If you think private beaches are just for oligarchs and film stars, think again. There is a surprisingly high number of hotels with their own strips of white sand and sea where you can feel immersed in nature, and reserving towels at 8am will be a thing of the past. Here Millionaire Escapes exposes six of the world’s best hotels with private beaches.
Take a moonlit walk across the sand at this boutique hotel
Waves lap the stone walls of this medieval Tuscan watchtower, renovated as a luxury hotel with its own private beach. Moonlit walks across the sand are obligatory, as are regular dips in the rooftop jacuzzi with unblemished, 360-degree views of Tuscany and sea.
A private beach is St Tropez is rare and precious
Unless you’re a Kardashian or Brigitte Bardot in the 60s, a private beach in St Tropez is not an everyday occurrence. But at La Résidence de la Pinède, guests are privy to a quiet stretch of sand under the scented boughs of vast pine trees. Since opening its palatial doors in 1936, it has earned a reputation as one of the world’s best boutique hotels. Aside from the petit plage, another highlight is the three Michelin-starred restaurant led by French chef, Arnaud Donckele.
Dip in the brilliant blue Adriatic by Dubrovnik's Old Town
Taking prime position overlooking Dubrovnik’s medieval Old Town and the Adriatic sea, Hotel Excelsior also has its own private area for guests to dive into the brilliant blue water. After a day spent swimming and sunbathing, drink cocktails on the expansive terrace, beautifully decorated with designer furniture and flowerpots.
Indulge in a private island in the Maldives
If a private beach isn’t enough for you, how about a private island? Just 40-minutes’ speedboat transfer from the airport, Coco Bodu Hithi is a small collection of exclusive over-water villas, separate enough from each other to feel like you’ve got the whole place to yourself. Dive off your private wooden jetty and snorkel around coral reef to spot octopuses, sea turtles, and reef sharks.
A Californian apartment right on the water's edge
WIth private access to Malibu Beach, staying in these apartments right on the water’s edge is as close to real life Baywatch as you may ever get. Each apartment has a verandah sweeping all the way around this pale yellow beach house, decorated with colourful deck chairs, sun loungers, parasols and potted plants.
Dine al fresco on the beach in Kenya
Leopard Point’s private beach is at its most special at dusk, when the sky is blue and lilac. You can dine al fresco on the beach or beside the infinity pool, while lanterns dangle from the rustling palm trees, casting a warm glow across the sand
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