I have known Sea Grill for well over a decade, and this latest chapter feels like the most focused. The restaurant now occupies the upper level of the resort’s sea facing pavilion building, with the new La Petite Maison taking the lower, direct sea-facing space. Sea Grill is a more intimate, more cohesive space, and it suits the restaurant well.

We took a seat at our table and ordered a Negroni, prepared tableside from a trolley, served with an ice cube pressed with the Sea Grill logo and a neat circle of orange peel. Generous and well made. I had the cocktail of the day, whisky with a carrot liqueur made from the resort’s own farm, shaken and served in a coupe glass. Superb. From the bar you look straight across to the marble seafood counter on the east side, where the day’s catch sits on a bed of crushed ice under a continual flow of dry ice, framed by a view out across the terrace to the gardens and the sea beyond. On the day we visited, a ronqueo carving of a whole bluefin tuna was taking place behind the counter. It is the kind of scene that tells you immediately this kitchen lives by what it says about provenance.

Tables are set with white linen with dark blue water glasses and bespoke plates. Each is white with a blue rim and a small stamp, topped with a signature plate featuring three blue sardines. Fun, and distinctly Sea Grill. Blue velvet banquettes line the west wall, vintage-style ribbed glass globe lamps with maritime brass fittings hang from the white wood and glass pergola ceiling, and on the north wall, bespoke hand-painted ceramic tiles of fish, octopus and shells frame a wide cinematic hatch into the open kitchen. The team in white shirts, blue chinos and aprons move through the room with relaxed, attentive confidence. The one note I would lose is the terracotta pot of fresh herbs on each table, which feels at odds with the otherwise pared-back, refined aesthetic.

Bread arrived in a small iron skillet, soft buttery rolls like a light brioche, accompanied with a marble tablet of two house-blended butters. One a rich salted and the other with green algas. Irresistible. Then the smoked salmon, carved tableside from a trolley, a time-honoured recipe with a deep, authentic smoke flavour. Alongside, the classic accompaniments in miniature, including finely chopped hard-boiled egg, capers, red onion. Beautifully done, simple and elegant. The tuna tartare with Japanese mayo was a delight.

The artichokes, pan-fried in olive oil, were among the best I have had in Andalucía. A genuine highlight. The yellowfin tuna steaks, prepared à la roteña with tomatoes, onions and peppers, one of six ways the kitchen offers to prepare your fish, were less memorable, though the fresh asparagus alongside, dressed with olive oil and black pepper, was good.

Desserts are evocative of Spanish classics and traditional treats. The flan was one of the finest homemade Spanish-style flans I have tried, soft and creamy, flecked with ground vanilla pods. The bread, olive oil and chocolate was less successful in my opinion, the mousse too runny with too much oil, but served with crisp toasted slivers of crystal bread to enjoy. Both are evocative of Spanish childhood treats, the bread and chocolate a nod to the merienda, the afternoon snack of a bar of chocolate on bread. With coffee came a warm magdalena, generous after an already substantial meal.

The house white, a Nekeas Blanco 2025 from Navarra, was a good, enjoyable glass. In fact, the by-the-glass selection is extensive, and the full wine list, overseen by Wine Director Alejandro Marcos, holds over 1,400 references with two consecutive Wine Spectator awards. The dessert wine pairings alone, from a 1984 Don PX to Château d’Yquem 2022, tell you everything about the ambition of this cellar.

The quality across the board is reflected in the pricing. With a couple of starters, a fish course, dessert and a glass of wine each, lunch for two will comfortably reach almost €300. It is worth knowing before you sit down, but for this level of produce, preparation and service, it feels fair.

Sea Grill continues to earn its place at the centre of this landmark gastronomic resort. More intimate, more personal, and with a daily-changing menu that gives it a clarity and honesty genuinely rooted in the land and the sea around it.

This was a hosted lunch.

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Sushita has been a fixture of Madrid’s dining scene since 1999, founded by Natacha Apolinario, Sandra and José Manuel Segimón. The brand has built a loyal following among the city’s smart set. The founding team and their R&D chefs have travelled extensively through Hong Kong, Canton, Singapore, Shanghai, London, and Paris to develop a fusion concept that goes well beyond sushi, drawing on techniques and flavours from across Asia and Europe.

Chinitas, Beautifully Reimagined

For their ninth opening and first outside the capital, Sushita chose Málaga, and specifically the building that housed El Chinitas, one of the city’s most emblematic addresses, historically linked to flamenco and the local artistic scene. The space has been beautifully reimagined. On the ground floor, a long bar runs along one side, leading to the partly open kitchen. Tables are set by the windows, in the middle of the room and in intimate alcoves. The decoration is inspired by Parladé, heavy on blues, with pieces sourced from antique dealers in Málaga, Seville and the south of France, including 17th-century Sevillian ceramic plates. The walls are painted with hand-executed murals by Johina García Concheso. Original features have been kept, including the wooden shutters, the entrance lanterns, the wrought-iron staircase railing with its worn marble steps and smooth wooden handrail.

Eugenia&Sushita tableware

The group’s collaboration with Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, the Duchess of Montoro and daughter of the late Duchess of Alba, on the Eugenia&Sushita tableware collection reflects the playful yet timeless elegance of the restaurant group, a hint at why it’s such a hit. The restaurants attract a well-connected crowd for the elegant, joyful dining experiences.

On the ground floor a table is dressed with dishes, trays and pieces from the Eugenia&Sushita collection, designed exclusively for this Málaga opening and the first place in Andalucía to offer the Eugenia&Sushita tableware. It is a lovely touch that immerses guests in the aesthetic from the moment they walk in.

We dined on the first floor, a salon with a small bar, a long table for the group and a series of charming alcoves. The walls are lined with books and ceramics, with wall lights made from sea shells. The third floor appeared set up for private events.

Tasting Menu

The cocktail list sets the tone, with author creations that fuse classic cocktail-making with an oriental twist. The Ginger Paloma with Patrón tequila and ginger syrup and the Mango Picante Colada with coconut, pineapple and a Tabasco kick are typical of the approach.

The tasting menu moved through a generous number of courses, and the kitchen’s approach was clear from the start. This is not the restrained precision of traditional Japanese sushi. This is colourful, playful, visually generous food, decorated with edible flowers, fish eggs and sauces. There is a lot going on, and it works. The flavours and textures are a delight. The kitchen works with sustainable Norwegian salmon, local Málaga producers and proximity ingredients, keeping the quality high and the sourcing considered.

