Luxury Hotels & Villas
We've partnered with some of the best hotels in the world - hand-picked by our travel specialists - that will wow you with breathtaking locations, effortless style, and world-class service. From romantic villas and boutique hideaways to eco hotels, luxury lodges and family-friendly resorts, our sublime collection of hotels will fly past your loftiest expectations, no matter your needs.
The Benefits of Booking a Luxury Hotel With Scott Dunn
- Exclusive rates on selected preferred partners
- A carefully curated collection of luxury hotels fostered by close relationships to ensure a high-quality experience for our guests
- First-hand experience of each hotel so we can make the right choice for you
- Exclusive extras for Scott Dunn guests at select hotels worldwide
Luxury Hotel Types
Over-water villas, luxury villas for couples, all-inclusive resorts and stunning chalets – these are just a few of the types of stunning five-star hotels we use. We'll find accommodation that works for you, no matter whether you need a luxury spa, family resort or even a dog-friendly hotel.
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Hotels to Inspire You
Feel inspired by our top recommendations of the hottest accommodation types from the guides below. Experience unparalleled luxury at exclusive hotels, jet away to our selection of top island villas, or escape into utter seclusion at our favourite hideaways.
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Discover our unusual places to sleepTop 10 Unusual Places to Sleep
Why settle for a standard hotel room when you can spend the night in a glass capsule suspended over Patagonia or a futuristic pod in the heart of Antarctica?
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Uncover our Hot new PropertiesHot new Properties
As a team of fervent travellers, nothing excites us more than adding a brilliant new property to our portfolio. Our specialists are always searching for accomodation to take your holiday out of the ordinary.
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Explore our Top 10 Private PoolsTop 10 Private Pools
A private pool is the ultimate luxury when you’re on holiday – and with surrounding rainforest, views of the ocean, or the beach just metres away, these properties feature some of the best pools around.
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Our favourite hidewaysOur favourite hideways
Now, more than ever, is the time when we dream of escaping reality with our loved ones and hiding away in seclusion in far flung climes.
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Discover Our favourite spasOur favourite spas
We recognise to take a step back from the stresses of modern day life. Whether you want head to toe pampering, a spiritual yoga retreat or an intensive detoxing, we know where to find what’s best for you.
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Uncover Eco hotelsEco Hotels
From stylish, urban boltholes to remote green-minded getaways, we've chosen our favourite eco-friendly hotels, lodges and retreats to inspire a stay that doesn't cost the earth.
Luxury Hotels by Brand
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Explore moreAman
Not all luxury is about grandeur—sometimes, true indulgence lies in stillness, space, and absolute privacy. Aman has perfected this philosophy, creating a collection of intimate retreats where the world slows down, and every detail is designed around you. Whether it’s a serene desert sanctuary in Utah, an overwater villa in the Philippines, or a hidden ryokan in Japan, every Aman property blends effortlessly into its surroundings, offering a deep sense of place and peace.
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Explore moreAnantara Resorts
Anantara's extensive portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts and spas spans cities, deserts, jungles and beaches across Africa, the Indian Ocean and Asia. Anantara's ethos that 'life is a journey' is woven into every stay and at each of its destinations you will find an endless catalogue of unique experiences which showcase and celebrate its locale. Whether it be walking with elephants in northern Thailand, a cookery class on Sri Lanka's south coast or a 4x4 adventure through Oman's wadis, a holiday with Anantara is bound to be one you'll never forget.
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Explore more&Beyond
&Beyond offers superb lodges and luxury camps across Africa in Tanzania, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia and South Africa.
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Explore moreAqua Expeditions
Boasting all the amenities of a luxury, five-star hotel, the Aqua Expeditions vessels offer guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in river life along two of the world’s most impressive waterways: the Amazon and the Mekong, without compromising on comfort. Delicious regional cuisine and enthralling excursions can be enjoyed from these elegant ships, thoughtfully designed to complement the pristine environments through which they travel.
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Explore moreBanyan Tree
Banyan Tree Resorts are located throughout Asia and have long been associated with impeccable service and superb spas – havens away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
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Explore moreBeachcomber Hotels, Resorts & Villas
Beachcomber is a portfolio of outstanding luxury hotels, resorts and villas with an uncompromising commitment to excellence.
