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What a view! Check out some of 2024’s most picturesque hotel views 

These are the finest luxury hotels with some of the very best views in the world.

By LLM Reporters   |  

Whether it’s taking that first sip of an exotic cocktail on the balcony with your loved ones, making a toast to the beginning of a once in a lifetime holiday with the family, or soaking up the sun with a significant other on the terrace – all these memorable moments are made that bit more special with a stunning view. Come and take a peek at some of the most beautiful hotel room views of 2024.

Stunning skyline sights at Dubai’s Rixos Premium JBR – UAE

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Rixos Premium Dubai is a stylish urban hotspot located in the heart of Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residence

Rixos Premium JBR is a stylish urban hotspot located in the heart of Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residence. Experience trendy living where iconic design meets contemporary luxury, setting the stage for exclusive and glamorous lifestyle experiences. The impeccable Crystal Tower design is an architectural landmark and the crown jewel of the JBR cityscape allowing visitors to enjoy breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf and the glittering Dubai skyline from your room, making every moment unforgettable.

Guests have the choice of floor-to-ceiling views of the city or side sea views with spacious Deluxe and Premium rooms, each equipped with en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs, stand-alone showers, and luxury bathroom amenities. Suites range from Junior Suites, One-Bedroom Deluxe Suites, One-Bedroom Premium Suite and Two-Bedroom Premium Suites, offering breathtaking views across the famous Jumeirah Beach Residence.

Guests can enjoy a perfect blend of Turkish and International cuisine at Turquoise, the hotel’s signature main dining restaurant, authentic Greek dishes at Ammos, coffee and chocolate creations with sunset views at Godiva Cafe, or just unwind and watch the world go by at Azure Beach with its stunning pool, beach, and outdoor lounge facilities. World-renowned brands such as STK, Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes, Lock, Stock and Barrel, Asil Restaurant and Luigia Ristorante make Rixos Premium JBR a leading culinary destination.

The property features a modern fitness centre, RixGym, as well as Naturelife Spa, an award-winning wellness centre known for its signature Turkish Hammam treatments. Guests can also pamper themselves with a makeover at The Salon, where the talented hair stylists and manicurists work their magic.

Spectacular sea scenery at Rixos Premium Gocek – Turkey

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Guests can spend a peaceful holiday under the pine trees, in a serene garden and or on a secluded beach which can only be reached by speedboat

With its stunning location at the heart of the Göcek nature reserve, Rixos Premium Göcek is an adults-only resort which offers a luxurious retreat overlooking the shimmering Aegean Sea, nestled between two marinas, offering some of the most breathtaking ocean views from the deluxe comfort of each suite. 

Guests can spend a peaceful holiday under the pine trees, in a serene garden and or on a secluded beach which can only be reached by speedboat, with rooms ranging from the 45 square metre garden view Deluxe Suites to the stunning four bedroom Grand Suite, with views of the sea.

An outdoor pool and saltwater pool welcome guests for a cooling dip, while for sports enthusiasts there’s yoga classes, tennis lessons and a full sports programme. Guests can reserve a sunbed at the hotel’s private beach, or discover a secret hidden beach with a free sea shuttle service, or enjoy a complimentary boat tour around the crystal clear paradise bays of Göcek.

With five restaurants, three of which are in the all-inclusive offering, guests can feast on fish overlooking the marina of Daidala and enjoy cuisines from around the world at People’s restaurant. A Food Court offers beachside nibbles throughout the day, while at night The Grill Steakhouse serves up prime cuts and Umi Teppanyaki comes alive with Japanese cuisine. With seven bars, including Nox The Stage which features live music and entertainment, the fun carries on into the evening. 

Breathtaking panoramic views at Fairmont Doha and Raffles Doha – Qatar

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Raffles Doha boasts 132 exquisitely appointed suites, where guests can relax in the stunning pool, rejuvenate at Raffles Spa, and experience hallmark hospitality

Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha, housed together in the Iconic Katara Towers, offer breathtaking panoramic views of both the ocean and the towering skyscrapers of Qatar’s capital from epic vantage points. These two properties offer five pools, two spas, seven restaurants, three lounges, and one rooftop space. 

Raffles Doha boasts 132 exquisitely appointed suites, where guests can relax in the stunning pool, rejuvenate at Raffles Spa, and experience hallmark hospitality. Raffles Doha offers an unforgettable family retreat with an impressive kids club, cinema, and multiple dining options. Wellness at Raffles is focused on providing an ultra-luxury spa experience. Raffles Doha Spa and Wellness, across 2,100 sqm, includes nine spa suites. The Spa Suites are connected with either a fitness or beauty studio and are designed for two guests to undergo treatments in the privacy of the suite. Spa Suites incorporate a sauna, hammam, outdoor pool, relaxation space, and treatment space.

