Every property is visited, inspected and filmed by EWS before it is listed. What you watch is what you arrive to.
Open to book now, every one visited and filmed by our own crew. Prices are the lowest open nightly rate, before taxes.
The nightly rate is the same as you would pay the property direct. What changes is what comes with it — and who answers when something needs handling at 2am local time.
Every trip booked through EpicWorldStays includes a suite of exclusive benefits — at no extra cost.
Six ways to stay, each held to the same standard. Every property in every category has been visited and filmed by the EWS team.
Short films made on location by our own crew. No agency stock, no owner-supplied footage, no rooms shot at a flattering angle you will never stand at.
Why work with EWS
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeEvery property below has been visited by an EWS producer and filmed by our own crew.
Every property is visited by an EWS producer and filmed by our own crew before it is listed. The first stays open here soon.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeVilla Saan sits on the headland above Kamala, forty metres of frontage looking west across the Andaman Sea — which means the sunset arrives in the pool rather than behind the house. The infinity edge runs the full length of the terrace, and the living pavilion opens onto it completely, so the distinction between inside and outside disappears from about four in the afternoon. Four en-suite bedrooms sit across two levels, each with its own sea view. Staff quarters are separate; the house comes with a cook, a housekeeper and a driver.
Kamala sits between Patong and Surin on Phuket’s west coast — close enough to reach either in under twenty minutes, far enough that the beach stays quiet. The village runs along a single road behind the sand: a handful of Thai kitchens, a market on Wednesdays, a dive shop. The villa sits on the headland at the northern end, reached by a private drive.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeSet on the Chelsea Embankment, this riverside address carries all the gravitas of its coveted SW3 postcode. Cheyne Walk is one of Chelsea’s most culturally storied streets, its properties punctuated by Blue Plaques commemorating renowned artists, writers and musicians. Behind one of its immaculate period façades sits a stylishly curated Grade II-listed family home, complete with an original mews house at the end of its garden.
Every rate below is what you pay — the tax, the property service charge and the local accommodation tax are already in it, and each is a line of its own in the breakdown. EWS extras apply to all three.
Three rooms, one kitchen. Residents book through their concierge; the dining room also takes outside tables.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeCapella Bangkok stands on the Charoenkrung bank of the Chao Phraya, in Sathorn. It holds 101 suites and villas, seven of them on the river, and every one opens onto its own outdoor space.
Our film runs 9 minutes 18 and was shot over three days on the Charoenkrung bank — the courtyard at six in the morning, service at Côte, and the last boat back across the water. Check in is from 3pm and check out is by noon.
Every rate below is what you pay — the property’s 10% service charge and 7% VAT are already in it, and each is a line of its own in the breakdown. Breakfast for two is in every rate.
Two rooms and a lounge. Residents book through their concierge; Côte also takes outside tables.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeA refined retreat with a kingsize bed, curated furnishings and a private ensuite. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the view, while considered lighting and premium linens make every night effortless.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeEvery property is visited, inspected and filmed by EWS before it is listed.
Reach out to us with any question or inquiry you have and we’ll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
Most travel platforms show you listings. We show you experiences. Every stay on EWS is brought to life through cinematic video—capturing the atmosphere, the light, the feeling of being there before you arrive. Inspired by the way people explore short-form video, we’ve reimagined how luxury travel is discovered:
Because choosing where to stay should feel inspiring, not overwhelming. Curated Without Compromise — we don’t aim to have the most listings. We aim to have the right ones. Each property is carefully selected based on:
Every property is reviewed against the same standards before it is listed. Built for the Modern Luxury Traveller, EWS is designed for those who value:
Whether it’s a penthouse overlooking the skyline, a beachfront villa, or a hidden architectural gem, every stay is chosen to elevate your journey. More Than a Travel Platform — EWS is not just where you book. It’s how you travel. Beyond stays, we are building a seamless experience around every trip—connecting you with:
Reach out to us with any question or inquiry you have and we’ll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
Our Vision — To become the world’s most trusted destination for exceptional stays. Not by being the biggest—but by being the most refined, the most considered, and the most inspiring.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeAt EpicWorldStays, we partner with a highly select group of exceptional homes, villas, and hotels across the world.
We are not an open marketplace. We are a curated collection. If your property meets our standards, we invite you to apply.
Built for guests who prioritise quality, design and experiences over price.
EWS is designed for guests who choose a stay on quality, design and experience rather than price.
Every property is presented through high-end, professionally produced video - capturing the true atmosphere and elevating how guests engage with your space.
Every EWS listing is built so guests can see what they are booking before they pay:
Unlike an open marketplace, your property sits within a small, selected collection of stays.
We work closely with each partner to ensure your property is presented to the highest standard.
We work with hotel groups, management companies and owners who run their own houses.
We list only properties that meet every one of our requirements.
To be considered, your property must demonstrate:
Every property that applies goes through the same four steps.