The gilda de atún rojo, a riff on the Basque pintxo with red tuna and pickles, began the lunch, as we mingled with other guests. The carabinero croquetas with kimchi were a standout, the kind of dish that shows the range of the menu, fusing Spanish bar culture with Asian heat.

Once at the table, the gyozas de churrasco arrived. They were barbecue-glazed with a crisp shell and deeply flavoured. The tempura of red prawns with sweet chilli was tasty.

The sushi arrived on large boards, ready for sharing. The salmon nigiri with foie and truffle, the toro tuna gunkan and the spicy tuna maki roll were all generous and prettily presented, with that same emphasis on visual impact and Western-friendly flavour combinations.

We ended with coffee accompanied by a tiny bite-sized tarta árabe.

Final Thought

It is a fun, sociable restaurant in a beautiful building, with food that does not take itself too seriously but takes quality very seriously indeed. For Málaga, it is a welcome addition.

This was a hosted lunch for media.

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The Arrival

The drive from Palma airport takes around half an hour, an easy ride on the highway heading southwest, with the last five minutes dropping down a pine-clad hillside past residential villas to the hotel. It sits right on a rocky outcrop on Platja Palmira, with sweeping views across the entire bay, from the crescent of the beach to the rocky island of Isla Malgrats on the far side.

As soon as you walk in, the vibe is immediate. Mellow DJ tunes on the terrace, soft chatter and laughter, the clink of glasses. General Manager Javier Saavedra has built a young, multilingual team who are attentive without being formal. Reception is on the third floor, which is street level, and from here you look down across the Ikat Pool Club, its sun terraces, infinity pool and out to the bay. A corner gym on the same level lets you work out with the Calvía hills and the broad beach as your inspiration.

The Room

I opened the door, and my eyes went straight to the view beyond the terrace doors. It’s pure Mediterranean. The interior décor captures the island entirely, with the bleached woods, white linens, contemporary prints with bold brushstrokes, a wooden bench and a desk chair woven with natural threads. On the table, a welcome tray of nuts, cheese, Mallorcan ham, relish and a bottle of Ayala champagne, a house favourite across the Aethos collection.

The accent colour throughout the hotel is a rich aubergine, picked up on the low cast-iron terrace tables, the crescent floor tiles, the pale patterned sun loungers and the pink parasols. Against the bone-coloured stone and the green of the pines, it works beautifully.

The bathroom had soft natural stone tiles, with hand-thrown ceramic pieces in mustard and green for the toothbrush holders and plant pot. Amenities are by Woods Copenhagen, organic and aromatic. Good lighting, including a mood light integrated into the shower niche. The towels, bathrobes and slippers are all considered, with the slippers being plastic-free, in unbleached fabric with cork soles. Small details, but they say a lot about how the hotel thinks. The minibar stocks Tramuntana gin miniatures in three flavours, and the in-room coffee is Simpli, 100% Arabica in compostable capsules.

The Pool & The View

This is really what defines Aethos Mallorca. The infinity pool on the sun terrace, the aquamarines and blues blending and merging with the bay below. The colours are pure Mallorca, with the shallow aquamarine of the water shifting to indigo as the bay gets deeper. On the west side, twisted pines cling to the rocky cliff, a natural contrast to the stone, concrete and wood of this contemporary building.

Late afternoon, I sat on the room terrace with a glass of champagne as the sun began to set, the evening tunes drifting up from the deck below. Cinematic.

The Brand

Aethos is a relatively young hospitality group, founded by entrepreneurs Benjamin Habbel and Jeff Coe, who assembled a team of hotel veterans, designers and chefs to build a collection of boutique properties across Europe. The portfolio now spans coast, city and country, with hotels in Sardinia, Ericeira, Milan, London Shoreditch, Monterosa and Saragano, and Lisbon on the way. In Palma, they have also opened an Aethos private members’ club. The brand has a strong sustainability focus and a Mediterranean sensibility that runs through the design, the food and the general attitude to hospitality.

Onda

Onda is the hotel’s restaurant, with a pergola-shaded terrace overlooking the bay. The menu is Mediterranean with a strong Mallorcan accent and a genuine commitment to sustainability. There is no avocado on the menu, for example, because the kitchen does not consider it a sustainable ingredient. Seasonal, local produce leads everything.

We were greeted by Araceli, the F&B Manager, friendly and professional. We ate in a half-moon banquette with the bay darkening beyond the terrace. Fran, the restaurant supervisor, looked after us throughout the evening, knowledgeable about every dish and wine on the menu.

To start, charred carrots with wine reduction and herb-infused Mahón cheese cream. A superb dish. The creamy Balearic cheese with the intense sweetness of the carrots is deeply Mediterranean. Then, the amberjack carpaccio with courgette, fermented lemon and soy dressing. The sauce looked heavy but was light and well-balanced, and the fish was sliced against the grain for texture.

For the main, we shared a Galician chuletón. Fran carved it tableside, and the presentation was memorable. The meat arrived on a hot slate resting on a wooden board, with sea salt on the side and a sprig of smoking rosemary set against a piece of charcoal taken from the grill, filling the air with an intense, aromatic warmth. Artichokes and buttery roast potatoes were the side orders.

With dessert, we tried the Dolç des Port from Vins Miquel Gelabert in Manacor, a port-style sweet wine made from Syrah and Callet, the indigenous Mallorcan grape. A lovely pairing with the Sóller orange mousse, made with the local island oranges, and the Flaó Aethos, a light contemporary take on the traditional Balearic mint and fresh cheese tart.

Breakfast is in Onda too, on the terrace with the view. A small but well-designed buffet with great produce, particularly good tomatoes, alongside an à la carte menu rooted in the island’s larder. The Golden Island Porridge with Tramuntana honey and flame-baked banana, the Shakshuka de la Serra with Mallorcan butifarrón, and a forest sourdough made with carob and hazelnut-reishi butter were just some of the choices.

Raig Rooftop

Raig sits at the top of the building with panoramic views across the bay, the pool below and the coastline beyond. I visited during the first week of the new season in late March, so it was not yet open for service, but the setting from up there is spectacular. In full season, I understand it serves cocktails and Nikkei-inspired snacks from late afternoon to midnight.

The Spa

The spa has a relaxation room overlooking the bay, a wet area with an indoor pool, steam room, sauna, cold plunge and jacuzzi, and calm treatment rooms. The amenities are by Woods Copenhagen, and their balms and creams are available to purchase and take home.

