Discover the four best hotels for romantic breaks

Best for: Private pool villas 

Rosewood Phuket is an island retreat that offers couples the chance to spend quality time together in utter privacy. Accommodation comes in the form of luxury pavilions and villas with a spacious double bedroom, lounge, and private plunge pool. 

Soak up the rays with a good book on your private terrace or cool off in the plunge pool with the soothing sounds of the tropical garden all around you. 

If you feel like venturing out, the hotel sits on a 600-meter beachfront at Emerald Bay. Here, there are ample opportunities to sunbathe or take to the water in stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, and snorkels. 

Wellness lovers can enjoy a couple’s massage at Asaya Spa or get the adrenaline pumping at the fitness centre. Traditional arts and crafts such as batik printing are also available and provide wonderful mementos of your stay. 

Have little ones in tow? A kids’ club and teen activities will keep them happy. You can even bring your dog along to the hotel too!

Best for: Santorini sunset sea views

Nothing says romance quite like holding your partner close in the golden light of a Santorini sunset. At Grace Hotel Auberge Resorts Collection, you can do just that from its spectacular infinity pool. 

Perched on the cliffs of Imerovigli, this award-winning boutique hotel exudes traditional Cycladic charm with its dazzling white architecture and dreamy views down towards the Aegean Sea. 

Choose from Deluxe Rooms with panoramic sea views or stretch out in a suite with your own private plunge pool. For even grander affair, The Villa is a magnificent abode fit for the Greek gods with its private pool, fully-equipped kitchen, and indoor spa. Romantic getaway goals!

Experience a playground for romance like no other at Grace Hotel. Enjoy yoga, wine tasting, and access to Santorini’s best beaches. Plus, step your luxury experience up a notch by cruising the Aegean Sea in a private yacht.

Finally, finish the day with a perfect dinner for two on the terrace as the sun sets before sauntering back to your room. Bliss!

Best for: Foodie experiences 

If food is your love language, a romantic stay at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel in Oxfordshire is calling your name. Its two-Michelin-starred restaurant is lovingly helmed by Raymond Blanc OBE and its menu is a masterpiece in fresh, seasonal, and sustainable gastronomy.

Foodie couples can languish over a menu boasting a ‘twist of imaginative genius’ or get involved in the secrets behind the mastery at the cookery school. Discover the magic of Raymond Blanc’s signature dishes so you can emulate them in your own kitchen for date nights at home. 

As for the hotel itself. Expect sumptuous rooms and suites bursting with traditional country house charm. Each one is uniquely furnished for a homely style. 

Activities here include roaming the gardens together arm in arm, exploring Oxford, and sampling the offerings at the local winery. 

Best for: A-list service 

Sandy Lane, Barbados makes you feel like royalty from the moment you arrive. 

To start with, a complimentary transfer whisks you from the airport to the resort where a concierge sees to your every whim and desire. Need a massage or want to explore the island? Say no more, it’s already booked. 

Take yourself to the bar where you’ll find expert mixologists whipping up your favourite cocktails by heart. Plus, exquisite dining can be had at the resort’s four restaurants. If you want to elevate your romantic dinner, you can put in a special request here too. 

Choose from rooms, suites, villa, and penthouses with views of the glittering blue ocean. For proposals and honeymoons, the Dolphin Suites are a must with their private lounge, terrace, and beautiful bedroom. So, sit back, relax, and let yourself be taken care of in this Caribbean paradise.