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The world’s most anticipated luxury hotel openings in 2025
Many of the biggest names in hospitality are set to open new properties around the world this year. Georgia Boscawen picks out the most exciting new prospects
COURTESY OF FURORE GRAND HOTEL
COURTESY OF FURORE GRAND HOTEL
Furore Grand Hotel | Italy
Hewn into the cliffs 22 kilometres from Positano, Furore Grand Hotel is an exciting new addition to the Amalfi Coast. The property may be new, but it has heaps of classical Italian charm with its white marble lobby, immaculate gardens and clifftop terraces. Furore is a small jewel of the Amalfi Coast, famed for its fjord. The new hotel opens with a low-lit spa and a fine-dining restaurant. furoregrandhotel.com
The property may be new, but it has heaps of classical Italian charm
Med mode
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Cali Mykonos | Greece
Carved into the rocky coast on Mykonos’s quieter eastern edge, Cali Mykonos offers land-based luxury for the superyacht crowd. With 40 suites and whitewashed villas, alx§l with private pools, the new hotel has its own private beach and fine-dining restaurant serving traditional Greek fare. Alongside its quiet accommodation, the biggest draw is Cali’s vast 110-metre infinity pool, which stretches alongside its all-day beach bar. Perfectly positioned for those travelling by yacht to disembark, Cali Mykonos offers moorings and direct access from the water. calimykonos.com
Cali’s biggest draw is its vast 110-metre infinity pool, which stretches alongside its all-day beach bar
Arev, Saint-Tropez | France
A five-minute walk from the heart of Saint-Tropez village, Arev opened its doors in 2024. The traditional-looking blue-shuttered building conceals its lively interior design, which feels like a cool, old-school haven brought to life with a bold colour scheme of red, deep blue and yellow, as well as nautical prints. Arev teamed up with the world-famous local hotspot Bagatelle for its restaurant and revived an old Saint-Tropez favourite, The Strand. Book the one-bedroom suite that overlooks the pool, featuring bold toile de Jouy wallpaper and 500-thread-count French bed linen. The hotel can whisk you to the Port de Saint-Tropez in just seven minutes. arevcollection.com
COURTESY OF OKU HOTELS
COURTESY OF OKU HOTELS
OKU Bodrum | Turkey
Set on Bodrum Peninsula’s northern coast, OKU Bodrum is an adults-only clifftop retreat that will open its doors this summer. OKU’s ethos is intrinsically laid-back and, like the brand’s three other properties, will feature private pools, rattan finishes and earthy design. The hotel will open with a poolside Japanese fusion restaurant and a boho beach bar on a private jetty. Days here can be spent in the sunken lounges sipping cocktails to lo-fi DJ sets. The hotel’s idyllic location not only offers direct access to a protected bay for swimming but is also perfectly positioned for those arriving or departing by boat. okuhotels.com
COURTESY OF MANDARIN ORIENTAL COSTA NAVARINO
COURTESY OF MANDARIN ORIENTAL COSTA NAVARINO
Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino | | Greece
In 2023, Greece welcomed its first Mandarin Oriental on the south-west coast of the Peloponnese, Costa Navarino. With sweeping views over the lonian Sea, the property opened with a beach club, five restaurants and a private dining option. Infused with cultural heritage, the style of the 99 suites and villas is based on 19th-century Greek design with motifs, wood carvings and a natural terracotta colour palette. mandarinoriental.com
The style of the 99 rooms and villas is based on 19th-century Greek design
MARSA ALARAB
MARSA ALARAB
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab | Dubai
After much anticipation, Dubai finally welcomes a new addition to its largest private beach, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The hotel’s design was inspired by a superyacht, with a soaring, wave-like profile and panoramic vistas over the Arabian Sea. With 386 rooms and suites, four penthouses and 82 apartment suites, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is set among immaculately landscaped gardens and its own superyacht marina. jumeirah.com
Exotic ethos
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COURTESY OF SIX SENSES TRIPLE BAY AMAALA
COURTESY OF SIX SENSES TRIPLE BAY AMAALA
Six Senses Triple Bay AMAALA | Saudi Arabia
Six Senses Triple Bay, AMAALA is set to welcome guests in the latter half of 2025. This exquisite development features a harmonious blend of beachfront residences, a charming hillside village and elegant villas framed by a private mangrove bay, all thoughtfully designed to echo the natural beauty of their surroundings. Boasting 64 luxurious rooms, six opulent suites, 30 exclusive villas and 25 branded residences, the new hotel promises to be a sanctuary of wellness in AMAALA’s Triple Bay area. sixsenses.com
Red Sea Edition | Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea Edition will soon open its doors on the powder-white sands of Shura, the main island in one of the world’s hottest travel developments – the Red Sea Project. This is the second opening for Edition in Saudi Arabia – following the property in Jeddah – and will have 240 guest rooms and an array of suites. Earmarked as a superyacht hotspot, The Red Sea Edition will have two restaurants, multiple bars and impressive wellness facilities. editionhotels.com
COURTESY OF ROYAL MANSOUR TAMUDA BAY
COURTESY OF ROYAL MANSOUR TAMUDA BAY
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay | Morocco
