14 of the world’s best boutique hotels for that perfect holiday
Awarta Nusa Dua Resort & Villas in Bali is adjudged best overall in 2018’s Boutique Hotel Awards, while the Hanging Gardens of Bali has the most stunning views
A hotel can make or break your holiday – if it’s one of the best boutique hotels in the world, chances are you’ll be in very good hands.
In 2018’s Boutique Hotel Awards, 14 hotels around the world took home top honours in a range of categories.
The hotels were judged on “all aspects of the guest experience covering six categories: dining and entertainment, design, facilities, location and, most importantly, staff service and overall emotional impact”, according to the news release.
A hotel in Bali was named the best overall boutique hotel, while hotels in Portugal, South Africa, Greece, New Zealand, and other countries also won top spots. Categories include World’s Best Beach or Coastal Hotel, Best Honeymoon Hideaway and Most Stunning Views.
Here are the top boutique hotels in the world, from a beachside retreat in the Maldives to a wellness resort in Austria.
World’s Best Beach or Coastal Hotel: Reethi Faru Resort
Location: Filaidhoo, Maldives
Rates start from: US$171
World’s Best City Explorer: Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel