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Belmond’s Best Beach Villas

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View from the garden to a white, Moroccan-style, two-level villa with arched colonnade balcony and terrace, flanked by palms.

“I shall wear white flannel trousers and walk upon the beach,” T.S. Eliot wrote in a wistful ode to life by the sea. Surely the best way to appreciate it is from the comfort of your own villa... ideally with a cocktail in hand.

Three Bedroom Villa

Cap Juluca, Anguilla

Beachfront villas on platinum sands viewed from across the water
A woman's hand holds a wineglass as another reaches for a coffee cup at a table with pastries and watermelon, in a close-up.

A kaleidoscopic array of blue – turquoise, azure, cerulean, sapphire – greets you at Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla. First there’s the Caribbean sea, sparkling and stretching as far as the eye can see. Then, moments away, there’s your private pool, rippling serenely by your palatial beachfront villa.

Famous worldwide for its serene beaches, it’s only right to spend your time in Anguilla by the shore, steps away from soft white sand and swaying palm trees. The very definition of exclusivity and luxury.

Villa Maroma

Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mexico

A garden path flanked by white walls and palm fronds passes through Villa Maroma and out onto the dazzling beachfront lawn.
Four loungers surround a private pool set back from the sand, sea and beach parasols, seen from Villa Maroma's colonnade.

Sheltered by lush jungle and edged with turquoise sea, Maroma effortlessly reflects why it's one of the finest 5 star resorts in Mexico. Skip the crowds in touristy Playa del Carmen and find your slice of perfect privacy on the shores of the Riviera Maya at Maroma.

These ultra-luxurious villas sit on the beachfront with stunning views of the ocean. Beautifully re-designed to honor Mexican artisanal traditions and authentic craftsmanship, enjoy your own private pool and spacious, furnished rooftop terrace, before heading inside to relax in your separate living areas, kitchenette, and two king-size beds.

Five Bedroom Villa

Romazzino, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia

A guest in cool white sits in shade with a glass of wine, seen in soft-focus, gazing over a villa pool to the sea beyond.
A five-bed villa sprawls in private gardens with balconies and terraces tucked within its white edifice, overlooking a pool.

Presiding over a captivating emerald beachfront and verdant gardens, Romazzino has long been an icon of Costa Smeralda in Sardinia. The property's six beautifully appointed villas offer the ultimate in family luxury; sweeping, open-plan spaces spill out onto terraces with private pools.

For a the pinnacle of luxury, a full household staff can be arranged, including expertly trained chefs, nannies and butlers who blend seamlessly into the family unit. The spirit of sixties glamour beckons.

Private Pool Villa

La Samanna, St Martin

View of white Mediterranean-style villas rising from lush gardens, brushing the cloudy sky, seen from a terrace.

When the only thing separating you from long stretches of shoreline is a private pool, you’re doing St Martin right. The paradise island is a treasure trove awaiting exploration, from art tours to water sports. But you could be forgiven for whiling away your days in the sublime seclusion of your private villa by the beach.

The recently refreshed villas at La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin, exude opulence, with panoramic terraces, rain showers, floor-to-ceiling windows and Italian marble flooring.

Deluxe Pool Villa

Jimbaran Puri, Bali

A guest floats in a sapphire pool of a Deluxe Villa, overlooked by a terrace with a parasol and loungers, seen from above.
A high gabled ceiling with exposed beams rises above a four-posted bed with white drapes in the airy villa bedroom.

An island of contrasts, Bali is a paradise known for its forests, mountains, beaches and coral reefs. Luckily for travellers wanting to see it all, the deluxe pool villas at Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, Bali, have the best of both worlds.

Surrounded by lush greenery, they’re also just a short stroll from Jimbaran beach, considered by many as the best beach in Bali. With a private terrace and pool you can choose to spend your day in serene seclusion. Or if the waves in the distance sound too tempting, a short meander to the shoreline allows you to feel sand between your toes.

IN THIS STORY

Bedroom view on to the balcony with smooth black Arabesque tiles and a sun lounger facing the wide ocean through open arches.

Cap Juluca

Anguilla

Four loungers surround a private pool set back from the sand, sea and beach parasols, seen from Villa Maroma's colonnade.

Maroma

Riviera Maya

A five-bedroom villa with curved walls and white rendering overlooks a sunny pool, with another private villa in view behind.

Romazzino

Costa Smeralda

Aerial view of the terracotta-roofed veranda with column supports extending into the pool, with access steps on both sides.

La Samanna

St Martin

A guest floats in a sapphire pool of a Deluxe Villa, overlooked by a terrace with a parasol and loungers, seen from above.

Jimbaran Puri

Bali