Yacht-Adjacent Living
A growing number of luxury hotels are designing their waterfront addresses around private marinas to allow guests to swap airport arrivals for a far more glamorous entrance by sea.
For a certain kind of traveller, the journey does not always end at the airport. It, in fact, continues across open water. The appeal lies not only in exclusivity, but in seamlessness. From Mediterranean marinas where superyachts dock steps away from the lobby to private island resorts with dedicated berths, these properties are quietly redefining the art of arrival.
Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Few places embody the glamour of a sea arrival quite like Monaco. Overlooking the legendary Port Hercule, Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo sits steps away from one of the Mediterranean's most famous superyacht harbours. Guests docking along the marina can move from deck to boulevard, stepping into a property synonymous with Riviera elegance. The hotel manages to capture the theatre of Monte Carlo's yachting lifestyle with Michelin-starred dining at Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse and sweeping views of the harbour's glittering fleet.
Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas
In the Caribbean, Atlantis Paradise Island offers a different interpretation of yacht-adjacent living. It is one that is rooted in scale and spectacle. The resort's Atlantis Marina accommodates vessels ranging from sleek sailing yachts to imposing megayachts which allows guests to berth within the heart of the sprawling resort complex. From here, the transition from yacht to resort life is seamless, with access to the property's restaurants, water parks, and marine experiences just steps away from the docks.
W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Set dramatically on Yas Marina, W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island blends maritime glamour with motorsport energy. The hotel's striking architecture spans the Yas Marina Circuit, home to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, while its rooms overlook a harbour lined with luxury yachts. Guests arriving by sea dock along the marina promenade before entering a hotel known for its vibrant social spaces and waterfront dining.
Regent Porto Montenegro, Montenegro
At the heart of the Adriatic's most sophisticated marina village lies Regent Porto Montenegro, a hotel designed to complement the rhythm of superyacht life. Located within the Porto Montenegro marina, one of the Mediterranean's premier berthing destinations, the property offers direct access to a harbour filled with gleaming vessels. Nautically inspired architecture, marina-view suites, and a palm-lined waterfront promenade create an atmosphere that feels not only elegant but also relaxed.
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Florida Keys
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa offers the ultimate private-island arrival for those seeking something more secluded. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the Florida Keys retreat features its own marina where yachts can dock just moments from the resort's thatched-roof bungalows. Surrounded by turquoise waters and tropical greenery, the experience feels worlds away from mainland life. Guests step off their vessels and into a barefoot-luxury sanctuary where time slows and the ocean remains ever present.