You send us the property, the rates and whatever media you already have. We reply within five working days either way.
We check ownership, licensing, insurance and the last twelve months of guest feedback wherever it is public.
We write to you by name and arrange the visit: a producer stays a night at the property at our cost and works through the standards checklist.
We agree the shot list, film the property at our cost, and the listing goes live once the edit is signed off.
Because when guests book through EpicWorldStays, they expect a level of quality that cannot be compromised.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeFor anything about a trip you have already booked, message your concierge — they will answer faster than this form. Everything else — press, partnerships, listing a property, or a question before you book — reaches the team here, and we reply within one working day.
Reach out to us with any question or inquiry you have and we’ll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeEvery photograph here was taken at this property by our own crew. Shots we have not taken yet are shown as gaps, not filled with somebody else’s picture.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeNothing has been charged. Your card is authorised when you press the button below, and charged in full only when the property accepts. Your Epic reference is issued at that point.
Quote this reference to us. Quote the property’s own number at the front desk — they have never heard of ours.
Every stay we list in these places has been visited by an EWS producer and filmed by our own crew — which is why the list is short and why it grows slowly. Where nothing is open to book yet, we say so when you open the destination.
Somewhere you want that is not here? Tell your concierge — we source off-list.
Ask about a destinationOne named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeOne named person holds your trip from the moment you book until the day after you get home. Not a ticket queue, not a chatbot, not a different agent each time.
Flight times, transfers, the restaurant table that has to be booked eight weeks out, the car seat, the dietary note that has to reach the kitchen and not the front desk. They confirm each one back to you in writing.
They answer in the property’s own time zone. A late boat, a shut restaurant, a room that is not right — they take it up with the property so you do not have to have that conversation on holiday.
Anything left behind, any charge you did not expect, any refund owed. They close it out. One person, start to finish.
You get a name, a direct number and an email the moment a trip is confirmed.
The number is in your confirmation. Answered by the concierge desk during the property’s working day.
A direct line, not a switchboard. Out of hours it routes to the duty concierge covering your region.
For anything that needs a paper trail — changes, confirmations, invoices.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeA property joins EWS only after a producer has stayed in it. This is the list they work from, and it is deliberately hard.
You send us the property, the rates and whatever media you already have. We reply within five working days either way.
We check ownership, licensing, insurance and the last twelve months of guest feedback wherever it is public.
A producer stays a night at our cost, unannounced where possible. They work through the checklist below.
Listed, listed with conditions, or declined with the reasons written out. You can reapply once the conditions are met.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeWe bring our own crew, we shoot at our cost, and you keep the footage. Here is exactly what a shoot week looks like and what you are agreeing to.
A producer walks the property with you, usually the day before. We agree the shot list, the rooms, the light and anything that has to stay out of frame.
One or two days. A director, a camera operator, a drone pilot where permitted and a stylist. We work around occupancy — we do not close rooms you can sell.
Two to three weeks. You see a first cut and get one round of notes. Factual corrections are unlimited; taste notes are one pass.
The finished film, a stills set and vertical cut-downs for social. Delivered as files you keep, not a link that expires.
The finished film, the stills and the raw footage are yours to use anywhere — your own site, your own channels, other distribution. There is no exclusivity on your own property.
A non-exclusive, perpetual licence to use the film to sell stays at your property across EWS and its marketing. If you leave EWS we stop using it on request.
EWS carries the cost of the crew, the kit and the edit. The trade is the licence and a listing that converts, not an invoice.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeA direct line to a partnerships manager who knows your property by name, plus the practical things you need day to day.
Named contact, direct number and email, shared with you at signing. First response within four working hours.
A duty line covering your region, for anything happening with a guest in the building right now.
Sign in to see the duty line
Statements on the 1st, payment within seven days. Queries go to the finance desk.
Contact finance
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeEverything a journalist needs in one place. For anything not here, the press desk answers within one working day.
For interviews, comment, review stays and fact checks.
Please mark your message “Press” and include your outlet and deadline.
One named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
Message the conciergeA small team, plus a film crew that travels. We hire slowly and we tell you where you stand at every stage.
Remote where the work allows it, in a room where it does not. Film work happens on location; desk work happens wherever you are.
A call, a paid piece of real work, then a day with the team. We tell you the outcome within a week of every stage.
A band published in the role, benchmarked to the market you work in. No negotiation penalty for taking the number offered.
We hire slowly and only when a job exists. When one opens it is posted here with the team, the location and the band, and applications open the same day.
If you film, host or run houses for a living, write to us anyway — people@epicworldstays.com.
Nothing that fits? Send us what you do and why EWS.
Get in touchOne named person for the whole trip — not a ticket queue. They hold your arrival times, your dietary notes, the chef you have booked and the driver’s number, and they answer in the property’s own time zone, before, during and after the stay.
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