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14 of the world’s best boutique hotels for that perfect holiday

Hotel TwentySeven in Amsterdam was deemed the hotel with the world’s most inspired design. Photos: Boutique Hotel Awards

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

Reethi Faru Resort

Location: Filaidhoo, Maldives

Rates start from: US$171

World’s Best City Explorer: Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Rates start from: US$133

World’s Best Classic Elegance Hotel: Relais & Chateaux Hotel Heritage

Relais & Chateaux Hotel Heritage

Location: Bruges, Belgium

Rates start from: US$222

World's Most Inspired Design Hotel: Hotel TwentySeven

Hotel TwentySeven

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Rates start from: US$570

World’s Best Honeymoon Hideaway: Drake Bay Getaway Resort

Drake Bay Getaway Resort

Location: Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Rates start from: US$523

World’s Best New Hotel: Hotel Grand Windsor

Hotel Grand Windsor

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Rates start from: US$129

World’s Best Relaxation Retreat: Carpe Diem Exclusive Boutique Resort

Carpe Diem Exclusive Boutique Resort

Location: Santorini, Greece

Rates start from: US$406

World’s Most Romantic Retreat: Akademie Street

Akademie Street

Location: Franschhoek, South Africa

Rates start from: US$342

World’s Most Sustainable Hotel: Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

Location: Tofino, Canada

Rates start from: US$6,500

World’s Best Wellness Spa: Green SPA Resort Stanglwirt, Austria

Green SPA Resort Stanglwirt, Austria

Location: Going am Wilden Kaiser, Austria

Rates start from: US$395

World’s Best Private Villa: The Resort Villa

The Resort Villa

Location: Rayong, Thailand

Rates start from: US$150,000/week for the whole property

World’s Most Stunning Views: Hanging Gardens of Bali

Hanging Gardens of Bali

Location: Bali, Indonesia

Rates start from: US$565

World’s Best Family Hotel: Blue River Resort and Hot Springs

Blue River Resort and Hot Springs

Location: Dos Rios, Costa Rica

Rates start from: US$89

World’s Best Boutique Hotel and Best Culinary Excellence: Awarta Nusa Dua Resort & Villas

Awarta Nusa Dua Resort & Villas

Location: Bali, Indonesia

Rates start from: US$403

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This article originally appeared on  Business Insider .

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