Wanderlust Travel Boutique has compiled a list of luxury hotels throughout the United States that we believe will make for the most romantic domestic getaway.
As your Virtuoso travel advisor, Wanderlust Travel Boutique has established relationships with these properties to provide you a first-class travel experience from the first rumblings of wanderlust in your heart to the bittersweet arrival home.
Take a look at our list of 25 romantic luxury hotels:
Alaska
Stillpoint Lodge
Halibut Cove – Private Peninsula South Alaska
Just a short boat or float plane trip across the towering mountain fjord of Kachemak Bay, you’ll find this exclusive luxury resort lodge nestled on the edge of the wilderness.
Step outside into the pristine, glorious wilderness of Alaska’s Kachemak Bay for a wide range of tailor-made adventures.
You’ll have the opportunity to witness playful sea otters up-close as you launch an ocean kayak or stand-up paddleboard right from the dock. Experience epic opportunities for watching whales and birds, bear viewing, world-class fishing, as well as exploring glaciers and mountains.
Arizona
Castle Hot Springs
Morristown – North of Phoenix
This 30-room resort, for guests 16 and older, is situated in the quiet- peaceful area of the Sonoran Desert – yet is just 45 minutes by car from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport and Scottsdale. Located at the base of the Bradshaw Mountains- the resort is home to hot springs which produce more than 200,000 gallons of 120-degree water gurgling from the earth each day. Immerse into an oasis with luxurious accommodations and included culinary offerings, plus activities designed to provide guests the opportunity to emerge as their best selves.
Breathtaking scenery and acres to roam make for a perfect escape. A stay at the resort includes all meals, including gratuities, many activities such as pickle and bocce ball, resort e-bikes, guided hikes, farm tours, yoga, meditation, and exclusive use of all the hot springs.
California
San Ysidro Ranch
Santa Barbara – Montecito
Situated in the exclusive enclave of Montecito, near Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch encompasses 500 acres between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The Ranch is located just minutes from Montecito Village and downtown Santa Barbara and a short twenty-minute drive to Santa Barbara Airport. The Santa Ynez wine country is less than an hour’s drive and private tours are available.
Individually decorated cottages and suites all offer a king-size bed, fireplace, patio, outdoor hot tub, and rain head shower, while the newest accommodations boast private plunge pools.
It’s little wonder that John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned here – to this day, the resort is legendary for its discreet personal service and stunning natural environment.
Colorado
The Little Nell
Aspen
Relax in the elegance and ease of The Little Nell, offering legendary hospitality, indulgent service, and unparalleled access to America’s most famous mountain town. Guests enjoy coveted ski-in/ski-out privileges to historic Aspen Mountain, a cosmopolitan yet intimate ambience,
dining options to suit every mood and palate, exclusive once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures, and amenities designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.
Custom adventures include backcountry snowcat powder tours, jeep tours, cycling camps, and fly fishing excursions that can be reserved through Little Nell Adventures.
Connecticut
Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection
Washington
Located in the idyllic town of Washington in Connecticut, Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection, is an exquisite country retreat, nestled in 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland. Just two hours’ drive from New York City, it is renowned as one of northeast America’s most distinguished luxury hideaways known for its expansive gardens, elevated farm-fresh cuisine, and unique country experiences.
With the recent enhancement of its already renowned spa, THE WELL at Mayflower Inn, the property now offers a state-of-the-art holistic wellness destination unlike any other in the Northeast.
Florida
WaterColor Inn
Santa Rosa Beach
Situated on the pristine sugar-white beaches of South Walton, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the WaterColor Inn provides the perfect combination of warm Southern hospitality, the intimacy of a bed-and-breakfast, and the fun of a classic beach house – the ideal coastal setting to gather and inspire. Enjoy award-winning cuisine at several dining venues; complimentary kayaking, canoeing, and other recreational activities; and access to the
private St Joe Club & Resort amenities, including a private beach club, championship golf, and more. All 60 rooms overlook the natural coastal sand dunes and face the beach- whether you opt for a Rotunda Suite, Gulf view or Dune view.
Georgia
The Cloister at Sea Island
Golden Isles
With four Forbes Five-Star experiences — The Cloister at Sea Island, The Lodge at Sea Island, The Spa at Sea Island, and The Georgian Room restaurant – Sea Island entices families, outdoor and activity enthusiasts, and those simply wanting to refresh and recharge. Located on the southeastern coast of Georgia, Sea Island features five miles of private beach, a Beach Club, tennis and squash centers, Yacht Club, and Shooting School.
