Looking for luxury with a twist? These stays don’t just hand you a room key - they unlock chocolate ateliers, giraffe breakfasts, private marine sanctuaries and even a set of wheels.
Below, seven hotels where the extras are the key to the story.
Soneva Jani, Maldives - a sweet lover's fantasy (plus cinema and stargazing)
Beyond the overwater slides, Soneva Jani hands every guest complimentary access to its dedicated Chocolate Room and Ice Cream Parlour, alongside a cheese-and-charcuterie room, open daily. You can also catch a film at the resort’s open-air Cinema Paradiso and join an introduction to astronomy with the in-house astronomer, all listed among the standard inclusions.
Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai - a room key that’s also your waterpark pass
Stay at Atlantis, The Palm, and you’re in the door for Aquaventure World, the globe’s largest waterpark, and The Lost Chambers Aquarium. Access is included with many stays, meaning slides, a kilometre-long lazy river and 65,000 marine animals are all yours to explore, alongside beach and pool privileges from the moment you check in.
Giraffe Manor, Nairobi - breakfast with Rothschild’s giraffes
At this 1930s manor nestled within 12 acres and surrounded by indigenous flora and fauna, your morning coffee may come with a long-necked visitor. During your stay at Giraffe Manor, resident Rothschild’s giraffes famously wander up to poke their heads through the dining-room windows at breakfast, an experience that’s become one of Africa’s most iconic hotel moments.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora - snorkel a private lagoon sanctuary with a marine biologist
Keys at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora open the door to the on-site Ruahatu Lagoon Sanctuary, where you can book a guided snorkelling session led by the resort’s marine biologist to learn about coral restoration and the reef’s residents. It’s a signature, on-property experience you won’t find at your average beach resort.
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur - borrow a Lexus to cruise Highway 1
High above the Pacific, guests of Post Ranch Inn can take complimentary Lexus vehicles for a spin to explore the Big Sur coastline, a perk included among the resort’s listed amenities alongside yoga, pools and a stocked in-room mini-bar. Valid driver’s licence required, views absolutely guaranteed.
The Lanesborough, London - butler service for every room
Old-school polish meets modern discretion: The Lanesborough is the only London hotel to provide round-the-clock, dedicated butler service in every room and suite as a standard guest privilege. Unpacking, pressing, the perfect nightcap; all expertly handled.
Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland - your own Community Host and all meals included
This design-forward inn runs on radical hospitality. Stays include all meals plus a half-day Island Orientation with a Community Host who’ll introduce you to the island’s 'seven seasons' and stories - a meaningful, place-based perk that turns guests into temporary locals.
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