Zushi, JapanKotsubo
Malibu Hotel
Californian marina suites
Kotsubo Zushi, Japan
Opened
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
RivieraCalifornian marina suites
Eleven suites bring West Coast ease to a working yacht harbor on Sagami Bay.
What it’s good at
Notable
Coastal California interiors with Italian Gervasoni furnishings look across private yacht berths.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
an 11-suite luxury boutique hotel that brings a splendidly incongruous small-resort atmosphere to this working port.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Inside Riviera Zushi Marina on Sagami Bay, surrounded by palms and yachts with no transit hub outside.
The rooms
Private balconies look across the yacht slips toward Mount Fuji, and oversized windows keep the water in view.
The spa
Therapists bring mineral clay packs and rhythmic Esalen massages directly to guest suites, beside open terrace doors.
The sauna
Timber benches look across the water toward Enoshima and Mount Fuji, with a cold plunge behind glass.
At the table
Malibu Farm serves organic California fare on the timber deck, and Ristorante AO cooks Sagami Bay seafood at sunset.
How it began
The surrounding marina dates to 1971, and the hotel was built in 2020 to introduce overnight stays.
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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.