Sea Island is steeped in golf tradition and is home to three championship golf courses as well as the nation’s finest Golf Performance Center. Guests may also enjoy nearby Broadfield, a Sea Island Sporting Club and Lodge, offering a variety of seasonal hunting, fishing, sporting, and organic culinary opportunities. Dining experiences at Sea Island range from a romantic evening of elegant, full-course dining to a casual outdoor lunch overlooking the ocean.
Hawaii
Four Seasons Resort Lana’i
Island of Lana’i
On Hawaii’s smallest inhabited island, Four Seasons Resort Lana’i is a gateway to an exotic, private paradise where opportunities for adventure and relaxation abound. You’ll find elegant, innovative guest rooms; a variety of restaurants, including NOBU LANAI; a spa and wellness program; high-end retail stores; and a gorgeously landscaped pool oasis. Explore this 90,000-acre destination, offering a variety of land, ocean, and air activities for a uniquely curated escape.
Activities include Hawaiian cultural experiences, horseback riding, off-roading tours, sporting clays, archery, snorkeling, and sailing adventures, tennis, championship golf, and more. Experience modern luxury at its most sophisticated, discover remarkable variety for dining and drinks and explore an astonishing range of landscapes with activities to match. There’s so much to do, you can create the Lana’i that’s perfect for you.
Maine
Cliff House Maine
Cape Neddick
The reimagined Cliff House Maine takes casual luxury right to the edge. Generation after generation, as guests step out onto their private terraces, an energizing breeze sweeps up from the surf below, past the wild rose bushes, to extend a timeless welcome. You can hit dozens of trails, go sailing or even join a traditional lobster boat, and there are games galore on the grounds. Gather in the evenings over craft cocktails and fresh seafood caught just offshore.
Guests will also enjoy the scenic nearby towns of Ogunquit and York – with their beautiful beaches, shopping, and restaurants – as well as many opportunities to bike, golf, hike, and explore. The hotel is a short distance from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, one of the country’s largest.
Maryland
Inn at Perry Cabin
St. Michaels
A charming manor house resort and spa, Inn at Perry Cabin sits in beautiful gardens that reach down to the gentle waters of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Steeped in history, this colonial mansion is the perfect rural retreat. While just a pleasant drive from Washington, D.C. and less than two hours from Baltimore and Philadelphia, it could be a world away. Relaxation is the order of the day: lounge in the fabulous Spa at Perry Cabin, float in the infinity pool, or savor seafood in the gastronomic restaurant.
The hotel retains an intimate and exclusive feel with just 78 guest rooms and suites offering various configurations, many with fireplaces and separate living areas. Take time to relax in an Adirondack chair on the lawn and watch the boats cruise by.
Massachusetts
Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
Chatham – Cape Cod
The Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, Cape Cod’s only Forbes Five Star resort, draws visitors from the world over to its New England setting overlooking Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic. Wequassett’s pristine white buildings and tidy clapboard cottages are nestled on sea-facing bluffs and 27 acres of gardens, marshes, and woodlands. Guest rooms – many with water views – are decorated in elegant country style; dining across five venues is polished and posh.
The neighboring exclusive Cape Cod National Golf Club allows play for resort guests. Tennis, and water sports round out the many available activities.
Montana
Triple Creek Ranch
Darby
Triple Creek Ranch is an adult only resort that will spark your curiosity. This all-inclusive resort is perfect for a retreat in Montana’s wonderland. With activities ranging from horseback riding to sapphire panning during summer or skijoring and downhill skiing during winter, Triple Creek Ranch will satisfy every envy. The nature surrounding the ranch will allow you to observe eagles, buffalos and other wild animals through the binocular provided by the ranch.
Set on a wide land, the ranch offers secluded accommodations and provides golf carts during non-snow seasons. The ranch accommodates guests in 23 luxurious log cabins with private outdoor hot tubs, and wood-burning fireplaces.
Nevada
Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Stateline – Lake Tahoe
Edgewood Tahoe is where daydreamers unwind in the sands of Lake Tahoe while adventure-seekers explore the Sierras. Edgewood Tahoe is more than an Alpine lodge, more than an acclaimed golf course, more than a serene spa. It is a setting for inspiration, a catalyst for adventure, a world-class destination to discover and enjoy. Like the great lodges of the American West, Edgewood Tahoe is a showcase of artisanship and imagination, from the most nuanced tones and textures to resplendent architectural statements.
