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The best hotel in the world revealed by TUI - with rooftop infinity pools, on-site watersports and private beach
Looking for a luxury escape?
TUI has named its best hotels for 2025 in the company's Global Hotel Awards and luckily for Brits, the top-rated property isn't far away at all.
To crown the best hotel, TUI looked at guest feedback from all of its properties around the world to find the hotel with the best service and quality.
Top of the list? The Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites is this year's 'crown jewel', according to TUI.
The hotel, located in Rhodes, earns 4.9 out of 5 stars on Tripadvisor based on more than 2,000 customer reviews.
TUI says: 'This hotel is built like a hillside amphitheatre, overlooking the picturesque Vilicha Bay. Sprinkled with luxe touches, like a pair of infinity pools and a sea-view gourmet restaurant, expect relaxation and pampering.'
Guests can try their hand at watersports, play a round of tennis or relax at the property's indulgent spa.
A recent customer review says: 'This hotel is total luxury. This is our third stay in this hotel it never disappoints. Every member of staff makes you feel special.'
If you're looking to travel a little further afield, TUI has crowned a property in the Maldives as its best long-haul hotel.
TUI Blue Olhuveli Romance is an adults-only hotel and each of the property's villas comes with its own private pool.
The holiday company says Olhuveli Romance offers 'barefoot luxury' and even its restaurant and reception are 'open-air sandy spaces'.
There are two swimming pools as well as a huge range of watersports including kayaking and paddleboarding.
A recent guest writes on Tripadvisor: 'Our stay and vacation were magical. We were able to enjoy every day completely and especially the resort, but above all the employees made this time perfect.'
And if you're hunting for a city break, TUI's best city hotel for 2025 is in one of Spain's most popular destinations.
The H10 Casa de la plata is a 'newly-built four star hotel' on a 'charming pedestrian street' in Seville's city centre.
TUI explains that the hotel's interior is 'inspired by the stately homes of Seville' and fuses 'traditional elements' with 'contemporary' features.
The luxury hotel has a rooftop swimming pool and is just a 500m walk from both Seville's Alcazar and cathedral.
A guest even describes the hotel as the 'best' they've 'ever stayed in', saying that 'everything was perfect'.
Meanwhile the best large hotel in the awards is the Riu Gran Canaria, a mammoth property with six restaurants and an infinity pool.
While Gran Canaria's world-famous Maspalamos Beach is just 15 minutes walk from the hotel, guests might not even want to leave. The hotel has a packed itinerary of sport and art classes and evening shows.
