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.
The Georgian, Unbound Collection by Hyatt | Santa Monica, California | USA Art Deco Glamour Returns to California’s Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1933 Art Deco landmark that once again ranks among Santa Monica’s most iconic addresses. ● Fettle’s imaginative redesign captures the romance of Old Hollywood while introducing a…
read moreGundari, FolegandrosA cliffside sanctuary where raw Cycladic landscapes, contemporary architecture, and slow luxury converge above the Aegean Sea. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the most thoughtful new hotel openings in the Cyclades, offering a quieter and more authentic alternative to Santorini and Mykonos. ● Architecture by Block722 that disappears into the landscape,…
read moreCasa Yuma | Puerto Escondido, Mexico A Peaceful Oceanfront Retreat Between Surf and Countryside Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restrained adults-only retreat that captures the quieter, more contemplative side of Puerto Escondido. ● Organic architecture built from local materials, seamlessly integrated into the coastal landscape of Oaxaca. ● Thoughtful hospitality that balances…
read moreDomes Novos Santorini, Tholos, Santorini, Greece A Sculptural Island Retreat Where Terracotta Architecture Reimagines Cycladic Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A bold architectural departure from Santorini's whitewashed vernacular, designed by Kiros Pagkalidis Architects using volcanic stone and earthy terracotta tones. ● Fifty suites and two private villas, each with its own pool and…
read moreHyde Ibiza | Cala Llonga, Spain A high-energy beach hotel where Cuarto Interior translates Hyde’s LA-born social spirit into a distinctly Balearic setting Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Madrid-based Cuarto Interior gives the 401-room hotel a strong sense of place through rattan, solid timber, ceramics, greenery, and a palette drawn from Ibiza’s landscape. ●…
read moreBamboo Zanzibar | Jambiani, Tanzania Where African craftsmanship and Asian design philosophy create one of Zanzibar's most serene eco-retreats. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully executed fusion of Swahili vernacular architecture and Asian bamboo craftsmanship by architect Lucas Oteyza. ● Sustainability is embedded in every aspect of the resort, from locally sourced materials…
read moreHotel Lilou, Hyères, France Art Deco echoes, Riviera light and a new chapter for Hyères’ grand-hotel heritage Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Studio Haddou-Dufourcq revives Hyères’ golden age of travel without turning the hotel into a nostalgic period piece. ● The 37 rooms weave together Art Deco geometry, Moorish references, rattan and glossy poplar…
read morePalazzo Margherita – Bernalda, Italy Francis Ford Coppola’s nine-room family palazzo, where Jacques Grange, cinema and the slow rhythms of southern Italy come together. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A deeply personal project by Francis Ford Coppola, created in Bernalda, the Basilicatan hometown of his grandfather Agostino Coppola. ● French designer Jacques Grange restored…
read moreCasa TO, Puerto Escondido, Mexico Brutalist Calm on Mexico’s Surf Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Mexico’s most striking examples of contemporary hospitality architecture, where brutalism becomes both shelter and sanctuary. ● A deeply atmospheric design that uses light, shadow, water, and geometry as its primary materials. ● Sustainability woven seamlessly into…
read moreHotel Escondido | Puerto Escondido, Mexico Barefoot Luxury on Oaxaca’s Hidden Pacific Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Grupo Habita’s most iconic hotels, capturing the essence of barefoot luxury through simplicity, design, and atmosphere. ● Sixteen private beachfront bungalows with plunge pools offer complete privacy along an untouched stretch of Pacific coastline.…
read moreXiqué - Hotel Boutique | Puerto Escondido, Mexico Sculptural Design on Oaxaca’s Surf Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking architectural retreat where climate-responsive design is as important as aesthetics. ● Wrapped in pink chukum and shaped by curves, arches, and natural ventilation, the building feels both contemporary and timeless. ● One of…
read moreCasona Sforza | Puerto Escondido, Mexico Vaulted Elegance on Oaxaca’s Pacific Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable architectural statement by Alberto Kalach, where sculptural brick vaults create one of Mexico’s most distinctive boutique hotels. ● Sustainability, craftsmanship, and local culture are woven into every aspect of the experience rather than added as…
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