World Villa Awards 2026
Extraordinary places to stay. Exceptional people behind them. World Villa Awards celebrates excellence in villas, villa resorts and the destinations that make each stay memorable.
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The art of a villa stay
A great villa gives you more than somewhere to sleep. It gives you space to settle in, privacy to spend time together and a closer connection to the place around you. The finest combine that freedom with thoughtful design and service that makes everything feel effortless.
World Villa Awards brings these experiences into focus, recognising distinctive private villas, exceptional resort accommodation and the people and destinations behind them.
About the AwardsFrom beachfront houses and private island retreats to countryside estates and villas within outstanding resorts, explore the different ways villa hospitality stands out.
Explore the villas, resorts, destinations and specialists nominated in the 2026 World Villa Awards.
The venue
Green Island, Hanover · Jamaica’s north-west coast
A beachfront, all-inclusive resort between Montego Bay and Negril, beside its adults-only sister resort, Princess Senses The Mangrove.
Princess Grand Jamaica · Pools and beachfront
Browse the Awards by region and discover the destinations behind the nominations.
From the Awards
Voting has opened for the inaugural World Villa Awards, with nearly 2,000 nominations across more than 400 categories showcasing the breadth of villa hospitality around the world.
Read the releaseEntries have opened for the inaugural World Villa Awards, with more than 400 categories recognising the breadth of villa hospitality across 10 regions worldwide.
Read the releaseWorld Villa Awards is part of the World Travel Awards family, sharing its focus on recognising excellence across travel and hospitality.
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