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Beach hotels

From UK seaside hotels in Cornwall and Devon to beach hotels in Ireland and Greece, our experts review the top-rated coastal accommodation around the world.

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<p>Stay at the pool, or head to a nearby beach today? That’s the only decision to worry about when staying at these Lanzarote hotels</p>

The best hotels in Lanzarote, reviewed

<p>The Shelbourne can be found among the Art Deco streets of Miami Beach</p>

I visited the most stylish Art Deco hotel in Miami Beach

<p>From Phaea Blue’s hilltop main building, the resort descends in tiers towards the sea</p>

This Crete hotel allowed me to have the ultimate chilled-out escape

<p>Soak up views over South Beach at this Miami Hyatt</p>

The hotel that’s perfect for exploring Miami’s South Beach

<p>Settle for nothing less than mesmerising views of this Canary Island’s volcanic landscape at the best luxury hotels in Lanzarote</p>

Canary Islands expert shares the best luxury hotels in Lanzarote

<p>Faraway in Martha’s Vineyard makes a strong case for being the island’s smartest stay </p>

Is this the coolest hotel in Martha’s Vineyard?

<p>The pool area at Domes Noruz Kassandra overlooks a calm stretch of beach </p>

This adults-only hotel in Halkidiki is perfect for a weekend of R&R

<p>Paradise found: Barbados boasts turquoise sea and white sands</p>

Best things to do in Barbados

<p>Awake to the sight and sound of the Mediterranean at Hotel Arts Barcelona</p>

I’m a Spain expert – these are my favourite beach hotels in Barcelona

<p>Dubrovnik President Valamar Collection has a large stretch of beach overlooking the sparkling Adriatic Sea</p>

The best beach hotels in Dubrovnik for 2025, reviewed

<p>While sand is limited at the The Westin Dragonara Resort, the hotel’s loungers overlook the sparkling Mediterranean Sea</p>

Best beach hotels in Malta for 2025, reviewed

<p>Looking for a Sicilian getaway? Villa Sant’Andrea should be on your list </p>

Best beach hotels in Sicily for 2025, reviewed

<p>The pink sands of Crane Beach are an exceptional setting</p>

Best beach hotels in Barbados for 2025, reviewed

The bar at La Semilla

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