These new and renovated properties are redefining luxury, all with an oceanfront twist.
Who doesn’t love a meeting on the beachfront? Something about the coastal breeze and expansive blue waters just feels like luxury, in every definition of the word. These new and renovated hotels and resorts bring that luxury to an even higher degree, each in their own unique way.
Whether you’re gathering hundreds for a conference or bringing together a small incentive group, there’s no shortage of opportunity for every attendee to experience luxury in the way that works for them. Perhaps that’s what luxury is, at the end of the day—the freedom to relax and unwind, indulge and celebrate, in whatever way feels right for you. Below, you’ll find some of the latest and greatest transforming the meaning of luxury today.
Luxury is Simplicity.
San Diego’s Coronado Island sees one of its first new developments in decades with the grand opening of The Bower Coronado. The bespoke luxury retreat draws inspiration from by the Japanese philosophy and aesthetic of wabi-sabi: embracing the beauty in the imperfection and simplicity often found in nature and understated objects. Blended with California coastal elegance, guest will find a warm, intimate and down-to-earth setting just steps from the beach and minutes from downtown San Diego.
The Bower fosters a genuine, personal approach to hospitality with practices such as pre-arrival outreach to gather guest preferences, greeting guests by name on arrival and a host team that works to design bespoke personalized experiences, whether guests want to lounge by the pool, take a surf lesson or access their perfect golf tee time. Daily activations such as morning pastries and afternoon cocktail-making classes ensure the hotel is always abuzz with engagement.
The hotel’s architectural style and wabi-sabi theme pay homage to the site’s legacy as John D. Spreckels’ Japanese Tea Garden. Elements of organic materials such as limestone, patinated metals and artisan woodwork complement the minimalistic design. Lush landscaping seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces and pays homage to the site’s botanical heritage. Across the 39 luxurious guest rooms, guests will find floor-to-ceiling windows, and select rooms feature either private patios, Juliet balconies or full balconies.
This debut also brings a new rooftop restaurant Coronado Island with Dive, serving California coastal-inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. The setting embraces mid-century California glamour and features elements such as two restored historic neon signs. Events can utilize Dive as a gathering space alongside other spaces across the property, and a dedicated event planner for the property works with planners to ensure seamless events.
Read More: The World’s 13 Best Beaches
Luxury is Welcoming.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts opens a new luxurious seafront oasis with The St. Regis Aruba Resort. As part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio, the property is a luxurious, exclusive escape on one of the country’s most sought-after coastlines. Its debut brings the first ever St. Regis casino and six distinct culinary experiences, including a rooftop dining destination led by acclaimed chef Akira Back, celebrated for his innovative interpretations of Japanese and Korean cuisine.
Across 252 guest rooms, including 52 suites that are personalized to guest needs, the resort offers a relaxing haven. When it’s time to go out and about, guests have extensive options, including two sparkling pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center and locally-inspired treatments at The St. Regis Spa, nestled against the backdrop of Aruba’s pristine beaches. As all St. Regis properties, The St. Regis Aruba Resort will feature its own take on the Blood Mary, titled the “Bon Bini Mary”—”Bon Bini” means “welcome” in Papiamento, the local language of Aruba—which blends local papaya, lime and habanero chili with aromatic spices.
Meeting and event spaces continue the luxurious, serene atmosphere across 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor function space. From the Terrace Suites to the Astor Ballroom, meetings and events enjoy tailored experiences designed to meet their unique needs, as well as exceptional culinary offerings, St. Regis Butler Service and onsite, dedicated event planners.
Luxury is Style.
Palm Beach, Florida sees a refreshed look and feel to one of its celebrated resorts, at Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort & Spa. The $25 million renovation brings the resort into a new era with a renewed design that emulates an ethereal, open and airy feel across all areas, from the stylish pool entrance to the grand lobby, and even the white sandy beachfront.
Across all 134 guest rooms and suites, each providing serene views of either the ocean or garden, create an effortlessly stylish atmosphere. Dining is always sure to impress at Brandon’s, the resort’s destination restaurant, offering fresh coastal cuisine, fine wines and nouveau crafted cocktails, with options to dine inside the newly redesigned space, on the beachfront patio or even right on the beach. At the minimalist designed sushi bar, Mizu, guests can enjoy a chef-driven menu with seasonal specialties.
When it’s time for some self-care, The Spa at Tideline is an easy go-to. A two-time winner of Condé Nast’s Readers’ Choice Awards, the 6,000-sqare-foot spa is designed for optimum relaxation with treatments ranging from the exclusive Tideline time reversal facial to a number of unique massages. In case attendees want to treat themselves to some special pre-event glam, the spa also offers manicures, pedicures and hair cutting and styling.
When the time for the event rolls around, it’s sure to shine wherever it takes place across the 7,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor venues. From the dramatic pool, lush gardens, oceanfront terrace and private beachfront, to the resort’s celebrated grand ballroom and its breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Read More: Oceanfront Meetings are a Smart Choice
