxury, gourmet dining and beach life - Europe has some hidden gems!
I've put together a selection of luxury adult-only hotels in Europe that are perfect for couples holidays and honeymoons this Summer and beyond.
One of the great things about taking a holiday in Europe is the guaranteed sunshine from May - October so you can enjoy some of these destinations with the heat of the the Summer sun for at least 6 months of the year.
Booking future travel with me, backed by Travel Counsellors, will ensure a personal service with expert knowledge and advice at no extra cost. Additionally, you will be financially protected giving you peace of mind knowing that your booking will be secured with a low deposit on the most flexible terms.
There's something for everyone in this selection from luxury suites with private pools to all-inclusive resorts and over-water bungalows with Jacuzzi's - just like in the Maldives. Of course, there are plenty more to choose from too so please get in touch to discuss your specific requirements and I'll look forward to hearing from you soon.
Enjoy!
With its stunning location at the heart of the Göcek nature reserve, Rixos Premium Göcek offers a luxurious retreat overlooking the shimmering Aegean Sea, nestled between two marinas. Here you can relax amidst the natural beauty of pine forests, tranquil gardens and a secluded private beach.
The hotel offers an ultra-all-inclusive concept combining exceptional restaurants and bars, top-class entertainment venues that also provide a variety of dining experiences and superb wellness and sports facilities. It's also a great choice for friends with a 2-bedroom friends suite available to book.
An elegant and romantic five-star beachfront retreat, the Amavi Hotel is the first first custom-designed resort across of all Cyprus which welcomes couples exclusively.
Set on a Blue Flag beach, overlooking a Medieval castle, the Amavi is a picture-perfect hotel where you can unwind amid landscaped gardens and sophisticated interiors. It’s 155 rooms and suites are intimate couples’ retreats boasting custom furnishings, cutting-edge technology like Bluetooth speakers and balconies with unobstructed Mediterranean views affording you every luxury.
The Amavi is home to four signature restaurants featuring award-winning chefs; ‘dine around’ these venues via the hotel’s half board programme, allowing you to watch theatrical cooking at Ezaria, enjoy sushi amid garden rooftop settings at Immenso or tuck into authentic Cypriot dishes by the sea at Fortolana.
Romantic moments await at the Amavi; stroll along the beach, listen to live music and sip cocktails at Selene Bar, unwind in infinity pools whilst admiring tropical gardens or enjoy unique ‘parallel’ wellness experiences at Evera Spa with your partner. When you’re not experiencing all the Amavi has to offer discover the delights of Paphos from its ancient buildings to its old harbour and chic boutiques.
This is an award-winning adults-only wellness retreat, situated within the Royal Hideaway Corales Resort complex, which opened in early 2018. As well as a superb spa offering thermal treatments, it includes two saltwater pools, Balinese beds and a fine dining venue with a menu curated by Michelin-starred chefs, while Enramada Beach lies nearby.
Set in expansive gardens in Costa Adeje on Tenerife’s south coast, inspired in its design by ocean liners, the Royal Hideaway Corales Beach has 121 sleek contemporary Junior Suites with designer furniture, a mainly white colour scheme, and terraces with loungers from which you can admire Atlantic views. Some have private hot tubs.
Seven dining facilities on the complex as a whole combine to offer Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine, buffets featuring Mediterranean dishes and Atlantic seafood, as well as grills, while the Maresia rooftop space is the ideal spot for cocktails.
The hotel is well placed to visit attractions including the traditional fishing village of La Caleta, several golf courses and Teide National Park with its volcano and rock formations.
Domes Aulūs Elounda, the distilled version of Elounda, the ancient city of Aulus, extracts the essentials of premium accommodation and delivers an accessible, comfort luxury vibe for down-to-earth wanderlusts, hopeless romantics, and passionate foodies. Enjoy the slow-paced ease of cool, all-inclusive with the gold standard and five-star seal of approval that comes with staying at Domes Resorts.
Unpretentious, relaxed, yet attentive with awarded service, dining, stylish accommodation, Domes Aulūs Elounda features its own laid-back, comfort luxury ambiance, where you can be yourself, experience spiritual stimulation, and get a taste of the glamorous lifestyle amongst kindred spirits.
For those who believe that indulgent experiences should also be inspired, Aulūs boldly defies the boundaries between luxury and all-inclusive, creating the only, Cool Inclusive life-hotel in the Mediterranean.
One of the first Secrets Resorts & Spas in Europe, Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa brings a tranquil adult escape to the beautiful Puerto Calero Marina of the Canary Islands.
Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa offers an inviting getaway to guests who are seeking romantic views overlooking the deep blue ocean of the Atlantic. Indulge in exquisite restaurants and bars, sparkling pools, a rejuvenating spa and a fully-equipped fitness centre, all under one roof.
The 24-hour multilingual front desk can arrange exciting excursions to renowned destinations, such as the clear-water Papagayo Beach and the volcanic Timanfaya National Park. Escape to Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa and experience all the pampering you deserve in the Canary Islands.
Relax in a fabulous beach location, while enjoying all your creature comforts, when staying at the adults only Marbella Nido Suite Hotel & Villas in Agios Ioannis Peristeron, Corfu.
Nido is an old world term meaning ‘nest,’ describing how staying at this unique resort is a warm, cosy experience. Relax in bright rooms with modern furnishings, while enjoying amenities which help you leave your cares behind, such as a refreshing 250 sq. m. pool and a spa where you can unwind. This is a quiet space just for adults, and it’s an ideal couples’ hotel, with all rooms housing up to two guests apiece and a classic Greek shingle beach – perfect for a stroll, nearby.
