9 New Luxury Hotels To Visit In 2025

New hotels to visit in 2025 starts with the Mondrian Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Credit: Supplied.

MONDRIAN GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA

You are likely familiar with the Mondrian brand – the group has hotels in London, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, Doha, and Seoul, to name only a few. Excitingly, Mondrian is bringing its world-class architecture, experiences and service to Australia in early 2025. Located on the Gold Coast’s Burleigh Beach, it will put a new spin on beachfront hospitality. 

From coastal Italian cuisine and surf-to-plate seafood to classic bites at the property’s lively pool club, its two bars and restaurants are hoping to offer the best of Burleigh’s dining scene. And what Mondrian hotel is complete without a new-age spa? Get ready for a space with unique, regenerative treatments for skin, mind and body. Boasting a minimalist, modern aesthetic and muted palette nodding to life by the sea, we’re super excited for this opening. 

Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay in Cernay-la-ville, France. Credit: Supplied.

LA FERME, ABBAYE DES VAUX-DE-CERNAY, FRANCE

In October 2023, Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay – a storied 12th-century Cistercian abbey which overlooks a large park on the banks of the Eure – reopened as a country house hotel. 

Nestled deep within the Chevreuse Valley, the €60 million (AU$97 million) restoration marries the spirit of a rural British estate with the refined Gallic elegance typical of its owners, The Paris Society. Busy wallpapers adorn much of the interiors of the 147 rooms and its restaurants, each punctured by plush velvet accents, clashing rugs, floral tapestries and vintage tableware. Located just 45 minutes outside of Paris (and a 20-minute drive from Rambouillet train station), in the short time it’s been operating Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay has become known as the ideal country escape. 

In September 2024, the bucolic estate enlisted Corinne Sachot – whose work includes the iconic CoCo at the Opéra Garnier – and opened La Ferme, a new accommodation offering hidden in the Abbaye’s 75 acres. Inspired by generations of Rothschilds who once called the Domaine home, and made with families in mind, La Ferme boasts 38 bedrooms and encourages its guests to help care for the chickens, rabbits, goats and donkeys that populate the surrounding meadows and fields. 

While it’s a world away from anything really, the cosy little farmhouses are just a five-minute buggy ride to the main property. Here, we suggest visiting the ever festive L’Auberge restaurant which touts live music on weekends and offers a country bistro menu. Think roasted free-range chicken, beef entrecote, homemade fries and a delectable vanilla crème brûlée for dessert. A woodlands hideaway never sounded so luxe. 

Conrad Singapore Orchard in Singapore, South East Asia. Credit: Supplied.

CONRAD SINGAPORE ORCHARD, SOUTH EAST ASIA

At the new Conrad Singapore Orchard – a redux of the city-state’s old regent property – a ‘Sleep To Wake Ritual’ is on the menu. Transforming the traditional turndown service into one that goes beyond a pair of slippers beside the bed, the offering invites guests to immerse themselves in an in-room guided sound bath, sip on a pre-sleep tea, and attend a morning intention session by the pool. It’s one of many guest experiences which anchor the property’s objective of building an oasis of mindful living. 

Boasting 445 rooms, 12 floors and 10 restaurants, Conrad Singapore Orchard is enormous and is located smack bang in the middle of the bustling entertainment and retail district of Orchard Road. The hotel recently underwent a transformation, with biophilia at the core of the design ethos, conscientiously drawing the surrounding nature into the atrium hotel. Thus, floor-to-ceiling windows attract natural light into the rooms, the hotel is accented by potted tropical trees, and prints of native flora by Singaporean artists are seen throughout. 

It makes sense. In 1967, Singapore’s prime minister vowed to turn his metropolis into a ‘garden city’. Today, almost half of Singapore’s land is covered in green space – and a lot of hotels and restaurants have adopted this nature-inspired-living approach.

While Singapore is a popular layover destination for many Australians, Conrad Singapore Orchard might entice you to stay longer than 24 hours. Did we mention the ‘Edible Garden Walk’ at the nearby botanical gardens? Or its Manhattan bar, which was lauded among the world’s best bars? The latter might not be part of the ‘Sleep To Wake Ritual’ but maybe you could skip it just one night.

OKU Andalusia in Cádiz, Spain. Credit: Supplied.

OKU ANDALUSIA, SPAIN

Opening in the European summer of 2025, OKU Andalusia is the first of OKU Hotels’ new ‘family collection’. Taking the brand’s signature style – think modern, minimalist bohemian design coupled with a beachside flair – and translating it for families, the property will focus on looking after the kids, without compromising on style or vibe. 

Located on a sandy strip of beach with views to Gibraltar and North Africa, the chic kids’ club will cater for babies though to 12 years old with a range of holistic activities plus tennis camps, water-based fun, and a taste of local culture. There’s even a separate space for teenagers by the beach, and an adults-only beach club for when you’re not relaxing by your own pool in your villa or suite. There will also be several restaurants, including the Mediterranean-inspired To Kima. 

OKU Andalusia will be a paradise for wellness enthusiasts, housing a serene 200-square-metre hillside spa, which will include an indoor swimming pool, meditation garden, outdoor and indoor yoga studios, a state-of-the-art gym, steam room and sauna, plus treatment rooms. While OKU’s Ibiza and Kos locations are incredible, Andalusia – with its three beautiful infinity pools terraced on the hillside, and in an area known for its rivers, wine and brandy – is the one travel insiders are talking about. 

