Joy Honeymoons
Honeymoon hotels for your first big adventure.
Dream destinations. Top-notch stays. All in one spot.
Honeymoon Planning
How Joy Honeymoons works
Tell us where you’d love to wake up. We’ll show you hotels worth getting out of bed for, with live dates and prices ready to go.
Step one
You pick where — or when
Choose a spot you’ve been dreaming of, or start with the month you’re free.
Step two
We show you where to stay
A shortlist worthy of your honeymoon, in the spot you’ll actually want to wake up in.
Step three
Book with Joy
Live dates and prices, straight through to the hotel.
The Spots Joy Couples Ask About Most
Honeymoon destinations
Beach mornings, city nights, mountain air, or a bit of everything.
When you pick Maui, you get Wailea — not just any roadside hotel with Maui in the name.
Maui, Hawaii
Golden beaches, cruisy mornings, and an island built for taking it slow.
Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Kyoto, Japan
Temple gardens, peaceful laneways, and dinners that last all night.
Best late Mar, Nov
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Clifftop stays, long lunches, and views that make the winding drive worth it.
Best May–Jun, Sep
Santorini, Greece
Whitewashed escapes, caldera sunsets, and ocean as far as you can see.
Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Maldives
Overwater villas, warm lagoons, and not much on the to-do list.
Best Nov–Apr
Bali, Indonesia
Jungle mornings, beachside nights, and a stunning change of pace.
Best Apr–Oct
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Warm water, stunning resorts, and every excuse to stay another night.
Best Dec–Apr
Costa Rica
Cloud forest one morning, Pacific surf the next.
Best Dec–Apr
Start With Your Date
Honeymoon destinations by month
Pick the month you’re planning around and we’ll show you where it’s at its best — and where it’s not.
Maldives
Dry season, calm water, and the clearest skies of the year.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Warm days without the muggy summer humidity.
Costa Rica
Dry season in full swing on the Pacific side.
Maui, Hawaii
Whale season off the west coast, and the beaches stay quiet.
Bali and Thailand's Andaman coast are in their wet months.
Maldives
Still dry, still quiet, before the March rush.
Costa Rica
The green season’s done and the Pacific coast is at its best.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Cool nights, warm sea, and the clearest reef water of the year.
Maui, Hawaii
Peak whale watching, and the rain sticks to the north shore.
Europe’s coasts are shut for the season — Amalfi and Santorini are quiet for a reason.
Kyoto, Japan
Late March means blossoms, and the gardens stay open into the evening.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Warm sea, long days, and all before the summer heat kicks in.
Costa Rica
The last dry weeks before the rains roll in again.
Maui, Hawaii
Warm and dry, with the trade winds keeping afternoons cool.
Caribbean prices hit their peak during spring break, and the beaches get just as busy.
Kyoto, Japan
Blossoms up north in the city, and nothing else to distract you.
Bali, Indonesia
The rains ease off and the rice terraces are at their lushest.
Maui, Hawaii
Shoulder season — warm beaches, plenty of space on the sand.
Costa Rica
Misty mornings in the cloud forest before the arvo showers roll in.
Santorini’s still a bit chilly, and lots of caldera hotels haven’t opened yet.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Warm sea, long evenings, and all before the crowds show up.
Santorini, Greece
Everything’s open and nothing’s packed.
Bali, Indonesia
Dry, clear, and much quieter than July.
Maui, Hawaii
Calm water on the south shore and daylight that sticks around.
The Maldives heads into its wet season this month.
Santorini, Greece
Long days, warm water, and the caldera looking its best.
Maui, Hawaii
Dry, calm and warm along the south and west coasts.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
The sea’s warmed up and the lemon groves are bursting.
Bali, Indonesia
Dry season kicks off, with clear mornings.
Caribbean hurricane season kicks off at the start of the month.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Warm sea, long evenings, and you’ll beat the August crowds.
Bali, Indonesia
Dry season. Clear mornings and cool nights inland.
Santorini, Greece
Hot days, but the meltemi breeze keeps evenings cruisy.
The Maldives is in wet season, and the Caribbean’s heading into hurricane season. Both are cheaper for a reason.
Bali, Indonesia
The driest month, with the west coast surf at its peak.
Maui, Hawaii
Warm, dry, and reliably calm.
Italy and Greece are at their hottest and busiest — Ferragosto sees everyone head to the coast.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
The sea’s still warm and the coast has cleared out.
Maui, Hawaii
Shoulder season, with the quietest beaches all year.
Santorini, Greece
September sunshine, warm sea, and dinner outdoors every night.
Peak hurricane season in the Caribbean, including Riviera Maya.
Santorini, Greece
Warm sea, gentle light, and the last of the season.
