The World's Most Romantic Hotels

From treetop hideaways to secluded villas, these hotels offer the perfect settings for a Valentine's Day escape.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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This article highlights some of the world's most romantic hotels, perfect for a Valentine's Day getaway. The hotels featured include One&Only Aesthesis in Athens, The Lake Cabin at Lime Wood Hotel in the New Forest, Saint James Paris, Hermitage Bay in Antigua, Sarara Treehouses in Kenya, and San Ysidro Ranch in California.

Why it matters

As Valentine's Day approaches, many couples are looking for the perfect romantic destination to celebrate their love. This article provides inspiration and details on some of the most luxurious and secluded hotel options around the world that cater specifically to couples seeking a romantic escape.

The details

The article describes the unique features and amenities that make each of these hotels ideal for a romantic getaway. One&Only Aesthesis in Athens offers private bungalows and villas along the Athenian Riviera, with a Guerlain spa and gourmet dining. The Lake Cabin at Lime Wood Hotel in the New Forest provides a secluded hideaway with open fires, a freestanding bathtub, and a fully stocked larder. Saint James Paris is an intimate, luxurious château hotel in a quiet Parisian neighborhood. Hermitage Bay in Antigua features 30 contemporary cottages with private plunge pools and ocean views. Sarara Treehouses in Kenya has eight tented suites raised high in the treetops, overlooking a watering hole. And San Ysidro Ranch in California's wine country offers vine-covered cottages and tranquil grounds.

  • The hotels are highlighting their romantic offerings specifically for Valentine's Day 2026.

The players

One&Only Aesthesis

A beachfront resort located on the Athenian Riviera within a protected forest reserve, offering private bungalows and villas, a Guerlain spa, and a gourmet restaurant.

Lime Wood Hotel

A hotel in the heart of the New Forest, featuring a 'gorgeous' cabin with open fires, a freestanding bathtub, and a fully stocked larder.

Saint James Paris

An 'exquisite château hotel' in a quiet neighborhood of Paris, offering a 'supremely intimate experience' with luxurious interiors designed by Laura Gonzalez.

Hermitage Bay

A boutique resort in Antigua, comprising 30 'airy, contemporary cottages' with private plunge pools and ocean views.

Sarara Treehouses

A safari lodge in northern Kenya, featuring eight tented suites raised high in the treetops of the Mathews mountain range, overlooking a watering hole.

San Ysidro Ranch

A 'fairy tale ranch' in Montecito, California, with vine-covered cottages and tranquil grounds dotted with olive and orange trees, roses, and magnolias.

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What they’re saying

“This boutique resort in Antigua is 'designed for romance'.”

— Jessica Chapel (Condé Nast Traveller)

“Sarara Treehouses has 'long been popular with honeymooners for its wild location in the Mathews mountain range' and its 'infinity pool overlooking a watering hole visited by elephants'.”

— Gemma Bowes (The Times)

What’s next

The hotels are likely to continue promoting their romantic packages and offerings in the lead-up to Valentine's Day 2026.

The takeaway

These hotels offer a diverse range of romantic settings, from secluded treehouses and villas to luxurious château-style accommodations, catering to couples seeking a truly special and memorable Valentine's Day getaway.