These are America’s top 15 resorts of 2025: Travel + Leisure reveals next best staycation spots

The excitement is real! Travel + Leisure just dropped its coveted list of the 15 Best Resorts in the Continental US for 2025, and each destination is more dazzling than the last. From secret mountain treehouses to oceanside escapes, these resorts serve up ultimate luxury, stunning scenery, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences—all crowned by travelers just like you!

The 2025 winners

Here’s your way to the country’s most sought-after stays—where the adventure is as unique as the address:

1. Primland Resort, Auberge Resorts Collection — Meadows of Dan, Virginia
   Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Primland offers guests championship golf, hiking and biking trails, stargazing at its on-site observatory, and accommodations ranging from lodge rooms to enchanting treehouses. “Such a beautiful venue sitting on top of a mountain. So many things to do to keep you busy,” raved one reader.
   Reader Score: 99.40
2. The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection — Los Olivos, California
   A historic stagecoach stop transformed into a chic farm-style retreat in Santa Barbara wine country. Enjoy fireplaces, four-poster beds, seasonally inspired dining, and access to local vineyards.
   Reader Score: 99.27
3. San Ysidro Ranch — Santa Barbara, California
   A legendary hideaway in the Montecito foothills with 38 cottages amid lush gardens. Famous for privacy and luminary guests, including the Kennedys on their honeymoon.
   Reader Score: 98.76
4. Quisisana Resort — Lovell, Maine
   Delivering classic Maine nostalgia with private lakefront cottages and nightly performances by a talented staff of professional musicians—for a luxury camp experience.
   Reader Score: 98.32
5. Triple Creek Ranch — Darby, Montana
   This adults-only retreat in the Bitterroot Mountains offers horseback riding, fly fishing, snowshoeing, and rustic-chic cabins fit for ranch life enthusiasts.
   Reader Score: 98.20
6. Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection — Gardiner, New York
   Just outside New York City, explore 140 acres of meadows and woodlands, join farming activities, and experience wellness and outdoor adventures in the scenic Hudson Valley.
   Reader Score: 97.94
7. The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection — Johns Island, South Carolina
   Situated along the Kiawah River, The Dunlin offers Southern charm, a riverfront pool, and curated experiences from fishing excursions to coastal safaris.
   Reader Score: 97.92
8. Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection — Telluride, Colorado
   In Mountain Village, this resort is a dream for skiers and mountain adventurers year-round, with hiking, biking, and a top-notch spa for post-adventure relaxation.
   Reader Score: 97.83
9. Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection — Calistoga, California
   Nestled among Napa Valley’s vineyards, it’s beloved for geothermal pools, cottage-style accommodations, and its acclaimed Solbar restaurant.
   Reader Score: 97.83
10. Hotel Hartness — Greenville, South Carolina
    A contemporary property on a historic family estate, emphasizing wellness through its spa and 180-acre network of walking trails.
    Reader Score: 97.27
11. The Ranch at Laguna Beach — Laguna Beach, California
    A SoCal oasis with easy beach access, a nine-hole golf course, and eco-conscious operations, including a regenerative farm.
    Reader Score: 97.25
12. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa — Rancho Santa Fe, California
    A Spanish-inspired sanctuary where guests stay in private casitas and take part in racquet sports before unwinding in a five-star spa.
    Reader Score: 97.02
13. Deer Path Inn — Lake Forest, Illinois
    Feel transported to an English manor just outside Chicago, with afternoon teas, wood-paneled lounges, and proximity to Lake Michigan.
    Reader Score: 96.94
14. Castle Hot Springs — Morristown, Arizona
    An acclaimed wellness desert oasis, offering natural hot springs, curated adventure activities, and farm-to-table cuisine.
    Reader Score: 96.71
15. The Winnetu Oceanside Resort — Edgartown, Massachusetts
    Seaside luxury on Martha’s Vineyard, with spacious family accommodations, kids’ programs, and easy access to South Beach for a true New England getaway.
    Reader Score: 96.40

With millions of Travel + Leisure readers casting their votes, you can be sure these resorts deliver the extraordinary.