The Top Family Suites in the World

Villa Beauchamp

Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel

• Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France

On the grounds of the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel lies a secret: three ultra-private villas, nestled into the hotel’s lush greenery. Of the three, Villa Beauchamp is our pick: a princely peach-toned, green-shuttered abode offering a slice of seclusion on the French Riviera. The villa has three double bedrooms, with space for up to 12 guests. Inside, she’s slick and stylish; OTT amenities include a media room, fitness center, a sauna and a hamman. Outside, there’s 32,291 sq ft of private gardens, including a 52-ft swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen. Adjoining the main villa is a separate two-bedroom pavilion — all but made for brooding teenagers in need of a little private space.

Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island

Cheval Blanc Randheli

• Randheli Island, Maldives

Set in Noonu Atoll, Cheval Blanc Randheli is a 40-minute journey north of Male; the 46-villa resort occupies its own collection of unspoiled islands connected by bridges. However, the Private Island within the resort can only be reached by a traditional dhoni boat and so offers the absolute peak of privacy. Covering nearly 2.5 acres, the private island has a four-bedroom villa spanning an enormous 23,680 sq ft, an 82-ft infinity pool, a spa, a fitness center, a screening room and a relaxation pavilion. A dedicated team of ambassadors are on hand 24/7 to take care of every little thing, from gastronomic experiences to tailor-made activities.

Underwater Suite

Atlantis, The Palm

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Underwater Suite at Atlantis The Palm remains one of Dubai's most innovative accommodations. Guests arrive via a private elevator, descending directly into an environment where the main wall is the hotel's Ambassador Lagoon. This experience flips the script on the typical hotel view: your only onlookers are the 65,000 marine creatures swimming just beyond the glass.

Floor-to-ceiling acrylic windows frame the constant motion of the tank, ensuring the aquatic life is visible from nearly every point. You can observe sharks gliding past the foot of the bed or watch spotted rays drift by while relaxing in the luxurious soaking tub. This is a highly specialized residence, designed to put guests directly inside the marine environment. It offers a singular, direct perspective on the Arabian Gulf's aquatic life without ever needing to leave the comfort of the room.

Ocean Point Three Bedroom Residence

Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences

• Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

Located on the mesmerizing Labrelotte Bay near the St Lucian capital Castries, where the azure blue skies melt into the sparkling turquoise ocean horizon, is Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences, one of the island’s most fabulous vacation destinations. 

The resort, which sprawls across a hillside right upon the coast, is perfect for those seeking seclusion and serenity in one of the most vibrant of paradises in the world, with the bustle of the unmissable Rodney Bay Village a 15-minute drive away from the hotel.

The resort has been stylized in a manner akin to a Mediterranean village and is as timelessly elegant in tone as it is in ambience. 

Guests of Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences can enjoy a variety of restaurants and bars that range from the Upper Deck, which maximizes the Caribbean vistas across the beach for an unforgettable dining experience, to the romantic atmosphere of the candlelit DragonFly. 

The spa, as one would expect from a resort of this standard, is excellent: tranquility peaks in the space dedicated to guests’ wellness, whilst the spa menu is impressively extensive, ranging from holistic body treatments to sports recovery massages. And that could come in handy: the hotel boasts great water sports facilities, including scuba diving, waterskiing, and windsurfing.

As for accommodation, the Ocean Point Residence Three-bedroom Villa is perfect for both groups and families to truly indulge in all the luxuries of a tropical beach vacation. 

Artwork by local artists celebrate Caribbean culture, whilst amenities such as a private infinity pool and a fully equipped kitchen allow the guests the utmost privacy within the confounds of their own space. 

What’s more, a new Ocean Point Club House serves as an exclusive lounge space for guests of the hotel’s residences that comes with a dedicated concierge and private check-in.

Mandaka Owner's Estate

Nihi Sumba

• Sumba, Indonesia

Beyond the horizon, on a beach where horses gallop across a perfect crescent of sand to swim with guests each morning, Nihi Sumba is the quintessence of ‘far-flung.’ The nine-bedroom Mandaka Owner’s Estate extends across a hill’s crest with riveting views of the Indian Ocean. Characteristically Indonesian with grass-and-palm thatched roofs and airy rooms, it comprises different villas that surround a main house, Raja Makanda, Mankanda Sumba House and Makanda Surf, with king-sized beds, walk-in wardrobes and balconies with ocean views. Amenities are plentiful, and include various lap pools, plunge pools, waterfall pools and outdoor bathtubs and showers. For in-suite dining, guests are spoiled for choice, with both an indoor and outdoor dining area, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen, outdoor pizza oven and barbecue. If you require anything at all, a Guest Kapten is on hand to take care of your needs and ensure a relaxing stay.

