Where To Stay For the Perfect Coastal Sunsets
Five seaside properties where sunset is the main event.
There is a specific kind of magic that happens just before the sun disappears over the water. The air softens. The light turns cinematic. Conversations stretch longer. The right hotel understands this moment and builds around it, terraces facing the perfect direction, rooftop lounges, outdoor dining, private balconies that hold the last of the glow. These coastal stays are designed not just for sleep, but for summer evenings done perfectly.
Hotel Il Pellicano, Porto Ercole, Italy
Set dramatically along the Tuscan coast, Il Pellicano feels like a private villa suspended above the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its cliffside terraces face west, catching every shade of coral and amber as the sun sinks into the water. Aperitivo here is not rushed, it’s an event. Linen dresses, salt air, and a Negroni in hand as boats drift in the distance. Golden hour at Il Pellicano feels cinematic and deeply Italian.
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One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico
At the tip of Baja California, Palmilla offers uninterrupted Pacific views and wide-open skies that stretch forever. The resort’s beachfront dining and elevated lounges are perfectly positioned for late afternoon glow. As the desert light softens over the ocean, the setting feels expansive and grounding at once. It’s the kind of place where sunset turns into dinner, and dinner turns great conversations under the stars.
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Cap Rocat, Mallorca, Spain
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Built within a restored fortress carved into limestone cliffs, Cap Rocat overlooks the Bay of Palma with dramatic, uninterrupted sea views. The hotel’s stone terraces and infinity pool are designed to capture the exact moment the sun melts into the Mediterranean. Evenings here are hushed and atmospheric, candles flicker against ancient walls while the horizon shifts from gold to indigo. It’s golden hour with architectural depth.
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Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand
Nestled along the Andaman Sea, Amanpuri’s elevated pavilions and beach club feel suspended between jungle and ocean. The west-facing beach becomes a ritual space at dusk, with low seating and soft lanterns framing the horizon. The light lingers longer in Thailand, stretching the evening into something almost surreal. Golden hour here is serene, barefoot, and quietly powerful.
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The Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California
Perched along California’s rugged Pacific cliffs, Post Ranch Inn offers some of the most dramatic sunset views in North America. Floor-to-ceiling windows, private decks, and an infinity pool that dissolves into the horizon make the ocean feel infinite. As the sun drops below the cliffs, the sky turns molten copper and deep rose. It’s not flashy. It’s elemental, the kind of golden hour that reminds you why you traveled.
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