Joy Honeymoons
Honeymoon hotels worth the flight
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Honeymoon Planning
How Joy Honeymoons Works
Pick where you want to wake up. We’ll find the perfect hotels, and you can book and save—all on Joy.
Step one
You choose where — or when
Pick a destination you're dreaming about, or start from the month you're free.
Step two
We show you where to stay
Curated hotels in the destinations you’ve been dreaming of.
Step three
Book with Joy
Enjoy peace of mind with 24/7 concierge service.
Top Destinations Joy Couples Love
Honeymoon Destinations
Sunny beaches, vibrant city nights, fresh mountain air, or a bit of it all.
When you choose Maui, you get Wailea — not just any roadside hotel with 'Maui' in the name.
Maui, Hawaii
Golden beaches, laid-back mornings, and an island made for taking your time.
Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Kyoto, Japan
Temple gardens, peaceful lanes, and dinners that last all evening.
Best late Mar, Nov
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Clifftop stays, leisurely lunches, and views that make the winding drive worth it.
Best May–Jun, Sep
Santorini, Greece
Whitewashed escapes, stunning caldera sunsets, and ocean views all around.
Best May–June, Sept–Oct
Maldives
Overwater villas, warm lagoons, and nothing but relaxation on the agenda.
Best Nov–Apr
Bali, Indonesia
Jungle mornings, beachside evenings, and a refreshing change of pace.
Best Apr–Oct
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Warm waters, gorgeous resorts, and every reason to stay just one more night.
Best Dec–Apr
Costa Rica
Cloud forest one morning, Pacific waves the next.
Best Dec–Apr
Start With Your Date
Honeymoon Destinations by Month
Choose the month you’re planning for and we’ll show you where’s best — and where to avoid.
Maldives
Dry season, calm water, and the clearest skies of the year.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Warm days without the summer humidity.
Costa Rica
Dry season in full swing on the Pacific side.
Maui, Hawaii
Whale season off the west shore, and the beaches stay quiet.
Bali and Thailand’s Andaman coast are in their rainy season.
Maldives
Still dry, still quiet, before the March rush.
Costa Rica
The green season is over 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 stays on the north shore.
Europe's coasts are shut for the season — Amalfi and Santorini are quiet for a reason.
Kyoto, Japan
Late March brings blossoms, and the gardens stay open into the evening.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Warm sea, long days, before the summer heat.
Costa Rica
The last dry weeks before the rains return.
Maui, Hawaii
Warm and dry, with trade winds keeping afternoons cool.
Caribbean prices peak during spring break, and so do the crowds on the beaches.
Kyoto, Japan
Blossoms in the north of the city, and nothing else on the agenda.
Bali, Indonesia
The rains stop and the rice terraces are at their greenest.
Maui, Hawaii
Shoulder season — warm beaches, plenty of space.
Costa Rica
Misty mornings in the cloud forest before the afternoon rain.
Santorini is still cool, and many caldera hotels haven’t opened yet.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Warm water, long evenings, and peaceful before the crowds.
Santorini, Greece
Everything’s open, and nowhere’s packed.
Bali, Indonesia
Dry, clear, and much quieter than July.
Maui, Hawaii
Calm water on the south shore and daylight that lasts.
The Maldives enters its rainy season this month.
Santorini, Greece
Long days, warm water, and the caldera at its finest.
Maui, Hawaii
Dry, calm, and warm along the south and west shores.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
The sea has warmed up and the lemon groves are in full bloom.
Bali, Indonesia
Dry season begins, and the mornings are clear.
Caribbean hurricane season starts at the beginning of the month.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Warm sea, long evenings, before the August crowds arrive.
Bali, Indonesia
Dry season. Clear mornings and cool nights inland.
Santorini, Greece
Hot days, but the meltemi keeps the evenings pleasant.
The Maldives is in its wet season, and the Caribbean is entering hurricane season. Both are cheaper for a reason.
Bali, Indonesia
The driest month, with the best surf on the west coast.
Maui, Hawaii
Warm, dry, and consistently calm.
Italy and Greece are at their hottest and busiest—Ferragosto sends everyone from the cities to the coast.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
The sea’s still warm and the coast is much quieter.
Maui, Hawaii
Shoulder season, with the quietest beaches all year.
Santorini, Greece
September sunshine, warm sea, and outdoor dinners every night.
Peak hurricane season in the Caribbean, including Riviera Maya.
Santorini, Greece
Warm sea, soft light, and the last of the season.
