Luxury beach escape roundup
Luxury beach picks are getting fresh buzz: Iberostar Waves Paraíso Beach touts poolside fun, Paraiso del Mar is pitched for exclusivity, Clay Beach villa on Koh Samui offers private pools, Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club markets tranquillity, and Phulay Bay Ritz‑Carlton Reserve leans into ‘sea meets serenity’. (x.com) (x.com) (x.com) (x.com) (x.com).
Iberostar Waves Paraíso Beach is listed as a 5‑star all‑inclusive on Playa Paraíso with room types up to a 2,580 sq ft penthouse and active early‑booking deals advertised through June 30, 2026. (iberostar.com) Tripadvisor shows about 9,600 guest reviews for the property and notes family amenities including a Star Camp for children and an approximate 30‑minute transfer time from Cancun International Airport. (tripadvisor.com) Paraíso del Mar occupies a private peninsula outside La Paz and its masterplan lists La Paz’s first golf course, seven beachfront condo buildings, a 50‑metre infinity pool and roughly 90 completed homes. (paraisodelmarlapaz.com/) (paraisodelmarlapaz.com) Current listings for Paraíso del Mar show beachfront penthouses and single‑family homes priced in the multi‑million‑dollar range, with one marketed penthouse at $1.88 million on regional brokerage sites. (bajaproperties.com) Clay Beach Samui markets a small collection of beachfront villas on Bophut beach with multiple private pools, staffed service including chefs and butlers, and villa configurations that can include up to five ensuite bedrooms. (claybeachsamui.com/) (claybeachsamui.com) Rental listings for the Clay Beach product describe three main pools plus a plunge pool, capacity for about 10 guests plus two small children, and nightly rates on booking sites typically in the $1,350–$2,550 range depending on season. (inspiringvillas.com) Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club on Hawai‘i’s Kohala Coast advertises one‑ and two‑bedroom villa suites and spring member offers including up to 25,000 bonus points and discounts up to 25% for selected April–June 2026 travel dates. (marriott.com) Phulay Bay, a Ritz‑Carlton Reserve, sits on Tab Kaek Beach near Krabi, promotes 24‑hour butler service, an on‑site spa and five dining venues, and provides a 360° virtual tour showcasing its villas that frame Andaman Sea views with Thai‑inspired design. (ritzcarlton.com)