<strong>The world's best boutique hotels for 2019: </strong>Awarta Nusa Dua Resort & Villas in Bali has been named World's Best Boutique Hotel for the second year running. Click through the gallery to see the rest of the winners.
The world's best boutique hotels for 2019: Awarta Nusa Dua Resort & Villas in Bali has been named World's Best Boutique Hotel for the second year running. Click through the gallery to see the rest of the winners.
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<strong>Awarta Nusa Dua Resort & Villas: </strong>Naomi Siawarta, director of the resort, says that winning the award twice is a dream come true. "We have always believed that the culture is the heart and soul of the hotel," says Siawarta. "Being in Bali, we continue to preserve the culture and heritage by extending our bespoke services and the beauty of our timeless design at Awarta to everyone."
Awarta Nusa Dua Resort & Villas: Naomi Siawarta, director of the resort, says that winning the award twice is a dream come true. "We have always believed that the culture is the heart and soul of the hotel," says Siawarta. "Being in Bali, we continue to preserve the culture and heritage by extending our bespoke services and the beauty of our timeless design at Awarta to everyone."
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<strong>World's Best Beach or Coastal Hotel: </strong>Emaho Sekawa is based high up on a hill on Vanua Levu, Fiji's second largest island, offering stunning views.
World's Best Beach or Coastal Hotel: Emaho Sekawa is based high up on a hill on Vanua Levu, Fiji's second largest island, offering stunning views.
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<strong>Emaho Sekawa: </strong>Made up of three luxury villas, only two couples can occupy this remote resort at once.
Emaho Sekawa: Made up of three luxury villas, only two couples can occupy this remote resort at once.
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<strong>World's Best City Explorer:</strong> Riad Kheirredine, a luxury Riad based in the center of Marrakech, is an ideal spot for travelers keen to explore the city.
World's Best City Explorer: Riad Kheirredine, a luxury Riad based in the center of Marrakech, is an ideal spot for travelers keen to explore the city.
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<strong>Riad Kheirredine: </strong>The hotel is made up of 14 rooms -- five deluxe suites, five classic suites, two junior suites, and two imperial suites.
Riad Kheirredine: The hotel is made up of 14 rooms -- five deluxe suites, five classic suites, two junior suites, and two imperial suites.
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<strong>World's Best Classic Elegance Hotel:</strong> Originally constructed in 1869, Relais & Chateaux Hotel Heritage in Bruges, Belgium is a timeless gem.
World's Best Classic Elegance Hotel: Originally constructed in 1869, Relais & Chateaux Hotel Heritage in Bruges, Belgium is a timeless gem.
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<strong>Relais & Chateaux Hotel Heritage:</strong> According to Boutique Hotel Awards, Relais & Chateaux Hotel Heritage "maintains the historic fabric of its architecture while bringing together the best of the modern."
Relais & Chateaux Hotel Heritage: According to Boutique Hotel Awards, Relais & Chateaux Hotel Heritage "maintains the historic fabric of its architecture while bringing together the best of the modern."
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<strong>World's Best Culinary Excellence: </strong>Velaa Private Island was originally conceptualized as a summer home for owner Jiri Smejc.
World's Best Culinary Excellence: Velaa Private Island was originally conceptualized as a summer home for owner Jiri Smejc.
Velaa Private Island
<strong>Velaa Private Island: </strong>Guests are treated to a "meticulously planned" private dinner on the deserted island, as well as an on hand personal chef.
Velaa Private Island: Guests are treated to a "meticulously planned" private dinner on the deserted island, as well as an on hand personal chef.
Velaa Private Island
<strong>World's Best Relaxation Retreat:</strong> Green SPA Resort Stanglwirt is described as a "five star organic and wellness retreat in the Kitzbühel Alps."
World's Best Relaxation Retreat: Green SPA Resort Stanglwirt is described as a "five star organic and wellness retreat in the Kitzbühel Alps."
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<strong>Green SPA Resort Stanglwirt:</strong> The eco-friendly hotel, located in Going am Wilden Kaiser, Austria, has a huge indoor and outdoor wellness area.
Green SPA Resort Stanglwirt: The eco-friendly hotel, located in Going am Wilden Kaiser, Austria, has a huge indoor and outdoor wellness area.
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<strong>World's Best Honeymoon Hideaway:</strong> Situated on the Osa Peninsula, home of the Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica, Drake Bay Getaway Resort has five cabins overlooking the ocean and the jungle.
