15 Hotels With the Best Sunset Views in the World

The hotels with the best sunset views in the world are the caldera-facing stays in Oia (Santorini), west-facing clifftop resorts in Uluwatu (Bali), and overwater villas in the Maldives — places built so the sunset is the view from your bed. Below are 15 stays worth booking for the horizon alone, plus how to make sure the room you book actually faces the right way.

Sunset stays at a glance

Region	Why it’s special	Book a room facing…
Oia, Santorini	The world’s most famous caldera sunset	West / caldera
Uluwatu, Bali	Clifftop infinity pools over the Indian Ocean	West
Maldives	Private overwater decks, empty horizon	West (sunset villa)
Amalfi, Italy	Clifftop terraces over a golden sea	South-west
Oaxaca coast, Mexico	Wild Pacific sunsets, fewer crowds	West

The picks worth booking for the view

Santorini — caldera-view hotels in Oia

Nothing tops it. The whole village is angled at the sunset, and a caldera-view room means you watch it from your own terrace with a glass in hand. Book early — these sell out months ahead in summer. See caldera-view hotels →

Bali — clifftop resorts in Uluwatu

Uluwatu’s limestone cliffs give you infinity pools that seem to pour into the Indian Ocean as the sun drops. Pair it with a sunset session at the nearby temple. Browse Uluwatu stays →

Maldives — sunset overwater villas

Ask specifically for a sunset villa (resorts split villas into sunrise and sunset sides). You’ll have the horizon entirely to yourselves. Compare Maldives resorts →

Amalfi Coast — clifftop terraces

Positano and Ravello hotels turn dinner into an event as the coastline glows. South-west-facing terraces catch the best of it. Find Amalfi hotels →

Beyond the classics

Also on our list: Oaxaca’s Pacific coast (Mexico), Santa Teresa (Costa Rica), Paros & Naxos (Greece), Zanzibar’s west coast (Tanzania), Byron Bay (Australia), and the Algarve (Portugal) — all with stays built around the setting sun and, often, a fraction of Santorini’s price.

How to book a room that actually faces the sunset

• Read the room category carefully. “Sunset view”, “caldera view” or “ocean view — west” is what you want. Plain “sea view” can face east.
• Message the hotel before paying and ask which direction the room faces. Most reply fast.
• Higher floors win. Fewer obstructions, wider horizon.
• Travel in shoulder season (late spring / early autumn) for better light and rates.
• Mention a honeymoon or anniversary — upgrades and perks are common.

Make the most of it

Get back to the room 30 minutes before sunset, order something cold, and — if you want to keep it — here’s how to photograph the sunset from your terrace. Planning the whole trip? See our best honeymoon destinations for sunset lovers and more romantic escapes.

Frequently asked questions

Which hotel has the best sunset view in the world?

It's subjective, but the caldera-facing hotels in Oia, Santorini are the most famous sunset stays on earth. For a tropical alternative, west-facing resorts in Bali (Uluwatu) and the Maldives are hard to beat.

How do I make sure my room actually has a sunset view?

Book a room category that explicitly says 'sunset', 'ocean', or 'caldera' view — not just 'sea view', which can face the wrong way. Message the hotel to confirm the room faces west before you pay.

Are sunset-view rooms worth the extra cost?

For a honeymoon or special trip, yes — you'll spend every evening enjoying it. For a short business stay, probably not. It's the one upgrade we consistently think pays off.