Last Minute Luxury : Easter Holidays
Easter is almost here — and if you haven't booked yet, don't panic. Some of the world's most extraordinary hotels still have availability, and the Benson Bespoke team is ready to make it happen. Whether you're dreaming of Japanese cherry blossoms, Hawaiian sunsets, or the wild beauty of the Australian coast, we've curated ten unforgettable stays that are worth every last-minute scramble.
These aren't just hotels. These are experiences — places where every detail has been considered, every moment elevated, and every guest made to feel like the only one that matters. Read on for our Easter edit.
1. Aman Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan
Easter in Tokyo is one of the world's great travel experiences, cherry blossom season at its peak, the city alive with colour and celebration. And there is no more fitting place to experience it than from the 33rd floor of Aman Tokyo.
Set within the Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo is a masterpiece of Japanese minimalism — soaring ceilings, washi paper walls, and panoramic views across the Imperial Palace Gardens to Mount Fuji on a clear day. The spa is extraordinary: a traditional onsen with mineral-rich pools, a hammam, and treatment rooms that draw deeply from Japanese wellness traditions.
Why We Love It: Aman Tokyo is the rare city hotel that manages to feel genuinely serene. Easter weekend here means blossom views, exceptional kaiseki dining, and a level of quiet luxury that is almost impossible to find in a metropolis.
2. Rosewood Luang Prabang — Laos
Something completely removed from the ordinary, Laos at Easter is a revelation. Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city nestled between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, moves at a pace that feels entirely its own. The Rosewood sits within a lush jungle hillside, its tented villas and suites blending seamlessly into the landscape.
Candlelit pathways wind between the properties; waterfalls tumble through the gardens; the spa draws inspiration from ancient Lao healing rituals. This is luxury at its most atmospheric.
Why We Love It: Luang Prabang is one of those places that genuinely changes you. The Rosewood makes it utterly effortless — arrive, exhale, and let Laos do the rest.
3. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay — Bali, Indonesia
Bali is endlessly popular, and with good reason. But the Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay occupies a category of its own. Perched above the shimmering bay with views stretching to the horizon, its thatched-roof villas are private sanctuaries complete with plunge pools, butler service, and Balinese art at every turn.
Easter at Jimbaran means warm tropical evenings, candlelit dinners on the beach, and the kind of languid luxury that only Bali delivers. Cooking classes, cultural excursions, and world-class water sports ensure there's always something extraordinary to do — or not.
Why We Love It: A Virtuoso partner, the Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay offers exclusive benefits for Benson Bespoke clients — including daily breakfast, resort credit, and a room upgrade upon arrival.
4. Amanjiwo — Java, Indonesia
If Bali feels familiar, consider Java's Amanjiwo, one of the most architecturally breathtaking hotels in Southeast Asia. Designed in the form of a traditional Javanese mandala and set directly facing the ancient Buddhist temple of Borobudur, Amanjiwo is quite unlike anything else on earth.
Suites are housed in circular stone pavilions; the pool appears to float above the Kedu Plain; and guided sunrise walks to Borobudur before the crowds arrive rank among the world's great travel experiences.
Why We Love It: This is the kind of hotel that rewards those willing to venture off the beaten path. Sophisticated, spiritual, and completely singular.
5. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok — Thailand
Few hotels in the world carry the history and mystique of the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. Opened in 1876 on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, it has hosted kings, writers, and heads of state, and continues to set the standard for Thai hospitality over a century later.
Easter at the Mandarin Oriental means afternoon tea in the Authors' Lounge, private boat rides at sunset, and Michelin-level dining across its collection of legendary restaurants. The Thai-inspired spa is among the finest on the continent.
Why We Love It: There is something deeply romantic about a hotel with this kind of history. Bangkok is one of our favourite cities for Easter, warm, vibrant, and alive with colour and the MO is the only address we'd recommend.
6. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai — Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
Hawaii's Big Island is different from the rest of the archipelago, rawer, more dramatic, and somehow more elemental. The Four Seasons Hualalai, set among black lava fields on the Kohala Coast, embraces this character entirely. Low-rise bungalows and villas wind through lush tropical gardens, and the King's Pond — a lava rock swimming lagoon — is one of the world's great natural pools.
Easter here means whale watching from the shore, snorkelling with sea turtles, world-class golf on a clifftop course, and dinners beneath the stars at 'ULU Ocean Grill.
Why We Love It: Hualalai offers something rare in Hawaii: genuine seclusion combined with exceptional service. Understated, extraordinary, and worth every penny.
7. Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort — Lanai, Hawaii
Lanai is Hawaii's most private island, just 3,000 residents, no traffic lights, and an almost otherworldly quiet. Sensei Lanai is the island's crown jewel: a wellness-focused luxury retreat designed around the philosophy of living longer, better.
Personalised wellness programmes, world-class cuisine focused on longevity, a serene spa village, and activities ranging from archery to guided hikes make this the perfect place to reset over Easter.
Why We Love It: If you want luxury that actually leaves you feeling better than when you arrived, Sensei Lanai is without equal. Easter here is restorative in the most beautiful sense of the word.
8. Halekulani — Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
For those who want the energy of Waikiki alongside genuinely refined luxury, Halekulani — meaning 'house befitting heaven' — has been the address of choice since 1917. Understated where others are brash, impeccably serviced, and with one of the finest pool settings in Hawaii, it remains one of Oahu's most beloved properties.
Easter brunch at Halekulani is a tradition worth planning a trip around — as is a sunset cocktail at the legendary House Without a Key, with live Hawaiian music and hula dancing as the sun dips below the horizon.
Why We Love It: Halekulani never tries too hard. It simply delivers flawlessly, every single time.
9. qualia — Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Perched on the northern tip of Hamilton Island with 360-degree views across the Coral Sea and the Whitsundays, qualia is Australia's most celebrated luxury resort. Just 60 guests at any time, all-inclusive dining, private pavilions with infinity plunge pools, and access to the Great Barrier Reef at its most pristine.
Easter at qualia is warm, golden, and gloriously unhurried. Snorkel the outer reef, sail through the Whitsundays on a private charter, or simply lie by your pool with a glass of something excellent and watch the world drift by.
Why We Love It: qualia sets the standard for Australian luxury and continues to hold it. A Benson Bespoke favourite for honeymoons, milestone birthdays, and anyone who simply wants the best Australia has to offer.
10. Matakauri Lodge — Queenstown, New Zealand
For something genuinely different, an Easter escape that combines dramatic natural beauty with world-class hospitality, Queenstown's Matakauri Lodge is one of the southern hemisphere's most extraordinary addresses. Set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables mountain range as its backdrop, this intimate lodge delivers a level of beauty that is almost impossible to overstate.
Just 11 suites and villas, each with floor-to-ceiling lake and mountain views, open fireplaces, and deep soaking tubs. Easter in Queenstown means crisp autumn air, golden hues across the ranges, and the kind of stillness that only the South Island delivers. Adventure is on the doorstep — heli-skiing, jet boating, bungee jumping — but Matakauri is equally suited to those who simply want to sit by the fire with a glass of Central Otago Pinot Noir and do absolutely nothing.
Why We Love It: Autumn is arguably Queenstown's most beautiful season, and Easter falls right in the sweet spot. Matakauri is intimate, impeccably run, and one of those rare places that feels entirely removed from the rest of the world — in the best possible way.
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