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.
Pestana Cidadela Cascais, Portugal A 16th-century fortress transformed into Portugal's most inspiring fusion of heritage, contemporary art, and modern design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored UNESCO-listed fortress where architect Gonçalo Byrne seamlessly blends centuries-old military architecture with crisp contemporary design. ● One of Europe's first hotels with a permanent artist-in-residence programme,…
read morearol Hotel is a luxury boutique design hotel set in a restored 19th-century aristocratic mansion and a modern annex. It is located directly on the Atlantic ocean, a 10-minute walk from the centre of Cascais. Cascais is about half an hour by train or car from the centre of Lisbon and its airport.
read moreOctant Praia Verde, Algarve A Contemporary Coastal Retreat Between Pine Forest and Atlantic Beach Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Contemporary architecture that combines understated design with the relaxed atmosphere of the eastern Algarve. ● Spacious suites with kitchenettes and generous terraces, ideal for longer stays by the coast. ● A seamless connection between pine…
read moreEvery single exquisite detail has been thoughtfully considered at The Slow; an immersive experience in an eclectic space that’s located just metres from the beach in southern Bali’s coastal village, Canggu. Designed and curated by George Gorrow with his model wife, Cisco, this Balinese beauty is catwalk primed itself.
read moreWhen it comes to location, hospitality company Maistra could not have picked a prettier spot for its new flagship property, Grand Park Hotel. Set on the yacht-speckled coast of Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, just across the bay from Rovinj’s charming old town with its jumble of red roof buildings, punctuated by the spire of St Euphemia church, the 209-room hotel is the latest addition to the group’s luxury collection and only strengthens its foothold in the region.
read moreHotel Trouvail Miami Beach, Miami Beach Vintage Miami Charm with a Mediterranean Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1940s Miami Beach landmark that blends historic character with relaxed Mediterranean-inspired interiors. ● Residential-style rooms, many with kitchenettes, create the atmosphere of a stylish beach apartment rather than a traditional hotel. ● An…
read moreÓbidos, about an hour north of Lisbon, is usually associated with its fortified hilltop town and the local cherry liquor. Now there is another reason to visit: the cutting-edge boutique hotel Rio do Prado, built and operated along strict eco guidelines.
read moreThe DNA: Flattered to be in Porto are beautiful self-catering apartments with hotel service, located directly on the Foz do Douro seaside promenade , across from the beach. The comfort of home, yet a totally different experience.
read morePhilippe Starck-Designed Lily of the Valley Opens on Saint-Tropez Peninsula
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