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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- Lovango Resort and Beach ClubHotelUSVI’s only private island beach club
- Waterfront RestaurantRestaurantserves island cuisine and rum-spiked fun
- Sand PitRestaurantfast-casual counterpart to Waterfront Restaurant
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- 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
- Kudadoo Private IslandHotelLhaviyani Atoll, Maldivesnext-generation ultra-luxury experience with fixed price policy