The Location

Peguera is not really known for luxury hotels. It is a traditional family resort area on the southwest coast, and that’s part of its appeal. The bay is relaxed, established, and not showy. Aethos is shifting things up a gear here, bringing a contemporary barefoot five-star sensibility to this corner of the island. Among the guest experiences, the Aethos yacht charter stands out, offering a way to see the coastline and its coves from the water.

Final Thoughts

Aethos Mallorca is a smart, soulful hotel with a strong sense of what it wants to be. The sustainability credentials are genuine, the food is thoughtful and local, the team are switched on and relaxed in equal measure, and the setting on that rocky bay is hard to beat. For the beginning of its first full season, it feels remarkably assured.

This property is included in the best boutique hotels in Majorca

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The Arrival

The ground floor lobby is set to become a coffee shop, a welcome addition that will bring the hotel further into the daily rhythm of the city. For now, the arrival space is dominated by striking, large-scale canvases by Hermann Nitsch, the legendary Austrian Actionist painter. They are bold, visceral and unapologetically confrontational. This feels like a contemporary statement that conveys Vienna is more than just imperial nostalgia.

Up one level, the elegant lobby is a series of intimate salons rather than a single reception space, with curved velvet sofas, sculptural light fixtures and shelves arranged with books and carefully chosen objets. The effect is residential, warm and quietly glamorous. Salon Aurelie, the lobby lounge, is the jewel. Hand-painted murals of palm fronds, tropical flowers and butterflies by Austrian artist Marie Hartig wrap the walls, an homage to Vienna’s magnificent Palmenhaus conservatory. Crystal chandeliers by Lobmeyr cast honeyed light onto Backhausen textiles. A ceramic vase installation offers an elegant nod to the Danube.

The Room

We stayed in a Deluxe Junior Suite on the fifth floor, a generous space up to 57 square metres with twin windows overlooking the Peterskirche. Swing them open and you hear the clip-clop of horse-drawn carriages on the lane below and the bells ringing in the belfry next door. It is one of those wonderful sensory moments that immerses you into the fabric of a very old and very beautiful city.

The room was immaculately furnished, every element bespoke. Alexander Waterworth’s interiors blend Art Deco curves with mid-century warmth, with plush velvets and gilded touches set against a soft, muted palette.  Above the bed hung contemporary art, while in the entrance, a handsome walnut-framed bar console offers a full cocktail setup with fine glassware, a cocktail recipe book and a trolley ready for serving. Even the Nespresso machine was custom-bound in leather from a Parisian atelier. On the coffee table, a Taschen volume on the Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna’s revolutionary early 20th-century design school. A plaster bust of Mozart sat under a small glass dome, beside a delicate lilac hydrangea bloom on the table.

The details kept revealing themselves. Like the art and design board games made exclusively for Rosewood Vienna, and our pillowcases embroidered with our initials. At turndown, my iPhone charger cable had been tidied with a bespoke leather cable tie, and left on the bed was a fun little nighttime story that cleverly inspired a city itinerary for the following day.

In the wardrobe thoughtful touches like wooden shoe trees, while in the bathroom there were sustainably sourced amenity items like bamboo combs and toothbrushes, a natural loofah for the shower, and Angeli di Firenze amenities in elegant porcelain dispensers.

No two rooms here are the same, and ours felt less like a hotel room and more like a beautifully curated private apartment in the grandest quarter of the city.

The Design

This is where Rosewood Vienna truly soars. The interiors are ravishing. Backhausen textiles, the firm that powered the Vienna Secession, appear throughout. The fabrics, curtains and upholstery are all bespoke, with patterns that reference the buildings’ own histories. Even the leather coasters and the grills on the air conditioning ducts are custom-made.

The art, curated by Atelier 27, is one of the hotel’s great pleasures. Historical etchings of Viennese architectural landmarks have been reimagined with bold contemporary colours, textural cross-stitch and mixed media. They are inventive, playful and unexpected.

Soft floral elements and murals reference regional Viennese history, including nods to Schönbrunn Palace. The Hoffmann House, the presidential suite, features a chandelier with hand-cut Swarovski crystals. At every turn, the design tells the story of the city, connecting you to its creative and architectural heritage while somehow also feeling contemporary and relevant.

THE1835 Bar and Neue Hoheit Restaurant

We started our evening at THE1835, the rooftop bar named after the year the building was constructed. You climb a few steps from the bar and emerge onto a terrace that stops you in your tracks. The copper-green dome of the Peterskirche fills the foreground. Beyond it, the spires, domes and gilded flourishes of Vienna’s extraordinary skyline reach to the Gothic silhouette of St. Stephen’s Cathedral spire.

Dinner was at Neue Hoheit Restaurant, which sits beneath sloping contemporary glass roof windows that frame the views beautifully. The menu takes an international approach alongside Viennese classics. We had the burrata salad, the veal schnitzel and a steak. The sommelier was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, steering us towards two Austrian wines, a Wieninger Wiener Gemischter Satz and a Nikolaihof Wachau Riesling. The signature Gugelhupf cake is the dessert to order. Service throughout was attentive. The dining was pleasant, though the menu plays it safe where a hotel of this calibre might, in my opinion, push harder.

Breakfast is served in the same room, morning light streaming through those generous angled windows. Service was à la carte and attentive, together with a small buffet of treats like handmade chocolate pralines, chia fruit bowls and a tempting spread of local cheeses and chutneys, including a delicious local spicy mustard jam.

Asaya Spa

Asaya Spa is on the hotel’s higher floors. It is said to be the first in Austria to partner with Augustinus Bader. We used the sauna and steam room rather than booking a treatment, but the spaces are beautifully composed. The relaxation room is particularly striking. Chaise longues sit beneath an emerald-hued ceiling that mirrors the colour of the Peterskirche dome across the square.

The Location

Petersplatz sits at the very centre of Vienna’s Old Town, and stepping outside the hotel puts you immediately into one of Europe’s most glamorous shopping districts. The Graben pedestrian boulevard and the Goldenes Quartier are steps away, with flagship boutiques from Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and more. St. Stephen’s Cathedral is five minutes on foot. The Albertina, the Hofburg and the vibrant Naschmarkt are all within easy reach. Vienna Airport is 30 minutes by car or CAT train.

