Discover the best small luxury hotels
With personal service, unique rooms and an extra dose of character, our small luxury hotel collection is perfect if you're looking for a really exclusive experience. In our collection, no two hotels are the same, whether you're looking for a boutique bolthole, a romantic hideaway or just a little extra privacy. What’s more, our knowledge of these small but perfectly formed properties is second-to-none, so if you’d like any first-hand advice or tips, our experts are here to help you find your home-away-from-home.
Small & personal luxury hotels for you
From private island hideaways to remote rainforest retreats, or simply somewhere personal where staff know your name, you'll find a small or boutique hotel that's perfect for you.
One&Only The Palm
Dubai
Lose yourself in the serenity of this luxury enclave in the middle of Dubai. One of a handful of intimate hotels in the ...
North Island
Seychelles
The captivating natural beauty of this private island is completely unspoilt by the exceptional, low-impact resort that ...
Hermitage Bay
Antigua
Take some much-needed time out and experience complete rejuvenation at this small and personal, all-inclusive resort. Of...
East Winds
St Lucia
Charmingly understated and beautifully appointed, this boutique property offers a St Lucia luxury holiday of the highest...
Palazzo Avino
Amalfi-coast
Small luxury hotel Palazzo Avino occupies a wonderfully secluded spot high on Ravello’s hillside. After a sun-soaked day...
Kasbah Tamadot, Atlas Mountains
Marrakech
Richard Branson's stunning Atlas Mountains retreat is a truly unique resort that exudes character and luxury whilst reta...
Ellerman House
Cape-town
Ellerman House occupies an elevated position on the slopes of Lion's Head about Bantry Bay and overlooking Cape Town's s...
Kokomo Private Island Resort
Fiji
An extraordinary boutique hotel in Fiji with unrivalled access to one of the world’s finest coral reefs, the Great Astro...
The Sarojin
Khao-lak
Located amongst tropical gardens on a beautifully secluded beach and enhanced by wonderful personal service and attentio...
Your perfect small luxury hotel is waiting for you
Our Travel Specialists are experts in helping you find the perfect hotel. So, we know that sometimes a sprawling resort won't do. In place of a busy beachfront, you might prefer a tucked-away clifftop. Or, perhaps you're looking for somewhere full of character, where you can enjoy spectacular views in peace.
When you travel with us, we'll make sure that...
- We find you a hotel or resort that has everything you could wish for, and more.
- Our concierge team is ready for you, whether you want to book the best restaurant table or arrange a day in the spa.
- You always have a point of contact on hand, whenever and wherever you are.
So, whether it's a tiny island gem in the Seychelles or a clifftop hideaway you dream of, simply tell us what you're looking for, and we'll find it for you.
Samantha
Travel Specialist
Your holiday always includes
- Premium lounge passes at UK airports
- VIP meet & greet service at departure
- Private transfers to and from your hotel
- Personal concierge service throughout
- 24/7 assistance when travelling
- The first-hand knowledge of our team
Our small & boutique luxury hotels in Europe
Set in beautiful locations, from the heights of the Amalfi Coast to Santorini's sunset-soaked caldera, these European luxury hotels are small in size, but big in splendour. From gourmet restaurants to UNSECO-listed surroundings and 12th century villas, there's nowhere else like it.
Palazzo Avino
Amalfi-coast
Small luxury hotel Palazzo Avino occupies a wonderfully secluded spot high on Ravello’s hillside. After a sun-soaked day...
Amanzoe
Peloponnese
An exclusive boutique resort set amidst the beauty of the Peloponnese, Amanzoe is the perfect setting for an intimate lu...
Porto Zante Villas & Spa
Greece
A superb option for a family break or romantic escape, enjoy the ultimate privacy of a world class villa at this beautif...
Six Senses Douro Valley
Portugal
Stay in the midst of this picturesque wine region, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Douro Valley. Perfect for a short b...
La Réserve Ramatuelle
Riviera
Appointed in true contemporary style, along with every stylish touch you'd expect from the French Riviera destination, t...
Kasbah Tamadot, Atlas Mountains
Marrakech
Richard Branson's stunning Atlas Mountains retreat is a truly unique resort that exudes character and luxury whilst reta...
The best small hotels in the Caribbean
Hide away in these small and personal hotels with tropical surroundings. You'll find private plunge pools, scenic sea views, a laid-back atmosphere and suites just a stroll away from white sand beaches.
Hermitage Bay
Antigua
Take some much-needed time out and experience complete rejuvenation at this small and personal, all-inclusive resort. Of...
Cobblers Cove
Barbados
Originally a plantation house, modern Bajan spirit settles here in the delightful and charming Cobblers Cove. Quintessen...
Secret Bay
Dominica
Secret Bay is a perfect haven nestled on Secret Beach on the Northwest coast of Dominica. Offering exclusive treetop bun...
Montpelier Nevis
Nevis
Where could be more romantic than the setting of Lord Horatio Nelson's marriage to Fanny Nisbet? Steeped in history and ...
Le Toiny
St-barths
With every detail designed to bestow the utmost privacy, this exclusive resort is perfect for honeymoons. You simply won...
Cotton House
St Vincent-the-grenadines
This luxury boutique hotel is one of a kind on the exclusive island of Mustique. Explore the charming surroundings by da...
East Winds
St Lucia
Charmingly understated and beautifully appointed, this boutique property offers a St Lucia luxury holiday of the highest...
The smallest luxury hotels in the Indian Ocean
Discover the most romantic hotels or honeymoon spots with our smallest luxury hotels and resorts in the Maldives, Mauritius and Seychelles. From private island retreats to magical overwater villas with panoramic terraces, you'll find total serenity.
JOALI Maldives
Maldives
An island paradise in the stunning Raa Atoll, JOALI Maldives comprises luxurious villas, exquisite restaurants, gorgeous...
Constance Prince Maurice
Mauritius
Style and sophistication know no bounds at the Constance Prince Maurice, Mauritius. Stroll through mangroves onto the fl...
Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
Seychelles
Featuring 30 elegant villas perched on a rocky outcrop along the beautiful western coast of Mahé, this luxury resort boa...
COMO Cocoa Island
Maldives
Stroll down the jetty and onto the platinum sands of a peaceful island paradise. Serene, small and perfectly formed, COM...
Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury
Mauritius
This sophisticated, all-suite hotel simply drips with luxury. Enjoy the picturesque beach location and a level of servic...
North Island
Seychelles
The captivating natural beauty of this private island is completely unspoilt by the exceptional, low-impact resort that ...
Milaidhoo
Maldives
Discover the latest private island to be offering a world of luxury in the Maldives; the romantic holiday hideaway of Mi...
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius
Mauritius
Attend a star-gazing class, enjoy a couple's treatment in the spa, or simply relax in your four-poster bed. The Oberoi M...
Velaa Private Island
Maldives
A picture-postcard private island retreat, Velaa Island is an idyllic resort with a boutique feel, personalised butler s...
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