Retro beachfront creative clubhouse
Yellow umbrellas line the sand, and the property runs like an intimate 1970s beach club for visiting artists.
“Stylish nostalgic design with an eclectic yet curated mix of art and furniture”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Vintage Italian furnishings, checkered rugs, and sun-drenched seventies styling across ocean-facing suites.
Remarkable
A 60,000-square-foot outdoor botanical labyrinth with a yellow marble hammam and athletics track.
Remarkable
Friday karaoke at Paradise Pizza and sunset gatherings under bright yellow beach umbrellas.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Softer Volumes, Wallpaper*, AFAR and Tatler.
Palm Heights is an all-suite hotel, and every one of them is spacious and extraordinarily well-equipped, with luxe bedding and marble baths…
“All 52 suites are beach-facing, with sprawling ocean views through floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening out to balconies; ... enjoy sun-drenched terraces.”
“Leaning into the temperate climate, Wong envisioned an airy and free-flowing environment, its architecture defined largely by local vegetation.”
“Palm Heights is a love letter to midcentury modern design, with vintage pieces including a rug by… and fans by German industrial designer Ingo Maurer.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The beach sits right out front, and local seafood spots along West Bay Road are a short walk away.
The rooms
Every suite faces the ocean through glass sliders, with Italian stone floors and dual detox and retox minibars.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two outdoor pools sit tucked behind green hedges, including an oceanfront lap pool pointing toward Seven Mile Beach.
The hammam and baths
The Garden Club has an open-air yellow marble hammam and travertine ritual baths set among tropical gardens.
Rooftop yoga
Yoga classes take place on the open rooftop terrace, and the athletics club has an outdoor sprint track.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Tillie's serves Caribbean seafood by the water, and Paradise Pizza pours natural wines alongside brick-oven pies.
all the spaces at Palm Heights feature unique furniture and stunning artwork. Aesthetes will be impressed by pieces from Marcel Breuer and Pierre Chapo…
How it began
Founder Gabriella Khalil opened the hotel in 2019, sourcing vintage furniture from flea markets across Paris and Mexico.
“Palm Heights is a trendy boutique resort with a bohemian ’70s theme. The attention to detail is impressive…”
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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.