Bright, Breezy and By the Sea, These Hotels Are a Coastal Chic Dream

In case you missed the design memo for self and home, all things coastal chic (and coastal grandmother) are squarely in style. Wondering what that means? Think soft, flowy fabrics in layers of textures and tones that draw from new and vintage styles for a timeless — and effortlessly chic — effect.

Whether you’re bringing to life your inner coastal grandparent or have never needed a prop to play the part, it doesn’t hurt to check into a dreamy, coastal-chic hotel that weaves in that seaside idyll naturally.

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Laluna, Grenada, a Member of Design Hotels

Grenada is one of those IYKYK Caribbean islands — a true spice isle (nutmeg, cocoa and cinnamon all grow here!) — with lush emerald mountains, deep blue seas and warm hospitality that runs deep.

And when you make one of the eclectic cottages or minimalist villas at Laluna, Grenada, a Member of Design Hotels your base, you can bask in beautiful Balinese details that lend an evocative fusion feel to the breezy Caribbean elements.

Cottages and villas, designed by Milanese architect Gabriella Giuntoli (who also designed a vacation home in Italy for Giorgio Armani) exude privacy, with an indoor-outdoor aesthetic, beds draped with mosquito nets and hand-selected art throughout.

Lido House, Autograph Collection

Get set to channel timeless coastal glamor at the iconically Californian Lido House, Autograph Collection, near Lido Isle in Newport Beach.

Hand-painted marble, bold prints, locally influenced murals and nautical touches all combine for a beachy aesthetic that’s casual and elegant all at once.

Dress your best casual coastal chic and you’ll just add to the scenery at this epic address close to the town, marina and white sand beaches for swimming and strolling.

Aloft Tulum

Just a short drive from the famous beaches of Tulum, Mexico, near the city center, Aloft Tulum makes for a boho-chic urban getaway with understated coastal vibes.

Picture yourself perched by the rooftop infinity pool with a margarita in hand for sunset at the adults-only Ático Rooftop Bar & Lounge as the Caribbean sky gets painted in sherbet tones.

The loft-style guest rooms are full of tech-forward touches, with natural woods and fibers adding a cozy vibe to the four-story hotel’s angular and modern appearance.

Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paros

Move over, Santorini and Mykonos. Lately, everyone is talking about Paros, with its more under-the-radar Greek Isle appeal. And the most coastal-chic spot to bed down is Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paros, fronting the Aegean Sea in the village of Naoussa.

Quintessentially Cycladic architecture gets leveled up with whitewashed adobe and bursts of colorful bougainvillea bedecking the hotel’s exterior, an infinity pool that hugs the property like a half moon, and lots of soothing earth tones and clean modern lines inside.

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Atop a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California defines luxury surfer chic (board riders are a fixture on the break that rumbles right below the property).

The property’s understated exterior whispers at history with Spanish Mission roots (note the white stucco walls and terra-cotta tiling on the roof) while hugging the hills, allowing it to blend into its surroundings.

In the guest rooms, lighted art glass panels and cool coastal colors work to seamlessly bring those sweeping coastal views inside.

Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete

Gazing over both the town of Chania in northwest Crete and the dazzling blue of the Aegean Sea, Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete pretty much defines bohemian luxury.

Look for lots of rustic wood, natural fiber and stone elements in the rooms, complemented with floor-to-ceiling windows that bring that pure Grecian sunlight streaming in and showcase iconic Cretan landscapes outside.

The resort was designed to conjure a typical Greek village, and bungalows all have their own private garden and surround a central “agora” — the open space that traditionally served as a town’s gathering grounds in Greek cities.

Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa

Whether you opt to make your base a one- or two-bedroom villa perched right on the sand or over the water, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa is all about maximizing your view over the surrounding Indian Ocean at all times.

Sprawling across 22 sandy and watery acres, the resort has a cool mid-century design inspo that’s distilled in the clean lines and muted color palettes of the villa interiors. Sliding glass doors open to private pools just steps from the sea — the Maldivian backdrop of postcards, if ever there was one.

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