As we move through 2025, the luxury travel landscape is full of remarkable new properties offering immersive experiences, cultural authenticity, and unmatched comfort. From Africa to Asia to the Americas, these resorts combine exceptional design, world-class service, and unique activities that make every stay unforgettable. Here’s a guide to the best luxury resorts of 2025.
Africa
Chicari Camp – Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique
Chicari Camp, which opened in May 2025, offers an intimate safari experience in one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions. The camp features 10 luxurious tented suites overlooking a vibrant waterhole, giving guests front-row access to wildlife. Sustainability and immersive safari experiences are at the heart of the property.
Mbamba Camp – Okavango Delta, Botswana
Mbamba Camp provides an intimate safari experience in the Okavango Delta. Luxury tents with private decks, guided mokoro excursions, and game drives allow guests close encounters with Botswana’s wildlife.
Asia
NIHI Rote – Rote Island, Indonesia
NIHI Rote, now open, expands the renowned NIHI brand to Rote Island. The resort features 21 thatched pool villas and world-class surfing waves at Bo’a Beach. Guests enjoy a blend of luxury and local culture in a secluded island setting, perfect for adventure or relaxation.
Houoh – Okinawa, Japan
Houoh is a luxury resort featuring private villas with panoramic ocean views. The property emphasizes wellness and cultural immersion, offering private onsens, traditional Japanese cuisine, and personalized service.
Rosewood Miyakojima – Okinawa, Japan
Rosewood Miyakojima offers private villas with ocean views and immersive cultural experiences, including traditional Okinawan crafts, local cuisine, and wellness programs inspired by the island’s heritage.
Shinta Mani Wild – Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia
Shinta Mani Wild is a luxury tented camp offering adventure and comfort. Activities include zip-lining, wildlife tracking, and river cruises, all set in Cambodia’s pristine Cardamom Mountains.
Oberoi Rajgarh Palace – Rajasthan, India
Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, opening later in 2025, restores a royal residence into a luxury retreat with grand architecture and echoes of colonial design. Guests can expect regal accommodations and personalized service in the heart of Rajasthan.
Americas
Tierra Atacama – San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Following a $20 million refurbishment, Tierra Atacama features expanded spas, outdoor fire kitchens, suites with private guides, and chic decor using local materials. Guests can explore Rainbow Valley, geysers, salt flats, and petroglyphs, combining adventure with luxury.
Arax by Kazazian Cruises – Brazil
Arax, a luxury expedition yacht, offers curated journeys through Brazil’s Amazon and Pantanal regions. Spacious suites, fine dining, and expert-led excursions make it an intimate and eco-conscious way to explore Brazil’s biodiverse landscapes.
OIÁ Casa Lençóis – Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil
OIÁ Casa Lençóis combines rustic elegance with modern design, offering private trekking experiences and seasonal gastronomy. The resort immerses guests in the dunes and lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses, creating a tranquil escape connected with nature.
Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve – Costa Rica
Located on Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo, Nekajui offers 107 ocean-facing rooms and suites, treetop tents, and expansive villas across 1,400 acres. Amenities include terraced pools, a cliffside hot tub, and Nimbu Spa. Guests can enjoy over 550 artworks by Central American artists.
Four Seasons Hotel Cartagena – Cartagena, Colombia
The Four Seasons Hotel Cartagena, already open, offers luxurious accommodations with views of the Caribbean Sea. A rooftop pool, spa, and multiple dining options combine modern amenities with colonial charm.
The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
This resort features elegant rooms and suites, multiple dining venues, a spa, and a championship golf course. Guests can enjoy beachfront luxury in the Dominican Republic with refined Caribbean service.