Conde Nast ranks the best world resorts

When the results of our first Readers' Choice poll were published in 1986, the high score was 87.0—a score that still impresses, though it would not even qualify for this year's Top 100, which reaches the heights of luxury.

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3. Kauri Cliffs
Kauri Cliffs which is located in Northland, New Zealand is the third best hotel in the world according to the ranking. While the main lodge overlooks the golf course, Pacific Ocean, Cape Brett and the offshore Cavalli Islands, the hotel’s luxury spa is nestled at the edge of a Totara forest and overlooks a verdant fern glen and winding stream.
Readers’ Choice Rating: 99.2

Room: 100

Service: 100

Food: 100

Location: 95.2

Design: 100
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3. Kauri Cliffs
Kauri Cliffs which is located in Northland, New Zealand is the third best hotel in the world according to the ranking. While the main lodge overlooks the golf course, Pacific Ocean, Cape Brett and the offshore Cavalli Islands, the hotel’s luxury spa is nestled at the edge of a Totara forest and overlooks a verdant fern glen and winding stream.
Readers’ Choice Rating: 99.2
Room: 100
Service: 100
Food: 100
Location: 95.2
Design: 100
Activities: 100
(Image source: Hotel Website)
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