Final Thought

Rosewood Vienna is a masterclass in what happens when a hotel brand truly understands its city. The bespoke design, the layered art, the residential warmth of the rooms, the thoughtful details like the Wiener Werkstätte book, the leather-bound espresso machines and the embroidered pillowcases. AS a guest, you feel connected to both Vienna’s creative heritage and the city’s vibrant modern scene. The dining could be sharper, but everything else operates at the very highest level.

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The Arrival

We took a morning flight and arrived before lunch under clear blue skies. Our transfer limousine swung through the tall archway off the street into the building’s enormous courtyard, light bouncing off the white walls. Tomasz Rachwal, the head of rooms, came out to greet us. Immediately, we felt welcome.

General Manager Sebastian Naumann leads a smart, young team where senior staff get involved in operations alongside their colleagues. The lack of hierarchy creates a genuinely relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that you feel from the first minute.

The Apartment

We stayed in a Wilde Retreat, a two-bedroom apartment set in the double-height eaves of the building. The steep roof had been fitted with large, high-tech windows that followed its slope, with electric blinds for shading or blackout. Open them and you see the tops of the belle époque neighbouring buildings and blue sky. Below, original blond wooden beams supported the roof, adding real character.

The galley kitchen had everything you might need for an extended stay, with the Smeg kettle and toaster to a Nespresso machine, stove, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, and good-quality silverware and chinaware. The water tap was fitted with a filter and there was a reusable water bottle so you can enjoy Vienna’s famous Alpine water. Coffee was from Workshop, a house blend called Article with tasting notes of dark chocolate, maple and raisin, the perfect accompaniment to the Manner Neapolitan wafers, left as welcome gift.

The principal bedroom felt like a proper boutique hotel room. Good linens, well-designed lighting, a reading area with complimentary Oscar Wilde stories, a nod to the writer who lends his name to the brand. Early morning, I made coffee and took it back to bed with sunlight streaming through the roof windows.

In the evening, we enjoyed the large living area with a corner with writing desk, a sofa under one of the windows and an adjacent dining area. We sipped a glass of bubbles, relaxing on the sofa before heading out. The second bedroom worked well as additional space, useful for families.

Oscar’s

Oscar’s is the property’s lobby restaurant and bar, set beneath vaulted double-height ceilings with a bold wall mural by Vienna-based artist Max Freund. A large semicircular bar anchors one end of the room. We ate breakfast here. The chive toast was a local favourite, so much finely chopped chive on top you could barely see the bread underneath. The Alpine breakfast was a hearty sharing plate of cold cuts, local cheeses, and pickles. The signature soda bread, baked especially for Wilde, was excellent.

Rascal Wien

Rascal Wien, the destination brasserie housed in the same building, is a beautiful space designed by Stephanie Barba Mendoza. Sparkling brass along the long bar, vintage mirrors above wooden tables, warm lamps, and the young team in designer Rascal t-shirts. Throughout dinner, a light installation by Austrian media artist SHA. is projected onto the vaulted arched ceiling, a subtle, shifting visual that evolves with the seasons and adds atmosphere without demanding attention. The energy is relaxed and you cannot help but have a good night out.

We started with a Rascal Negroni, made with Franz Wermut, and a Campari Spritz. The steak tartare, prepared tableside, was excellent. So was the Rascal sausage with apple mustard, a collaboration between Head Chef Tamas Kiss and the Eder family’s Fleischerei Leopold Eder, made exclusively for the restaurant. Mains were Wiener Schnitzel with lemon and anchovies and the 500-gram ribeye with red wine and green pepper. The menu is a contemporary take on Viennese classics, and the young team are enthusiastic and genuinely fun to be around.

The Light Show

Each evening, the Museum of Change transforms the 1,500-square-metre main courtyard into a free open-air spectacle. More than 50 projectors map abstract imagery by Austrian media artist SHA onto the white Baroque walls, while overhead a laser light show plays against fog released into the air. Music plays from 120 speakers. We stepped out with other guests and locals as passers-by walked in through the archway, drawn by the music and coloured light.

The Gym

The building is also home to a 2,800-square-metre destination gym, open to Wilde guests. This is a proper city gym with a huge cardio area, group fitness, weights, sauna, and relaxation spaces.

The Location

The Stubenviertel district and Fleischmarkt area are a delight. Genuinely historic, with non-touristy coffee shops like Wiener Söhne opposite, and churches like the neighbouring Basilika Maria Rotunda. St Stephen’s Cathedral is an 8-minute walk. Sebastian, the GM, recommended lunch at Trześniewski, the legendary Viennese sandwich bar near the cathedral, open since 1902. Hand-spread open sandwiches on dark bread with toppings like carrot paste, pâté and egg, washed down with a Pfiff, a tiny eighth-of-a-litre tankard of beer. We strolled through the Ringstraße, took in the National Library, and on one day caught the train for the hour-long trip to Bratislava for lunch.

Final Thought

Wilde Aparthotels Vienna completely exceeded expectations. The atmosphere, the team, the apartments, and the way the building brings together a boutique aparthotel, a destination restaurant, and a city gym make it feel like a genuine part of Vienna’s contemporary urban culture. I loved the space and flexibility of the apartment and the feeling of being part of the city’s dining and cultural life.

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The Arrival

The ground floor makes an immediate impression. Plush pink sofas and original crystal chandeliers bought at auction from Vienna’s former Ritz, and walls hand-painted by Andrea Ferolla with playful scenes of city life. At the bottom of the magnificent staircase that flows up through the entire property is a striking art installation. There is a lot going on, but it is fun rather than fussy. The lifts continue the theatrical mood with classic bronze interiors and an old-fashioned arrow above the exterior doors that swings from floor to floor, channelling the spirit of the fictional Grand Budapest Hotel.

Check-in is streamlined if you use the online pre-arrival service, so it is simply a case of verifying ID and accepting a welcome glass of bubbles or a G&T. The team dress in bespoke uniforms designed by Styrian fashion designer Lena Hoschek, using prints lifted directly from the hotel interiors. It is a gloriously eccentric touch.

The Room

We stayed in a Deluxe room. It was compact, and with so many bold design elements, it felt just a little busy. Heavily fringed lampshades, fabric-covered walls, richly coloured velvet furniture. A cocktail trolley stocked with gin, vodka and Negroni on a vintage brass table, with fresh lemon and lime ready to mix. A Roberts vintage radio sat on the desk, all wood casing and warm sound, adding a nostalgic touch that suited the room perfectly. The bathroom opens into the main room, partitioned by curtains if you want privacy, with the WC in a separate space behind a proper door. The shower was well designed with proper doors, so no water spilt onto the floor, as is often the case in hotels.

