If you have the resources for a luxury motorhome, you’re in for a treat as you’re looking at the best motorhomes at the very top end of the market. You’ll be rewarded with spacious living areas, state-of-the-art fixtures and fittings, along with superb styling and build quality. However, by the time you’re spending so much money, you’ll want to make sure you get the best luxury motorhome.
With spacious living areas and fixed beds, these luxury motorhomes offer extra comfort and well-equipped kitchen areas, along with thoughtful decoration. To help you find the right model for you, the Practical Motorhome Awards 2026 are here to help.
In this guide, you’ll be able to see our top picks for the 2026 season, as well as from recent years, giving you options whether you’re looking for a new or pre-owned luxury motorhome. It not only features some of the best A-class motorhomes but also low-profile coachbuilt options, so you can find the type of model that suits your requirements.
Our winner this time is the Carthago liner for two I 53L (Iveco), a luxurious motorhome which we think provides pretty much everything you could want to enjoy a sophisticated home-from-home experience when you’re on tour.
The best luxury motorhomes
Shortlisted at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2026
Carthago liner for two I 53L (Iveco)
Laika Kreos 5009 MB
Frankia Noctra Cruiser 7.6L 4.5t Edition One (on a Mercedes)
The most luxurious motorhomes from recent years
Niesmann+Bischoff Arto 78
Carthago C2 Tourer I 147 RB LE ‘K’ lightweight 3.5t
Le Voyageur Eterna 7.0 GJF.
Adria Supersonic 780DC
Coachman Travel Master 545
Rapido M96
Niesmann+Bischoff Flair 920 EK
Swift Kon-tiki Dynamic 675
The best luxury motorhome
Carthago liner for two I 53L (Iveco)
- Base vehicle: Iveco Daily
- Price: £186,570
- Berths: 2
- Belts: 2
- MTPLM: 6700kg
- MIRO: 4685kg
- Payload: 1611kg
- Length: 8.55m
- Width: 2.27m
Reason to buy:
- It has everything you need for the “home away from home” experience
Reason to avoid:
- Some people still find the Iveco a bit too much like driving a lorry
Best luxury motorhome at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2026
We had the Fiat-based version of the Carthago liner for two I 53 as a long-term test model several years ago, and loved it then. Its clever design means that once you are parked up on site you can almost forget you are in a motorhome, because the cab becomes a very comfortable bedroom with two single beds separated from a comfortable C-shaped lounge by a transverse washroom that wouldn’t be out of place in a hotel.
All this is finished off very neatly in a way we have come to expect from Carthago, with superb build quality.
But the German company hasn’t rested on its laurels. For the 2026 season, all liner for two models now come with the “V-face” front facade Carthago first introduced on its Mercedes-based chic e-line models. This is designed to give the motorhome a more automotive look, and it succeeds, with a prominent central grille with five bars, and headlight surrounds that look like air intakes. You also get a larger windscreen than before, with even less obstruction from slender A-pillars.
This season, if you go for the Iveco-based model, you get big improvements there too. Because Iveco has completely redesigned the cab of its Daily, and it now includes a wireless charging pad, dedicated storage slots for your phone, a two-way adjustable steering column, and new gear selector, plus a 10-inch touchscreen that is part of an infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and comes with sat nav.
On top of that, the Carthago Pro driver assistance package for Iveco includes a host of safety features, including adaptive cruise control.
Laika Kreos 5009 MB
- Base vehicle: Mercedes Sprinter
- Price: £141,600
- Berths: 2
- Belts: 4
- MTPLM: 4500kg
- MIRO: 3745kg
- Payload: 755kg
- Length: 8.06m
- Width: 2.32m
Reason to buy:
- Gorgeous Italian design
Reason to avoid:
- Over 8m could be intimidating for some
Highly commended at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2026
Think luxury and high fashion and you will sooner or later you will probably start thinking about something Italian.