Six Senses in London, in the UK. Credit: Supplied

SIX SENSES LONDON, UK

The highly anticipated opening of Six Senses London promises 109 guest rooms and suites, various dining destinations and a mind-blowing Six Senses Spa. Located in the restored Art Deco emporium, The Whiteley, in Bayswater, West London, the brand will also debut a private member’s club called Six Senses Place, which will house a central bar and lounge, coworking spaces, a restaurant and wellness and treatment rooms. 

Additionally, in a space reminiscent of an old-fashioned London Underground station, the Six Senses Spa journey will mirror the different energies of city life, from the sensory stimulation and movement of the street to the stillness and calm of a quiet café or park. 

Opening in 2025, no Six Senses hotel would be complete without a strong wellness offering. Get ready for a 325-square-metre gym, a 20-metre indoor swimming pool and a relaxation room with vaulted ceilings. There will be a cosy lobby bar and lounge, if post-work mingling is more your forte.  

Umana Bali in Bali, Indonesia. Credit: Supplied.

UMANA BALI, INDONESIA

Umana Bali, the newly opened five-star Hilton-managed resort, is perched on the island’s southernmost tip and boasts some of the destination’s most stunning ocean views. With 72 luxuriously curated villas with private infinity pools, the resort is laid out in cascading terraces atop limestone cliffs, reminiscent of ‘uma’, or ancient rice paddy fields, after which it is named. It’s this exclusive positioning that puts the property on the top of our must-stay list. 

Always mindful of the environment and the people within it, the resort sourced local materials like Javanese marble and rattan, and developed eco-friendly amenities including vanity kits made from recycled banana-leaf paper, coconut-shell boxes, and natural slippers woven from pandan and mendong fibres. While its clifftop restaurant, Oliverra, boasts a stunning Mediterranean cuisine (dress code: resort elegance), the property has some excellent culinary experiences on offer, too. Try the Balinese cooking class at a local’s home. If you do visit The Lohma Spa, be sure to ask for the signature authentic Indonesian massage. It uses energies from gemstones to revitalise the body, a must for Australians flying in and out. 

&Beyond Suyian Lodge in Kenya. Credit: Supplied.

&BEYOND SUYIAN LODGE, KENYA

Renowned for its luxurious experiences and commitment to conservation, &Beyond will expand its presence in Kenya in July 2025. In April 2024, the company announced it had secured an Exclusive Tourism Concession over the sprawling 18,000-hectare Suyian Conservancy in Kenya. In partnership with global conservation charity Space for Giants, the multi-decade lease gives &Beyond exclusive access to the land, with the company pledging to use its extensive lodge-operating experience to build and develop the finest lodge, tented camp, sky beds and mobile camping experience in the country. The aim is to offer guests unparalleled access to Kenya’s natural wonders while safeguarding the region’s wildlife and habitats. 

The thriving wildlife population at Suyian includes elephants, lions and leopards, as well as rarities such as the melanistic (black) leopard and African wild dog, as well as northern Kenyan species like Grévy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and desert warthog. 

NIHI Rote in West Timor, Indonesia. Credit: Supplied.

NIHI ROTE, INDONESIA

Scheduled to open in October 2025, NIHI Rote is situated on a secluded corner of Rote Island in Indonesia’s West Timor. As one of the southernmost properties in all of Asia – and accessed via a two-hour flight from Bali or Jakarta – NIHI Rote is remote.

With 22 thatched pool villas and world-class surfing at Bo’a beach, NIHI Rote is the new sister resort to NIHI Sumba, which won Travel + Leisure’s ‘Best Hotel in the World’ award for two consecutive years and is regularly frequented by celebrities like Heidi Klum, Christian Bale, and David and Victoria Beckham. NIHI’s arrival on Rote island will also see the permanent launch of the NIHI Rote Hospitality Academy, and will operate as a training ground for local residents, helping them build skills that will ensure NIHI Rote not only thrives but also uplifts the island’s people, too. 

Romazzino in Coasta Smeralda in Sardinia, Italy. Credit: Supplied.

ROMAZZINO, ITALY

Adding to Belmond’s leading luxury Italian offering is Romazzino, a stunning hotel in Costa Smeralda in Sardinia. Conceived by Aga Khan in the 1960s and designed by renowned architect Michele Busiri Vici, the whitewashed building’s arched windows and undulating lines have framed the Spiaggia Del Romazzino beach for many decades. 

You see, Romazzino played a defining role in shaping Costa Smeralda’s culture. Upon its opening in 1965, it quickly became popular among Costa Smeralda’s fashionable clientele. Italian and international socialites came to stay, enjoying the hotel’s elegant restaurants, rooms and leisurely beachfront, and meeting friends who would moor their yachts off Romazzino or nearby Porto Cervo. It was known as Sardinia’s original beach hotel. 

Now with Belmond at the helm, the hotel toes the line between leaning into the allure of its retro era and embracing the modern day. Guests are invited to live the ‘villeggiatura’ lifestyle – the Italian concept of long, leisurely summers. And with two stunning swimming pools with views over the inimitable emerald waters of the Mediterranean coast, it’s not a difficult notion to embrace.

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