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.
Santa Monica Proper Hotel Where Spanish Revival Heritage Meets Kelly Wearstler’s Coastal Modernism Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A seamless blend of a 1928 Spanish Colonial Revival landmark and a contemporary glass-and-steel addition by Howard Laks Architects. ● Kelly Wearstler’s richly layered interiors reinterpret California coastal luxury through natural materials, artisan craftsmanship, and sculptural…
read moreThe Shelborne by Proper - Miami Beach, USA A Mid-Century Landmark Reimagined Through Art, Architecture, and Tropical Modernism Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A $100 million restoration revives one of Miami Beach’s defining Art Deco and Miami Modern landmarks while preserving its architectural identity. ● ADC Atelier combines honed travertine, Perlino marble, warm timber,…
read moreLe Méridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa – El Vendrell, Spain A monumental 1929 seaside landmark where Catalan heritage, contemporary design and Mediterranean wellness meet. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable 300-metre beachfront landmark, originally built in 1929 as a children’s sanatorium and sensitively transformed into a resort that still celebrates its architectural…
read moreLes Roches Rouges | Saint-Raphaël, France Mid-century Riviera modernism where white architecture, red Estérel rock and the Mediterranean meet Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Festen Architecture stripped away decades of additions to rediscover the clean modernist character of the original 1950s seaside hotel. ● Vintage pieces by Pierre Chareau, Willy Guhl and Charlotte Perriand…
read moreStamna Sifnos | Greece Where Cycladic Craft Meets Contemporary Calm Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A design-led retreat that celebrates Sifnos’ rich pottery heritage through architecture, materials, and craftsmanship. ● Intimate in scale, with just 20 rooms surrounded by gardens, terraces, and sweeping Aegean views. ● A thoughtful balance of modern luxury, sustainability, and…
read moreSLS Barcelona | Spain A Playful Waterfront Resort Where Contemporary Design Takes Centre Stage Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking collaboration between b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos, Rockwell Group, AvroKO, and AIME Studios. ● Bold interiors that embrace theatrical design while maintaining genuine comfort and sophistication. ● A vibrant waterfront destination combining rooftop pools,…
read moreIl Sereno Lago di Como – Torno, Italy Patricia Urquiola’s contemporary lakeside icon, where stone, walnut and glass replace Como grandeur with modern serenity. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A genuinely radical presence on Lake Como: Patricia Urquiola’s architecture and interiors reject faux-historic grandeur in favour of warm, tactile modernism. ● Every suite faces…
read moreGreen Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection | Palasë, Albania Where Albania's Riviera Meets Contemporary Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The first MGallery hotel in Albania, bringing contemporary design and boutique luxury to one of Europe's most exciting emerging coastal destinations. ● Interiors inspired by Albania's rich cultural heritage, combining local stone, handcrafted details,…
read moreEstancia Vik José Ignacio - Uruguay Contemporary art, gaucho culture and 4,000 acres of wild Uruguayan countryside Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A 12-suite contemporary estancia where every room has been individually conceived by a Uruguayan artist, turning the hotel into an extraordinary showcase of the country's creative scene. ● Traditional ranch life and…
read moreBahía Vik José Ignacio - Uruguay Contemporary art, dune architecture and barefoot living on the Atlantic coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The most relaxed of the three José Ignacio Vik retreats, spreading 37 individually designed rooms and suites across a central pavilion and 11 freestanding bungalows among the dunes. ● Every accommodation is…
read morePlaya Vik José Ignacio - Uruguay Contemporary art, radical architecture and Atlantic sunsets on Playa Mansa Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Designed by Carlos Ott, Playa Vik turns the beach house into an extraordinary piece of architecture, centred around a cantilevered titanium-and-glass structure known simply as The Sculpture. ● The private collection makes the…
read moreHotel Arbaso | San Sebastián, Spain Basque heritage reinterpreted through stone, oak, leather, and quiet contemporary craft Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Local studio Fiark Architecture Studio uses Basque materials, references, and craftsmanship without turning heritage into decoration. ● The 50 rooms and suites combine oak floors, linen, leather, palm fibre, steel, and bespoke…
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