That’s no surprise when you see this, the latest low-profile from the most upmarket range from Italy’s most upmarket manufacturer. Laika has teamed up with legendary design studio GFG to produce this Mercedes-based vehicle, over 8m long and with two single beds at the end.
For those without a working knowledge of car design, GFG is the studio that, over the years, has been responsible for Alfa Romeo Brera and Maserati Boomerang, along with a number of more mass-market cars such as the original VW Golf and the Fiat Panda.
You can see the attention to detail in things like the sophisticated lighting system you get in the comfortable lounge in this motorhome, as well as in the kitchen and the oh so spacious washroom. Walk in here and you feel as if you are walking into some exclusive hotel room, certainly not a metal box.
Frankia Noctra Cruiser 7.6L 4.5t Edition One (on a Mercedes)
- Base vehicle: Mercedes Sprinter
- Price: £163,500
- Berths: 2
- Belts: 2
- MTPLM: 4500kg
- MIRO: TBC
- Payload: TBC
- Length: 7.71m
- Width: 2.35m
Reason to buy:
- Clever little details everywhere
Reason to avoid:
- The very monochrome interior may not be for everyone
Highly commended at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2026
Frankia changed the name of this model, originally called the Next, at the last minute, to avoid any possible confusion with a similarly named caravan brand not currently in the UK. But that hasn’t in any way dented the appeal of this sumptuous cruiser.
Built on an Al-Ko chassis, and also available (for £9,100 less) on a Fiat Ducato, the Noctra has all the clever little details you may have come to expect from German brand Frankia. Such as the optional underbelly lighting to help you set up camp if you arrive late – and of course to provide extra lighting or the awning. Or the entry level shower inside (no more stubbing toes) and the ultra-sophisticated kitchen with a floor-to-ceiling pull-out storage shelf.
Perhaps best of all is the bridge light that extends right across the back of the vehicle, under the huge optional rear panoramic window that allows you to wake up to a view.
Niesmann+Bischoff Arto 78
- Year: 2025
- Base vehicle: Mercedes Sprinter
- Berths: 4
- Belts: 4
- MTPLM: 4500kg
- MIRO: 3461kg
- Payload: 836kg
- Length: 7.82m
- Width: 2.41m
Reason to buy:
- Not just a home from home, an out of this world home from home.
Reason to avoid:
- It is the longest of our three 2025 shortlisted models in this category
It is hardly surprising that Erwin Hymer brand Niesmann + Bischoff (and last year’s winner of the best luxury motorhome title) should do well in the luxury stakes. It is, after all, probably the most luxurious brand you can find when you’re naming the best motorhome manufacturers, before you start heading off into totally bespoke territory.
For the 2025 season, it was the turn of the company’s Arto range to be upgraded, with the kind of features so luxurious that they would possibly never even occur to anyone looking at the lower end of the market. These include customisable central locking. But there are also things you would expect at this price range, such as a 300-litre fresh water tank.
The Artos also include a settee that swings out to form a travel seat – a feature that has already been included in the company’s other ranges – and for the first time key services can be controlled by an app.
The Arto 78 is the shorter of the two models in the range, so is perhaps the marginally more practical option. We have to come down to earth somewhere.
Full review: Niesmann+Bischoff Arto 78
Carthago C2 Tourer I 147 RB LE ‘K’ lightweight 3.5t
- Year: 2025
- Berths: 4
- Belts: 4
- Base vehicle: Mercedes Sprinter
- MTPLM: 3500kg
- MIRO: 3007kg
- Payload: 121kg
- Length: 7.31m
- Width: 2.17m
Reason to buy:
- Usual Carthago quality design stretched to its limits to make it possible for everyone to drive it.
Reason to avoid:
- If you are the kind of motorcaravanner who likes to take a huge amount of extra equipment, that payload could be limiting.
The all A-class C2 Tourer range has been designed partly to allow people who do not have a C1 licence to be able to drive longer motorhomes, which is just one of the features which saw us name it a highly commended contender in this category last season.