Lake House

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee

• Greensboro, Georgia

A sprawling estate set on the tranquil blue waters of its namesake and nestled between the sky-high pines of Georgia, the Lake House of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, is the ideal retreat for guests seeking outdoor adventure and comforting Southern charm. Perfect for multi-generational families, the resort offers prime fishing occasions, five championship golf courses, water sports for the thrill seekers, and the Ritz Kids Clubhouse for those who don’t yet meet the height restrictions. At the heart of the residence’s sprawling private estate is the three-story, four-bedroom, lakefront residence, complete with a pool and an abundance of private indoor and outdoor space.

Three Bedroom Beachfront Presidential Suite

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

• Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico

For 4,100 sq ft of pure luxury, opt for the Three Bedroom Beachfront Presidential Suite at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedegral. This spacious villa is perfect for families or groups looking to soak up the Los Cabos sunshine in a more private, spacious accommodation.

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a premium tequila bottle, an assortment of local Mexican beers, and freshly prepared guacamole (replenished daily). A dedicated personal butler is on hand to help visitors quickly settle into their home away from home and ensure a seamless stay from arrival to departure. The modern villa is designed to complement its natural surroundings, featuring stone balconies with thatched hacienda-style coverings, which blend effortlessly into the rugged mountain backdrop.

Inside, the suite spans two floors, offering two master suites and one double queen bedroom, each with marble spa-inspired bathrooms. Positioned just steps from the sand, the villa offers uninterrupted ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows and binoculars are provided for those eager to spot whales in the distance. The villa’s open-plan living and dining areas extend out onto the expansive outdoor space, where a patio and lawn area provide ample space for entertaining, with a covered dining table and a relaxed seating area positioned around a modern firepit.

For sunseekers, there’s a selection of outdoor loungers with umbrellas and a semi-circle pool for cooling off from the midday heat. For those looking to host a memorable get-together, suite-staying guests can enjoy the additional service of a private chef, who will host private dining experiences from the comfort of your indoor or outdoor dining areas.

And for those with little ones, there’s the option to indulge in Mexican s’mores by the bonfire. Guests also enjoy exclusive beachside service, with an attentive waiter on hand throughout the day, offering towels, sunscreen and refreshing amenities. Spend lazy days lying on the villa’s beach hammock beneath a shaded canopy, enjoying the sea breeze and the sound...

andBeyond Phinda Homestead

andBeyond Phinda Homestead

• Hluhluwe, South Africa

Chic, even quirky, the four suites and common areas that comprise the Phinda Homestead stand out for their contemporary design flourishes and au courant luxury. A bush home that playfully references 1980s elements in its furnishings, the villa looks out over some of South Africa’s most wildlife-filled, grassy woodlands. Situated on some 70,000 acres of diverse reserve in KwaZulu Natal near the Mkuze Game Reserve, the home easily accommodates families or groups. Unlike many safari properties, Phinda Homestead accepts children of all ages, and features a nanny’s room for ease. Adorned with Zulu art and basketwork, the residence brandishes clever design motifs throughout, such as marble basins shaped like Zulu pots. Various common areas, a gym and massage room, library, kitchen, herb garden and pool provide diversion between game drives led by the on-site dedicated guide and tracker.

Ithaafushi – The Private Island

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

• Malé, Maldives

Sometimes, the most luxurious thing a suite can offer is space and privacy — and the Private Island at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has both in abundance. Located in South Malé Atoll, Isthaafushi, it’s around a 40-minute yacht journey or 25-minute flight from the airport that feels like a million miles away from the rest of civilization. As the region’s largest private island, totaling just shy of 350,000 sq ft, there’s enough space for even the extended family, with room for 24 guests (18 adults and six children) across the island’s two beach and overwater villas and one four-bedroom residence.

East Five Bedroom Villa

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

• Dorado, Puerto Rico

Tucked away on Puerto Rica’s Caribbean coast lies Dorado Beach, A Ritz Carlton Reserve. Just a 35-minute drive from San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín Airport, the secluded oceanfront sanctuary is situated within an immaculate estate built by financier and conservationist Laurance Rockefeller in the 1950s. Fringed by swaying palms and mango trees, the resort has been thoughtfully designed to blend in with the idyllic surroundings.

The most exclusive abode is the Five Bedroom Villa. Ideal for families and larger groups, the 6,600-sq-ft property can comfortably host up to 12 guests. Located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, the villa is the perfect place to soak up the stunning sea views. The monochromatic interiors are luxurious yet laid-back with floor-to-ceiling windows bathing the rooms in natural light.

There is plenty of space for entertaining; the residence features an expansive living and dining area, with a private chef on-hand to whip up gourmet meals and a personal embajador to take care of any special requests.

The luxurious villa boasts five bedrooms and seven full bathrooms including a sprawling master bedroom with a king-size bed, hot tub and rainforest outdoor shower. Sliding glass doors open onto an enormous terrace dotted with comfy sofas, loungers and sunshades. Here guests can while away a lazy afternoon by the infinity pool, and, when evening falls, dine al fresco under the stars.

