When it comes to the ultimate five-star experience, few things compare to the allure of our award-winning Indulgent Escapes… These hotels have been recognised for excelling when it comes to quality, service and fabulous facilities. Let’s look at find out which hotels set the standard for luxury holidays last year and which hotels are already on the rise for 2025...

BAYOU Villas Lara Antalya

Up first is Lara Beach’s shining star, BAYOU Villas. This superb property won first place in the Best for Families category in the 2024 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. Families can enjoy the perfect balance of privacy and convenience, with the facilities at Lara Barut Collection at their disposal. Ultra-chic décor, swim-up lagoon pools and à la carte restaurants, need we say more?

Bless Hotel Ibiza

Say hello to the dreamy Bless Hotel Ibiza. This member of the ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ group tops the chart. Not only was their fine dining restaurant awarded a Michelin star in 2023, but Bless Hotel Ibiza is the only hotel on the island to receive a stellar distinction in the 2024 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards. As you guessed it, five stars. For the third year running, the service, facilities and holistic experience have been placed on a pedestal. It’s easy to see why with their rooftop infinity pool, revitalising spa and refined cuisine.

Gloria Serenity Resort

For those who are partial to a bit of golf, there’s only one place for it. Gloria Serenity Resort won Best Golf Hotel in Turkey at the World Golf Awards for the second year running in 2024. You can expect Turkey’s first and only TrackMan Range system, a 45-hole golf facility and spectacular scenes to tee off with when staying at Gloria Serenity Resort. It was also labelled the Continent Winner by the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The surrounding pine forests, delightful private beach and serene spa make this Turkish treasure one to keep in mind.

Ikos Andalusia

Ikos Andalusia pulls out all the stops on the Costa Del Sol and their efforts didn’t go unnoticed last year. TripAdvisor named the hotel Best Hotel in Spain at its annual Travellers’ Choice Awards, as well as earning the World’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort Brand title at the World Travel Awards. Picture this… nine pools, nine restaurants and a children’s club. Did we mention the Michelin-starred menus on offer?

Quinta Jardins Do Lago

This five-star retreat in Madeira was honoured with the Best Immersive Experience award in the 2024 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence – a testament to the exceptional scenes, culture and tranquillity on offer. Quinta Jardins Do Lago boasts lush gardens, historic architecture and an unmatched intimate atmosphere. But the accolades don’t stop there… It also claimed the Best Breakfast 2025 award across Europe and the Mediterranean from Forbes. Locally sourced ingredients, gourmet delicacies and top-notch service form their lavish breakfast spread.

Nido Mar-Bella Collection

How does Greece’s Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel sound? That’s the title that was awarded to Nido Mar-Bella Collection in 2024 from the World Travel Awards. It’s admired for its seamless blend of contemporary luxury and traditional Greek charm, all while overlooking the Ionian Sea. From watching the sailing boats bobbing on the glistening waves to floating in your private pool, couples will love this adult-only escape on Corfu’s sun-kissed coastline.