FANCY holiday abroad vibes without actually leaving the country?
There’s some great hotels across the UK that feel like you’re somewhere like the Med or even Miami – so we’ve rounded up some of the best.
Roslin Beach Hotel, Southend -on-Sea
Roslin Beach Hotel is on the sandy beach of Thorpe Bay Beach is often compared to places in the US.
One previous guest said: “We could have been staying on the Florida Keys”.
It’s not the first time Southend-on-Sea has been compared to the US either.
In 2023, Tory councillor Daniel Nelson told the Southend Echo that tourism events played an important role “in the reinvigoration of the city and that Southend has the potential to become a Miami-on-Thames.”
The Gallivant, Sussex
The Hamptons is known for its white wooden buildings and sandy beaches. And The Gallivant in Camber Sands is often said to be similar.
The American comparison to the Essex seaside is because of the shaker style it’s built in – and you can even book a room called the ‘Large Hampton’.
Not only that, but the dune-backed beaches of Camber Sands are a spitting image of the ones in Montauk, a hamlet in East Hampton.
The Times said “think New York’s Hamptons by way of Camber Sands” while House & Garden added it “brings a bit of the Hamptons and Scandi-vibe to Sussex”.
The Nici, Bournemouth
If you’ve ever wanted a slice of Miami without wanting to leave the country, then why not head to… Bournemouth?
The Nici Hotel, found on the seafront of the seaside town, opened in 2022.
There’s the South Beach Restaurant, which serves “champagne afternoon teas and classics with a Miami twist”.
Otherwise other nods include retro cocktail cabinets in the rooms, faux palm trees throughout and even art of Che Guevara.
Previous guests have raved about it too – one said: “Beautiful setting and very cool decor. Feels like Miami!”
Gara Rock, Devon
A rarity in the UK, Gara Rock has its own private swimming pool overlooking the ocean more comment in the Med.
Grab some pizza and a glass of rose wine and you’ll feel like you’re hundreds of miles away.
It even has a private beach too, if you fancy an ocean dip, or plash out on a “beach butler” and you can get unlimited cocktails delivered straight to you.
Hotel Tresanton, Cornwall
In St Mawes is Hotel Tresanton and at first glance may not look much like Italy, but head down to the hotel’s own Beach Club which overlooks the cliffs and, with the blue and white striped umbrellas, will transport you straight to the Italian Riviera.
The website states: “The Mediterranean style brings a feel of the Amalfi coast, with blue and white striped umbrellas and semi-tropical planting.”
Or, splash out on the classic Italian sailing yacht–Pinuccia where you can spend the night onboard with dinner and breakfast – and a bottle of champagne.
One person even said: “It’s like a perfectly decorated small Italian hotel on the Amalfi Coast but further north on the sea in Cornwall.”
Art’otel, London
One of the new hotels to open in the Battersea Power Station, Art’otel has some of the best views from the top.
The rooftop infinity pool could even double for Dubai, with its luxury sunloungers and skyscraper views.
Of course, it is usually only open to hotel guests although they do have some open events to non-guests.
This includes as aqua aerobics, aqua board pilates and yoga, all of which come with breakfast and start from £25.
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The Queen at Chester Hotel
This historic hotel has welcomed the likes of Charles Dickens and Lillie Langtry through its doors. Rooms have richly-patterned carpets with super soft bed linen and premium toiletries in the bathroom. Go for a superior room for extra goodies including bathrobes and snack boxes.
The University Arms Hotel, Cambridge
This Cambridge hotel is in the ideal spot, within walking distance to bars, shops and hotspots like the university colleges and Parker’s Piece. The inside couldn’t be prettier, with huge stained glass windows, grand chandeliers, and rooms with enormous clawfoot bath tubs.