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.
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik | Croatia Where Adriatic Grandeur Meets Timeless Elegance Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Dubrovnik’s most iconic historic hotels, welcoming guests since 1897. ● A rare combination of Austro-Hungarian grandeur, contemporary comfort, and an unbeatable location beside the Old Town walls. ● Panoramic views over Dubrovnik’s terracotta rooftops, medieval fortifications,…
read morenhow Marseille | France Cliffside Modernism Where Contemporary Art Meets the Mediterranean Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A landmark 1970s seaside hotel has been reinvented through bold contemporary design by Teresa Sapey, Claire Fatosme, and Christian Lefèvre. ● Dramatic cliffside terraces, panoramic sea views, and an exceptional wellness area create a rare combination of…
read moreOn a mission to transform and expand Illa Blanca’s cultural offerings, Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel—set in an over-the-top ode to Miami‘s idiosyncrasies and Ettore Sottsass’s avant garde Memphis Style—is curating a programme seeking to make art more accessible for locals and visitors alike.
read moreNH Collection Ibiza | Ibiza Town, Spain Yacht-inspired design and grown-up glamour between Ibiza’s marina and Dalt Vila Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Baranowitz + Kronenberg translate Ibiza’s maritime identity into 38 beautifully restrained rooms, combining stripped timber, polished stainless steel, crisp fabrics, and abundant Mediterranean light. ● Its former life as Sir Joan…
read moreAcre Resort, San José del Cabo, MexicoTreehouse dreaming among palms, mango groves, and one of Baja’s most celebrated farm-to-table destinations. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Twelve beautifully crafted treehouses hidden within a lush palm oasis just outside San José del Cabo. ● A rare combination of design-led hospitality, regenerative agriculture, and a Green Michelin…
read moreW Ibiza | Santa Eulària des Riu, Spain A colourful reinvention of an 1980s beachfront hotel, where Flower Power references meet contemporary resort architecture Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Baranowitz + Kronenberg retain the massing of the original 1980s structure while radically opening it up, turning an inward-looking building into a much more social…
read moreWhitewashed walls provide backdrops for cacti and frame ocean views at the laid-back Hotel San Cristóbal, with the hotel’s vibe minimal and beachy, reminiscent of the Baja in the 1970s. The boutique hotel is located directly on the beach of Todos Santos. One of Mexico’s “pueblos magicos” it is in a transition from fishing village to bohemian getaway to emerging tourist destination. The hotel is a three-mile bike ride from the town, close to the rocky Punta Lobos promontory, with access to good surf, fishing and hiking, whale watching, as well as eating spots and art galleries.
read moreFour Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens - Vouliagmeni, Greece A Modernist Riviera Icon Where Athenian Glamour Meets the Aegean Sea Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● An impeccably restored 1960s modernist landmark that helped define the Athens Riviera, reimagined by Meyer Davis, K-Studio, and Martin Brudnizki. ● A spectacular 74-acre pine-covered peninsula with private beaches,…
read moreMoinhos das Marés | Fuseta, Eastern Algarve | Portugal Where Tides, Heritage, and Craft Shape a Different Kind of Escape Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable restoration project that transformed a centuries-old tidal mill into one of the Algarve’s most authentic heritage stays. ● A unique setting surrounded by salt pans, wetlands, and…
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