Kiwi Curated
Add Some Color to Your Next Getaway
by Darren DunneBeing surrounded with bright colors can’t help but have a cheering effect on a person’s mood, so when picking out a hotel, why settle for somewhere drab? Inspired by some of Kiwi Collection’s brightest lights, we’ve put together a list of ten wonderfully colorful hotels.
Add Some Color to Your Next Getaway
Puerto Rico isn’t short of color, but the playful pastels on show at Las Casitas bring a unique charm to this tropical hideaway. The 157 spacious villas here are a riot of vibrancy set upon a bluff above the soothing sounds of the Caribbean. As part of the larger El Conquistador resort, Las Casitas also boasts an array of amenities belying its size.
Add Some Color to Your Next Getaway
Italians have long been known for their good taste, so Anticavilla Hotel’s decision to name each of their rooms after a 20th-century Italian painter is one we can get on board with. The hotel was originally constructed as a Mexican mansion, but it’s been repurposed and transformed into a colourful and fun hideaway in Cuernavaca.
Add Some Color to Your Next Getaway
A vivid tropical scene awaits at Nayara Hotel Spa & Gardens, which is located in the middle of an ecological reserve in Costa Rica. Nature’s canvas is on full display with lush emerald jungle supporting a kaleidoscope of animal life. Indoors, the resort’s Asia Luna restaurant (pictured above) is decorated in cheerful baby blue, with playful wildlife drawings interspersed.
Add Some Color to Your Next Getaway
It’s hard not to feel happy in the environs of Eden Roc at Cap Cana, where the exteriors of the 34 suites are brightly colored against warm blue skies. Inside, the decor incorporates a soft palate accented by rich woods, exquisite fabrics and local art, a product of Milan designers Carlo Belgir and Marina Nova’s collaboration.
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Perched along golden Pacific beachfront, Las Alamandas presents an escapist beach fantasy come to life. This colorful resort contains just 16 suites, each decorated in an individual color scheme and filled with ornate, hand-painted accents. The colorful theme permeates throughout the resort, from the beachside restaurant’s soaring traditional Palapa, to the walkways through lush flora.
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Not renowned as a hotspot of period architecture, the 19th century vibe of Bela Vista Hotel & Spa brings a unique color to Portugal’s sun-kissed Algarve. The hotel underwent a loving restoration in recent years, and is now lavishly decorated with bright mosaic flooring and guestrooms that exude a beachside vibe.
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Simply put, Buddha-Bar Prague is one of Europe’s sexiest hotels. Near the tourist hotspot of Old Town, a vivid mix of Asian design and French Colonial style has seen this opulent retreat earn a glowing reputation among Prague’s trendy set. Just 38 intimate guest rooms and three suites await, each decorated in rich, earthy tones with dark wood features.
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They’ve seen plenty of icons come and go in Hollywood, but The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows endures, providing a bright pink landmark in the center of Tinseltown. Known locally as “The Pink Palace”, the stars of stage and screen have been calling it home since 1912, giving staff plenty of experience in handling VIPs.
Add Some Color to Your Next Getaway
Athens may be known for its tourist-friendly ruins and sights, but Semiramis Hotel keeps both feet firmly in the 21st century with a futuristic aesthetic that’s bold and bright. Commissioned by experimental designer Karim Rashid, the rooms are infused with pinks, yellows, blues and an array of Rashid’s own artwork. The theme extends to the hotel’s pool terrace, where welcoming colors form the backdrop to views over Athens.
Puerto Rico isn’t short of color, but the playful pastels on show at Las Casitas bring a unique charm to this tropical hideaway. The 157 spacious villas here are a riot of vibrancy set upon a bluff above the soothing sounds of the Caribbean. As part of the larger El Conquistador resort, Las Casitas also boasts an array of amenities belying its size.
Italians have long been known for their good taste, so Anticavilla Hotel’s decision to name each of their rooms after a 20th-century Italian painter is one we can get on board with. The hotel was originally constructed as a Mexican mansion, but it’s been repurposed and transformed into a colourful and fun hideaway in Cuernavaca.
A vivid tropical scene awaits at Nayara Hotel Spa & Gardens, which is located in the middle of an ecological reserve in Costa Rica. Nature’s canvas is on full display with lush emerald jungle supporting a kaleidoscope of animal life. Indoors, the resort’s Asia Luna restaurant (pictured above) is decorated in cheerful baby blue, with playful wildlife drawings interspersed.
It’s hard not to feel happy in the environs of Eden Roc at Cap Cana, where the exteriors of the 34 suites are brightly colored against warm blue skies. Inside, the decor incorporates a soft palate accented by rich woods, exquisite fabrics and local art, a product of Milan designers Carlo Belgir and Marina Nova’s collaboration.
Perched along golden Pacific beachfront, Las Alamandas presents an escapist beach fantasy come to life. This colorful resort contains just 16 suites, each decorated in an individual color scheme and filled with ornate, hand-painted accents. The colorful theme permeates throughout the resort, from the beachside restaurant’s soaring traditional Palapa, to the walkways through lush flora.
Not renowned as a hotspot of period architecture, the 19th century vibe of Bela Vista Hotel & Spa brings a unique color to Portugal’s sun-kissed Algarve. The hotel underwent a loving restoration in recent years, and is now lavishly decorated with bright mosaic flooring and guestrooms that exude a beachside vibe.
Simply put, Buddha-Bar Prague is one of Europe’s sexiest hotels. Near the tourist hotspot of Old Town, a vivid mix of Asian design and French Colonial style has seen this opulent retreat earn a glowing reputation among Prague’s trendy set. Just 38 intimate guest rooms and three suites await, each decorated in rich, earthy tones with dark wood features.
They’ve seen plenty of icons come and go in Hollywood, but The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows endures, providing a bright pink landmark in the center of Tinseltown. Known locally as “The Pink Palace”, the stars of stage and screen have been calling it home since 1912, giving staff plenty of experience in handling VIPs.
Athens may be known for its tourist-friendly ruins and sights, but Semiramis Hotel keeps both feet firmly in the 21st century with a futuristic aesthetic that’s bold and bright. Commissioned by experimental designer Karim Rashid, the rooms are infused with pinks, yellows, blues and an array of Rashid’s own artwork. The theme extends to the hotel’s pool terrace, where welcoming colors form the backdrop to views over Athens.