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Explore moreBelmond
Belmond, meaning beautiful world, is a global collection of iconic hotels, trains and river cruises bringing together some of the world's most thrilling journeys and destinations. Found across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, Belmond’s diverse portfolio embraces some of the world’s most remarkable destinations, including the entrance to Machu Picchu, the national park surrounding Brazil’s Iguassu Falls and beside Rio’s Copacabana beach.
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Explore moreCOMO Hotels and Resorts
COMO Hotels and Resorts feature in many of our destinations and we highly recommend them for their understated design features, their soothing award winning spas and their tasteful nod to authenticity. These properties, whether an island getaway, a cool urban retreat or a remote wellness resort, are ideal for families and couples.
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Costa Navarino
Located in the southern Peloponnese, in the historic Messina region, Costa Navarino is a gorgeous stretch of coastline on the Ionian Sea that is home to several luxury resorts.
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Explore moreExplora Hotels
Exquisitely designed to give access to some of South America's most remote and extraordinary destinations, Explora hotels are the perfect base from which to explore Chile, Peru and Patagonia.
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Explore moreFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Some hotels promise luxury. Four Seasons delivers it—effortlessly, elegantly, and in every detail. With a global collection of world-class resorts, stylish city hotels, and remote private retreats, Four Seasons has set the standard for impeccable service and exceptional experiences.
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Explore moreGHM Hotels and Resorts
GHM (General Hotel Management) is a collection of 5* luxury hotels and boutique resorts renowned for their signature Asian inspired contemporary design, authentic local touches and highly personalised service. GHM’s luxury hotels and resorts can be found in Bali, Vietnam, Oman and the Swiss Alps.
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Explore moreGreat Plains
Great Plains Conservation is a multi-award winning company with safari camps and lodges in Kenya and Botswana. It takes stressed and threatened environments and surrounds them with compassionate protection and intelligent management. Foremost a conservation organisation, Great Plains operates ecotourism to maintain conservation as a sustainable land use alternative.
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Explore moreLHM hotels
LHM hotels are a firm favourite of ours due to their sophisticated style and high levels of service. With two properties in Bali, The Legian Bali and The Club at the Legian, LHM offers guests the opportunity to unwind on one of Indonesia’s most sought after beaches in Seminyak, Bali. We love LHMs signature spoiling suites, crisp infinity pools, contemporary wooden interiors and beautiful spas. Both properties are tasteful, elegant and sympathetic to Bali’s rich heritage.
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Explore moreMandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental offers an artful blend of heritage, contemporary elegance, and a level of hospitality that feels deeply personal. With its roots in Asia and a presence in the world’s most dynamic destinations, Mandarin Oriental is synonymous with refined luxury, impeccable craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place.
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Explore moreNomad Tanzania
Nomad Tanzania really understands what safari is all about. Here at Scott Dunn we believe it would be hard to find another safari operator in Africa which offers the same diversity of product at this very highest of standards.
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Explore moreNorman Carr Safaris
Norman Carr Safaris are not just another safari operator or group of camps – their history traces right back to the creation of the South Luangwa. Back in 1950, Norman Carr pioneered the idea of photographic tourism as an alternative to the hunting safari, and worked alongside local communities to promote conservation of the wildlife here.
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Explore moreOberoi
For those who seek gracious service, refined elegance, and an immersive sense of place, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts sets the benchmark for luxury across India and beyond. Every Oberoi property is a masterpiece of hospitality, where exquisite design, world-class dining, and personalised service create a stay that is as indulgent as it is effortless.
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Explore moreOne&Only Resorts
One&Only delivers an experience that is nothing short of spectacular. Each resort is designed to be a destination in itself—an exclusive haven where natural beauty, world-class service, and unique experiences come together to create something truly unforgettable.
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Explore moreRocco Forte Hotels
Few hotel brands capture the essence of European luxury quite like Rocco Forte. A collection of stylish, characterful hotels in some of the continent’s most iconic cities and landscapes, Rocco Forte blends impeccable service, sophisticated design, and a deep sense of place to create stays that feel both indulgent and effortlessly welcoming.
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Rosewood Hotels
For travellers who seek a bespoke, deeply immersive experience, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts offers a collection of distinctive properties where luxury feels personal and meaningful. Rooted in its guiding philosophy of "A Sense of Place®," each Rosewood hotel is designed to reflect the culture, history, and spirit of its surroundings—whether it's a historic mansion in London, an oceanfront sanctuary in Mexico, or an ultra-private island escape in the Caribbean.