The resort is fervently committed not just to sharing Tahoe’s majestic environment but to protecting it through rigorous sustainability practices and state-of-the-art LEED-certified engineering.
New Hampshire
The Manor on Golden Pond
Holderness – Squam Lake
The Manor on Golden Pond is a 13-acre estate overlooking Squam Lake. Stay in one of the 25 spacious and beautifully appointed guestrooms, many with wood-burning fireplaces, whirlpool tubs and private decks with views of the White Mountains. For daytime activities, this charming bed-and-breakfast is perfectly situated for accessing the best that the local New England landscape offers: sailing, golfing, hiking or antique shopping in nearby Concord.
The on-site Seasons Spa offers a variety of sublime treatments, including a maple syrup mud wrap. Dining is in the beautiful Van Horn Room, a Four Diamond Award winner.
New Mexico
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
Santa Fe
A year-round getaway steeped in one-of-a-kind adventure, culture, culinary & wellness experiences; our resort is a luxury, boutique retreat set amidst 57-acres, in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Boasting panoramic views of the high desert and mountain landscape from every vantage point, the resort features 65 casita-style guest rooms and suites featuring stylish Southwestern touches,
heated floors, wood-burning fireplaces, and private terraces. Wake to mystical sunrises and morning yoga at the Movement Studio, then pamper yourself with a spa treatment that uses local ingredients, such as blue corn, wildflower honey, and adobe clay. There’s a full fitness center, outdoor pool, and organic dining. Santa Fe’s unique shops and vibrant art scene are just minutes away.
New York
Troutbeck
Amenia – Hudson Valley
Surrounded by 250-acres of formal gardens, woodlands, and pastures, Troutbeck found its beginnings in the late 18th century. Five-time Michelin starred Executive Chef Gabe McMackin leads a team passionate about the region, sourcing locally for their ever changing seasonally inspired menus. Linger in the walled garden, laze riverside in one of the many hammocks, swim in the heated outdoor pool, play on one of the two tennis courts,
go for a ride on one of the complimentary bicycles, or hike on one of the private trails. Other activities that can be arranged include fly-fishing, falconry and foraging on the estate, or canoeing and river rafting on the nearby Housatonic River.
Pennsylvania
The Lodge at Woodloch, a Destination Spa Resort
Hawley – Pocono Mountains
The Lodge at Woodloch is an extraordinary respite for mind, body and spirit nestled in Pennsylvania’s lake region. The all-inclusive rate includes three crafted gourmet meals daily, MindBody classes, and Outdoor Adventures. Enjoy superb amenities like pools with hydromassage waterfalls, indoor/outdoor jacuzzis, steam rooms, saunas, and a state-of-the-art cardio/weight studio. Whether you’re looking to play a round of golf or spend some quiet time meditating in the woods, the Spa Concierge can help you create a custom retreat.
Rhode Island
Ocean House
Watch Hill
Offering the highest level of service, Ocean House provides a coastal New England escape in a meticulously reconstructed boutique hotel to recreate the original Victorian structure, built in 1868. There are five restaurants on-property offering a variety of cuisine. Plenty of daily resort activities are offered; including a full culinary education program, championship croquet with a resident professional, spa and wellness programs and enjoying the 1,000-foot expanse of private,
white-sand beach which provides an oceanfront playground replete with private cabanas and a range of water sports and activities. The Watch Hill area is also home to an array of theaters, museums; tours to local historical sites, local vineyard tastings and a myriad of outdoor activities, including surfing, fly-fishing and deep-sea fishing. Guests and residents can also enjoy private golf and tennis arrangements.
South Carolina
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island
The Sanctuary , a five-star hotel on Kiawah Island, is a haven set on ten miles of private beach, where guests can escape daily life in a pristine setting. If you are looking for a quiet getaway, the hotel that reflects the style of a grand Southern seaside mansion with 255 guest rooms and suites is the place to be. For those who prefer a villa or home rental there is a range of options with 2 to 8 bedrooms. To many Kiawah is known as a golfer’s retreat with five championship golf courses,
including the Ocean Course (home of the 2021 PGA Championships), but there is so much more to this southern destination. Take your pick from two tennis facilities, five-star spa, nature tours, 30 miles of bike trails, beach relaxation, nature learning center, art studio, disc golf, archery, boutique shops and more.