The bedding was excellent, with the option of individual duvets or a double, a thoughtful touch. The bathroom amenities came in creative packaging, with everything from a comb to collagen eye patches.

For more space, the Suite Junior, and Art Deluxe categories offer kitchenettes and larger bathrooms better suited to longer stays.

The Design

The interiors mix Parisian 1920s romanticism with Viennese period architecture and Scandinavian touches. Floral patterns, rugs, tiles and lampshades are all made to measure by Arkan Zeytinoglu Architects. Original vintage furniture sits alongside the mural artworks by acclaimed Italian fashion illustrator Andrea Ferolla in the lobby and restaurant. His flirtatious silhouettes dance across the walls like a cast of characters from a very stylish party. The eight Art Deluxe rooms feature exclusive graffiti art by Sasha Knezevic on mirrored walls. It’s edgy, witty and entirely in keeping with the hotel’s irreverent streak. Another nice detail in the rooms is that the TVs are hidden behind a vintage-style, aged mirror, which keeps the design coherent.

The building itself has many stories to tell. It has housed hotels since 1665, when it opened as Zum goldenen Kreuz. It later became Hotel Kummer, a gathering place for artists, writers and musicians. The Strauss family lived here too. During the Allied occupation, the French requisitioned it from 1945 to 1955, which makes the Parisian design thread feel very much part of the building’s heritage.

Chez Bernard

The highlight of the stay, without question. Chez Bernard, the 7th-floor restaurant, is one of the hottest tables in Vienna, and deservedly so. It is hugely popular with residents, and the combination of food, service, atmosphere and setting is hard to beat.

The room is elegant and buzzing, with a warmth that combines classic style with a youthful, conspiratorial energy. The bar area is double height, rising into a modern white and glass dome structure that has been built above the roofline of this classic Viennese building. Lush greenery is everywhere. Step up to the next level, and you are on the open-air rooftop terrace, decorated with chic fringed parasols shading tables set in front of a stylish bar, with additional creative touches like the bold photography of Mexican artist Victoria Barmak. It’s the place for panoramic city views and a mid-century look that evokes a touch of Palm Springs over the rooftops of Vienna.

We started at the inside bar with cocktails. The aperitif list includes classics like Kir Royales and Bellinis to Negroni Sbagliatos and Lillet Spritz, alongside Crémant de Bourgogne and Champagne. The menu is French-inspired with strong Austrian influences and local ingredients. We shared the fritti misti of octopus, prawns, cod, calamari and sand smelts with wasabi mayo, and the veal liver pâté with pink pepper, cornichons and toasted Motto brioche, flavourful and uncomplicated. My companion had the gnocchi à la Parisienne with spinach, Parmesan and beurre noisette. I had the chateaubriand with wild broccoli jus. Both were excellent. The service from the team was attentive, polished and genuinely friendly.

Breakfast the next morning was equally good. We chose to eat again in Chez Bernard, enjoying excellent coffee from a classic espresso machine, the croque monsieur on Motto brioche, and freshly baked, flaky croissants from the Motto Brot bakery downstairs. The menu includes shakshuka and avocado toast to a sharing breakfast for two with scrambled eggs, salmon, camembert, honey, homemade nougat cream and Motto bread. Owner Bernd Schlacher, one of Vienna’s most respected restaurateurs and host of the Balls in the Imperial Palace. He even brews his own beer, Brewdi, from leftover bakery bread. It is that kind of creative place.

The Location

Hotel Motto Vienna sits on Mariahilfer Straße, a mainly residential and retail district with chain stores, some independent shops, and the Haus des Meeres aquarium nearby. The Neubaugasse U3 metro stop is right next door, making getting around easy. The Naschmarkt, MuseumsQuartier and Ringstraße are all within a 10-minute walk. The monumental old town is not really in walking distance, but one metro ride takes you there in minutes.

Final Thought

Hotel Motto Vienna is a hotel with serious personality and a mischievous streak. The rooms are compact but cleverly designed, and the design is bold enough to possibly divide opinion. But Chez Bernard alone, the destination restaurant on the 7th floor, makes it well worth a stay.

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Málaga is not short of places for a good breakfast, but a proper international-style brunch is still hard to find in the city. Carmen, the ground-floor restaurant at Only YOU Málaga, has filled that gap. The welcoming lobby dining space, with its signature long bar and glass doors that fold open to the terrace, allows you to feel connected to the life of the city even when you are sitting inside. On one side, the Plaza de la Marina. Carmen draws a good mix of hotel guests and locals, making it a buzzing venue for brunch.

How It Works

The set brunch includes an assortment of bread and butters, a matcha or coffee, a cocktail of the day or juice, and a yogurt with fruit and granola or an açaí bowl. You then choose a gourmet main dish. You can also order à la carte, as well as order sides like jamon, avocado, cheese etc. So its easier to fully personalise your experience.

What We Ate

It started with the bread and butters, served on a wooden table. There were three types, presented as little paired scoops, each just bigger than the head of a teaspoon. The goat’s cheese one was standout, and a tasty accompaniment to the selection of breads.

We had the açaí bowl and the yogurt and granola bowl, both good and we toasted the morning with a Bellini, fresh and delicate, and a classic mimosa.

The Wagyu burger was a gourmet version done properly, with tender, flavoursome meat, smoked cheddar, crispy bacon, soft lightly toasted brioche, and crisp fresh lettuce leaves. Very good. The Mollete Pedro Máximo was equally tasty, with aged beef tenderloin on a mollete with wood-roasted green pepper and fries. The mollete, for those unfamiliar, is the soft, white bread from Antequera and Archidona area, that has been the heart of the Andalusian breakfast for centuries, traditionally toasted and served with olive oil, tomato and serrano ham. This was a contemporary beef version of that classic, and it worked beautifully.

The Local Touch

What lifts the menu beyond a standard hotel brunch is the Andalusian thread that runs through it. The mollete bread from Benaoján. The Axarquía avocado in the croissant. The premium extra virgin olive oil with the broken eggs. The cheese and the Ibérico ham. Even the cocktail list has a local accent. These are international brunch dishes built on local ingredients.

Carmen is a relaxed, well-located room with a city buzz that makes weekend brunch feel like an occasion rather than a meal. If you are in Málaga on a Saturday or Sunday, it is well worth a visit.

