As 2025 unfolds, a wave of new hotel openings invites travelers to explore destinations with fresh perspectives. Here are a few properties that have recently opened their doors – or will very soon – all around the globe, from Brazil to Singapore, the Turks & Caicos and Africa.
Africa
Singita has unveiled Singita Kilima, an addition to its Private Villa Collection in the heart of Singita Grumeti. This 5-suite accommodation is perched on a hill in the Serengeti and offers an escape for travelers who are looking for the best of nature and luxury.
The villa’s expansive living spaces—both indoors and outdoors—are designed for large gatherings, ideal for friends and family. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining, its rim-flow pool or observe wildlife on the plains below. The space also features a cinema room, fitness center and wellness treatments. If your clients book at Singita Kilima, they will also have a private chef and a Field Guide. Activities range from exclusive daily game drives and guided walking safaris to visits to the local community.
For more information, visit singita.com.
Asia
Banyan Group is set to debut the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in April 2025, marking the brand’s first resort in Singapore. Situated within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve—Singapore’s premier integrated wildlife and nature destination—the 338-guestroom resort offers unique accommodations like the Grand Mandai Treehouse. The resort also features the renowned Banyan Tree Spa, providing signature wellness experiences that complement its serene setting.
For more information, visit banyantree.com.
The Caribbean
The Strand Turks and Caicos, located on the shores of Cooper Jack Bay in Providenciales, opened its doors in late November. As part of The Leading Hotels of the World, this exclusive resort offers a collection of luxury suites, multi-bedroom villas and private residences.
The resort’s upscale restaurant, bar and beach club, The DelMar, is set against a backdrop of the ocean. The open-air beachfront patio features cabana seating, while the kitchen, integrated into the hillside, serves a mix of Asia, Latin America and Mediterranean flavors. Guests also have access to exclusive services through The Club at The Strand, including personal butlers, private chefs and curated culinary events. The resort boasts a range of amenities such as tennis and pickleball courts, water sports, a marina, a full-service spa and a kids’ club.
For more information, visit thestrandtci.com.
North America
Arlo Washington DC also opened in late November, located within walking distance of Penn Quarter, Judiciary Square and Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. The property is Arlo Hotels’ seventh location and its first in the nation’s capital.
The new 445-guestroom hotel incorporates the district’s oldest surviving apartment building, the 1888 Harrison Apartments, plus a 12-story addition. The old Harrison Apartments guestrooms have maintained their original exposed brick wall. The hotel also features the restaurant, Arrels, and the ART DC rooftop, which includes a bar and lounge and a resort-style pool.
For more information, visit arlohotels.com.
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa has recently completed a $10 million renovation, unveiling a fresh, contemporary look and amenities for guests. Among the upgrades, the resort’s trio of hospitality suites has been redesigned with new entertainment systems, luxury amenities and private outdoor patios. A standout feature in these suites is the Samsung Airdresser Steam Closet, which deodorizes, sanitizes, and steams clothes in just 20 minutes, providing a truly luxurious experience.
The renovation extends beyond the suites, with extensive upgrades to the resort’s public spaces. The lobby, pools, athletic club, spa and Aunt Chilada’s Tempe restaurant have all received improvements.
For more information, visit arizonagrandresort.com.
The Bower Coronado, a new 39-room boutique hotel, will open its doors on Feb. 28. At the heart of The Bower is Dive, Coronado’s first rooftop bar and restaurant. With panoramic views, Dive offers cocktails, wines and dishes inspired by local California cuisine, with sustainably sourced ingredients.
The hotel invites guests to experience Coronado like a local, offering exclusive art gallery tours, golf tee times and sailing excursions. The Bower Coronado is the culmination of an eight-year journey by J Street, a San Diego-based real estate development firm. Led by Saj Hansji, J Street worked closely with residents and stakeholders to transform this historic site into a space that honors Coronado’s past while embracing its future.
For more information, visit bowercoronado.com.
Central & South America
W Sao Paulo and W Residences Sao Paulo, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, marks the brand’s debut in Brazil. Set atop Rua Funchal in Sao Paulo’s southern business district, the hotel features 179 guestrooms, beginning on the 25th floor, including 16 suites.
Signature amenities include the AWAY Spa, FIT gym, WET Deck with an outdoor pool, two restaurants and three bars. The AWAY Spa, located on the 39th floor, offers signature treatments that incorporate native ingredients like açaí and bacuri.
Spanning floors two through 22, W Residences features 216 private residences with exclusive amenities such as an indoor pool, two saunas, a relaxation area, co-working spaces, a kids’ zone and an event hall.
For more information, visit marriott.com.
Set to debut in spring 2025, the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is located in Guanacaste’s secluded Playa Penca. Perched on the cliffside peninsula of Cacique, the resort offers views of the ocean and tropical forest and includes 148 guestrooms and 40 suites. The resort features six dining venues and a spa that offers an immersive wellness journey rooted in the traditions of the indigenous Chorotega culture.
Guests can experience ancestral healing practices such as volcanic clay treatments and cacao ceremonies, combined with nature-inspired therapies designed to foster balance, renewal, and harmony.
For more information, visit waldorfastoriaresidencescostarica.com.
