Gardens, beautiful scenery, family time and vacation. Our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of the 12 luxury hotels with the most beautiful private gardens, including in the U.S., Asia and Europe. As spring approaches, these are the best destination hotels for serene green spaces and glorious blooms.
The luxury of a beautiful private garden at a destination hotel
We have found that daydreaming is the best antidote for these strange times. And there’s no fantasy we love more than the one where we get to travel to a faraway location, and enjoy a stress-free vacation somewhere beautiful.
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We thought we would share twelve of those beautiful places with you today, so that you can add them to your mood boards, and have something to look forward to, even with a future that is so unknown. We promise, some day these vacations will be a reality. Here are twelve hotel gardens that are worth your wanderlust.
These 12 Luxury Hotels have the Most Beautiful Private Gardens
These 12 Luxury Hotels have the Most Beautiful Private Gardens
1. Indonesia: Hanging Gardens of Bali
Perched on the edge of a valley, with the panoramic views of the rainforest all around. That’s the kind of scenery you can expect at the Hanging Gardens of Bali. Nestled between the Ayung River and the Dalem Segara temple, this “hidden palace” is the secluded getaway of your quarantine dreams.
Indonesia: Hanging Gardens of Bali. Courtesy Photo.
Enjoy spa treatments, afternoon tea, and picnic lunches right beside the river, with the serene sounds of the water bringing you to peace.
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2. The United States: The Fearrington House Inn
With a knot garden, a flower garden, a courtyard garden, and an herb garden, the Fearrington is more than ready to become your green oasis. Brick paths wind from one flowerbed to the next, weaving their way through paradise.
The United States: The Fearrington House Inn. Courtesy Photo.
And in 2015, the Fearrington became Audubon Certified, qualifying it as a top destination for all birdwatchers. You can observe an enormous array of species splash in the garden’s central fountain.
3. Mexico: Hacienda de San Antonio
Described as enjoying the climate of “an eternal spring,” this is an exclusive spot in foothills of the Colima Mountains. Within reach of both the Pacific Coast and the Volcan de Fuego, you have a varied and luxurious landscape right outside your door.
Mexico: Hacienda de San Antonio. Courtesy Photo.
And the gardens offer more than just beauty: you can play a game of tennis, take a mountain bike excursion, or even find yourself riding a horse. And for the most adventurous hearts, the gardens hold an opportunity for skydiving and hot air balloon rides – a view you will never forget.
4. Portugal: Six Senses Douro Valley
The Gardens at Six Senses Douro Valley have been awarded the quality seal from the Portuguese Association of Historical Gardens, so you know that they must be something special.
Portugal: Six Senses Douro Valley. Courtesy Photo.
Experience lunch or dinner in the midst of historic baroque architecture, and even take a tour of the palace.
5. Morocco: La Mamounia
Open since 1923, the legendary palace-hotel reopens this month after a period closed for renovations. And we cannot wait to revive our fantasies about a voyage to their “Gardens of Enchantment.”
Morocco: La Mamounia. Courtesy Photo.
Designed for dreamers, these grounds will put you in the company of five thousand rose bushes, seven hundred orange trees, and twenty-one different species of cacti. Take a walk beneath the olive trees, and allow your senses to experience something totally new.
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6. Italy: Grand Hotel Tremezzo
The Grand Hotel Tremezzo is a love letter to the Belle Époque, transporting its guests back to that magical time of decadent abundance.
Italy: Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Courtesy Photo.
You can indulge in a morning swim with the backdrop of Lake Como, or go for a walk among the fragrant trees. A private guide can escort you on a foot or boat tour of the scenery, so that you can absorb all of the glamor that this special area has to offer.
7. Guatemala: Hotel Atitlán
The grounds are divided into many separate gardens, each with its own singular personality. Stop first at the butterfly reserve, and then head to one of the many different flower gardens.
Guatemala: Hotel Atitlán. Courtesy Photo.
There are three different rose gardens, containing more than two hundred varieties, as well as azalea gardens, heliconia gardens, and fifty other species. And if you’re feeling active, this is an excellent site for birdwatching, ziplining, and boating. There is even a Wedding Garden – if you’re already daydreaming, you may as well as dream big.
8. India: The Oberoi Amarvilas
It is hard to beat a hotel garden that has the Taj Mahal in the background – only six hundred meters away.
India: The Oberoi Amarvilas. Courtesy Photo.
Internationally ranked as one of the greatest hotels in the world, the Oberoi Amarvilas has an unforgettable outdoor space. Dotted with scenic reflection pools and lawns, this display of Mughal architecture makes for a once–in–a–lifetime stay.
9. The United States: Hotel Bel-Air
It might be hard to imagine somewhere so tranquil buried in the hills of Los Angeles, but that is the magic of the historic Hotel Bel-Air. Peace and quiet are key at this paradise.
The most beautiful hotels with a garden in the world, including in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles. Courtesy Photo.
With four thousand plants and five hundred trees, it’s no surprise that this place feels like it is a million miles from the city. Make sure to say hello to the hotel’s four swan residents – they embody everything that Hotel Bel-Air has to offer.
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10. The United Kingdom: Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons
We have particular love for the Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons. A perfect marriage between its French sensibility and its home in Oxfordshire, its estate is indeed suited to all four seasons.
The most beautiful hotels with a garden in the world, including in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons in the U.K. Courtesy Photo.
Experience a daily guided tour, directing you to the wonders of the flowers and produce grown on the hotel grounds. You can also take a stroll through the English water garden and mushroom valley.
11. Brazil: Unique Garden
Unique Garden is the perfect destination for animal lovers. They offer exclusive access to the wildlife in the area, including guided tours from biologists.
The most beautiful luxury hotel gardens in the world, including in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Unique Garden, Brazil. Courtesy Photo.
Meet monkeys, deer, goats, ponies, and even wolves. They are also famously home to many growing dogs, many of whom are up for adoption, if you find it too difficult to say goodbye.
12. Costa Rica: Nayara Gardens
Rated as 2020’s most beautiful resort in Central America, Nayara Gardens is the ideal tropical escape. Since the resort was built within the rainforest, the gardens are overflowing with lush, incomparable wildlife.
The most beautiful luxury hotel gardens in the world, including in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Nayara Gardens, Costa Rica. Courtesy Photo.
Walk beneath waterfalls, soak up the hot springs, and then hook yourself to a zipline for a totally new perspective. And of course, you’ll want to set aside plenty of time for birdwatching, and learning about the incredible assortment of plants.
The 12 most beautiful luxury hotel gardens right now
That’s our list of the 12 luxury boutique hotels with one of the most beautiful serene historic private gardens in the world in Asia, Europe and the U.S. What do you think, dear reader? Spring break trip?
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Abbie Martin Greenbaum grew up in New York City and currently lives in Brooklyn, where she drinks a lot of coffee and matches roommates together for a living. At Oberlin College, she studied English and Cinema, which are still two of her favorite things, along with dessert and musical theater. She believes in magic.
