The Hottest New Hotels Opening Their Doors In 2026
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The hottest new spots across the globe
Planning your 2026 adventures? If a brand spanking new hotel is on your bucket list, check out these shiny new spots set to welcome their first guests before the end of 2025 and into 2026.
Hot New Hotel Openings To Know In 2026
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Romègas Hotel – Valletta, Malta
Breathing fresh life into a 500-year-old palazzo, Romègas Hotel is slated to open in Malta’s historic capital before the end of 2025. Just 23 rooms and suites – individually designed by family-owned Maltese designers Camilleri Paris Mode – hide inside the ancient walls amidst grounding materials like terrazzo floors, wood panelling and hand-carved stone. The rooftop boasts excellent views of the city plus a swimming pool, while Marvin Gauci’s destination restaurant on the ground floor feeds guests and locals alike. romegashotel.com
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1 Hotel Tokyo – Japan
Following the success of openings in the US and China, SH Hotels & Resorts opened its very first British 1 Hotel outpost in Mayfair in 2023, paving the way for branches in Copenhagen, Paris, Greece, Melbourne and now Japan. Set to be unveiled before the end of 2025, you can find 1 Hotel Tokyo in the buzzy Akasaka district in a development designed by Mori Trust which also incorporates retail and offices. Naturally, 1 Hotel Tokyo will champion the brand’s biophilic leaning, but with distinctly Japanese flair. 1hotels.com
Eha – Hiiumaa Island, Estonia
Encircled by the Baltic Sea and centuries of local tradition, nature-led Eha is the next wellness hotel to add to your bucket list. Set to open in summer 2026, the intimate 11-key resort is hidden on one of Europe’s quietest islands, Hiiumaa: two-thirds forested and home to some of the continent’s darkest, clearest skies. That tranquility is key: just eight suites and three forest cabins keep guest numbers intimate (max 22 at a time). Blending ancestral healing traditions with evidence-based practices, guests will enjoy a nourishing five-night retreat as standard, themed around one of five seasons: summer, spring, autumn, winter, and springrise. eharetreat.com
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The Malkai – Oman
Oman is making moves in the global luxury travel sphere, and The Malkai is yet another string in the coastal middle eastern nation’s bow. Family-owned and slated to open in autumn 2026, The Malkai is the result of a decade-long dream and comprises three tented camp locations: the coastal farmlands of Barkaa, the soaring Al Hajar mountains, and the sweeping Sharqiyah Sands. If you’re searching for a new experience in 2026, this is it. themalkai.com
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The Cormorant At 55 South – Fuegian Archipelago, Chile
Antarctic exploration is peaking once more – but this time we know the best way to visit is by boat. Before you set sail, resting your head at the far end of Chile is a necessity, and The Cormorant at 55 South is set to make that all the easier from January 2026. Courtesy of cruise operator Silversea in the brand’s first dry-land venture, The Cormorant at 55 South will be the world’s southernmost hotel, offering a luxurious new gateway to the land of ice. Expect 150-rooms with forest or water views, plus excellent Silversea service whether you’re about to sail with the brand or not. silversea.com
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Casa Bonavita – Attard, Malta
Historic Malta’s popularity is cresting, and there are plenty of delightful and new places to stay as a result – including this new spot opening its doors on 1 May 2026. Out of the historic capital of Valetta, a centuries-old farmhouse has been meticulously transformed over the course of five years into a sensational 17-bedroom hotel, framed by Mediterranean gardens and shaped by the exquisite flair of interior design couple Christopher and Suzanne Sharp. casabonavita.com
tulåh – Kerala, India
A new sanctuary of healing and transformation is set to open in the lush hills of Kerala in early 2026, occupying the meeting point of ancient wisdom and modern science. A sanctuary of 65 suites, tulåh draws on everything from Ayurveda, Vedanta and Yoga to Tibetan and Traditional Chinese Medicine, immersing guests in forests, gardens and waters. tulah.life
Na Praia – Comporta, Portugal
In an ode to the untamed beauty of Portugal’s Atlantic coast, Na Praia is a distinctive 113-key hotel set to open in spring 2026, occupying a cutting-edge architectural beauty in conversation with its surrounding ecosystems: the ocean, the dunes and the estuary. napraia.com
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Zannier Bendor – Île de Bendor, France
After a five year transformation, the seven hectare former jet-set honeypot Île de Bendor will reopen in spring 2026 with the Provençal-style village reimagined as the 93-key boutique hotel Zannier Bendor. Guests can also expect a wellness spa, beach club, diving centre and a whopping eight dining spaces – a wonderland for this tiny island’s visiting population. zannierhotels.com
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Luura Cliff – Paros, Greece
Helmed by a father-daughter duo, Luura’s inaugural resort will open in Paros in May 2026, bringing a multigenerational vision to life. With oceanfront views of Antiparos, expect sculptural structures by Elastic Architects and harmonious interiors by Lambs and Lions at this adults-only, 39-key, all-suite property. luurahotels.com
Camp Xaudum, Vestige Namibia
Vestige Namibia
In a first for this family-run Spanish brand, Vestige will expand into Africa in summer 2026, opening four new destinations in northern Namibia. Well known for their tranquil resorts across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands (with properties in Menorca, Formentera and Mallorca also scheduled to open in 2026), guests can expect the same values of community, harmonious design and meaningful experiences they know and love, just with new African surroundings. vestigecollection.com