World's Best Honeymoon Hideaway: Situated on the Osa Peninsula, home of the Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica, Drake Bay Getaway Resort has five cabins overlooking the ocean and the jungle.
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<strong>Drake Bay Getaway Resort:</strong> Guests can watch amazing sunsets and sunrises over the bay from their rooms.
Drake Bay Getaway Resort: Guests can watch amazing sunsets and sunrises over the bay from their rooms.
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<strong>World's Most Chic Hotel:</strong> Arctic Light Hotel, based in the center of Rovaniemi in Finland, is set in a former city hall.
World's Most Chic Hotel: Arctic Light Hotel, based in the center of Rovaniemi in Finland, is set in a former city hall.
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<strong>Arctic Light Hotel: </strong>The hotel has 57 individually styled rooms and suites as well as a restaurant with three different areas -- the main Arctic Boulevard dining room, the Arctic Winter Garden, and the Chef's Table.
Arctic Light Hotel: The hotel has 57 individually styled rooms and suites as well as a restaurant with three different areas -- the main Arctic Boulevard dining room, the Arctic Winter Garden, and the Chef's Table.
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<strong>World's Best New Hotel:</strong> Positioned on the edge of the Waimea Estuary on Nelson's historic Bronte Peninsula in New Zealand, Te Koi The Lodge At Bronte is a tranquil retreat.
World's Best New Hotel: Positioned on the edge of the Waimea Estuary on Nelson's historic Bronte Peninsula in New Zealand, Te Koi The Lodge At Bronte is a tranquil retreat.
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<strong>Te Koi The Lodge At Bronte:</strong> Although it was established in 1993, the lodge was taken over by its new owners Ian and Ali Metcalfe in 2017 and transformed into a luxury retreat.
Te Koi The Lodge At Bronte: Although it was established in 1993, the lodge was taken over by its new owners Ian and Ali Metcalfe in 2017 and transformed into a luxury retreat.
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<strong>World's Most Romantic Retreat: </strong>Located on top of<strong> </strong>the rainforest of Uvita de Osa in Costa Rica, Rancho Pacifico is open 365 days a year and provides fantastic views.
World's Most Romantic Retreat: Located on top of the rainforest of Uvita de Osa in Costa Rica, Rancho Pacifico is open 365 days a year and provides fantastic views.
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<strong>Rancho Pacifico: </strong>The secluded hotel has three luxury villas, two luxury suites and three luxury treehouses.
Rancho Pacifico: The secluded hotel has three luxury villas, two luxury suites and three luxury treehouses.
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<strong>World's Best Wellness Spa:</strong> Situated 500 meters from the Adriatic coast, Masseria San Domenico is based in a beautiful building that dates back to the 15th century.
World's Best Wellness Spa: Situated 500 meters from the Adriatic coast, Masseria San Domenico is based in a beautiful building that dates back to the 15th century.
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<strong>Masseria San Domenico: </strong>The hotel has a state-of-the-art Thalassotherapy Spa that offers a wide variety of treatments.
Masseria San Domenico: The hotel has a state-of-the-art Thalassotherapy Spa that offers a wide variety of treatments.
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<strong>World's Most Stunning Views: </strong>Hanging Gardens of Bali, Indonesia was named the hotel with the best view for the second time.
World's Most Stunning Views: Hanging Gardens of Bali, Indonesia was named the hotel with the best view for the second time.
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<strong>Hanging Gardens of Bali: </strong>Built on a 45-degree slope, the hotel is based in the heart of the Balinese jungle.
Hanging Gardens of Bali: Built on a 45-degree slope, the hotel is based in the heart of the Balinese jungle.
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<strong>World's Best Family Hotel: </strong>Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge in South Africa's Sabi Sand Game Reserve is a family-run operation with plenty of on site facilities, such as a spa, gym, library, sunset deck and a scenic outdoor swimming pool.
World's Best Family Hotel: Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge in South Africa's Sabi Sand Game Reserve is a family-run operation with plenty of on site facilities, such as a spa, gym, library, sunset deck and a scenic outdoor swimming pool.
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<strong>Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge:</strong> The lodge is named after an old bull giraffe who the owners considered an extended family member.
Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge: The lodge is named after an old bull giraffe who the owners considered an extended family member.
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