This is summer, and the unmistakable spirit of Riva has brought its timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship to Mallorcan shores. Riva, the recognised icon of fine Italian yachting artistry has a new inspired collaboration. Alongside Gran Meliá Hotels and Resorts the Riva Lounge is unveiled at Hotel de Mar, opening a new chapter in the Mediterranean legacy.
Perched above the gentle curve of Illetas Bay in the hotel terrace, the superyacht inspired Riva Lounge translates the iconic Riva experience into an onshore sanctuary. As a gentle homage to yachting heritage, the Riva Lounge translates nautical elegance into tactile moments. The scent of polished mahogany, the warmth of summer salt air on your skin, the stillness before the first chime of crystal glass. It is a place where elegance quietly commands attention, where cocktails and jazz are carried by the sea breeze under the descending Balearic sun.
The Hotel de Mar, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is quietly iconic, steeped in history, yet always ahead of its time. It has long served as a discreet haven for worldly connoisseurs. Designed by celebrated Catalan architect, the late José Antonio Coderch in 1964, its bold modernist lines are softened by Mediterranean light and lush gardens that cascade toward its private sandy cove.
From the moment you arrive, Hotel de Mar captivates you with its enduring charm. The impeccably attentive team, their understated and genuine warmth are all part of the authenticity that quietly lets you fall in love with this magical place.
As if destined by the sea itself, the new Riva Lounge finds its perfect expression here at Hotel de Mar. The terrace, overlooking the shimmering sea, is dressed in the hallmark details of Riva. In a world of overstated luxury, the Riva Lounge offers something rarer with a rhythm that speaks only to those listening.The finish is beautiful, with nuanced and timeless allure. The striped mahogany furnishings, aquarama chairs, and nautical touches celebrate Riva’s storied Italian lineage.
Each Riva Destination is a discrete expression of elegance shaped by its setting. With the unveiling of the Riva Lounge at Hotel de Mar, the brand extends its legacy through a distinctly Mallorcan lens. Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá joins an exclusive collection of Riva Destinations across the world. This furthers the hotel’s tradition of elegant partnerships as it follows in the footsteps of Bombon, the acclaimed pool club designed in collaboration with fashion icon Alberta Ferretti.
Private Riva yachts are available to charter, offering a voyage through the Balearics unlike any other. As you glide across crystalline waters, the island reveals its more elusive beauty. The rugged cliffs, hidden coves, and golden shores accessible only by sea. A swim here feels like a secret shared. Perhaps you will pause to watch La Seu shimmer in the last light of dusk.
At the Riva Lounge, you’re invited to relax, over a glass of champagne or a finely crafted cocktail, to savour canapés delicately infused with the island’s flavours. This is a place where time softens and summer evenings are enjoyed with notes of jazz and sound of the waves below. One must not rush a moment like these, felt in light, in laughter, in the gentle rhythm of the sea.
The Rivamare boat experience starts from 2,750 EUR (half-day) and 3,650 EUR (full day) in the low season, with a maximum capacity of 7 guests. Please email [email protected] for bookings, and for further information please visit melia.com.
Hotel De Mar Gran Meliá
Passeig Illetes, 7, 07181 ses Illetes, Illes Balears, Spain
