When it comes to resorts, experiences such as an early morning run with a member of the local Maasai helped Cottar’s 1920s Camp track well this year, as did the family rungu-throwing at Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp. Community investment is important too: Londolozi, with its ongoing rural education scheme, and Zambia’s elegant Chindeni, which supports two local schools, both picked up points in this area. In Asia, Bali’s Alila Villas Uluwatu rated top for activities and facilities, which include its world-famous cliffside infinity pool; so did the multitasking Banyan Tree Veya Phuket.
You also liked the St Regis Bali for its Nusa Dua location, and India’s Taj Aravali for its experiences. The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi’s sea-cucumber project scored well for community investment. In Australasia, the splendid North Island isolation of Wharekauhau set it apart for location, while the experiential expertise of Cheval Blanc Randheli helped it flipper to the top of the Indian Ocean chart.
And in the Middle East, the gold-plated accomplishments of One&Only The Palm – rating highest in eight criteria, including cuisine, design, rooms and service – secured it the number one spot. These are the best resorts in the world, according to the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards . The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.
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