When it comes to ultimate relaxation, nothing beats a leisurely soak in an in-room hot tub, allowing you to skip the crowds and enjoy total privacy. Also, eliminating the need to rub shoulders with strangers by a communal pool altogether. A private jacuzzi as part of your getaway’s perks simply hits different, especially when the setting is as spa-like as the experience itself.
From the tranquil shores of Lake Como to the wooded hills of Vermont, boutique hotels worldwide are offering steaming, secluded havens designed to elevate your escape.
Here are seven who excel at the task.
Weekapaug Inn (Westerly, Rhode Island)
The best views in the house, at Relais & Châteaux darling Weekapaug Inn, are from their trio of Fenway Suites, overlooking Quonochontaug Pond and the Atlantic Ocean just beyond. This idyllic Rhode Island retreat, which dates back to 1899, is the epitome of laid-back coastal living, with suites awash in calming color palettes dressed in modern Yankee decor. Plus, their calendar of by land or sea activities does not dissapoint. Think driftwood carving class, bocce ball games, and lobster boils on the verdant rolling lawn, followed by a restorative dip in the privacy of your tucked-away terrace.
Hotel Christopher (Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy)
If you find yourself craving more water and a hot tub moment after a day at the beach, Hotel Christopher awaits. Offering oceanfront Panoramic Suites with jetted tubs, these sprawling spaces were built with Mother Nature in mind, using materials carefully chosen to harmonize with the surrounding environment. From the nearby rocks to the exotic woods used for the bedroom shutters and gorgeous deck. Here, you can begin your day watching surfers at sunrise or end it savoring a cocktail during sunset. This tropical oasis is also home to Sisley Spa, where al fresco massages to the tune of crashing waves are par for the course.
The William Vale (New York City)
Imagine calling this palatial pad—and jaw-dropping 1,632 square foot balcony—yours for a few days. 20 stories above Williamsburg sits The William Vale’s crown jewel, the Vale Garden Residence, a two-bedroom, two-level stunner with sleek interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and crushing skyline views. The best part? An open-air jacuzzi outfitted in warm woods and even warmer waters. With a marble dining table to your left and lounge seating to your right, this tricked-out residence was made for staying in. If you get the itch to explore, don’t miss Chef Andrew Caramellini’s love letter to Southern Italy, Leuca, downstairs.
Twin Farms (Barnard, Vermont)
It doesn’t get any cozier than the Aviary Cottage at Twin Farms, which features a wood-burning fireplace and an adjacent stone hot tub. When you’re not enjoying The Art of a Vermont Winter with horse-drawn carriage rides and lantern-lit evening walks, you can marvel at the snowy woodlands from the comfort of your charming quarters—hot cocoa in hand. Or, dial your self-care routine up a notch with their in-room fireside ritual. A 90-minute heated massage, relaxing bath, and chilled Champagne are just a few of the perks included with that blissful experience.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo (Lake Como, Italy)
Lake Como is calling—and so are these bucket-list-level accommodations perched atop the one and only Grand Hotel Tremezzo. We’d happily check into any room inside this ultra-luxe villa-turned hotel, but if we had to play favorites, the award goes to their Rooftop Suites, at the very tippy top of the palace. With sweeping vistas of the Larian Triangle and jacuzzi mini-pools for two, how does it possibly get any better? With an Aperol Spritz, perhaps, and their restaurant's famous saffron risotto delivered to this dreamy spot.
Inn at Newport Ranch (Fort Bragg, California)
Nature bathing takes on new meaning at The Inn at Newport Ranch when you’re taking in Mendocino’s dramatic coastline from the vantage point of a steamy hot tub. Sea Drum, the Inn’s premier oceanfront home, offers an unparalleled stay, accommodating up to 10 guests in four ensuite bedrooms. But let’s get straight to the point: you’re here to soak in the
breathtaking panoramas with a good long soak. When you venture beyond your private retreat, visit the spa, sweat lodge, or one of 23 thoughtfully placed benches for a meditative pause. The property—crafted from trees felled onsite—also boasts world-class hiking trails, naturally.
Domes Miramare Corfu (Corfu, Greece)
For the ultimate Grecian holiday, look no further than Domes Miramare Corfu, a Luxury Collection resort. This sun-drenched property—set on an ancient olive grove, no less—offers a cluster of Pavilion Retreats, each designed as an intimate sanctuary. Featuring king-sized bedrooms, marble bathrooms, and open living areas that unfold into private gardens, R&R is the only thing on the agenda. (That and the slow-cooked octopus at Makris.) Enveloped by lush greenery and Mediterranean salt-kissed breezes, these refuges also come with a wooden decked terrace, outdoor jacuzzi, and shower—perfectly framed by swaying palm trees.
