If you’re looking for total rest, rejuvenation, and perhaps opportunities for romance, it makes sense to book an adults-only resort. Accommodation, dining, and amenities will all be tailored toward adults and enjoyed with a more peaceful ambiance. You don’t have to travel far to find a top-notch option, as there are many properties right in the U.S., from California’s spectacular wine country to the tropical Florida Keys.
Alila Napa Valley - St. Helena, California
One of the best luxury resorts in Napa Valley, Alila Napa Valley is known for its bespoke experiences with a setting in one of the world’s most famous wine regions. It’s surrounded by Beringer Estate vineyards and was elegantly designed using luxurious natural materials. The on-site Atrio spa offers pampering treatments along with a yoga studio and fitness center, while the outdoor heated pool is steps away from the neighboring vineyard with plenty of cushy lounge chairs and a fire pit for gathering under the stars. Rooms and suites all come with fireplaces and oversized balconies or wrap-around terraces. Some have their own outdoor tubs.
The Inns of Aurora - Aurora, New York
A collection of four inns overlooking Lake Cayuga, The Inns of Aurora is the perfect place to let the stress melt away. It offers an old-fashioned kind of stay, with wide porches and Adirondack chairs for relaxing with a panoramic sunset view. At this top luxury resort in Upstate New York, many activities can be enjoyed too, like complimentary yoga, while bicycles, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are all free for guest use. Wine and cheese sessions are also hosted on a complimentary basis, while dining features refined American and seasonal dishes. The luxurious rooms are all uniquely designed with desirable features like four-poster beds, balconies with lake views and marble fireplaces. All include TVs and Frette Italian linens.
Hotel Wailea - Maui, Hawaii
The 5-star Hotel Wailea is set atop a lush hillside above the Pacific. Couples are specially catered to here, with many romantic experiences available, including a private dinner prepared by a personal chef in the Treehouse with ocean views. A Mercedes-Benz limo provides transport to a beach club nearby, while the grounds include a beautiful outdoor pool and whirlpool, free cabanas, loungers and umbrellas, and a poolside bar for artisanal cocktails. Accommodation is in one-bedroom luxury suites with private outdoor spaces, kitchenettes and spacious bathrooms with soaking tubs.
Auberge du Soleil - Rutherford, California
Auberge du Soleil aims to provide the “couple’s experience of a lifetime.” Often ranked among the most luxurious resorts for couples in the country, accommodation is in Mediterranean-style villas with private verandas that overlook olive groves, wood-burning fireplaces, Nespresso machines and flat-screen TVs with Blu-ray players. Heated floors and bathrooms with soaking tubs are included too. The spa offers rejuvenating water rituals and there are temperate springs to soak in that overlook the property too. The fine-dining restaurant is one of the best in the state, with a menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes utilizing the area’s local ingredients and a carefully curated wine list.
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa - Little Torch Key, Florida
The ultimate place to stay in the Florida Keys, Little Palm Island is a private resort island that can only be reached by seaplane or boat. There’s a private marina for those arriving in their own vessels. You’ll be surrounded by some of Florida’s most magnificent natural beauty, including idyllic sands and lush greenery while enjoying all sorts of luxe experiences like sunset sailing cruises and lobster dinners under tiki torches. If that’s not enough, couples’ massages can be enjoyed by the water. The spacious rooms sit beneath a thatched roof providing awe-inspiring views of the water and come with bamboo-enclosed outdoor showers.
Triple Creek Ranch - Darby, Montana
Nestled in Montana’s Bitterroot Mountains, Triple Creek offers a luxurious all-inclusive wilderness getaway particularly ideal for romance seekers with a long list of activities available in every season, from horseback riding, golfing, and hiking to the unique Norwegian sport of skijoring in the winter. It includes a seasonal heated outdoor pool and gourmet dining featuring locally grown produce, fresh seafood, and high-quality game meats. Accommodation is in three different types of private cabins, all of which include a wood-burning fireplace, a king-sized bed, and easy access to a hot tub.