So even though it’s over 7.3m long, with all the kind of spec on board you would expect from a Carthago (including a 150-litre water tank and a Truma Combi 6 heater – find out more about ‘van heaters in our guide to motorhome heating systems) it still only has an MTPLM of 3500kg. Nor are you sacrificing payload: the vehicle’s MIRO is 3007kg, so there is plenty to play with here.
There is the usual elegant Carthago design too. The new front panel, for example, has been designed to resemble a motorbike crash helmet. Inside, a warm wood tone finishes off furniture that includes any number of clever little storage compartments.
Full review: Carthago C2 Tourer I 147 RB LE ‘K’ lightweight 3.5t
Le Voyageur Eterna 7.0 GJF
- Berths: 4
- MTPLM: 3500kg
- MiRO: 3042kg
- Payload 458kg
- Length 7.05m
- Width 2.24m
Who says luxury can only ever be for retired couples? Not Le Voyageur, that’s for certain. Our pick for the best luxury motorhome at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2024 is capable of sleeping four in a comfortable 7m of length, yet still manages to have an MTPLM of 3500kg. So anyone can drive it, even younger adults with kids (if they are lucky enough to have the money).
It’s part of Le Voyageur’s new Eterna range, which replaced the old Classic range. This still has a Fiat cab, but is now built on Al-Ko’s STC chassis. That has a lower centre of gravity, so you should find driving on more off-road adventures easier. But perhaps more importantly the new chassis has enabled the designers to give you the luxury of having a completely flat floor inside. No more screams and bumps (for you or the kids) from tripping over steps.
You get two large single beds in the rear, a drop down bed up front, and underneath it a very airy front lounge with settees that, being face-to-face, are better suited for family gatherings. Both of these easily convert to seats when you are travelling.
Full review: Le Voyageur Eterna 7.0 GJF
Adria Supersonic 780DC
- Year: 2023
- Berths: 4
- MTPLM: 4500kg
- MIRO: TBC
- Payload: TBC
- Length: 7.8m
- Width: 2.32m
Reason to buy:
- Great spec, classy looks, great storage
Reason to avoid:
- Quite dark interior
Adria’s first A-class built on a Mercedes Sprinter is an impressive beast, with an all-silver exterior that includes an attractive slanting back panel with LED Hella Lights. Inside you find an interior that is extremely sophisticated, even if it might be a little on the dark side for some tastes. We are glad that models bound for the UK will come with white locker doors to offset the dark brown of the woodwork, and the dark grey floor.
As you would expect from a luxury motorhome from Adria, much use has been made of technology. And that’s not just with the media wall complete with USB ports that greets you as you step in – there are in fact USB ports everywhere you need them in here – but with things like a rear island bed you can turn into a daybed with just the flick of a switch.
The kitchen is well thought out and, like the rest of the van, includes a good amount of storage. In fact the storage situation in general means that for once this is an A-class that could comfortably support a family, not just a couple with occasional add on guests. And everybody travelling will be comfortable.
Full review: Adria Supersonic 780DC
Coachman Travel Master 545
- Year: 2023
- Berths: 4
- MTPLM: 4500kg
- MiRO: 3850kg
- Payload: 650kg
- Length: 8.39m
- Width: 2.78m
Reasons to buy:
- Packed with kit, luxurious interior for longer tours
Reasons to avoid:
- Pricey, requires a C1 driving licence
Okay, so there’s no denying that all of the motorhomes in this luxury category cost a lot of money. But if you’re going to spend a lot of cash on your van, then you want good value – which means a high level of kit and a real feeling of luxury.
The Travel Master range is caravan builder Coachman’s first foray into motorhomes, and we were impressed from the first time we saw it. This island bed motorhome is our favourite layout: it’s great for couples on longer tours, but the electrically operated drop-down bed at the front means that you can invite overnight guests if you want, too. There are all the touches that you’d expect in a £120,000-plus motorhome, including sumptuous upholstery, and it’s well winterised to allow you to keep touring all year round.