Bali, Indonesia
The shoulder season before the rains, with everything still open.
Maui, Hawaii
Dry, peaceful, and the best value month on the island.
Kyoto’s colours haven’t changed yet — best to wait until late November.
Kyoto, Japan
The maples turn, and temple gardens stay open late.
Maldives
Dry season kicks off and the water clears up.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Hurricane season’s done and the holiday crowds haven’t landed yet.
Bali’s rains are back, and Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is still drying out.
Maldives
Dry, warm and totally calm — the best water you’ll get all year.
Costa Rica
Dry season kicks off on both coasts.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Warm sea and clear skies, before the holiday crowds roll in.
Maui, Hawaii
Lush mountains, warm ocean, and the whales are back.
Europe’s islands are shut for winter, and Bali’s at its wettest.
Where to Stay
Honeymoon hotels and resorts
From cliffside hideaways to overwater villas, check out a few standout hotels and resorts, then see live dates and prices on Joy.
Canaves Oia
Santorini, Greece
Carved into the cliff at the peaceful end of Oia, looking out over the caldera.
A plunge pool tucked into a whitewashed cave, open to the sea breeze.
Soneva Jani
Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Over the water, with steps straight down from your own deck.
A private lagoon in Noonu Atoll, only a seaplane ride away.
San Domenico Palace
Taormina, Sicily
A former convent perched above the bay, with Etna just across the terrace.
The pool sits right on the cliff edge, with views down the coast to Giardini Naxos.
Villa San Michele
Fiesole, Florence
Terraced gardens on the hillside, with Florence spread out in the valley below.
A fifteenth-century monastery tucked among olive groves above the city.
Maroma
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Thatched roofs, your own pool, and jungle right up to your doorstep.
Set on a long stretch of Caribbean beach, about an hour south of Cancún.
El Fenn
Marrakech, Morocco
Courtyard riad in the medina, with a rooftop perfect for lazy afternoons.
Just steps from Jemaa el-Fnaa, tucked behind a door you’d probably stroll right by.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Paris, France
An ivy-covered courtyard, just five minutes from the Seine.
On Avenue Montaigne, with the Eiffel Tower just down the road.
Copacabana Palace
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
French doors opening to the ocean, with Copacabana below.
The 1923 grande dame right on the beach, between Sugarloaf and Ipanema.
Badrutt's Palace
St Moritz, Switzerland
Arched windows, comfy armchairs, and mountains filling the view.
Overlooking the lake in the Engadin valley, open year-round.
This Month’s Spotlight
Amalfi Coast honeymoons
Clifftop hotels, long lunches, and that bright blue water. The Amalfi Coast turns every day into something special.
We’d say head there in September. Same stunning sea, half the crowds.
Six Ways to Honeymoon
Honeymoons by kind of trip
Beach days? Big adventures? A very serious amount of room service? Pick a mood and see where it takes you.
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Honeymoon funds
Let your guests send you somewhere wonderful.
Add a honeymoon fund to your Joy registry for hotel nights, flights, dinners, adventures, or whatever the two of you are dreaming about. Joy doesn't take a fee on cash gifts; credit card processing fees may apply.
Why Joy
Why couples plan honeymoons with Joy
Joy already helps couples plan their weddings, welcome their guests, and sort out hotel stays. Now we’re making it even easier to find the spot you’ll celebrate after the last dance.
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Good to Know
A few honeymoon questions, sorted.
Do I need a Joy account to browse?
No. Anyone can explore this page and browse destinations without signing in.
How do I book somewhere to stay?
Pick a featured destination or search for one yourself. We’ll send you straight to Joy Stays with your destination (and dates, if you’ve added them) all set.
Are the prices on this page up to date?
Live prices and availability show up in Joy Stays once you’ve picked a destination. Any tips or info here are just to get you started.
Can we book somewhere that’s not featured?
Absolutely. The featured destinations are just for inspo, not a limit. You can search all available hotels and resorts on Joy.
How much does a honeymoon like this cost?
It depends much more on when you go than where. The same room can change price a few times between shoulder season and peak. Choose your month first, then check live prices in Joy Stays.
Can we book flights or a full package?
Joy Honeymoons is all about hotels and resorts — you’ll see live dates and prices, and book your room directly, no package deals to untangle. You’ll need to sort out flights and anything else yourself, but your honeymoon fund can go towards the lot.
When should we book?
For peak months, aim to book six to nine months ahead. Shoulder season’s a bit more relaxed. Once you’ve locked in your date, check the month above — it’ll show if you’re heading into someone else’s busy season.
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Wedding sorted. So, where to next?
Choose a spot. Book your stay. Let the countdown begin.