Miraval Austin Resort and Spa - Austin, Texas
Located on 220 acres in the forested hills of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, Miraval Austin Resort and Spa is renowned for its wellness experiences as a place to detox and refresh. There’s an infinity-edge pool and a luxurious spa offering an array of treatments using organic ingredients along with a hot tub and a sauna. A spacious fitness center with modern equipment, yoga, and Pilates classes, and even a mechanical bull are included too. Guests at this top-rated Texas resort can also enjoy excursions on Lake Travis while the multiple dining options include a state-of-the-art educational culinary facility, the Discovery Café, and more. Rooms feature private balconies with spectacular views of either the Texas Hill Country or the property’s gardens and trails along with special touches like welcome snacks, free bottled water and organic coffee.
The Lodge at Woodloch - Hawley, Pennsylvania
Nestled deep in the Poconos, The Lodge at Woodloch offers acres of woodlands, a private lake for fishing and kayaking, and an adjacent golf club, but the posh spa is what draws many. It includes steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools and relaxation rooms. Plus, there’s a gorgeous indoor pool with a hot tub and a heated waterfall with hydro massage features. Numerous fitness classes are available like yoga, Pilates and aqua fitness. Chef-curated dinners and an excellent list of wines and cocktails can be enjoyed on-site while rooms have spacious covered verandas with forest or lake views.
Post Ranch Inn - Big Sur, California
One of the best 5-star hotels in the U.S., Post Ranch Inn is set atop the cliffs at the edge of the Pacific on a stunning stretch of the Big Sur Coast. Rooms are ultra-luxe and include both treehouses and stand-alone cottages with breathtaking mountain or ocean views, wood-burning fireplaces, indoor spa tubs, and radiant floor heating. There are clifftop pools for unforgettable swims, daily yoga sessions and nature hikes while the exclusive Sierra Mar restaurant is on-site, providing some of the best dining in the state with an ocean view.
Twin Farms - Barnard, Vermont
An all-inclusive property, Twin Farms is set in a circa 1795 farmhouse on 300 acres with rolling hills, wildflowers and scenic trails. It boasts a long list of amenities and available activities, including fly fishing, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, ice skating and both downhill and cross-country skiing. The spa is the perfect place to go afterward for soothing those sore muscles and guests can look forward to fine dining on-site with a five-course feast that includes dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients and wine pairings. Accommodation is in suites, cottages and one log cabin with various perks but all include a working fireplace, a Nespresso machine, and a fridge stocked with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks.
Hotel Simone - St. Simons Island, Georgia
The only property exclusively for adults on St. Simons Island, Hotel Simone offers a tranquil atmosphere with just two dozen island-themed suites. All are elegant and include custom-high-end finishes, king-size beds, flat-screen TVs, wet bars, dining areas, coffeemakers, and refrigerators. Some come with private balconies. There’s a gorgeous rooftop pool and when you want to go exploring, complimentary beach bicycles are available. There’s even a beach valet who will arrange to have umbrellas and beach chairs set up at the beach nearby (two blocks away).
The Point - Saranac Lake, New York
The Point is an all-inclusive waterfront resort that pays homage to its past with lots of antiques and 19th-century works of art. All rooms feature handcrafted beds, stone fireplaces and lake views. Some have extras like private decks, waterfall showers or clawfoot tubs. It’s a place to forget about the buzz of your electronics, with no Wi-Fi other than access at the front office. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a glass of bubbly and you can continue to unwind with a drink at the Pub, a fully stocked bar. Enjoy refreshing dips in the lake, boating and scenic hikes along with impressive on-site meals that include three-course lunches and four-course dinners featuring seasonally inspired dishes paired with fine wines from the private cellar.
The Virginia Hotel & Cottages - Cape May, New Jersey
Set within a restored 1879 landmark building just a half block from the beach, The Virginia Hotel is a boutique property with an ideal mix of historic character and modern amenities. It includes a beach valet who will set up your towels and chairs on the beach along with a variety of wellness experiences like yoga on the sand, farm yoga, and hiking. The spa offers blissful sea-inspired treatments while the award-winning Ebbitt Room serves farm-to-table cuisine using the freshest ingredients from the hotel’s own farm. Rooms include beds with luxurious Belgian cotton sheets and Italian duvets, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and bath amenities that are made with products from the farm.