The resort’s restaurants provide whatever dining experience you’re looking for, whether it’s a romantic gourmet meal, or to dine on delectable snacks by the pool. The resort’s sister hotel the Marbella Corfu Hotel, is nearby and you can dine in its restaurants as well, with everything from elegant Greek cuisine, to sumptuous Italian fare on offer. During your time here, visit some of the region’s standout attractions, from the Old Venetian Fortress in Corfu Town, a charming city with bars, boutiques and nightlife, to the Monastery of Paleokastritsa on the North-West coast. The Marbella Nido Suite Hotel awaits.
Situated directly on the beach of Kato Paphos, the luxury 5 star beach front hotel The Ivi Mare is the perfect oasis for adults seeking a premium Mediterranean holiday. With its blend of exquisite personal service, tasteful décor, luxurious rooms and dedicated quiet areas, guests can enjoy elegance, comfort and style in an exclusive environment.
The elegant 5 star seafront hotel offers 148 Superior and Deluxe rooms and Junior suites, tastefully designed to maximize comfort in an ambiance of elegance. Each room blends style with natural panoramas, merging magnificent sea views and chic décor to ensure a perfect couples’ escape or honeymoon.
With its blend of exquisite personal service, tasteful décor, spacious and luxurious rooms and dedicated quiet areas, guests enjoy elegance, comfort and style in an exclusive environment.
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is an Adults only 5-star hotel putting the romance into couples' escapes. Bathed in natural light, this stylish resort located in Analipsis combines extraordinary dining, sleek and spacious accommodations and services with impeccable attention to detail.
The mood is laid back, with sophisticated chill out lounge music. Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is a holiday destination for life's most memorable occasions where guests are looked after with genuine hospitality and discreet service, touched by the freshness of local charm.
Situated on the coastal resort on Analipsi with only a 15 minute walk to the closest beach- the Stella Island Luxury Resort has a lagoon-style outdoor pool and a spa which stretches around the entire resort.
Narrow bridges criss-cross a large lagoon style pool; where your can lounge in sunken seating areas, or on islands dotted with beds and hammocks. With no less than five exquisite restaurants, three bars and live music in the evenings.
Built on a breathtaking rock and surrounded by a greenish landscape & a beach with golden sand and crystal clear waters, this hotel promises to make your most majestic holiday dreams come true.
In one of the best locations in Corfu, just outside the village of Agios Gordios, you’ll find unique accommodation in one of the rooms of Mayor La Grotta Verde Grand Resort, which, along with top-notch services and facilities, compose a holistic accommodation experience.
Recently renovated, this hotel won its place among the biggest Adults Only (16+) Hotels in Greece. The unique Dine Around Concept that allows guests to explore a plethora of culinary delights and flavours in 4 of the 5 restaurants and 6 bars of the hotel, the brand new spa with an indoor pool, and extended facilities will fill your stay with choices.
Made over for 2021, this sleek and funky contemporary Mediterranean property just for adults looms over protected San Miguel beach, in a cove that once housed a fishing port and is now popular with couples for its peacefulness. Siau Ibiza is a place to immerse yourself in the island’s natural beauty, between cliffs carpeted with pine forests, while being within easy reach of the livelier resorts for which this island is best known.
There’s plenty of fun on site should you not choose to roam, in the form of a lovely sea-view pool, a spa, a chill-out area and great food, ranging from local seafood to Nikkei fusion. Yoga, Pilates, dance classes and live music all keep things moving.
Rooms are low-key: think muted neutral colours with boho Ibiza touches such as rattan light shades. Some are swim-up, others have their own plunge pools. Upgrade to my Favorite Club membership and you also get access to an exclusive pool, sun deck and lounge, a dedicated concierge and the Ibiza Food Truck with its global street food offerings. There’s also an Unlimited Experience all-inclusive option.
Set overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the La Isla y el Mar Hotel features outdoor pools and a poolside bar, only a 15-minute walk from Playa Chica Beach.
There is a chill out area with a Balinese Bed and sun loungers which looks out to the sea. You will also find a garden and terrace, as well as a gym and Wellness and Beauty Centre. The outdoor pool has a small adjoining dynamic pool with a little waterfall and water jets. There is a buffet restaurant and a restaurant serving à la carte meals.
The hotel is environmentally-friendly, using the latest technologies and renewable energies to reduce CO2 emissions. It was the first hotel in the world to receive the Biosphere Responsible Tourism certificate, awarded by the UNESCO Responsible Tourism Institute.
Each suite comes with a private, furnished terrace and a seating area with a flat-screen TV. They include a Nespresso coffee machine and a minibar. Bathrooms come with a rain shower, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
You will find shops, bars and restaurants in the harbour area, 10 minutes’ walk away.
The Island Hotel was the 1st Adults Only Hotel in Crete.
This luxurious hotel boasts a prime location right in front of the beach in Goúves where guests can enjoy the long sandy beaches and discover some interesting archaeological sites and traditional villages if they want to learn more about the ancient Greek culture.
This wonderful establishment is only located 19 kilometres from the capital city of Heraklion, very near Knossos' palace ruins, and 17 kilometres from Heraklion's international airport.
Guests can very easily escape from their everyday troubles at the beautiful and airy guest rooms that await for them with plush features such as a terrace with fantastic sea views, a signature bed and silk and velvet textiles. Everyone will enjoy the dining options available at the hotel and the gym and spectacular bathhouse.
