Joy Honeymoons
Honeymoon hotels for your first big adventure.
Dream destinations. Unforgettable stays. All in one place.
Honeymoon Planning
How Joy Honeymoons works
Tell us where you’d like to wake up. We’ll show you the hotels worth getting out of bed for, and take you straight to live dates and prices.
Step one
You choose where — or when
Pick a destination you’re 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 bit you’d actually want to wake up in.
Step three
Book with Joy
Real-time dates and prices, sent directly to the hotel.
The Places Joy Couples Ask About Most
Honeymoon destinations
Sandy mornings, city nights, mountain air, or a bit of everything.
When you choose Maui, you get Wailea — not just any roadside hotel with Maui in the name.
Maui, Hawaii
Golden beaches, lazy 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 well worth the winding road.
Best May–Jun, Sep
Santorini, Greece
Whitewashed retreats, caldera sunsets, and sea whichever way you look.
Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Maldives
Overwater villas, warm lagoons, and hardly anything on the agenda.
Best Nov–Apr
Bali, Indonesia
Jungle mornings, beachside evenings, and a lovely change of pace.
Best Apr–Oct
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Warm waters, 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 isn’t.
Maldives
Dry season, flat 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 coast, and the beaches stay peaceful.
Bali and Thailand's Andaman coast are in their wet months.
Maldives
Still dry, still peaceful, 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 keeps to the north coast.
Europe’s coasts are closed for the season — Amalfi and Santorini are quiet for a reason.
Kyoto, Japan
Late March means blossom, and the gardens stay open into the evening.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Warm sea, long days, and all before the summer heat arrives.
Costa Rica
The final dry weeks before the rains return.
Maui, Hawaii
Warm and dry, with the trade winds keeping afternoons cool.
Caribbean prices soar during the Easter holidays, and the beaches fill up too.
Kyoto, Japan
Blossom in the north of the city, and nothing else on the to-do list.
Bali, Indonesia
The rains ease off and the rice terraces are at their greenest.
Maui, Hawaii
Shoulder season — warm coast, half-empty beaches.
Costa Rica
Cloud forest mornings before the afternoon showers roll in.
Santorini’s still chilly, and many caldera hotels haven’t opened yet.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Warm sea, long evenings, and all before the crowds turn 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 coast and daylight until late.
The Maldives heads into 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 coasts.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
The sea’s warmed up and the lemon groves are in full bloom.
Bali, Indonesia
Dry season begins, with clear mornings.
Caribbean hurricane season kicks off at the start of the month.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Warm sea and long evenings, before the August crowds turn up.
Bali, Indonesia
Dry season. Clear mornings and cool nights inland.
Santorini, Greece
Hot days, but the meltemi breeze keeps evenings comfortable.
The Maldives is in its 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 sends everyone from the cities to the coast.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
The sea’s still warm and the coast has quietened down.
Maui, Hawaii
Shoulder season, with the quietest beaches all year.
Santorini, Greece
September sunshine, warm sea, and dinner outdoors every evening.
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 autumn colours haven’t arrived yet — best to wait until late November.
Kyoto, Japan
The maples turn, and the temple gardens stay open late.
Maldives
The dry season begins and the water becomes crystal clear.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Hurricane season is over and the holiday crowds haven’t arrived yet.
Bali’s rains return, and Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is still drying out.
Maldives
Dry, warm and perfectly calm — the best water all year.
Costa Rica
Dry season begins on both coasts.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Warm sea and clear skies, before the holiday rush.
Maui, Hawaii
Lush mountains, warm ocean, and the whales are back.
Europe’s islands are closed for winter, and Bali is at its wettest.
Where to Stay
Honeymoon hotels and resorts
From cliffside hideaways to overwater villas, discover a few standout hotels and resorts, then check live dates and prices on Joy.
Canaves Oia
Santorini, Greece
Carved into the cliff at the peaceful end of Oia, overlooking the caldera.
A plunge pool set into a whitewashed cave, open to the sea.
Soneva Jani
Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Set over the water, with steps leading straight down from your own deck.
A private lagoon in the Noonu Atoll, reached by seaplane.
San Domenico Palace
Taormina, Sicily
A former convent perched above the bay, with Etna just beyond the terrace.
The pool rests right on the cliff edge, gazing down the coast towards Giardini Naxos.
Villa San Michele
Fiesole, Florence
Terraced gardens on the hillside, with Florence nestled in the valley below.
A fifteenth-century monastery set 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, 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 might stroll straight past.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Paris, France
An ivy-clad 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 onto the ocean, with Copacabana below.
The 1923 grande dame on the seafront, nestled between Sugarloaf and Ipanema.
Badrutt's Palace
St Moritz, Switzerland
Arched windows, cosy armchairs, and the mountain filling the view.
Overlooking the lake in the Engadin valley, open all year round.
This Month’s Spotlight
Amalfi Coast honeymoons
Clifftop hotels, leisurely lunches, sparkling blue sea. The Amalfi Coast has a knack for making every day feel special.
We’d say September’s the time to go. Same sea, half the crowds.
Six Ways to Honeymoon
Honeymoons by type of trip
Beach days? Big adventures? A very serious amount of room service? Pick a vibe and see where it takes you.
Find Stays
Got somewhere else in mind? We’ll get you there.
Every hotel and resort on Joy is yours to explore. Pick from the destinations below, or open Joy Stays to search anywhere by destination and dates.
Gift List
Honeymoon funds
Let your guests whisk you off somewhere wonderful.
Add a honeymoon fund to your Joy registry for hotel stays, flights, dinners, adventures, or whatever the two of you are dreaming of. Joy doesn’t charge 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 find hotel stays. Now we’re making it even easier to find the perfect spot to celebrate after the last dance.
- couples have planned with Joy
- 1M+
- hotels and resorts with live dates and prices, ready to book
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Good to Know
A few honeymoon questions, answered.
Do I need a Joy account to have a look around?
No. Anyone can explore this page and browse destinations without logging in.
How do I book somewhere to stay?
Pick a featured destination or search for one yourself. We’ll take you to Joy Stays with your destination and dates (if you’ve added them) all set.
Are the prices on this page up to date?
You’ll see live prices and availability in Joy Stays once you’ve chosen a destination. Any advice on this page is just to get you started.
Can we book somewhere that isn’t featured?
Absolutely. The featured destinations are inspiration, not a limit. You can search all available hotels and resorts on Joy.
What does a honeymoon like this cost?
It’s much more about when you go than where. The same room can change price several times between shoulder season and peak. Choose your month first, then check live prices on 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, with no package to unravel. You’ll sort flights and anything else yourself, and your honeymoon fund can go towards all of it.
When should we book?
For peak months, book six to nine months in advance. Shoulder season gives you a bit more leeway. If you’ve picked your date, check the month above — it’ll show if you’re heading into someone else’s busy season.
Joy Honeymoons
Wedding sorted. Now, where next?
Choose a spot. Book your stay. Let the countdown begin.