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Four luxury hotels for private hire, perfect for group gatherings
By Tessa Crowley | 3 October 2025 | Indulge, Lifestyle, Travel
For those seeking group getaways with family or friends, discover the best luxury hotels for private hire, promising privacy, prestige and stunning service
Though summer wanes, joyous gatherings with sprawling groups of families and friends shows no sign of abating. While multi-generational trips to Cornwall and Devon have long been a stalwart of British staycationing, for many, the allure of an overseas escapes is proving increasingly popular. While the appeal and ease of simply booking a villa can’t be under-appreciated, many sophisticated travellers are taking it one step further and buying out whole hotels for their family getaways. We might not contend with the scale of Jeff Bezos’ wedding spectacular, which saw a multi-day takeover of the luxurious Aman Venice, but the privacy, security and overall control this approach offers has its appeal. So, if you’re considering bringing your parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, or abundant group of friends on your next sunny getaway, why not consider one of these picture perfect luxury hotels for private hire.
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Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, St. Barths
Exuding sophistication, his luxury resort is located on a picture perfect crescent-shaped, white-sand beach, along St. Barths’ famed Grand Cul-de-Sac. With 44 rooms and suites as well as two private on site villas, it’s an impressive commitment for private hire. But, with a philosophy of human-centered, couture hospitality, and staff empowered to offer guests unique suggestions and solutions, it promises the starry service and exceptional cuisine fitting of such a prestigious stay.
Whether planning a big wedding, surprise engagement celebration, milestone birthdays, or simply the privacy and prestige Le Barthélemy brings, the property has seen a recent surge in private hire: “We are certainly seeing a trend towards our discerning guests looking for more privacy on their holidays, with demand for buy-outs of Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa up 25% over the last two years.” shares Claire Hillau, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing. And the hotel’s famed Le Spa by La Mer also proves a draw, with “many [guests] requesting holistic therapies at our dedicated spa and yoga sessions” — the perfect restorative retreat.
This Time Tomorrow, Italy and Morocco
Unique in its focus on tailored experiences for every single guest, hotel concept This Time Tomorrow offers two unique properties promising to immerse guests in vibrant, contrasting cultures.
Surrounded by the sights, scents and sounds of the medina, its traditional five-bed Riad in Marrakech sleeps up to 11 guests. While the medina may beckon, guests may be hard pressed to find a reason to leave this sumptuous property, tastefully decorated with traditional Moroccan tiles and luxurious furnishings from velvet armchairs to richly patterned tapestry rugs. As well as five residences, the property features a hammam, courtyard, dining room, and stunning private rooftop with views of distant mountains, the open sky above and city below – plus a dedicated team of staff catering to guests’ every need.
Alternatively, for a taste of La Dolce Vita, discover the artistic flair of Florence with This Time Tomorrow’s Italian Abitazione building. Elegant and architectural, its spacious heights encompasses eight residences, sleeping an impressive 32 guests. Combining modern aesthetics with traditional touches, decadent frescos and baroque portraits are sympathetically placed alongside comfortable contemporary furniture and modern amenities to create a sizeable home from luxurious home. In the heart of Florence’s Northern residential district, step outside to delight in the scents and sounds of the city, discovering local butchers, boutiques, and an abundance of age-old artistic charm.
The Rock Villa, Bequia
Opening this November, Rock Villa promises to be the island’s most exclusive boutique hotel, or largest villa if taken for private hire. With just eight sea view rooms, this elegant escape promises the tranquility and luxury conjured by the idea of a Caribbean getaway. Crafted by the founders of popular Bequia Beach Hotel, Rock Villa will embody characterful, low-key island-living, with the added allure a personal chef, infinity pool, private gym and in-villa spa brings.
Discussing the vision for the property, owner Bengt Mortstedt explains: “Rock Villa has been perfectly designed to reflect the nature of Bequia, as a chic beachfront getaway, inspired by the essences of our laidback Caribbean lifestyle. We are excited to be the first to offer such an intimate adults-only boutique hotel, and the largest, private luxury accommodation and do what we do best: welcome our guests with warm smiles and plenty of rum punch.”