Love Island is back on our screens and the nation is watching TV’s Joey Essex taking a starring role in this year’s drama. But aside from the riveting coupling-up scenes, the villa itself is a draw for viewers, wowed by the infinity pool, stylish and colourful spaces and quirky touches such as daybeds and firepit.
The official villa is in Mallorca and while you can’t stay in the exact spot the islanders are calling home for the summer, there are some incredible alternatives out there for you to recreate your very own Instagram worthy holiday experience.
Prices vary but they are large homes so splitting the cost between a big group of friends or family makes it more affordable than you might think – some from just £84 per person per night.
Here are some of the best options available right now, according to Solmar Villas:
Villa Perla Amore in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, is possibly more like the Love Island villa than the real deal. Bright pink neon lights glow-up the villa, there’s a ‘Casa Amore’ sign by the pool and a soundproofed party room also lights-up pink at nighttime. There’s a gym, sauna, ice bath, and even a karaoke machine and dress-up box. The villa comes with seven en-suite bedrooms, private chef, chauffeur driven car and maid service. All meals, soft drinks and local draught beer are included in the package – even a three-course welcome meal cooked by a Michelin trained chef. If you ever want to leave, local restaurants and bars are a short walk away. Sleeping 16, seven nights villa only from £17,265 at solmarvillas.com.
Villa Shangri-La is on the Greek island of Zakynthos – or Zante – known for its many stunning beaches, coves and sunsets. Possibly more lavish than the 2024 Love Island villa, this sprawling estate features a main house with six bedrooms plus a separate annexe for creating those Hideaway moments. The pool has a sunken sofa-seating area and there are daybeds, a fire-pit, open air spa, sports court, gym and an outdoor bar. Sleeping 12, seven nights villa only is from £7,059 at solmarvillas.com.
Villa Amaya in Ibiza’s Santa Eulalia is a sleek single-story villa with seven en-suite bedrooms and numerous chill-out areas and terraces to ‘go for a chat’. Spacious open plan interiors with floor to ceiling windows lead out onto the terrace and gardens and while the design is more spa-resort than neon lights, it definitely gives the Love Island vibes with its Mediterranean gardens, traditional stonework and large pool. Sleeping 14, seven nights villa only is from £12,890 at solmarvillas.com
All villas can be booked solmarvillas.com or by calling 0808 303 8539.