The luxurious five-star Fairmont Doha contains 270 rooms, 92 suites, four themed suites, and one presidential suite, all inspired by the interiors of luxury mega yachts. The rooms present an outstanding visual spectacle with gold mosaic wall tiling and rounded and curved walls. Fairmont Doha is ideal for family getaways with interconnecting suites, an impressive kids club, and a stunning poolside oasis. Guests can enjoy the inviting pool or lounge on a comfortable sunbed while admiring the breathtaking views of the sea and skyline, along with a variety of refreshing tropical beverages, iced drinks, popsicles, light and healthy snacks, and delicious poolside meals. Fairmont Doha has the largest gym in Qatar with ocean views and the country’s biggest indoor climbing wall, 24 metres long indoor pool and multiple studios. 

Unrivalled Maldivian backdrops at Baros – Maldives

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Nestled within the pristine waters of the Maldives lies Baros, a haven of unparalleled luxury and natural beauty

Nestled within the pristine waters of the Maldives lies Baros, a haven of unparalleled luxury and natural beauty. An award-winning resort, and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World, Baros is celebrated for its authentic spirit, legendary service, outstanding comfort and understated elegance.

Baros offers the ultimate ocean-front views, where the horizon meets the crystal-clear waters, creating an idyllic backdrop that promises to enchant and inspire. Each villa offers panoramic views of the turquoise lagoon and the boundless ocean beyond, allowing guests to wake up to the gentle sound of waves and the sight of the sun rising over the water. The resort’s private infinity pools provide a perfect vantage point to soak in the breathtaking scenery whilst the surrounding coral reefs, teeming with vibrant marine life, add to the allure, providing stunning underwater vistas for snorkelers and divers. 

A short 25-minute speedboat ride from Maldives International Airport, this tropical resort is home to 75 sophisticated villas framed by a seemingly endless powder-soft white beach and a glittering lagoon surrounded by a world-class house reef. As one of the first hotels in the Maldives, Baros has welcomed guests since 1973 and has spent decades honing its services and cultivating its environment, making it a Maldivian Icon.

Picturesque landscapes at Sugar Beach, Sunlife – Mauritius

The stunning Sugar Beach, a Sunlife resort, is as striking as it is imposing, stretching over the sun-drenched, protected bay of Flic-en-Flac

The stunning Sugar Beach, a Sunlife resort, is as striking as it is imposing, stretching over the sun-drenched, protected bay of Flic-en-Flac. Sugar Beach is a manor house resort with spectacular views of the setting sun over the ocean while skilfully matching vintage splendour with modern amenities within its 238 beachfront rooms, including two suites and 20 premium suites across the manor house and 16 elegant villas.

Rooms at Sugar Beach are spacious and bright and offer breathtaking views of the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon, the coconut groves and the sandy beach. With private balconies and large bay windows, living spaces are bright and natural offering a distinguished serenity. The resort’s Buddha-Bar Beach is set in a prime location on one of the finest beaches in Mauritius and is the perfect spot for a sundowner and exceptional signature Buddha-Bar Asian and Mediterranean dishes.

Soak up the Scottish scenery at Fairmont St Andrews – Scotland

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The five-star Fairmont St Andrews sits atop the picture-perfect cliffs on the eastern coast of Fife, offering breathtaking views of the North Sea amongst countryside scenery in the ‘Home of Golf’

The five-star Fairmont St Andrews sits atop the picture-perfect cliffs on the eastern coast of Fife, offering breathtaking views of the North Sea amongst countryside scenery in the ‘Home of Golf’. Encapsulating quintessential Scottish luxury and set on a 520-acre estate, the resort features two Championship courses, five dining options, bars for evening entertainment, superb spa and wellness facilities, 212 elegantly furnished guestrooms and suites with refreshing views of vast greenery synonymous with the open-space escapism of the venue.

The resort has recently launched a new ‘Forever Flowing at Fairmont’ Afternoon Tea, a five-course affair with canapes, sandwiches, scones, desserts, finished with cake and accompanied with free-flowing champagne for £95 per person.  Meanwhile, the new summer menu at St Andrews Bay Clubhouse and Grill showcases the freshest Scottish ingredients featuring a seafood bar boasting lobster sourced directly from St Andrews Bay, alongside East Coast crab.