You can read The Luxury Editor Review of Only You Malaga here.

Read The Luxury Editor’s guide to the best hotels in Málaga here.

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The Arrival

Ten minutes in a taxi from Palma airport. We were met at the dedicated check-in reception at the Suites building, where Adrian on reception was so welcoming that the first impression of the property was immediately positive. Upstairs in our top-floor penthouse suite, a bottle of bubbles and a fruit plate with handmade macarons from the pastry chef were waiting.

Three buildings, Three Moods

The clever thing about Aubamar is that its three buildings create distinct atmospheres within the large resort. The Tower, the original property, has been fully renovated for 2026 with contemporary rooms in muted Mediterranean tones and natural materials. It is well suited to families, well priced, and home to Aldente, the international buffet restaurant. The higher floors offer panoramic sea views.

The Park building, re-opening April 2026, faces the main pool with ground-floor Junior Suite swim-ups that give direct pool access. The poolside look has a distinct Côte d’Azur feel with red and white striped sunbeds, fringed straw parasols, and inviting day beds.

The Suites building is where we stayed, and it had more of a boutique hotel feel. Two wings overlook the beachside neighbourhood, with higher floors offering views of the Mediterranean and the Tramuntana mountains. It has its own entrance and check-in, which makes a real difference. There are two pools here. A main pool and a smaller, more intimate one surrounded by day beds beside the Arrels Mediterranean Garden, where I spent a quiet morning under the pine trees.

The Suite

Our penthouse Junior Suite Deluxe Sea View was elegantly decorated, with a contemporary bathroom, large soaking bath, and walk-in shower. The living space and bedroom are divided by sliding doors, easily converting it into a two-room suite. The terrace was the highlight, as it was large enough to accommodate two sunbeds, chairs, a table, and an outdoor jacuzzi. We ordered a bottle of Bollinger Rosé on ice and soaked in the hot tub as the sun went down. During the day, sunbathing on our own private terrace felt like having our own little world above the resort.

The Art

The art collection adds genuine character. Original works by Joan Bennàssar, the celebrated Mallorcan painter and sculptor from Pollença, hang in the Algust restaurant and in the Suites building, with signature sculptures crafted from local stone in the Arrels Mediterranean Garden. In the Tower building, textured mixed-media pieces by the late Joan Riera Ferrari, from Manacor, made with materials from the island, bring a different energy. The contemporary Anima chapel in the poolside garden features a mural by Miami-based Mallorcan artist Domingo Zapata, a neo-expressionist take on the Last Supper, and provides an interesting venue for weddings.

The Dining

Algust, the à la carte restaurant in the Suites building, is contemporary Mediterranean in design, ambience, and menu. Giovanni, the manager, and waiters including Antonio made it a relaxed, friendly evening. We started with a little complimentary welcome of cheese, warm bread, olives and alioli, very Mallorcan, followed by the cristal bread with local oil and vine tomatoes. Sharing plates included homemade croquettes and a beautifully presented octopus. Then a contemporary take on beef Wellington with local sobrasada replacing the traditional mushroom layer.

We tried wines by the glass, which meant we could taste before committing. The Vélorosé, a dry rosé made from 100 per cent organic Manto Negro grapes by Celler Tianna Negre in Binissalem, was excellent. So was the El Columpio red, a blend of Manto Negro, Merlot and Syrah from the same family winery. Algust also serves breakfast. Tower guests can pay a supplement to dine here, and Suites guests can eat at Aldente buffet restaurant without a supplement.

Breakfast

Early morning on the Algust terrace, the warm Mediterranean sun casting long shadows across the table, was how we started each day. Fresh fruit, local specialities including ensaimadas, tasty local olives, bread with oil and tomato, and samphire, which is very popular here, before the cooked breakfast dishes.

The Rooftop

We went up to Aubamar Rooftop one evening for sunset. This is the highest point in Playa de Palma, so expect stunning views, over the pine trees to the Serra de Tramuntana in one direction, and across the full sweep of the Bay of Palma to the Mediterranean in the other. That night the DJ was also playing saxophone. It’s a destination for sure.

Palma Capital

On the last day, I took a short ride into Palma’s old town, just 15 to 20 minutes away. The cathedral is emblematic, overlooking the lake where the sea once came up to the city walls. I loved strolling through the narrow streets, window shopping, and taking a cold beer in the Plaça de la Llotja by the former fish market, a wonderful historic building, just across the road from the sparkling yachts in the Port de Palma marina.

The Convention Centre

The Aubamar Convention Centre is an architecturally striking standalone building with contemporary interiors, a variety of flexible meeting and event spaces accommodating over 300 guests, and an outdoor garden for breakout sessions and al fresco receptions. It makes the resort a strong option for corporate events, conferences and incentive travel, particularly off-season when Mallorca’s climate and easy air access from across Europe are a compelling draw.

Final Thought

Aubamar Palma Resort is a case study in how vintage holiday hotels can reinvent themselves as contemporary luxury resorts. The investment shows in the interiors, the art, the food and the MICE facilities. The location is hard to beat. And the Suites building, with its own entrance, its own pools, its own restaurant and that rooftop, genuinely feels like a boutique hotel within a resort. This is the future of Playa de Palma.

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The Arrival

Check-in came with smiles, a glass of sweet Seville wine and a torta de Sevilla, one of the city’s most famous pastries. It set the tone immediately. This is a hotel where the team enjoy what they do, and it shows.

Estrella, the General Manager, is the soul of the place. She has a gift for storytelling. It was a pleasure to spend time with her, as she shared tales from the long history of this building, known locally as the house of seven lives, since it has had so many uses. It has been a convent, a Guardia Civil base, and a residential apartment block. The old patio courtyard once rang with flamenco. One of the most touching stories was of a couple who booked a room to celebrate their 40th anniversary, remembering their wedding night decades earlier, when a resident of the building, back when it was still apartments, had gifted them a stay for their honeymoon.

The Room

Rooms have a clean, contemporary simplicity to them, with warm tones and an unfussy elegance. The deluxe rooms face the plaza, and many look directly onto the remarkable wooden canopy of Las Setas, the Metropol Parasol designed by German architect Jürgen Mayer. Said to be  the world’s largest wooden structure, and known locally as Las Setas for its organic, mushroom-like forms, it is loved and loathed in equal measure by Sevillanos. As a backdrop to your hotel room, it is undeniably dramatic, and I personally find it compelling.