The Five Bedroom Villa is kitted out with all the best tech, including a flat screen TV, Bose wireless speakers in the bathrooms and an iPhone docking station. Elsewhere at Dorado Beach, A Ritz Carlton Reserve, guests can indulge in treatments inspired by traditional manos santos practices at Spa Botánico, visit COA Restaurant to sample culinary delights cooked in a traditional Spanish wood-burning oven, and tee off at the resort’s 18-hole golf courses.

Gotthard Suite

The Chedi Andermatt

• Andermatt, Switzerland

A Jean-Michel Gathy-designed masterpiece, The Chedi Andermatt is one of Switzerland’s most aesthetically arresting hotels. Stark granites, leather details and Alpine woods glow under flattering amber lighting; lined by elegant daybeds, a glossy, emerald-tiled swimming pool is the spa’s centerpiece. The premiere address on the property, the hotel’s five-bedroom Gotthard Suite caters exceptionally well to families: Two large kids’ rooms feature cute bunk bed-style sleeping nooks, while a spruce well-equipped kitchen means prepping a quick snack is easy. Though whether guests ultimately take advantage of that amenity is another thing entirely: The 24-hour room service features lots of indulgent dishes that will likely prove irresistible on snowy evenings, like proper Swiss rösti loaded with mushrooms, bacon, egg and local mountain cheese.

Villa One

One&Only Mandarina

• Boulevard Riviera Nayarit, Bucerías, Nayarit, Mexico

Set beside a perfect beach along the rumbling Pacific Ocean on the lesser-traveled Riviera Nayarit, One&Only Mandarina nestles below a verdant mountain brushed by a jungly rain forest. Eco-oriented, the resort gets accolades as a leader in sustainable luxury and low-density architectural design. Take over Villa One, a paragon of plein air livability, certain to dissipate the stress. With three bedrooms and a prodigious terrace complete with pool, it spreads across two levels, each corner enhanced with Mexican design touches from handmade furniture to colorful art. A gym, private cinema, and game room compete with the resort’s various offerings, easily reached from the villa. In residence, you’ll dine under the ministrations of a private chef and have your days deftly planned by the villa’s dedicated host.

Owner's Villa

Delaire Graff Lodge

• Stellenbosch, South Africa

The Owner's Villa at Delaire Graff is a private residence positioned high on the Helshoogte Pass. This is an art-filled sanctuary designed specifically to engage with the drama of the Cape Winelands landscape. Step onto the west-facing terrace for a truly singular perspective: uninterrupted views stretch over the patchwork of Stellenbosch vineyards, across the water of False Bay, and finally settle on the distant silhouette of Table Mountain. The heated infinity pool reflects the changing sky, offering a quiet, secluded spot for afternoon lounging.

Inside, the villa showcases pieces from Laurence Graff's personal collection, including original artworks and photography. Four well-appointed en-suite bedrooms provide privacy and comfort for guests. The generous living and dining areas are built for entertaining, supported by a dedicated private chef who handles every meal—from elegant, multi-course dinners to relaxed lunches served directly on the terrace.

The Mews

The Connaught

• London, United Kingdom

Few residences in Mayfair offer this level of duality. The Mews at The Connaught is a three-story townhouse suite, providing total privacy via its own street entrance on Adams Row while maintaining seamless access to the hotel through a dedicated corridor.

Architect Michael Blair's design emphasizes texture and structure: Douglas Fir flooring, hand-carved staircases, and bespoke walnut shelving provide the backdrop for prominent works by Richard Gorman, Annie Morris, and Louise Bourgeois. The main floor centers on an open-plan living room, featuring twin fireplaces and a concert grand piano. This area connects smoothly to an intimate dining space and a concealed kitchen, set up perfectly for quiet evenings or private entertaining.

The upper levels hold two king bedrooms, each with a marble en suite. The primary suite takes up the entire top floor, distinguished by a skylit bathroom and a freestanding, egg-shaped tub. Outside, a teak-decked balcony includes a retractable awning overlooking the street. This arrangement ensures you have the independence of a private home without sacrificing any of the hotel's services.

Four Bedroom Beach Residence with Pool

JOALI Maldives

• Raa Atoll, Maldives

For those looking for the grandest stay at Joali Maldives, the Four Bedroom Beach Residence with Pool is an expansive retreat spanning 12,917 sq ft and capable of sleeping nine adults. The duplex construction of this residence helps to maximize space, ensuring it’s the ideal choice for large families or groups of friends looking to combine relaxation and celebration.

The impressive suite features its own grand infinity pool that overlooks the blissful Indian Ocean and serves as the perfect central gathering area and hangout for large groups. Next to the pool, there’s an outdoor dining cabana with a wonderfully traditional palm roof—making it the perfect spot for al fresco dining throughout the day or a cool, shady escape during the hottest part of the afternoon.

