Our Ultimate Kosher Getaways: The Best Luxury Resorts for the Discerning Jewish Traveler

Gone are the days when keeping kosher meant compromising on vacation luxury. Today, more and more high-end resorts are offering gourmet kosher dining options, making it easier than ever for observant travelers to indulge in five-star experiences in some of the world’s most swoon-worthy destinations. Whether you’re dreaming of a beachside escape in the Caribbean, an unforgettable safari in Africa, or a chic Mediterranean getaway, there’s a kosher-friendly resort waiting to welcome you with white-glove service and world-class cuisine.

Below, we’re spotlighting some of the most stunning resorts across the globe that not only boast incredible amenities but also offer delicious kosher meals. Your next dreamy, hassle-free escape starts here.

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar | The Bahamas

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar was the first luxury hotel in the Caribbean to offer a full range of in-house kosher dining options, and they’ve still got arguably the best array of offerings in the region. 

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is home to two sublime kosher eateries, both certified by Chabad of the Bahamas. Cinkō, Baha Mar’s sit down meat restaurant, pairs the rich culinary diversity of Latin cuisine with bold Asian flavors and also provides Shabbat meals by pre-order. For more casual dining, there’s Knosh, Baha Mar’s kosher dairy food truck, featuring bagels, flatbreads, bowls, and sandwiches, perfect for breakfast, lunch, and Motzei Shabbat snacking. You can also find grab-and-go options at Café Madeleine, which, while not fully kosher, has a case with kosher-marked and sealed yogurt parfaits, salads, bagels, and sandwiches.

Food aside, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar’s got so much to offer, from pristine white sand beaches to exploring the resort’s range of gorgeous outdoor pools, indulging in relaxing spa treatments to trying out water sports or playing a round of golf, opportunities for learning about the local culture to wildlife experiences. Our team member Sam recapped her phenomenal visit to the resort back in 2023, and we guarantee reading through her post will have you looking up tickets to Nassau…

Brown Beach Chalkida | Greece

Europe may not be a hot spot when it comes to kosher resorts. But that’s starting to change, and one very exciting new entry to the genre is Brown Beach Chalkida, a luxury resort just an hour away from Athens offering year-round gourmet kosher dining.

Enjoy meat-based Mediterranean-inspired meals in the hotel’s main restaurant, dairy options and drinks at the poolside bar, and meat snacks at the beachfront bar – all strictly kosher, prepared in separate dairy and meat kitchens under the supervision of Rabbi Avraham Dov Charlap. There’s even an active synagogue with a Torah scroll available for guests!

Kosher amenities aside, the resort features 119 Cycladic-inspired rooms and suites, a stunning sea-view pool and activities for the whole family, from tennis and beach volleyball to a kid’s club and an in-house wellness haven. Plus, the town of Chalkida itself, located on the northern tip of the island of Evia and connected to the mainland by bridge, is full of vibrant charm in addition to its signature natural beauty – and it’s also located close to one of the oldest synagogues in Greece.

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa, and Casino | Aruba

The newest entry to this list, Hyatt Regency Aruba’s Piccolo just opened in spring ‘25, and according to all reports it’s already a smashing success. Aruba’s first-ever year-round, high-end kosher dining destination, Piccolo is a contemporary steakhouse serving premium meats, flavorful sides, decadent desserts, and a selection of fine wines. Nestled within a beautiful outdoor courtyard, Piccolo features an open-concept kitchen and is under the supervision of Chabad of Aruba. It’s currently open Saturday night through Thursday, with Shabbat service starting up soon. 

Located on Aruba’s Palm Beach, the resort boasts two swimming areas, a lagoon, waterfalls, a spa and casino, and premium wellness programs, plus a variety of resort amenities and activities for the whole family, including multiple pools, cabanas, a resort water slide, yoga, tennis and pickleball, and more. 

JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge | Kenya

If you’re looking for the kosher trip of a lifetime, you can’t do any better than a luxury safari in the midst of Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. Spot the Big Five game animals (the African buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, and rhino) on daily game drives, stay in one of the property’s 21 luxurious tented suites (each with a private outdoor jacuzzi and deck), and enjoy the award-winning Spa by JW and outdoor pool. 

And, as of 2024, enjoy gourmet kosher meals prepared under supervision in JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge’s Kosher Container Kitchen, in association with Kosher Certified South Africa (KCSA) and under the leadership of Rabbi Avigdor Bokow. 

JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge would be such an incredible destination for a honeymoon, special anniversary or birthday, or any other landmark occasion you want to celebrate in style. It’s truly a testament to how far kosher travel has come in the past few years that something like this exists. 

The Altair Hotel | Florida, USA

If you’re in the US and looking for a destination closer to home, check out South Florida’s Altair Hotel. Their fully kosher restaurant, OVO, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and Shabbat meals too, available by advance payment), making it easy for you to enjoy the very best of Miami vacation living in kosher style. 

Nestled beneath the palms in the heart of the flourishing Bay Harbor Islands, the Altair is the perfect spot to enjoy the world-class beaches, luxury onsite amenities like a rooftop pool, and walkability to the shops at Bal Harbor, shuls, and even more kosher dining options. 

NIZUC Resort & Spa | Mexico

When you combine romantic, luxe surroundings with gourmet kosher cuisine, you get Cancun’s NIZUC Resort & Spa. The property contains 274 luxurious suites and private villas, featuring private pools, spacious terraces, lush tropical gardens, sweeping views and free-standing soaking tubs.

With specialized meat and dairy kosher kitchens, NIZUC holds IKM (International Kosher Mehadrin) certification and collaborates with regional certified suppliers to provide a variety of kosher foods for lunch and dinner, including fresh fish, pasta, pizzas, and salads. Kosher breakfast and pre-ordered Shabbat dinner options are also available.

Dukley Hotel & Resort | Montenegro

Budva, Montenegro, might seem like an unlikely destination for kosher travel, but Dukley Hotel & Resort is here to change all that. Nestled in the heart of Montenegro’s Zavala Peninsula, the resort’s tranquil surroundings encompass two hotels, three private beaches, and the country’s only kosher restaurant, Shalom.

Helmed by Israeli chef Shai Levinshtein and overseen by the Chabad Emissary and Chief Rabbi of Montenegro, this is the place to enjoy Mediterranean eats and enjoy Shabbat meals. 

Choose to stay at Dukley Gardens, featuring apartments and penthouses with panoramic views of the bay of Budva, or at the Hotel Harmonia by Dukley, which has 45 guest rooms and suites, and take advantage of the onsite spa and gym, swimming pool and kids club, yoga and pilates classes, and painting, ceramics, pottery and more at HeArt Studio.

Banyan Tree Mayakoba | Mexico

Take in the beauty and culture of Mexico’s Riviera Maya at Banyan Tree Mayakoba. Located in Playa del Carmen, this is one luxe resort – expect a tropical landscape of lush mangroves, tranquil waterways, pristine coastlines, and private heated swimming pools. Nestled within a private gated community linked by canal waterways, this is the perfect spot for a private, intimate getaway.  

There are plenty of activities, including private yacht charters, scuba diving and snorkeling, hydrobiking, kayaking, biking, golf, pickleball, and tennis. If you feel like venturing further out, book excursions to discover the Riviera Maya’s cenotes and ruins.

As for the food, kosher lunches and dinners are available at Banyan Tree Mayakoba’s onsite kosher eatery, The Ember, which also provides Shabbat meals.

Have you stayed at any of these resorts – or any others with fab kosher dining options? If so, we’d love to hear about it n the comments!