Where Water Defines the Stay
Beach doesn’t always mean palm trees and white sand. Beach & Coastal stretches from tropical hideaways and barefoot Mediterranean retreats to wild Atlantic shores made for coolcations and windswept walks. It might mean swimming from steps carved into the rocks, waking beside a mountain lake or watching winter storms roll in from the sea. These are hotels where water, coastline and landscape aren’t simply the view—they are an essential part of the experience.
Monte Uzulu, San Agustinillo, Mexico Where Craft, Culture, and Coastline Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A deeply considered eco-retreat that blends indigenous wisdom, contemporary design, and environmental responsibility. ● Designed in close collaboration with Mexican artisans, celebrating craftsmanship from Oaxaca and beyond. ● One of the most authentic boutique stays on Oaxaca’s coast,…
read moreDrift San José del Cabo, Mexico A minimalist Baja retreat where contemporary design, local craftsmanship, and the creative spirit of San José del Cabo come together around a vibrant courtyard at the heart of the historic center. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully executed blend of Baja minimalism, industrial architecture, and handcrafted Mexican…
read moreOur Habitas Tulum, Mexico Where bohemian design, jungle rhythms, and Caribbean waters create a new vision of conscious luxury. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the hotels that helped define Tulum's modern hospitality scene, blending ecological architecture with community-driven experiences. ● Beautiful palapa-style accommodations built from indigenous materials, seamlessly immersed in the surrounding…
read moreMarram | Montauk, New York | USA Barefoot Simplicity on the Edge of the Atlantic Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A quietly understated beachfront retreat where architecture, interiors, and landscape dissolve into one another. ● Natural materials, reclaimed timber, textured plaster, and soft neutral tones create rooms that feel inseparable from the dunes outside.…
read moreThe Menhaden | Greenport, New York | USA Coastal Simplicity on Long Island's North Fork Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully designed 16-room boutique hotel that captures the relaxed elegance of North Fork coastal living. ● Bright, minimalist interiors layered with natural materials, local artwork, and thoughtful residential details. ● Home to Greenport's…
read moreSound View Greenport | Long Island, New York | USA Mid-Century Americana on the North Fork Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1953 waterfront motel by Studio Tack that captures the romance of America's golden age of road trips. ● Thoughtful interiors inspired by New England modernism, maritime heritage, and the relaxed…
read moreLokal Cape May - New Jersey, USA Invisible service, apartment-style freedom and a modern beach-house take on the Jersey Shore. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Just eight apartment-style suites make Lokal feel intimate, private and far removed from the conventional seaside hotel. ● The “invisible service” concept replaces reception desks and formality with digital…
read morePortella | Palma de Mallorca, Spain A Seventeenth-Century Palace Reimagined for Contemporary Living Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 17th-century palace transformed by Festen and Gras Reynés into one of Palma's most refined boutique hotels. ● Thoughtful interiors that celebrate Mallorcan craftsmanship through natural materials, bespoke design, and quietly luxurious spaces. ●…
read moreCasa de La Flora - Khao Lak, Thailand Brutalist geometry meets tropical landscape on the Andaman Sea Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● VaSLab Architecture rejects the conventions of the tropical beach resort, replacing pitched roofs and decorative exotica with 36 angular concrete villas that seem to push their way out of the landscape. ●…
read moreShoreline Hotel Waikiki A vibrant boutique hotel where tropical colours, contemporary art, and playful design offer a fresh take on Hawaiian hospitality. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A fearless redesign by BHDM Design that transforms a former airline crew hotel into one of Waikiki's boldest boutique stays. ● Immersive interiors inspired by Hawaii's landscapes,…
read moreVermelho | Melides, Portugal Christian Louboutin turns a small Alentejan hotel into a joyful collision of Portuguese craft, Mediterranean fantasy, and unapologetic colour Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Christian Louboutin and architect Madalena Caiado created one of Portugal’s most personal hotels, layering Alentejan vernacular with French, Egyptian, and Mediterranean influences. ● Exceptional craftsmanship is…
read moreCadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Miami Beach, Florida Art Deco Elegance on Miami's Mid-Beach Shore Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1940 Art Deco landmark by legendary architect Roy France, blending Miami heritage with contemporary Riviera-inspired luxury. ● Interiors by Bill Rooney Studio reinterpret European coastal glamour through refined materials, tropical influences,…
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