The World’s 100 Best Hotels · 2026
The Best Hotels in Latin America
4 of the 100 hotels in The World’s 100 Best Hotels 2026 are in Latin America, in 3 countries. The highest placed is Nayara Gardens in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, at number 4 in the world. Nayara Springs in La Fortuna, Costa Rica (number 15) and Hotel Colline de France in Gramado, Brazil (number 55) follow.
La Fortuna
Nayara Gardens and Nayara Springs are both rainforest resorts in La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano. Nayara Gardens has villas and casitas among gardens, with private plunge pools and breakfast included. Nayara Springs is adults-only, with villas spread over a hillside, shared pools and private hot spring plunge pools.
Gramado
Hotel Colline de France is a classic French-style hotel in Gramado, Serra Gaúcha, with decorated rooms and suites. The staff are attentive, and breakfast is served with live classical music. Small extras include sparkling wine and evening tea.
Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco stands in central Cusco, in a restored 16th-century convent. Inca stone walls and colonial cloisters surround its courtyards. The staff are attentive, the breakfast buffet is offered, and free daily activities such as alpaca visits and pisco sour classes are included.
Hotels
Best by region
- EuropeIl San Pietro di PositanoPositano, ItalyN° 1
- AsiaMandapaUbud, IndonesiaN° 2
- The Middle EastMaxx Royal Kemer ResortKemer, TurkeyN° 6
- North AmericaWaldorf Astoria Los Cabos PedregalCabo San Lucas, MexicoN° 3
- The CaribbeanCayo Levantado ResortSamaná, Dominican RepublicN° 17
- Latin AmericaNayara GardensLa Fortuna, Costa RicaN° 4
- AfricaConstance Lemuria, PraslinPraslin, SeychellesN° 32
- OceaniaFour Seasons Resort Bora BoraBora Bora, French PolynesiaN° 82