Balinese-inspired beach cottages
Hillside cottages tuck into coastal greenery above Portici Beach, blending Balinese open-air living with easy Italian hospitality.
“If you’re seeking that ‘shack on the beach’ feeling without the actual shack, look no further than Laluna.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Thatched hillside cottages pair Balinese teak four-poster beds with open-air verandas.
Notable
A beachfront yoga pavilion runs daily classes beside Balinese spa treatment suites.
Notable
Sixteen secluded hillside cottages open directly onto private plunge pools above Portici Beach.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
It’s in the restaurant that the hoteliers’ Italian heritage comes through most strongly.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Portici Beach sits just below the cottages, and the harbor front of St George's is a ten-minute drive north.
The rooms
Each cottage opens onto a private veranda with a plunge pool and an open-air shower facing the sea.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The beachfront freshwater pool sits on a teak deck with a five-foot shallow sunbathing ledge facing the sea.
Yoga pavilion and gym
An open-air wooden pavilion hosts daily yoga classes beside the beach, and a separate gym houses Technogym equipment.
The spa
Balinese therapists staff the treatment rooms, with a tatami room for floor-based sessions and a Vichy wet room.
Sunset Bar & Lounge
Indonesian daybeds line the open-air pavilion beside the pool, where guests gather for Italian wines at sunset.
For those who prefer sleek minimalism over unabashed luxury, Laluna Resort in Grenada delivers with its refreshingly understated Balinese-style cottages.
Laluna Restaurant
Tables sit right on the sand under a thatched canopy, serving Italian dishes alongside wines from small Italian estates.
How it began
Italian fashion executive Bernardo Bertucci discovered Portici Beach on a sailing trip and developed the estate in 2000.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.