The Best Resorts in the World According to the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

The competition among Hawaiian resorts was fierce, yet the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai clinched a spot on the prestigious list this year, outperforming its Maui counterpart, known for its White Lotus setting.

In Europe, travelers praised the amenities at Six Senses Ibiza, which features unique experiences like shamanic smoke cleansing at its spa, while Ikos Dassia on Corfu also garnered high scores for its exceptional design. On the Indian Ocean’s luxurious scene, resorts like One&Only Reethi Rah and Soneva Fushi excelled, earning top marks across various categories, particularly for their snorkeling offerings.

Top Resorts by Region

Mexico

• 10. Garza Blanca Cancun, Quintana Roo. Score: 95.24
• 9. Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences, Cabo San Lucas. Score: 95.54
• 8. Mahekal Beach Resort, Playa del Carmen. Score: 95.92
• 7. One&Only Mandarina, Riviera Nayarit. Score: 96.25
• 6. Las Alamandas, Costalegre. Score: 96.32
• 5. One&Only Palmilla, San José del Cabo. Score: 96.67
• 4. Atelier Playa Mujeres, Cancún. Score: 97.1
• 3. Chablé Yucatán, Chocholá. Score: 97.2
• 2. Chablé Maroma, Punta Maroma. Score: 97.5
• 1. Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya. Score: 98.01

USA & Canada

• 10. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego. Score: 96.55
• 9. Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, Vermont. Score: 96.67
• 8. The Moorings Village, Islamorada. Score: 96.72
• 7. Willows Lodge, Woodinville. Score: 96.79
• 6. Lone Mountain Ranch, Big Sky, Montana. Score: 97.24
• 5. Cabot Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Score: 97.39
• 4. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Score: 97.50
• 3. Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, Big Island, Hawaii. Score: 98.32
• 2. Four Seasons Resort Hualālai, Big Island, Hawaii. Score: 99
• 1. Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino. Score: 99.17

Indian Ocean

• 20. Heritance Aarah, Maldives. Score: 92.93
• 19. Como Maalifushi, Maldives. Score: 93.75
• 18. Fushifaru Maldives. Score: 94.61
• 17. Niyama Private Islands Maldives. Score: 94.87
• 16. Six Senses Laamu, Maldives. Score: 94.89
• 15. So Maldives. Score: 94.97
• 14. North Island, Seychelles. Score: 95.26
• 13. One&Only Le Saint Géran, Mauritius. Score: 95.75
• 12. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles. Score: 97.11
• 11. Huvafen Fushi, Maldives. Score: 98.29
• 10. Tamassa Bel Ombre, Mauritius. Score: 98.66

Middle East

• 10. Al Maha, Dubai. Score: 94.88
• 9. One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai. Score: 95.00
• 8. The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah, UAE. Score: 95.09
• 7. Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts, Abu Dhabi. Score: 95.28
• 6. Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, UAE. Score: 96.67
• 5. Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman. Score: 96.77
• 4. The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, Saudi Arabia. Score: 97.50
• 3. The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt. Score: 97.55
• 2. Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Oman. Score: 98.25
• 1. One&Only The Palm, Dubai. Score: 99.38