This is officially the best hotel in the world, according to TripAdvisor
Everyone's got their own ideas about what makes a brilliant hotel, but booking one with outstanding reviews from people who have stayed there before is a pretty solid place to start.
That's why so many of us check TripAdvisor before booking our break. To help you separate the wheat from the chaff, the platform's Travellers' Choice Awards for 2025 has just landed, which ranks the hotels with the highest volume of 'above-and-beyond reviews'.
Less than one percent of the platform's 8 million listings make it into this 'top' status, so it's a pretty big deal. Leading the way for hotels is Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, a stay in Mexico which has an impressive average of 4.8 out of 5 from more than 13,000 reviews.
'The hotel features spacious rooms as well as inviting gardens and direct beach access. Wellness lovers will head for the fitness centre, steam room, and spa, while adventurers gear up for diving and bicycle tours,' writes TripAdvisor, 'Plus, the resort's ideal location for snorkeling adds a bucket-list activity to your vacay. You'll love the poolside buffets, tequila tastings, and a variety of dining options.'
In second place is Grandvrio Ocean Resort Danang, a beautiful beachside hotel in Vietnam, and in third place is Gokulam Grand Turtle on the Beach, nestled in a glorious stretch of India 's southern coast on the Arabian Sea. Read on for the full top 10, and have a look at the other hotel categories ranked on TripAdvisor's webpage.
These are the 10 best hotels in the world, according to TripAdvisor
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, Mexico
Grandvrio Ocean Resort Danang, Vietnam
Gokulam Grand Turtle on the Beach, India
Romance Istanbul Hotel, Türkiye
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba, Caribbean
St. Ermin's Hotel, Autograph Collection, UK
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, Caribbean
French Quarter Inn, USA
Chandys Windy Woods, India
Siyam World Maldives, Maldives
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