The World’s Most Glamorous Seaside Resorts
From Capri to Kaua‘i, a closer look at staying well by the water Some destinations are best understood from the edge of the sea. Not simply for the view, but for how time is spent: where mornings begin, how afternoons unfold, what draws you back at the end of the day. In July and August, coastlines come into their own. Light lingers, the water holds its color into the evening and the distinction between being somewhere and fully experiencing it becomes clear. Where you stay shapes all of it. Access matters. And so does perspective — whether that’s direct to the shoreline, set just above it or positioned to move easily between both. Across Europe and beyond, these are the coastal stays that continue to hold attention, each offering a distinct way to experience life by the water.
Le Sirenuse
Positano, Italy
There are few places more closely tied to Positano than Le Sirenuse. Set within the town’s steep vertical lines, its terraces open directly onto the sea, with the coastline always in view.
It’s as much a social landmark as it is a hotel. The bar and terrace remain one of the most sought-after places for an evening drink, even for those staying elsewhere.
Hotel La Palma, Oetker Hotels
Capri, Italy
At the center of Capri Town, Hotel La Palma brings a lighter, more contemporary sensibility to one of the island’s longest-standing addresses.
Its connections to a private beach club and marina extend the experience, making it easy to move between Capri’s energy and time spent along the water.
Six Senses Kanuhura
Maldives
Here, the horizon is uninterrupted. Villas sit between lagoon and ocean, with the experience centered entirely on the water and the shifting light across it.
The property’s surrounding islands gives guests access to stretches of sand that feel entirely their own.
Amanzoe
Porto Heli, Greece
Amanzoe approaches the coastline differently. Set above the Peloponnese, its pavilions frame the sea at a distance, while its beach club brings guests directly to it.
The experience moves between elevation and access, with both being equally considered and compelling.