16 Hotels Perfect For A Honeymoon

Whether gearing up for a far-flung honeymoon or keen to explore somewhere a little closer to home, deciding on where in the world you want to be welcomed as Mr and Mrs/ Mr and Mr/ Mrs and Mrs for the very first time takes some consideration.

These honeymoon-approved hotels will get minds churning and hearts racing.

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Amanpuri

Phuket, Thailand

Sanskrit for “place of peace”, Amanpuri will quieten your mind and free you from the endless chatter of excited relatives during months of wedding planning. Decompress at this restful island retreat.

Address

Pansea Beach Cherngtalay Thalang District Phuket 83110 Thailand

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Aman Sveti Stefan

Montenegro

With three pools, attentive beach service and devastatingly romantic surrounds, this modern seaside stop makes the grade.

Address

Sveti Stefan 85315 Montenegro

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Jack’s Camp

Makgadikgadi, Botswana

Camp out in a bedouin-style canvas tent with your new beau, then go on a game drive and seek out rare species, like the brown hyena. This is once-in-a-lifetime stuff.

Address

Gweta Makgadikgadi Botswana

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Bawah Reserve

Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia

With no televisions to distract you, the only things on the agenda here are exploring the untouched hinterland, snorkelling between lagoons and sampling Indonesian cuisine.

Address

Bawah Reserve Anambas Riau Islands Indonesia

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Erosantorini

Thira, Greece

You won’t win any points in the originality stakes for booking a trip to Santorini but if your mind is made up, Erosantorini is a real stand-out. Minimalist, sleek and with epic views of the Aegean Sea – we’ve forgotten why we were chiding you.

Address

Messaria 84700 Santorini Greece

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Dunton Hot Springs

Dolores, United States

A little log cabin tomfoolery for the newlyweds. Set to a backdrop of majestic mountains, Dunton Hot Spring's cosy cabins are made for hibernating. Resurface and head to the outdoor natural hot springs for a bit of a breather.

Address

52068 West Fork Road 38 Dolores Colorado 81323

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Il Sereno

Torno, Italy

Fall in love with Lake Como's modern muse, Il Sereno. Explore the lake by vintage Riba, then enjoy an alfresco meal prepared by chef Andrea Berton. Who's ready for a lakeside wooing?

Address

Il Sereno Hotel Via Torrazza 10 22020 Torno CO

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Magic Camps Oman

Wahiba Sands, Oman

Moments don’t get much more magical than those spent campside in an Arabian desert. Dine on banquets of mezze and skewers before wandering back to your tent, lantern in hand, to snuggle up under the stars.

Address

Magic Camps Oman Wahiba Desert Muscat Oman

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La Réserve Ramatuelle

Ramatuelle, France

In need of a detox following endless champagne and five-course wedding dinners? La Réserve Ramatuelle's world-class spa will help you reset - aided by imaginative detox-friendly cuisine.

Address

736 Chemin de la Quessine Ramatuelle 83350

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Chablé Resort & Spa

Yucatan, Mexico

Spend a few nights at this historic hacienda, booking into the presidential suite which is kitted out with a polished-rock bathtub. Don your best white linens and rotate between the hotel’s three restaurants.

Address

Tablaje 642 San Antonio Chablé 97816 Chocholá, Yucatan Mexico

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Ellerman House

Cape Town, South Africa

If you've married an art enthusiast you'll earn extra brownie points by booking a stay at Ellerman House. Once you've perused the elegant property's museum-worthy art collection, grab a deckair by the ocean-facing pool and drink it all in.

Address

180 Kloof Road Bantry Bay 8005

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Dar Ahlam

Morocco

Its name translates as “house of dreams” and in truth it’s not so far off. Travel from the Atlas Mountains into the Sahara Desert and let the adventure of married life begin.

Address

Douar Oulad Cheik Ali 45000 Skoura Ouarzazate province Morocco

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Il Pellicano

Porto Ercole, Italy

A Porto Ercole hideaway, Il Pellicano was by two lovers – a charismatic American socialite and dashing British aviator – in a secret cove in 1965. Today, terraces drip with bougainvillea and an old-school aura abounds.

Address

Località Sbarcatello 58019 Porto Ercole GR Italy

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Ballyfin Demesne

Laois, Ireland

Ireland’s most hotly lauded estate, Ballyfin Demesne is a bastion of grandiose romanticism. Sleep in the Westmeath Room, where the bed is shaped like a Faberge egg, and sample an eight-course tasting menu in the elegant state dining room.

Address

Ballyfin County Laois R32 PN34 Ireland

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COMO Cocoa Island

Maldives

Understated, elegant and private. COMO Cocoa Island’s over-water villas epitomise laid-back romance. Hideaway from the masses, swim in the sea with no one for company but the sea life and dine on your private balcony come sunset.

Address

Makunufushi South Malé Atoll 20109 Maldives

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Awasi Patagonia

Torres del Paine, Chile

A stay in one of 12 secluded luxury cabins, positioned on the edge of Chile's Torres del Paine national park sounds almost poetic. This is a great choice for couples seeking solitude and adventure in equal parts.

Address

Estancia Tercera Barranca, Torres del Paine, Chile