Title: Top Romantic Hotels in the World | Expedia.ca ![Romantic Hotels](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2020/09/01/romantic-hotel-1200x240[1].jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=180&q=mediumHigh) # Romantic Hotels ## Fall for a romantic getaway Love may be a mystery but planning the perfect romantic getaway doesn't have to be. You may have a romantic locale in mind. Or perhaps you're looking for an intimate weekend closer to home. No matter the destination, we can help you find the perfect holiday for two. Looking for a little extra spark? A bottle of champagne, perhaps? Or turn-down service? Most properties have romance or couples add-on packages available upon request. Want to find out what other couples think of a hotel you're considering? Click \*Reviews\* and then, under \*Traveler type\*, click \*Couples\*. ## Highest rated Romantic Hotels around the World ![Excellence Playa Mujeres - Adults Only All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1672500/1672497/64fb7b45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) [Excellence Playa Mujeres - Adults Only All Inclusive](https://expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Excellence-Playa-Mujeres-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h1672497.Hotel-Information) Prolongacion Bonampak S/N Mz 1 Lt 10, SM 3, Playa Mujeres, Punta Sam, QROO Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Punta Sam. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions North Beach and Isla Mujeres Ferry Terminal are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,293 reviews) "The property was great over all - beautiful location and grounds. The food was good, but not as good as I was expecting for a 5 star resort - comparing to other 5 stars we’ve stayed at. Drinks were never consistent from bar to bar, seemed rushed when making them, would make mistakes. Staff were nice, ..." Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F10%2F2025&endDate=27%2F10%2F2025&selected=1672497&PinnedHotelID=1672497&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&travelerType=ROMANTIC) ![The Venetian Resort Las Vegas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1500/1443/8bb8fde4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) [The Venetian Resort Las Vegas](https://expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-The-Venetian-Resort-Las-Vegas.h1443.Hotel-Information) 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Las Vegas. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 20 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions The Venetian Casino and Treasure Island Casino are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (16,415 reviews) "Amazing experience. Convenient to all areas and their conciege service is above the notch." Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F10%2F2025&endDate=23%2F10%2F2025&selected=1443&PinnedHotelID=1443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&travelerType=ROMANTIC) ![Majestic Elegance Punta Cana - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2191900/2191836/fe18cfe4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) [Majestic Elegance Punta Cana - All Inclusive](https://expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Majestic-Elegance-Punta-Cana-All-Inclusive.h2191836.Hotel-Information) Playa Bavaro - Punta Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Punta Cana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions Macao Beach and Arena Gorda Beach are located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (4,355 reviews) "Our room was always kept super clean. The level of service was great from start to finish. This is a place we would strongly consider visting again. Admittedly it was the slow season but the restaurant schedule was a bit confusing and constantly changing. Perhaps it would have helped to upgrade to ..." Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F10%2F2025&endDate=24%2F10%2F2025&selected=2191836&PinnedHotelID=2191836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&travelerType=ROMANTIC) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in](https://expedia.ca/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2Flp/t/hotels/Romantic-Hotel)[Sign up, it's free](https://expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2Flp/t/hotels/Romantic-Hotel) ![Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1151600/1151540/a3c28551_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) [Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Hilton-Playa-Del-Carmen.h1151540.Hotel-Information) Av. Constituyentes No. 2, Playa del Carmen, QROO Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Xcaret Eco Theme Park are located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,494 reviews) "Washrooms looks bit old. Less Indian food options." Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F10%2F2025&endDate=14%2F10%2F2025&selected=1151540&PinnedHotelID=1151540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&travelerType=ROMANTIC) ![Bellagio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/150000/140600/140596/3a49d07a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) [Bellagio](https://expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Bellagio.h140596.Hotel-Information) 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Las Vegas. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 17 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions Bellagio Casino and The Cosmopolitan Casino are located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (12,989 reviews) "Clean room and walkable" Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F10%2F2025&endDate=31%2F10%2F2025&selected=140596&PinnedHotelID=140596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&travelerType=ROMANTIC) ![Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1130000/1120500/1120449/9f3becde_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) [Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive](https://expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Excellence-Riviera-Cancun-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h1120449.Hotel-Information) Carr. Federal 307 Chet-Pto. Juarez, Km 324 - 342, Mza. 7, Lt. 1, SM 11, Puerto Morelos, QROO Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions Puerto Morelos Beach and Puerto Morelos Town Square are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,865 reviews) "In general, the place was pretty nice except couple details like refilling the mini bar at the room also beach towels the racks get empty in the middle of the day and was impossible to find a dry beach towel also steakhouse their meat cuts are to thin impossible to eat a good steak, other than that ..." Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F10%2F2025&endDate=31%2F10%2F2025&selected=1120449&PinnedHotelID=1120449&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&travelerType=ROMANTIC) ![Beloved Playa Mujeres - Couples Only All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2270300/2270212/0e13594c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) [Beloved Playa Mujeres - Couples Only All Inclusive](https://expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Beloved-Playa-Mujeres-Couples-Only-All-Inclusive.h2270212.Hotel-Information) Condominio Playa Mujeres, Playa Mujeres, Punta Sam, QROO Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Punta Sam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions North Beach and West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews) "Spa was amazing. Staff was so friendly. House keeping was great. Only complaint is restaurants were open on selective days, it would of been nice to have every restaurant open , every day or night for more selection, however food tasted great. For all inclusive, alcohol selection was great. Calm ..." Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F10%2F2025&endDate=12%2F10%2F2025&selected=2270212&PinnedHotelID=2270212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&travelerType=ROMANTIC) ![Excellence Punta Cana - Adults Only All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982800/982733/a77917de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) [Excellence Punta Cana - Adults Only All Inclusive](https://expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Excellence-Punta-Cana-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h982733.Hotel-Information) Playas Uvero Alto - Punta Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Punta Cana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions Macao Beach and Sirenis Aquagames Water Park are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,415 reviews) "Excellent stay" Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F10%2F2025&endDate=24%2F10%2F2025&selected=982733&PinnedHotelID=982733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&travelerType=ROMANTIC) ![Live Aqua Cancun - Adults Only - All-Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1140800/1140762/d3d626bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) [Live Aqua Cancun - Adults Only - All-Inclusive](https://expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Live-Aqua-Beach-Resort-Cancun-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h1140762.Hotel-Information) Blvd. Kukulcan KM.12.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions La Isla Shopping Mall and Forum Beach are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (1,836 reviews) "Second time staying here, and we love it. Wish they had more activities. The only big complaint i have is, the week we stayed they were doing construction on the room next to us. It was horrible. Sounded like our wall was being hit with a loud jack hammer. Thank goodnesss we were ocean side for about ..." Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F11%2F2025&endDate=06%2F11%2F2025&selected=1140762&PinnedHotelID=1140762&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&travelerType=ROMANTIC) ![The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1800000/1791800/1791716/dc9a0641_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) [The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites](https://expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-The-Champagne-Lodge-Luxury-Suites.h1791716.Hotel-Information) 16 W 621 S. Frontage Rd, Willowbrook, IL Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Willowbrook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Willowbrook Community Park and National Shrine of St. Therese are located nearby. 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,276 reviews) "Very nice room. In lowkey quiet area. Overly enjoyed my stay." Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F10%2F2025&endDate=14%2F10%2F2025&selected=1791716&PinnedHotelID=1791716&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&travelerType=ROMANTIC) Don't see what you're looking for? [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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