These 5 Ultra-Luxury Surf Resorts Redefine Paradise

World-class surf and luxury accommodations don't typically go hand-in-hand. Usually, if your priority is scoring top-notch waves, you don't care too much where you lay your head—you're too tired after a full day surfing. A sleeping bag and pillow will do just fine.

But perhaps you have wondered, what does luxury surf travel look like? It turns out there are surf resorts all over the globe where you can experience luxury and surf every day. Whether that's from a clifftop villa overlooking a pristine left-hand point break, or from a floating, tropical resort, there's a lot out there for the surfer looking to splash a bit of cash. So here's a list of some of the most deluxe surf resorts on the planet.

Nihi Sumba: Indonesia

Remember Jack McCoy's 1992 surf flick The Green Iguana? It featured a young Occy surfing an incredibly flawless-looking left—and this is what put Sumba on the map.

Nihi Sumba is a super-exclusive resort where you can surf that fabled wave all to yourself. Well, maybe not quite all to yourself, but with just 15 other people, the resort imposes a daily limit to maintain the sense of exclusivity. The hotel's website describes Nihi as "the world's best resort, where barefoot luxury meets adventure," which you would hope, given that the waitlist is up to a year long. With its southwest-facing coastline, there are so many places to score in Sumba. Nearby waves include Kerewe Right, perhaps one of the longest right-handers around, close to the barreling perfection of Pinnacles.

Expect five nights for two adults, in your own villa with private pool, to set you back somewhere in the region of $20,000, at least according to Booking.com—but best to check the resort's own site as well as other booking platforms.

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Six Senses Laamu: Maldives

The Laamu Atoll is an hour's flight south from the north Male Atoll, the Maldives' central hub into which international travelers will arrive. It's an incredibly remote part of the archipelago—and a jaw-dropping getaway.

Six Senses is the only five-star resort in Laamu. With its palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, this is not a surf retreat, per se, but it's a spot where you can soak up some luxury while exploring world-class waves across the region. Part of the resort is built over the reef, a stunning structure and true to its Maldivian core.

From Laamu, you can access Yin Yangs, a powerful right-hand wave first surfed in 1996 by Pat O'Connell and Satoshi Sekino. This wave is a channel pass reef break that can work from two feet up to double overhead on a rifling southwest swell and southwest wind. The best time to visit is April through November.

Tavarua Island Resort: Fiji

Tavarua, a little heart-shaped island in the Mamanuca Islands chain in Fiji, is perhaps most famously known for being the home of the world-class throttling left-hander, Cloudbreak.

Tavarua is the pinnacle of luxury lodgings, with a week-long stay setting you back somewhere in the region of $10,000. This is one of those locations where what's on the island matches what is in the water—it is high-quality through and through. Horse rides at sunrise, tennis, a spa and great hosts, all within the context of a laid-back island mentality, are what make Tavarua a prime choice for surfers and families. The island is surrounded by coral reef, making it great for snorkeling, as well. The resort also boasts bures, which are traditional Fijian-style huts, where you can spend your time as part of the island's all-inclusive offering.

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Bulgari Resort Bali: Indonesia

Want to perch on the towering cliffs above the dazzling Bukit Peninsula and gaze straight down to Indo's most famous wave, Uluwatu? Bulgari Resort offers exactly that experience, but in a quintessentially luxurious locale. As the name suggests, this resort is part of the Bulgari brand known for its jewelry, watches, perfumes and iconic hotels—so you can expect nothing short of meticulously exquisite quality and service.

The resort is located above a secluded beach, offering easy access to Ulu's reeling lefthander. Infinity pools, spa treatment, a 1,300 square meter villa and a wonderful menu at Il Restorante—Niko Romito are some of the cornerstones of this incredible perch. Staying here is next-level luxury and starts around the $7,000-per-week mark, but packages can range up to $40,000, depending on what you're into and the season.

Kandui Villas: Indonesia

The Mentawai Islands are the crème de la crème of surf zones. There are world-class waves everywhere, and perhaps one of the best known waves in the area is Kandui, offering a right and left when it's on. Nearby, you will find a series of tropical resorts, all geared up to get you out there.

Kandui Villas was introduced in 2007 as a more family-friendly option by the founders of the more upscale Kandui Resort. Kandui Villas offers an island surfer package that will set you back about $5,000 for a 10-night stay, and they also offer a couples option to take your non-surfing other half that starts at $8,000 for 10 nights. This is not the most expensive resort on the list, but it's one of the few that prioritizes surfing as one of its main draws. Expect a boat service to the waves, a guide, a rental quiver if you so choose, game room, photography service, gym, yoga and a spa to unwind after hucking over the lip of a Kandui drainer.