This year, Tamuda Bay on Morocco’s lesser-known Mediterranean coast is welcoming a new 55-key property that celebrates the splendour of contemporary Moroccan design. Located on its own sprawling beachfront before the Rif Mountains, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay amalgamates contemporary design and old-world charm, with zellige tiles, marble mosaics and parquet flooring. Foodies will have plenty of options here, too, with four restaurants to choose from encompassing Italian cuisine, French fusion and Spanish seafood. royalmansour.com
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay amalgamates contemporary design and old-world charm
COURTESY OF CHEVAL BLANC SEYCHELLES
COURTESY OF CHEVAL BLANC SEYCHELLES
Cheval Blanc | Seychelles
Curved around the Anse Intendance beach on Mahé Island, Cheval Blanc opened its doors for its inaugural season in December. With 52 immaculate villas perched either on the white beach or hidden in the green hills, Cheval Blanc is a contemporary property that is focused on the beauty of the immediate environment. It has been designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, who also designed the sensational Cheval Blanc Randheli in the Maldives. The new property has opened with five restaurants and a spa created in collaboration with Guerlain. chevalblanc.com
COURTESY OF NIHI
COURTESY OF NIHI
Nihi Rote | Indonesia
Designed to make guests feel they are staying at the end of the earth, Nihi Rote is an upcoming off-grid opening on Rote Island in West Timor, Indonesia. With a brand ethos that promotes cultural richness and adventurous spirit, the new property will open its doors this autumn and promises secluded beaches, a spa and waterfront villas. nihi.com
COURTESY OF FOUR SEASONS HOTAL OSAKA
COURTESY OF FOUR SEASONS HOTAL OSAKA
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka | Japan
The Four Seasons has opened its fourth property in Japan, this time within the new One Dojima building in the city of Osaka. It has 130 rooms and 24 suites, but guests can also opt to stay on the dedicated Gensui floor for a contemporary ryokan experience. The hotel’s signature restaurant overlooks the glittering city and serves up authentic Cantonese cuisine, while cocktail bar Bar Bota offers some of the finest Japanese whiskeys. Encompassing the entire 36th floor of the hotel, there is also a spa that offers rejuvenating treatments using traditional Japanese techniques. fourseasons.com
W | Maldives
Following an all-encompassing rebuild, the W Maldives is now an entirely new offering in line with the W’s rebrand. Located on Fesdu Island in North Ari Atoll – which is a mere 25-minute seaplane ride from Malé – the new W is home to 77 revamped thatched villas, each with private pools, and four new bars and restaurants. Single-use plastics have been eradicated from the resort and the hotel is also unveiling an in-house fruit and herb plantation before the end of the year. marriott.com
The new W is home to 77 revamped thatched villas, each with private pools
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Islas Secas, Casa Cavada | Panama
Located in one of the most expansive protected marine zones in the world, Islas Secas is a secluded resort that spans 14 volcanic islands in the Gulf of Chiriquí on the Panama’s Pacific coast. This season the resort opens a clifftop property surrounded by nature, crashing waves and a private beach. In 2024, meanwhile, the resort unveiled a 770-square-metre villa, Casa Cavada, a private four-bedroom property with a chef, a 25-metre pool and huge terrace. Designed to amplify the villa’s natural surroundings, staying here is like sleeping among wildlife in a four-poster bed. islassecas.com
Oetker Collection’s The Vineta Hotel | US
The Oetker Collection – behind legendary hotels including Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc – has made its first foray in the US this year and will soon be opening the doors of The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach. With its pale-pink façade, the new hotel is designed in the Mediterranean Revival style for which Palm Beach is famed. Paris-based interior (and yacht) designer, Tino Zervudachi oversaw the hotel aesthetically, ensuring elegant yet fun and eclectic spaces. oetkercollection.com
COURTESY OF JUMBY BAY HOTEL
COURTESY OF JUMBY BAY HOTEL
Jumby Bay Island | Antigua
On the powder-white sands of Jumby Bay Island, a 121-hectare private paradise off the north-east coast of Antigua, Jumby Bay is a perfect Caribbean escape for superyachts. This season, the hotel sees the arrival of one of the UK’s most beloved beach clubs and restaurant, The Hut, to its neighbouring island. Perched on a long stretch of private beach, the new whitewashed restaurant will blast out party tracks and serve lobster with lashings of rosé. oetkercollection.com
Nilo Miami Namron Hospitality | US
The luxurious barefoot hospitality group Namron – which now has nine properties in Mexico – is to open its first hotel in Miami this year. Nestled in the vibrant North Beach neighbourhood – fondly dubbed NoBe by locals – the new property, Nilo, is a calming oasis, moments away from Miami’s bustling marinas. With 29 rooms, Nilo is a two-storey hotel encircling a lush courtyard and pool area. Designed by local mansion developer Felix Cohen, Nilo has an effortlessly trendy feel to it, with a carefully curated art collection, lots of texture and a warm colour palette throughout. namronhospitality.com
First published in the February 2025 issue of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.