Swing open the Juliet balcony windows, and you take in the energy of this market square. For more space, the connecting rooms work well for families. The double rooms with a bathtub are a welcome option after a day walking the city. There are also rooms and suites facing the internal patio courtyard, offering a more intimate and tranquil stay, with some opening onto large internal terraces.

The Hotel

Sculptures and contemporary art canvases punctuate the public spaces, adding a modern flair that sits well against the original features, including wrought ironwork, beamed ceilings, and reclaimed historic ceramics. The building’s various incarnations have left layers, and the modern design makes the most of them, starting with the beautiful reception lobby with its bold Andalusian azulejos.

The Rooftop

The rooftop is a 253-square-metre sun terrace with a pool and loungers for hotel guests during the day. From around 6 pm it opens as Ático Indiano, the hotel’s rooftop bar, and the views are exceptional. Las Setas fills the foreground, and as the sun drops and the light show begins, the kinetic patterns playing across the wooden structure, with swallows swooping through the warm evening air, it becomes one of the best places to have a drink in Seville.

The new cocktail menu includes spritzes as well as the classics (Negroni, Margarita, Moscow Mule) to house creations like Indiano Ron, with Santa Teresa Gran Reserva, and Sol de Jalisco, a tequila, fruit, and mint mix made for warm evenings on the plaza. On Friday and Saturday evenings, there’s also a food menu of burgers, sandwiches, and croquetas, so you can settle in for the night without moving.

The Restaurant

Breakfast is a Mediterranean buffet with strong local character: excellent cheeses, sliced Iberian ham, pastries, fruit, and a chef on hand for eggs however you like them. The restaurant also has tables set out on the plaza.

The Location

Plaza de la Encarnación sits at the crossroads of central Seville. The Cathedral, the Alcázar and the Santa Cruz quarter are all within easy walking distance to the south. The Palacio de las Dueñas and the Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija are a few minutes’ walk away. The main shopping streets run south from the square. Triana and the river are a short walk west. The Antiquarium, the underground archaeological museum beneath Las Setas showing Roman and Moorish remains, is directly on the square.

Las Setas itself is worth exploring. A ticket takes you up to the panoramic walkway at the top for 360-degree views across the city’s skyline, from the Giralda to the rooftops of the old town. Go at sunset.

Final Thought

Casa de Indias is a comfortable, well-located, warmly run hotel with one of the most distinctive views in Seville, and Estrella and her team create a genuine sense of welcome.

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The Arrival

Check-in is a traditional affair at the front desk, in a richly decorated, residential-style lobby. Room keys are comfortingly heavy with a tasselled fob, a timeless touch that is echoed throughout the property’s design.

This boutique bolthole opened in autumn 2025, following the much-loved original in Mahón and the second guest house in Málaga.

Read The Luxury Editor’s review of Cristine Bedfor Málaga here.

The Building

This 19th-century building is a neo-Mudéjar design by Aníbal González, the architect best known for Seville’s Plaza de España. It was left abandoned for many years. Locals recall it as a theatre, the Lope de Rueda, and later a cinema before it was boarded up and forgotten. It also served as the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and as the flamenco academy of Manuel Real Montosa.

The main structure has been respected. The central atrium patio is open through all floors to the glass canopy above, and the surrounding theatre tiers are now guest lounges and the restaurant. The original stage remains, ready to host live music and events, with the ground-floor patio bar set around an Andalusian fountain where guests and locals mingle.

The Design

Interior designer Lorenzo Castillo, working closely with Cristine Lozano, the visionary behind the collection, has been deliberate in avoiding Andalusian folklore. The design references Seville’s Renaissance peak, when the city was Europe’s port to the Americas, a crossroads of cultures and trade. The palette is warm. Textiles are rich but measured. Stone, marble, and tile are used as throughout.

Attention to detail runs through everything, from charming, embroidered placemats in the restaurant to bespoke chinaware depicting Seville landmarks, from the Torre del Oro to the Plaza de España. Individual jugs and vases of fresh flowers dress each table.

The Rooms

Guest rooms have an elegant simplicity. A welcome plate of cut fruit and complimentary water greet you. There is a kettle for tea or instant coffee, in keeping with the guest house philosophy.

Bathrooms are compact, with vintage fixtures and fittings and thick embroidered towels. Subtle storytelling is conveyed through the design of the fabrics of the headboards, and even the most compact rooms feel spacious, helped by high ceilings. The result is warm palettes and measured decoration that reflect the sophisticated simplicity of the era.

On the roof are two Pool Suites with private plunge pools and terraces overlooking the city. The five categories include Cristine’s Accessible and Cristine’s Doubles through Cristine’s Choice and Cristine’s Superiors to those rooftop Pool suites.

The Rooftop

The sun-splashed rooftop has a small pool, loungers with hammam towels, and a bar area under fringed parasols. It is a quiet place to decompress after a day in the city.

The Restaurant

Breakfast and dinner are served at La Cocina de Cristine, on the mezzanine level, one of the former balconies of this old theatre. The view now is of the patio bar below, where locals and guests mingle over a morning café con leche or a cold cerveza.

Mornings are relaxed, with a table-service breakfast including hot plates complemented by a small buffet of tempting extras. Service throughout is attentive, warm, and natural. The close-knit team, many of whom live locally, give the hotel a genuine sense of place.

We stayed for dinner too. The Huelva white prawn tartare arrived as a ring with coconut ajoblanco poured into the centre at the table, finished with fried almonds and muscat grape gelée. We tried Cristine’s croquettes, which were very good, and the live-leaf salad with grilled avocado and sliced almonds. For mains, the beef sirloin with Café de París sauce and the slow-cooked acorn-fed Ibérico pork shoulder with palo cortado jus and roasted sweet potato purée. The chocolate cake with argan hazelnut praline ice cream paired brilliantly with the Aromas de Seville, an orange mousse with orange blossom cream and mandarin ice cream.

The light-filled courtyard, set around an Andalusian fountain on what was once the theatre stalls, is open to the public as a bar. It is a lovely spot for locals and guests alike, whether for a morning coffee or an evening drink. The all-day menu runs from gildas and patatas bravas with Los Palacios tomatoes to a truffled red tuna tartare on toasted brioche and Cristine’s smash burger with 45-day aged beef and smoked cheddar. The wine list covers Andalusian fortified sherry wines, Rioja crianzas and Ribera del Duero, with cocktails too. There is also a separate room service menu for guests.

