June 8th marked World Ocean Day, a time to celebrate and protect our magnificent oceans and diverse ecosystems! To commemorate the spirit of this day as you plan your next seaside getaway, consider a stay at one of these remarkable hotels with stunning ocean views. From immersive marine conservation activities to stunning coastal views, these properties offer unique and unforgettable experiences while connecting with the beauty and importance of our oceans.
Kandima, Maldives
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Kandima Maldives invites guests to join the hotel’s crew for an ocean clean up at its reef and beach area every morning to collect waste washed ashore, and to give it new life by making art pieces out of items collected. Final products can be entered into a competition with the ‘koolest’ artwork winning a prize! Marvel at the boundless blue to end the night with a beachfront screening of Blue Planet outdoors, right in front of where the iconic documentary is filmed!
Book your stay at Kandima, Maldives here Kandima.com
Nova Maldives
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Nova Maldives presents a series of eco-inspired activities and events on this special day, starting with a lagoon and house reef clean-up around the natural island where guestswill be given the chance to plant and adopt corals on the island. Hamna Hussain, Cofounder of Miyaru, a new non-profit organisation focusing on human-shark relationships will lead a fun and insightful session about studies on the predatory shark populations of the Maldives, as well as environmental hazards they are facing.
Book your stay at Nova, Maldives by visiting: nova-maldives.com
Kouros Hotel & Suites
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Feel the warm Grecian breeze in your hair and admire stunning ocean views from the idyllic Myconian boutique hotel Kouros Hotel & Suites. Whether you choose to soak up the rays and sunbathe or let the stress of life bubble away in the jacuzzi, ocean views have never felt this good.
Book your stay at Kouros Hotel & Suites here: www.kouroshotelmykonos.gr/.
Seaside – A Lifestyle Resort
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Enjoy an adults-only stay with panoramic views of the Cretan Sea at Seaside A Lifestyle Resort in Crete. Nestled on the cliffside of Agia Pelagia, and only a short stroll away from a beautiful sandy beach, this lifestyle resort is perfect for a summer getaway. Each room is elegantly decorated and draws on the island’s natural palette of whites, terracotta, and neutral tones with a boho-chic design. This season Seaside has unveiled a newly renovated pool and a new bar which boasts a sleek design for those looking to enjoy a drink in a cosy setting.
Book your stay at Seaside A Lifestyle Resorthere:https://www.seaside-hotel.gr/
The Ixian Grand & All Suites
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The Ixian Grand & All Suites in Rhodes provides relaxing dreamy experiences in a romantic setting right on Ixia Beach overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Guests are spoilt for choice with a plethora of dining options available including four restaurants featuring the finest of Greek, Mediterranean, Peruvian, Japanese, and international cuisine. If you wish to lay back and relax with your favourite drink, two bars are ready to welcome you!
Book your stay at The Ixian Grand & All Suites here: https://www.theixiangrand.gr/
Cullinan Belek
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Coastal delights that can’t be missed! Beachfront luxury lifestyle resort Cullinan Belek is renowned for its unparalleled sea view rooms and swim-up rooms which offer breath taking vistas of the sparkling turquoise waters. Imagine waking up to the sight of the waves crashing against the shore and enjoying panoramic sunsets from your private balcony. With their prime location and thoughtfully designed accommodations, Cullinan Belek ensures guests can indulge in the ultimate seaside retreat with unmatched sea views.
Book your stay at Cullinan Belek here: https://www.cullinanhotels.com/.
Rockhouse Hotel, Negril, Jamaica
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Located in Negril, Jamaica, the ‘Capital of Casual’, among strikingly beautiful rocky coastline cliffs, sits the award-winning Rockhouse Hotel. Towering over blue and green gemstone-coloured waves, guest can admire Jamaica’s awe-inspiring natural beauty that sits on eight acres of lush, tropical gardens.
Book your stay at Rockhouse Hotel Jamaica here www.visitjamaica.com.
Kivotos, Mykonos
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Recently voted one of Greece’s Best Hotels in the Condé Nast Traveller 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards, Kivotos Mykonos is one of the most iconic waterfront properties on the island. A seaside oasis, the 5* luxury boutique hotel offers guests exclusive access to a private beach with unrivaled sea views over Ornos Bay.
Book your stay at Kivotos Mykonos here: https://www.kivotoshotels.com/mykonos/luxury-hotel-villas/
Kivotos, Santorini
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Known to travellers as a love letter to the beauty of the island’s volcanic landscape, Kivotos Santorini is a leisure lover’s dream and the epitome of ethereal elegance. Sip on hand-crafted sundowners as you soak in unobstructed views of Santorini’s world-famous sunsets from the vantage of the terrace at the hotel’s newly renovated signature restaurant MAVRO, which hangs just above the Aegean Sea.
Book at stay at both and earn a 10% discount together with extra benefits. Book your stay at Kivotos Santorini here: https://www.kivotoshotels.com/santorini/luxury-hotel-villas/
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