The 9 Best Luxury Clothing-Optional Resorts in the World

The luxurious Hidden Beach Resort by Karisma is an adults-only, clothing-optional resort located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. This all-inclusive property is set along an attractive stretch of beach, though it's too rocky for real swimming. Instead, guests can hang out at the large pool, which has a swim-up bar and hosts communal activities such as volleyball. The 43 elegant rooms here are all suite-style, outfitted with two-person hot tubs, ocean-view outdoor spaces, and free minibars. Ground-floor units offer swim-out access. There's only one restaurant, minimal nightlife, and no spa, but guests can use all facilities at the next-door El Dorado Seaside Suites, though clothing is required. Visitors tend to be in the 50-and-over crowd, and the atmosphere is relaxed.

The 112-room Desire Resort & Spa is a clothing-optional all-inclusive resort for couples only, attracting a mix of older married couples, young nudists, and swingers. This swish property has an explicit sexual atmosphere, as public sex is allowed in the whirlpool area and the Play Room-- a space equipped with round beds and straps for those who want to take part in activities with their partners and other guests. Sexy theme nights are also popular nighttime experiences. Non-sexual on-site amenities include a lovely ocean-view pool and hot tub, a small spa with a variety of treatments, and four restaurants serving Japanese, Mediterranean, and international buffet-style fare. In early 2024, they opened their expanded space, The Eden - with a swim-up bar, exotic spa, new lobby and a Mystique Logo Shop.

The clothing-optional Grand Lido Negril Au Naturel All-Suite Resort is a small luxury property with all-inclusive rates for adults 21 and over. With just 26 rooms, the atmosphere is intimate and laid-back, and guests tend to be an older crowd. Upscale rooms all have ocean-view terraces, jetted tubs and separate two-person showers, and butler service, plus six are swim-out suites. The main infinity pool spans two levels and has ocean vistas, a swim-up bar, and an adjacent hot tub, but some past guests have complained that it's clothing-optional and not nude-only. A Jamaican eatery and ocean-view French restaurant are on-site, and guests get free access to everything at the neighboring Royalton Negril and Hideaway at Royalton Negril resorts, though clothing is required.

Like its sister property, the all-inclusive Desire Riviera Maya Pearl Resort is a couples-only, clothing-optional resort. Although it still has a sexual atmosphere, with theme nights, a playroom, and a sex-friendly hot tub, it's a little more relaxed than its sister property. It's located on a beautiful white-sand beach right outside of quiet Puerto Morelos, which is a 30-minute drive south of Cancun International Airport. The 88 rooms are spacious, and all have furnished balconies or patios, as well as separate showers and tubs. Resort amenities consist of a huge beachfront pool with a swim-up bar, nighttime parties, a full-service spa, and fourteen restaurants and bars.

The 430-room Temptation Cancun Resort is a topless-optional beachfront property that accepts travelers who are 21 and over. The atmosphere is sensual, and guests tend to be couples wanting a fun and sexy getaway. Although there's a quiet pool, the larger ocean-view Sexy Pool is more popular, and the staff run lively activities and entertainment here. Several hot tubs are available, but guests have complained that they close on the early side -- 7 p.m. during our stay. Entertainment is provided throughout the day and night, ranging from foam parties and lingerie shows to themed nights with DJs.

The 150-room Couples Sans Souci is a beachfront all-inclusive resort occupying 35 acres just outside of Ocho Rios on Jamaica's central northern coast. The lush grounds house waterfalls, grottos, beaches, lakes, and jungles, making for a gorgeous tropical setting. In addition to a great spa, there are four pools and two beaches -- the au naturel beach is larger and nude-only from morning until evening. It has an adjacent pool -- something the main beach doesn't -- which makes it pretty alluring. Rooms have colonial-inspired nautical style, furnished balconies or terraces, and coffeemakers, plus hot tubs in suites. A 2022 renovation gave the resort a much-needed freshen-up.

The 234-room Couples Negril is a romantic, peaceful, all-inclusive resort located on a gorgeous stretch of beach in Negril, Jamaica. Although it's not a true clothing-optional resort, there's a designated nude beach area that has its own hot tub and bar. Note that couples must use it together, however. A chic pool with a swim-up bar, an atmospheric spa with treehouse treatment rooms, and five restaurants offering a buffet, Asian, Mediterranean, and Jamaican fare are all available. The comprehensive all-inclusive package covers all meals, top-shelf drinks, scuba diving, fitness classes, and catamaran cruises.

OUT magazine named Island House the best gay resort in the world. The 30-room resort caters strictly to gay men. Nudity is allowed everywhere, but the gym and events are plentiful. The resort boasts a free happy hour and signature cocktails and almost guarantees new friends and amazing memories.

This 18+ resort is situated on 160 forested acres on the Pacific coast. While the entire resort is not clothing-optional, there is an outdoor heated pool that is clothing-optional, and Japanese-style hot baths. For a more traditional experience, enjoy the resort's second outdoor pool, explore the scenic trails, or participate in complimentary yoga classes. The 59 luxurious rooms and suites feature private bathtubs, separate showers, outdoor spaces, and soothing bath amenities.