THE BEST CLIFFTOP HOTELS AROUND THE WORLD

Originally this cliff top town was designed to protect the people from barbarian hordes; however, today perched on the Monti Lattari mountain range, you will enjoy magnificent views. Hotel Caruso Belvedere offers a magical, picture postcard view across the Mediterranean. Rooms start at $852, which does include dinner, lunch and breakfast.

The extraordinary centerpiece of the three tiered pool within this hotel is amazing and ensures that splendor and extravagance are explored. You can reach the beautiful beach club by descending along the 75 feet paved path. Here, you will discover the breathtaking 134 foot pool, which is set amongst a stunning back drop of palms and native trees. Suites begin at $950.

The Birkenhead House is a modest building located just 100 miles southeast of Cape Town, however, once inside you will experience a stunning central pool, which cascades over the cliff top. Below the cliff, you will find the most idyllic beaches, which are popular with swimmers and home to calving whales every year. Rooms are available from $520 per person, which includes all meals.

Situated on the rugged Bukit Peninsula this Italian luxury hotel makes full use of the spectacular views. The extremely private suites are nestled amongst the hillside, ensuring that you will never be disturbed. There is an incredible glass elevator which makes the 500 foot journey down the face of the cliff exciting. Once at the bottom you can explore the mile long sandy beach, which cannot be reached by any other means. Villas start from $1000 and are worth every penny for the privacy you receive.

Rising from the cliffs of the tip of Jamaica is the most beautiful limestone caves, which hide 12 distinctive villas. Every villa offers extensive views towards the crystal clear Caribbean Sea, ensuring that you experience the best sunsets. You can choose one of the villas that have jumping platforms into the sea, to provide a thrill element to your stay. Rooms start at $385, which is an incredibly affordable price for this level of luxury.

This hotel has a huge array of history and is situated along the Cliff Walk, which the staff members had to use every day. The breathtaking civil war-era mansion stands proudly in place and offers gourmet meals, fantastic vistas, and excellent facilities. These million dollar views are amazing; however, the price for a room begins at an affordable $489.

Located in the Bay of Naples 1,000 feet above the sea you will discover this amazing hotel, which can be reached by a 15 minute drive through the mountains. Every part of the hotel offers distinctive, panoramic views, and on a clear day you can see Mount Vesuvius. Rooms start at $589 for double occupancy, and the views alone are worth this amount.