The 25 Best Resorts in the US

Are you longing for an indulgent vacation in a beautiful location where ample amenities and activities are all right outside your door? HGTV has rounded up the 25 best resorts in the country from affordable (under $250 a night) to moderately priced ($250-399) to expensive ($400+) to luxury ($600+) to help in planning your next getaway.

Before booking, check with each resort for specific info about cleaning and social distancing standards.

Maui is home to The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, a special property located on the North Shore. The secluded resort reopened in 2020 and features stately guest rooms and residences. The resort also has a special OOO (Out of Ordinary) program for families that includes educational activities for kids at the Aloha Learning Lab. There’s also a 10,000-square-foot tri-level pool, ocean-front dining, and championship golf courses. Guests can also explore the resort’s surrounding 22,000 acres via the hiking trails or opt to lay out on the resort’s beautiful beach. Luxury

This coastal ranch style resort offers both canyon views and ocean access. The Ranch at Laguna Beach is located on 87 acres in California’s famed Laguna Beach and has 97 rooms and suites. The two on-site restaurants, Harvest Restaurant and Lost Pier Cafe, serve food with a seasonal California menu using ingredients from local family farms and Orange County fishermen. Moderate

The Ranch at Laguna Beach property also has a 3,000-foot indoor/outdoor spa, access to hiking trails, and excursions to nearby whale watching, dolphin safaris, and wildlife encounters with the Orange County Birds of Prey.