Tennessee
Blackberry Mountain
Walland
Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains provide a gorgeous setting for wellness and adventures at Blackberry Mountain. The 44 rooms take the form of cabins and cottages designed with nature in mind are offer places to unplug from the world and reconnect with oneself. Go mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and hiking on 5,200 pristine acres, more than half of which have been dedicated to conservation. Hike up or catch a ride in a house Lexus to one of the ridgetop cabins or stay closer to the Lodge in a cottage
made from reclaimed rock and wood – then admire the idyllic setting from your private patio or soaking tub. Find further serenity with an aerial yoga session, forest meditation, or holistic health treatments in the subterranean spa.
The property’s two restaurants (Firetower and Three Sisters) both have sublime views and serve the creations of Chef Josh Feathers, who uses healthy ingredients and combines local flavors and culinary techniques for his delicious menus.
Texas
Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection
Austin
Reimagined by internationally renowned designer Ken Fulk, this private retreat brings a new level of contemporary glamour and whimsical soul to Austin. A modern interpretation of a residential estate from yesteryear, these picturesque grounds offer a welcoming 10-acre setting in the heart of the city with relaxed European elegance and true gracious Texas hospitality. The urban retreat is anchored by a fully restored Italianate mansion built in 1928. The mansion is the property’s centerpiece, housing the
Living Room with cocktail bar; the Solarium, which serves light bites and drinks; informal dining venues Dining Room and Breakfast Room; and five hotel suites. Adjacent to the mansion is a new three-story addition called the Inn, housing 42 guestrooms and seven terrace suites.
Utah
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection
Wanship – Park City
The Lodge at Blue Sky is a contemporary luxury resort set on a 3,500-acre ranch near Park City, Utah. Guests can choose from three accommodation styles: the high-ceilinged Sky Lodge, the lush canyon-view Earth Suites, or the five riverside Creek Houses. You are invited to slow down and forge meaningful connections with the land, animals and people through pursuits such as horseback riding, fly fishing or hiking during the summer, and skiing, snowshoeing or cross country during the winter.
The iconic Auberge Spa invites reconnection with the self through indulgent treatments, yoga, guided meditation and products that feature nourishing bloom-to-bottle ingredients. Dining at Blue Sky features organic, locally sourced ingredients with many grown or harvested on-site. The High West Distillery produces world-class whiskey, offering guests the opportunity for tastings and tours to learn the finer points of the distillation process from grain to glass.
Vermont
Twin Farms
Barnard – Woodstock
Twin Farm is a country estate, located in Barnard, ten miles north of picturesque Woodstock, resting on 300 acres of rolling hills, meadows, orchards, gardens, woods, and ponds in central Vermont. Surrounding this core are finely detailed guest cottages, a handsome pub, Bridge House Spa, fitness center and a separate building housing a Japanese furo. Guests enjoy excellent cuisine, fine wines and four seasons of recreation all included in the rates. Outdoor activities range from hiking, biking, and fly-fishing to snowshoeing, sledding, and downhill and cross-country skiing. Golf, gallery-hopping, and shopping in Woodstock are all nearby.
Virginia
Primland
Meadows of Dan
Southern comfort comes with a shot of refinement at Primland. Here, it is all about the simple pleasures: spotting whitetail deer on a woodland trail, fishing for trout in a babbling brook, or riding horses through fields of wildflowers. A massive, eco-conscious resort in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Primland never forgets its connection to the land, nor its commitment to luxury with 51 rustically elegant suites, cottages, and storybook treehouses.
There is an 18-hole golf course and an organic spa inspired by Native American rituals. Take advantage of some of the East Coast’s best stargazing from the resort’s Observatory Dome. With its powerful telescope and prime mountaintop setting, you can see millions of stars.
Wyoming
Amangani
Jackson Hole
Amangani (which means “peaceful home”) is nearly 7,000 feet above sea level and overlooks meadows and grazing land. Fitting seamlessly into its Wild West surroundings, the resort is a vision in sandstone columns and floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of the Teton Mountains. Comfort comes first, as you’ll see in the 40 opulent suites adorned with a king-size bed, window-side daybed, and a spacious deck. Of course, this being Wyoming, you’ll want to play a bit; spring and summer bring hiking and fly-fishing, while winter offers ample skiing opportunities.
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