Bali, Indonesia
The shoulder before the rains, with everything still open.
Maui, Hawaii
Dry, peaceful, and the best value month on the island.
Kyoto’s leaves haven’t changed yet—wait until late November.
Kyoto, Japan
The maples change colour, and temple gardens stay open late.
Maldives
The dry season begins and the water clears.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Hurricane season is over and the holiday crowds haven’t arrived yet.
Bali’s rainy season returns, and Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is still drying out.
Maldives
Dry, warm, and perfectly calm—the best water you'll find all year.
Costa Rica
Dry season begins on both coasts.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Warm water and clear skies, just before the holiday crowds.
Maui, Hawaii
Lush mountains, warm ocean, and whales making their return.
Europe's islands are closed for winter, and Bali is at its wettest.
Where to Stay
Honeymoon Hotels & Resorts
From cliffside retreats to overwater villas, discover some top hotels and resorts, then check live dates and prices on Joy.
Canaves Oia
Santorini, Greece
Nestled into the cliff at the peaceful end of Oia, overlooking the caldera.
A plunge pool carved into a whitewashed cave, open to the sea.
Soneva Jani
Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Over the water, with steps leading straight from your private deck.
A private lagoon in Noonu Atoll, accessible by seaplane.
San Domenico Palace
Taormina, Sicily
A former convent overlooking the bay, with Mount Etna just beyond the terrace.
The pool is perched on the cliff edge, offering 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 15th-century monastery set among olive groves above the city.
Maroma
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Thatched roofs, your own pool, and jungle right at your doorstep.
Set on a long stretch of Caribbean beach, just an hour south of Cancún.
El Fenn
Marrakech, Morocco
A courtyard riad in the medina, complete with a rooftop for lazy afternoons.
Just steps from Jemaa el-Fnaa, tucked behind a door you might miss.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Paris, France
An ivy-covered courtyard, just five minutes from the Seine.
Located on Avenue Montaigne, with the Eiffel Tower just down the street.
Copacabana Palace
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
French doors opening to the ocean, with Copacabana just below.
This iconic 1923 hotel sits right on the beach, between Sugarloaf and Ipanema.
Badrutt's Palace
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Arched windows, plush armchairs, and mountain views that steal the show.
Overlooking the lake in the Engadin Valley, open year-round.
Spotlight of the Month
Amalfi Coast Honeymoons
Clifftop hotels, leisurely lunches, and sparkling blue water. On the Amalfi Coast, every day feels like a special occasion.
We recommend going in September. Same beautiful sea, half the crowds.
Six Ways to Honeymoon
Honeymoons by Type of Trip
Beach days? Epic adventures? Endless room service? Choose your vibe and see where it leads.
Find Stays
Thinking of somewhere else? We’ll get you there.
All hotels and resorts on Joy are available to you. Choose from the destinations below, or use Joy Stays to search anywhere by destination and dates.
Registry
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 you two are dreaming about. Joy doesn’t take a fee on cash gifts; credit card processing fees may apply.
Why Joy
Why couples plan honeymoons on Joy
Joy already helps couples plan their weddings, welcome their guests, and find hotel stays. Now we're making it easier to find the place you'll celebrate after the last dance.
- couples have planned with Joy
- 1M+
- hotels and resorts with live dates and prices, bookable now
- 500+
- booking fees — you pay the hotel's rate, nothing on top
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Good to Know
A few honeymoon questions, answered.
Do I need a Joy account to browse?
No. Anyone can explore this page and browse destinations without signing in.
How do I book a stay?
Choose a featured destination or search for one directly. We’ll take you to Joy Stays with your destination and dates (if provided) ready to go.
Are the prices on this page current?
Live prices and availability are shown in Joy Stays after you select a destination. Any guidance on this page should be considered a starting point.
Can we book a place that’s not featured?
Absolutely. The featured destinations are just for inspiration—you’re not limited to them. 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 travel than where you go. The same room can change price several times between shoulder season and peak. Choose your month first, then check real-time prices in Joy Stays.
Can we book flights or an entire package?
Joy Honeymoons offers hotels and resorts—you’ll see real-time dates and prices, and book your room directly, with no package to sort out. You’ll handle flights and anything else on your own, and your honeymoon fund can go toward all of it.
When should we book?
For peak months, book six to nine months in advance. Shoulder season is a bit more flexible. If you’ve picked your date, check the month above—it’ll show if you’re heading into someone else’s busy season.
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