Rapido M96
- Year: 2020
- Layout: Rear island bed
- Sleeps: 4
- Travel seats: 4
- MTLPM: 3500kg
- Length: 7.54m
Reason to buy:
- Innovative features
Reason to avoid:
- Upgrades will bump up price considerably
The M96 scooped the best motorhome for innovation prize in our Motorhome of the Year Awards 2020, with the judges at time time impressed by the sheer number of clever features that come packed in.
Needless to say, it’s made the right way, with GRP bodywork, Styrofoam insulation and a double floor. Beyond the Mercedes cowl, it’s all on an Al-Ko chassis extension, too.
Step into the kitchen and you’ll find it offers space-efficiency, thanks to its L-shape, among other aspects. Then there’s the double bed in the bedroom – its width is bigger than average, due to a cutaway angle to the wardrobes on either side. We like how there’s the option of adjusting the bed’s height too – this can be altered by around 30cm, giving you the freedom to increase garage storage below.
Then there’s the washroom, complete with an offside shower cubicle and nearside toilet room – in the case of the latter, the door combines with sliding panels to create privacy.
Full review: Rapido M96
Niesmann+Bischoff Flair 920 EK
- Year: 2019
- Layout: Rear single beds
- Sleeps: 4
- Travel seats: 4
- MTLPM: 7200kg
- Length: 9.27m
Reason to buy:
- Fantastic engineering and payload
Reason to avoid:
- Price will rule most buyers out
Niesmann+Bischoff is known for its luxury motorhomes, offering ‘vans which can almost feel more like an apartment than a ‘van – this is certainly apparent in the Flair 920 EK from 2020.
It comes with a standard enough rear-twin-beds layout and an electric double ready to glide down from above the cab. You then enter the kitchen, something which really is impressive. There’s its ‘mineral’ worktop, where you will find a three-ring gas hob set, while to its right there is a permanent work surface and to the left, a sink, which comes with a flush-fit loose cover. The space also provides a Thetford oven/grill.
At the rear of the ‘van, you will find the single beds. These come with Frolin springing and cold-foam mattresses, just like the front double. Handily, a Heki above lets daylight in, while upper-level lockers on three sides offer good storage options.
And who can overlook the washroom? The shower is huge. This is undoubtedly a highly luxurious ‘van from the brand. If you’d like to see what we made of a more recent Flair, take a look at our review of the 2023 Niesmann+Bischoff Flair 920.
Full review: Niesmann+Bischoff Flair 920 EK
Swift Kon-tiki Dynamic 675
- Year: 2019
- Layout: Rear single beds
- Sleeps: 6
- Travel seats: 6
- MTLPM: 7200kg
- Length: 9.04m
Reason to buy:
- Capacious rear garage, underfloor LPG tank
Reason to avoid:
- No cab blinds
The Kon-Tiki Dynamic 675 makes a great pre-owned choice for fans of motorsports and outdoor events, who need to stay connected off-grid. The Dynamic 675 is based on the Iveco Daily, providing a 3.0-litre engine, rear-wheel drive and, in the case of our test model, a 205bhp, eight-speed automatic gearbox. A 180bhp six-speed manual version is also available. Overall MTPLM is 7200kg, and you can fit a motorbike in the capacious rear garage.
Inside, you’ll find the Dynamic 675 is reminiscent of a typical Kon-tiki. However, look closer and you’ll see nine mains sockets, a reminder that this is for those who are fans of outdoor pursuits. The kitchen features a four-burner dual-fuel hob, a Dometic oven with a separate grill, a Dometic fridge and a microwave.
We thought its overcab bed was incredibly impressive,, with the heavy-duty zippable cloth partition ideal for blocking out light, while two USBs and a roof light are also to hand.
Another double is made up in the dinette, using three infill cushions, while the rear fixed beds can also be turned into a double.
Full review: Swift Kon-tiki Dynamic 675
If you’re more interested in a campervan, don’t miss our pick of the luxury campervans on the market for the 2025 season either, featuring ‘vans from Malibu, Mobilvetta and more.
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