Here is our holiday wishlist for an ultra-luxurious night’s sleep. Who wouldn’t want to wake up in one of our top 10 bedrooms?

 

Maldives
Soneva Gili & Six Senses Spa 5*

The eight water residences at Soneva Gili are amazing, completely private and huge, with two storeys. Catch the rays on your private rooftop sundeck, relax in your living room, enjoy dinner on your over-water sundeck and freshen up in your open-air bathroom with glass-walled shower. You’ll also have your own kitchen with espresso machine and a king sized bed to snooze in.

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St Lucia
Jade Mountain 5*

Jade Mountain has the most unique and incredible rooms you’ll ever experience. Each open-plan bedroom is missing a wall – instead you have an infinity pool entering your living space and an astounding view over St Lucia’s twin pitons.

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Thailand
Banyan Tree Phuket 5*

Repeatedly voted one of the best hotels in the world, Banyan Tree Phuket is incredible. Spa Pool Villas have a floating bedroom surrounded by a lily pond, a pool, massage pavilion, sauna and steam room. If that’s not enough, Double Pool Villas have two pools – one is a 33ft infinity pool – surround sound music and a 24-hour butler you can call on a special mobile phone.

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Kenya
Mara Bushtops 5*

Mara Bushtops is one of the most luxurious tented camps in the Maasai Mara. Exclusive to Kuoni guests, each of the camp’s 12 tents opens on three sides to breathtaking views. Each has its own sunken outdoor bath – perfect for a soak in the tub surrounded by flickering lanterns – a private terrace with its own telescope for wildlife spotting and 24-hour butler service. Safari bliss.

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Australia
Voyages Longitude 131° 5*

The view is the true selling point of this luxurious camp. As the sun rises in a honey-coloured glow, sit in bed and admire the amazing view of Uluru. There are just 15 tents in this eco-camp, a pool, bar and restaurant. This is a peaceful spot to watch the sunset away from the crowds and admire the inky blue sky as the stars come out.

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Mexico
Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya 5*

Relax in one of the Beachfront Casitas at Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya. Set on the edge of the beach, you can chill-out in your rooftop pool and on the terrace while your dedicated butler unpacks your bags and in the evening use your home theatre system while helping yourself to the stocked bar.

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Maldives
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa 5*



This new boutique-style retreat has ultra-chic accommodation, including the unique tree house villas. Perched on stilts three metres above the ground, the treehouse villas have amazing views over the Indian Ocean, a living room and terrace with private infinity pool – perfect for sunbathing and listening to music on the two iPods provided. The villa also has a 40-inch LCD TV and Bose DVD player for cosy nights in.

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Mauritius
Le Touessrok Villas 5*



There are just three private Le Touessrok villas within the stunning resort of Le Touessrok. The living rooms have high vaulted ceilings and lead out to the infinity pool. Each villa has three beautiful bedrooms, bathrooms with sculptural stone baths and a private walled garden with outdoor waterfall showers and daybeds. Each villa also has its own personal manager on call 24 hours a day who will arrange your experiences, private dining and spa treatments.

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Thailand
Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi 5*

For ultimate relaxation and pampering, chill out at the Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi. The pool villa suites are rustic and beautiful with living areas on split levels. Wake up in your bedroom and spend the day soaking in your private infinity pool and sunbathing on your terrace. Chill out in your living room with a glass or two from your own bar and feast under the stars in your own private dining area. Dock your iPod into the Bose sound system and relax.

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Dubai
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa 5*

There are just two Emirates suites, each with two large bedrooms, a big heated pool surrounded by a wooden deck, bathrooms with king-sized tubs, a beautiful lounge decorated with antiques, kitchen and residential quarters for your private staff – think housekeeper, security guard or personal chef. Relax in your private courtyard or sundeck looking out over the rolling sand dunes.

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Article added 11 January 2010