Accessible Resorts to Visit in 2024

by Tiffiny Carlson for SPINALpedia.com

Finding an accessible resort or hotel can be challenging, from not being able to access the beach to no accessibility present whatsoever, but there are accommodations across the world that prove thoughtful planning can go a long way into making a property inclusive. For anyone traveling in 2024 into 2025, here are 11 resorts and hotels to visit right now that have put an incredible amount of effort into being accessible.

Finding an accessible resort or hotel can be challenging, from not being able to access the beach to no accessibility present whatsoever, but there are accommodations across the world that prove thoughtful planning can go a long way into making a property inclusive. For anyone traveling in 2024 into 2025, here are 11 resorts and hotels to visit right now that have put an incredible amount of effort into being accessible.

1. Iberostar Paraiso Beach in the Riviera Maya: Mexico

This highly popular resort in the Riviera Maya of Mexico is one of the several Iberostar brand hotels found throughout Mexico. The Iberostar Paraiso Beach location is a favorite among wheelchair-users for offering a unique accessibility feature you won’t find at any other resort – accessible palapa huts with accessible-only signage, as well as a connecting accessible beach boardwalk to enjoy views of the beach. You’ll also find a zero-entry pool for those who prefer a pool moment. Beach wheelchairs unfortunately are not available. Visit

2. Sunrise Accessible Resort: Italy

A 14-room fully accessible hotel located in Battipaglia, Italy near the Amalfi Coast, the Sunrise Accessible Resort is a gem property for those with mobility concerns who want to experience beach life. Every room at this hotel has a view of the ocean and they offer full access to the ocean itself, with both a floating beach wheelchair and an accessible boardwalk that goes through the sand. Accessible sunbed areas are also provided on the beach. As for pool access, they offer a zero-entry pool that can be used by a beach wheelchair. And for any additional help you may need, they offer specially trained staff to help guests with disabilities. Visit

3. Baan Khaolak Beach Resort: Thailand

Located in the south of Thailand is Baan Khaolak Beach Resort, a universally-designed resort. At this lush resort located by both the ocean and jungle they’ve created an accessible paradise replete with a resort layout that’s fully accessible, offering plenty of accessible public bathrooms, an accessible beach boardwalk with accessible sunbeds, an accessible fitness room with adaptive equipment, and a pool with a pool lift. 12 accessible rooms are available out of 24 rooms. Visit

4. RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort: Australia

Both a resort and place to experience real-life dolphin encounters in Perth, Australia, the RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort is known for it’s accessibility among wheelchair travelers in the know. Offering several accessible rooms and a pool lift at one of their pools, a white sand beach with 1 beach wheelchair, which can be used in the ocean during a dolphin encounter. Visit

5. Hilton Barbados Hotel: Barbados

The Hilton Barbados Hotel located in Barbados is a 5-star resort offering several accessible rooms with huge bathrooms and it has some great accessibility features. They have a beach wheelchair that’s free to use for hotel guests and guests with disabilities can request mobility items before arriving such as a Hoyer/transfer lift, a scooter, shower/commode chair and wheelchairs in general. No pool lifts however are present in any of their 3 pools. Visit

6. Nautilus Lanzarote: Spain

If you never want to visit the canary islands, located in Spain, this is the best property to consider if you have mobility needs. With ramps throughout the property and fully accessible rooms with both a roll-in shower and a commode chair, Nautilus Lanzarote also has a gorgeous pool outfitted with a pool lift. And for those who want to experience beach life, a fully accessible beach that has both a beach wheelchair and accessible bathrooms, Los Pocillos, is located just 1.5 km away. The historic Puerto del Carmen promenade, which is fully accessible, is also in rolling distance. Visit

7. Dolphin Suites Curacao: Curacao

An amazing accessible destination located in Curacao in the Caribbean, is Dolphin Suites & Wellness. This resort is impressive due to it’s fully inclusive environment. For anyone who needs caregivers while visiting, they can help arrange caregiving assistance through a local home health care agency. Dolphins Suites also offers tours to local accessible sites such as the Curacao Dolphin Therapy Center and the beach it is by, Mambo Beach, has accessible paths and beach wheelchairs. A pool lift can also be found at their mineral water magnesium pool found in their spa and their accessible rooms can come with an adjustable bed and lift upon request. Beach wheelchairs and other mobility equipment can also be reserved before arriving. Visit

8. Ikos Andalusia: Spain

Ikos Andalusia, is a luxury boutique resort located in Marbella-Estepona, Spain on the Costa del Sol, and despite not offering 100% barrier-free rooms, it has received top-notch reviews from travelers who use wheelchairs. Their suites are large and easy to maneuver for those in wheelchairs. This resort has 9 pools, with one equipped with a pool lift and helpful lifeguards, and the resort grounds are fully accessible with ramps throughout. The beach is also accessible with wooden accessible pathways and connecting sunbed areas. Visit

9. Mar y Sol: Spain

A fully accessible hotel in Tenerife, Spain, the Mar y Sol Spa & Sport Hotel has 2 pools, with one heated, and both equipped with lifts. An accessible beach is nearby called Las Vistas Beach that has accessible pathways through the sand and beach wheelchairs. They also have an accessible sport hall for practicing adaptive court sports, adaptive exercise classes including aquatic, adaptive driving controls for rental cars and a bus with a lift for airport transfers and general transportation needs. Caregiving services and mobility devices are also available on-demand. Visit

10. Naniwa Issui: Japan

Located in Japan in the Shimane Prefecture is a rare barrier-free onsen (hot spring) hotel called Naniwa Issu. They offer 10 accessible rooms, with 3 of these rooms offering lifts for in-room baths. A lift is also available in both the public men and women’s baths and their entire hotel has no steps. This special hotel/ryokan continually improves it’s universal design and welcomes service animals. An accessible courtesy bus is also available, as well as a wide variety of mobility and adaptive devices, including adaptive silverware. Visit