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Condé Nast TravelerSep 9, 2026

16 Best Resorts on Private Islands for an Ultra-Exclusive Getaway

For those vacations when you don't want to see another soul.

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  • Kudadoo Private IslandHotelnext-generation ultra-luxury experience with fixed price policy
  • Elsewhere
  • The BrandoHotelTetiaroa, French Polynesiaeco-minded retreat on Marlon Brando’s former private getaway
  • Varua te Ora Polynesian SpaPlaceTetiaroa, French Polynesiatreatments in stickwork cocoons
  • Little Palm Island Resort & SpaHotelLittle Torch Key, United Statesadults-only private island, tropical chic castaway fantasy
  • SpaTerrePlaceLittle Torch Key, United Statesspa complex with a breezy two-story atrium
  • Looe Key ReefSightLittle Torch Key, United Statessnorkeling trip to third-largest living coral reef
  • MOTE Marine Laboratory & AquariumPlaceLittle Torch Key, United Statesnonprofit marine research institution
  • Kokomo Private Island ResortHotelYaukuve Levu Island, Fijibalances romance and multigenerational travel
  • Great Astrolabe ReefSightYaukuve Levu Island, Fijiwaters teem with colorful fish, manta rays, sea turtles
  • Bawah ReserveHotelAnambas, Indonesiaentire nature and marine reserve with 6 islands
  • Peter Island ResortHotelPeter Island, British Virgin Islandslargest private island in the British Virgin Islands
  • andBeyond Mnemba IslandHotelMnemba Island, Tanzaniatiny, casuarina-forested sanctuary surrounded by marine reserve
  • Oceans Without BordersPlaceMnemba Island, Tanzaniaeducation center enriching the experience
  • Miavana by Time + TideHotelNosy Ankao, Madagascarremote hideaway on Nosy Ankao, reachable by helicopter
  • The HangoverRestaurantAmbergris Cay, Turks and Caicos Islandsfloating rum bar accessible only by boat
  • Lovango Resort and Beach ClubHotelLovango Cay, U.S. Virgin IslandsUSVI’s only private island beach club
  • Waterfront RestaurantRestaurantLovango Cay, U.S. Virgin Islandsserves island cuisine and rum-spiked fun
  • Sand PitRestaurantLovango Cay, U.S. Virgin Islandsfast-casual counterpart to Waterfront Restaurant
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 24

21 Maldives Hotels That Will Stop You in Your Tracks

From slick showstoppers to secluded barefoot hideaways, we're breaking down the top hotels in the Maldives to make sure you choose right.

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  • Six SensesHotelOffers complimentary bicycles to explore the island.
  • DriftRestaurantA clapboard and thatch café on sister island Jehunuhura.
  • The PointRestaurantCircular building with a Spanish restaurant and rooftop infinity pool.
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  • Six Senses LaamuHotelMaldivesWake up in a water villa with panoramic views of the turquoise Indian Ocean, then spend the day being pampered in one…
  • .Here Baa Atoll, MaldivesHotelBaa Atoll, MaldivesOffers residences with beach access and ocean access.
  • Water Sports CenterPlaceBaa Atoll, MaldivesOffers an eco-conscious Coral Conservation Course.
  • SafarRestaurantBaa Atoll, MaldivesOpen-air restaurant overseen by Chef Georgios Vasilopoulos.
  • Huvafen FushiHotelMaldivesDiscover our dream island Huvafen Fushi, a one-of-a-kind Maldives luxury resort with luxury bungalows, private dining,…
  • Alila Kothaifaru MaldivesHotelRaa Atoll, MaldivesTo experience one of the most charming hotels in the Maldives ; low-key and understated, situated on a lush, natural…
  • Joali Maldives, Muravandhoo IslandHotelRaa Atoll, MaldivesA Mediterranean-flavored island retreat with no gimmicks and some of the most passionate, experienced staff in the…
  • Mura BarRestaurantRaa Atoll, MaldivesSunset-facing bar, a hot spot for sundowners and shisha.
  • SaokeRestaurantRaa Atoll, MaldivesJapanese restaurant serving 50 different sakes.
  • The NautilusHotelMaldivesOffers laid-back, barefoot luxury with private bungalows.
  • The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli ResortHotelVommuli, MaldivesNature-inspired design with overwater villas shaped like manta rays.
  • Iridium SpaPlaceVommuli, MaldivesOverwater spa holding morning yoga classes on a glass floor.
  • Blue Hole PoolSightVommuli, MaldivesOne of the largest hydrotherapy pools in the country.
  • Soneva JaniHotelNoonu Atoll, MaldivesBecause the second Maldivian island outpost of visionary brand Soneva is The Maldives of your wildest dreams.
  • The GatheringRestaurantNoonu Atoll, MaldivesAn overwater barn housing restaurants, a library, and wine cellar.
  • So LocalRestaurantNoonu Atoll, MaldivesA garden-set restaurant.
  • Island SpaPlaceNoonu Atoll, MaldivesTreehouse-like spa with egg-shaped rooms linked by walkways.
  • Soneva SecretHotelMaldivesTucked away in the untouched waters of the Maldives’ Makunudhoo Atoll, Soneva Secret unveils a new era of elevated…
  • Vakkaru Resort MaldivesHotelMaldivesOffers thatched villas and opportunities to snorkel with turtles.
  • Patina Maldives Fari IslandsHotelMaldivesSet on a human-made island with overwater villas.
  • Soneva SoulPlaceNoonu Atoll, Maldives
  • Cheval Blanc RandheliHotelNoonu Atoll, Maldives
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