Inside the residence, guests will find calming living spaces with plenty of natural wood and design details that accentuate craftsmanship. Each space flows naturally to the next, creating a warm, communal environment that excels. There’s also a private fitness room for quick workouts, a curated library ideal for a quiet moment, a sauna room, a hot tub, a butler room, and a dedicated buggy driver for exploring the resort with ease.

The design focus at Joali Maldives is always clear—shelves are decorated with thought-provoking trinkets from local artisans, and there’s always an interesting design book within arm’s reach. The four bedrooms are spaces of real tranquility. Some bedrooms open directly onto the infinity pool through large double doors.

Guests staying in multi-bedroom villas also gain access to exclusive perks, including a whisky, wine, gin, or sake tasting, a family cooking class, a 30-minute padel tennis session, and a 60-minute spa treatment.

Presidential Hill Villa

Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort

• Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye

Located on Turkey’s southwestern coast, the Presidential Hill Villa is the most spacious villa at Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort. Spanning 11,442 sq ft, the five-bedroom villa offers a private infinity pool with uninterrupted coastal views. Guests can unwind in the private spa, work out in the gym, or enjoy tennis and water sports. The terrace is perfect for alfresco dining and sunbathing.

Teremoana Residence

The Brando

• Tetiaroa, French Polynesia

A true hideaway about 30 miles north of Tahiti, The Brando private island follows through on delivering an idealized castaway fantasy. One of the world’s most exclusive resorts, it offers complete escapism, superlative spa experiences and immersion in incredible natural beauty. In fact, the real reason for going all this way is to take in those spectacular surroundings. Guests at the three-bedroom Teremoana Residence can do that easily: Just as much space (3,000 sq ft) is allocated to their private grounds as to the villa’s airy interiors. Mornings are often spent in the infinity pool or in the sea or sunbathing under palm trees. Family dinners await on the deck while, with the water garlanded with petals, baths in the villa’s soaking tubs are heavenly.

The Founder's Villa

Rosewood Mayakoba

• Playa del Carmen, Mexico

There’s a real majesty to Rosewood Mayakoba’s coastal setting. The resort is encircled by mangroves, where turtles glide through the water and spider monkeys hop through the trees, and excursions might lead guests to ancient Mayan ruins or allow for whale-shark sightings. It’s a magical setting for families. Staying at The Founder’s Villa makes it all the better. Completely private and genuinely home-like despite its vast 16,300-sq-ft footprint, the standalone six-bedroom property is packed with facilities and amenities, including its own chef and servers, personal golf carts, a chic beachfront cabana with a swish sound system and inviting firepit, plus a 92-ft infinity pool with unobstructed views of the sea.

The Penthouse Pool Suite

Fullerton Ocean Park

• Hong Kong, China

The Penthouse Pool Suite stands out among Hong Kong's luxury offerings, specifically for its sophisticated focus on social spaces and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Located on Level 16, in the corner of the West Tower, the defining feature is the private alfresco terrace. This area, complete with the suite's private pool, establishes a commanding setting for activities ranging from a morning floating breakfast to evening sundowner cocktails overlooking the water. The interior layout reinforces this emphasis on entertaining, featuring sizable dining areas that perfectly mirror the outdoor setup. Even when inside, the environment remains connected to the sea; floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of Hong Kong's impressive natural coastline, providing a welcome counterpoint to the city's urban density. For those traveling with family or needing extra space, the suite easily converts to a two-bedroom residence by connecting a neighboring 'Deluxe Oceanfront Room'.

Oceanfront Two Bedroom plus Den Residence

Gurney's Montauk Seawater Spa & Resort

• Hamptons, NY, USA

The Oceanfront Two Bedroom plus Den Residence Resort is a private hideaway defined by its location on Montauk's Atlantic edge, blending New England coastal charm with understated, elevated design. The practical layout includes two king bedrooms—each with a private bath—alongside a den featuring a queen sofa bed.

Interiors reflect the shore, utilizing warm oak flooring, driftwood tones, and custom textiles in ivory and sand. Tailored furnishings, shearling throws, and monochromatic artwork complete the space, mirroring the surrounding landscape without fuss. The main living space centers around a stone-framed fireplace. For those who prefer to cook, the fully equipped kitchen features marble countertops, Miele appliances, and a Sub-Zero wine fridge, all flowing into a dedicated dining area.

Glass doors lead directly to the private oceanfront terrace. Here, a built-in grill and firepit are positioned to frame uninterrupted views of the surf and sky. Direct beach access is just steps away. Guests also receive Gurney's full privileges, including entry to the Seawater Spa, which features a saltwater pool, fitness studio, and beach-facing treatment rooms.