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Explore moreSingita
For those who seek not just a safari, but a deeper connection with Africa’s untamed beauty, Singita offers an experience like no other. More than a collection of lodges, Singita is a guardian of some of the continent’s most pristine landscapes, delivering sustainability-driven luxury while leading the way in conservation, community development, and world-class hospitality.
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Explore moreSix Senses
Luxury should feel effortless—but it should also be meaningful. Six Senses has redefined what it means to travel in style, offering a collection of stunning resorts where wellbeing, sustainability, and immersive experiences come together in perfect harmony.
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Explore moreSoneva
Established in 1995, Soneva pioneered barefoot luxury and their philosophy is encapsulated by the SLOW LIFE acronym (Sustainable-Local-Organic-Wellness Learning-Inspiring-Fun-Experiences).
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Explore moreTaj Hotels
Taj Hotels are the epitome of elegance and refined living. Since taking over a number of India’s grand palaces, they have been world leaders in how to turn old historic buildings into some of the best hotels in the world. With stunning attention to detail, wonderful service and cuisine, your hotel experience is like heading back in time to a bygone era. Their safari lodges are quite simply some of the best in India, and with hotels and resorts in the Maldives and the USA they are starting to take this winning formula worldwide.
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Explore moreThe Zanzibar Collection
The Zanzibar Collection is a portfolio of three privately owned luxury boutique hotels on Bwejuu Paje Beach on the east coast of Zanzibar, voted as one of the 30 top island beaches in the world by Condé Nast Traveller Magazine. Baraza Resort & Spa and Breezes Beach Club & Spa great for families and couples alike. The Palms Zanzibar has only six villas and is perfect for couples and honeymooners. All three properties offer fantastic diving and snorkeling.
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Explore moreUga Escapes
Uga Escapes feature some of the best boutique hotels in Sri Lanka. Located in the cultural triangle and the eastern coastal belt, the Uga Escapes properties offer exquisite luxury escapes while creating memories that last for generations. Their "back to nature" philosophy is all about creating experiences to better understand indigenous culture, history and the local community.
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Explore moreWilderness Safaris
Wilderness Safaris is an award-winning and environmentally sensitive company who run lodges and camps across Africa, specifically in Zambia, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe and the Seychelles – and just recently they have branched into the wilds of the Congo. Their camps reflect the ethos of the company; luxurious and yet understated, blending seamlessly into some of the most pristine areas in the whole of Africa. They offer guests the opportunity to experience superlative game-viewing with knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides, while enjoying the high levels of service and comfort for which Wilderness is renowned.
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Ritz-Carlton
Some hotels impress. Ritz-Carlton leaves a lasting impression. With a legacy of refined hospitality, Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with timeless elegance, impeccable service, and experiences that feel effortlessly indulgent. From iconic city landmarks to secluded beachside sanctuaries, every property is designed to offer a sense of place with a touch of classic sophistication.
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Explore moreSt. Regis
St. Regis offers a world of discreet luxury, impeccable taste, and personalised service. Born from the Gilded Age grandeur of New York’s original St. Regis Hotel, the brand continues to embody effortless sophistication in some of the world’s most exclusive destinations.
Luxury Hotels: FAQs
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If you already know which hotel you would like to stay at during your trip, tell us and we'll do all we can to make it happen with some Scott Dunn extras thrown in. Not sure on accommodation or even where you want to go, though? That's where our travel experts come into their own. Our team has first-hand experience of the places we can take you, so we're the best-placed to advise on where to go to discover your ideal holiday.
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Naturally, the price you pay for a luxury hotel will depend on many factors. Where you're going and the time of year will have the biggest influence, with room costs typically higher at peak times. Any extras you require will also play a role but we'll offer you full transparency about all your costs when you book with us.
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There's no need to get bogged down with forms and busy phone lines. Simply contact us and we'll plan and book your entire trip – luxury hotel, chalet or villa included – so all you need to concern yourself with is preparing to relax.
Our insight on luxurious hotels
Our blog includes a selection of helpful guides centered on hotels, as well as all kinds of ideas and inspiration for your next trip.
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