The Location

Calle Amor de Dios runs off Calle Trajano, a long, lively street of cafés, bars and shops stretching from Plaza del Duque de la Victoria towards the Alameda de Hércules. The hotel is in the heart of central Seville, walking distance to the Cathedral, the Alcázar, the Santa Cruz quarter and the Feria district. The Metropol Parasol is a few minutes on foot.

Final Thought

Cristine Bedfor has emerged as a collection of boutique properties in landmark locations, with local teams who share the stories of their destinations. The Seville outpost is probably the most ambitious and has already been extremely well received.

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I first met Chef José Luis Pastrana a few years ago when he was running the kitchen at Balbuena y Huertas, the restaurant at the Cavalta hotel in Seville’s Triana. In six months, he picked up both a Michelin recommendation and a Repsol Sol. Then he left to do his own thing.

He created Eterno, the name evocative of meaningful moments that stay with you. The restaurant first opened on the outskirts of Seville and has now found it city centre home in Calle Zaragoza 18, right in the heart of the Andalusian capital.

The Restaurant

The new space is intimate and minimalist. Blond wooden tables, organic lamp shades, and touches evocative of Andalusia, such as the ceramic botijo water vessels. The team is young and knowledgeable, and the service has the warmth of people who genuinely enjoy what they do. Chef Pastrana comes to the table during the meal.

The Food

The menu is divided into purezas (pure, clean plates built around a single excellent product) and guisos (slow-cooked stews, sauces and broths drawn from Andalusian family cooking). You can eat à la carte or hand yourself over to the eight-course Degusta Eterno tasting menu, with an optional wine pairing. The value is remarkable.

Chef Pastrana’s cooking is personal. He talks openly about his mother’s kitchen, her handwritten recipe book, and the smell of her stews. His opening statement on the menu reads: “Mi cocina es andaluza. Es un abrazo a la tradición y al sabor.” My cuisine is Andalusian. It is an embrace of tradition and flavour. He uses serious, contemporary techniques for time-honoured recipes, giving them a wonderful modern feel.

What We Ate

We had a memorable lunch. It started with an ensaladilla de atún mechado, drizzled with local Seville olive oil, and a homemade pâté with figs. Then langoustines in manteca colorá, the paprika-spiced lard that is one of Andalucía’s great unsung ingredients.

The standout was the guiso de tomate, gamba y bollo preñao de yema. At first sight, it appears a simple dish of prawns in a rich tomato sauce. But it’s standout. Inspired by his grandmother’s recipe, it is served with a warm fritter filled with egg yolk that you squeeze over the dish. This is the kind of food where you eagerly order more bread (The sourdough bread comes from Panadería El Motor in Marchena).

A ravioli de pringá, the slow-braised meat mixture from a Seville puchero, came wrapped in rice paper with egg, and then a jug of the puchero stock was poured at the table. Simple. Deeply flavoured.

The Wider Menu

The full carte is concise and seasonal. Among the purezas are natural oysters, foie micuit with candy floss, Almadraba bluefin tuna croissant with Payoyo cheese, and a creamy cockle ensaladilla with manzanilla air. The stews and vegetables section includes cuttlefish albondiguillas in a yellow sauce to spinach with Escacena chickpeas and a fried egg. Rice dishes include a creamy arroz of carabinero prawn and sea anemone. The meats dishes cover boneless oxtail with smoked jowl, marinated venison loin, and a beef tenderloin with potato terrine.

The Wine

The wine list focuses heavily on Andalucía, with sherries, whites and reds from Cádiz, Huelva, Seville, Córdoba and Granada, with around 160 references in total. We drank a crisp Huelva white that matched the seafood beautifully. It’s a smart, regional list that avoids the obvious choices.

The Chef

Pastrana trained under Manolo de la Osa in Cuenca, worked in five-star hotels and Michelin kitchens, and has distilled all of that know-how into something that feels genuinely his own. Eterno is not trying to be modern for the sake of it. It is a contemporary Andalusian restaurant that respects its roots, serves beautiful produce, charges fairly and makes you feel welcome from the moment you sit down.

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Owner Donald Reid, who spent years transforming this abandoned farmhouse near Cadaqués into a refined retreat is a host who ensures each stay has a strong sense of place. Whether guests book the property as an exclusive rental or take an individual suite as a boutique hotel stay, Reid is on hand to shape the visit around the landscape, the local culture and the season.

You can read The Luxury Editor review of Mas dels Arbres here.

Artist in Residence

In January, Mas dels Arbres hosted its first artist-in-residence programme. The Barcelona-based Catalan artist Miquel Àngel Benejam, known for his plein air painting, collage and mixed media work, spent the month living and working at the farm, painting, reading and walking the land. The residency produced a series of works on canvas and linen that were installed as land art throughout the olive groves and emblematic elms of the estate. A spring exhibition, either at the farm itself or in Cadaqués, is being planned.

The programme fits naturally with the property. Mas dels Arbres already houses a curated art collection spanning Scottish, Russian, Ukrainian, contemporary French and English work, and sits in a landscape that famously drew Miró, Duchamp, Picasso and Dalí. Benejam’s residency extends that artistic lineage into something vibrant and truly specific to the farm.

Rewilding and Conservation

Donald Reid has also launched a volunteer programme focused on rewilding and land management across the estate’s 100 hectares. Two postgraduate students in environmental science have already worked with him at Mas dels Arbres, and the programme is set to expand throughout the year.

Later in the spring, Mas dels Arbres will host a retreat bringing together the chair of SongBird Survival, the UK-wide charity funding research into songbird decline, the chair of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, and the director of the Cap de Creus Natural Park. The purpose is a census of birds in the park at peak breeding season, a significant piece of fieldwork in one of the most ecologically important protected areas on the Catalan coast.

A Sense of Place

What connects all of this, from the land art in the olive groves to the bird census, is Reid’s commitment to making Mas dels Arbres something more than a beautiful place to stay. The property sits at the epicentre of the Costa Brava’s cultural and gastronomic scene, within reach of Dalí’s home in Cadaqués, the elBulli1846 museum and standout dining at Esperit Roca. But it also offers the privacy of a home, the quality of luxury boutique hotel and personal hosting.

For further inspiration for your next visit to the Costa Brava, you can read The Luxury Editor Eat Do Sleep Guide to Costa Brava here.

Contact Details

www.masdelsarbres.com

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