Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá Brings Riva’s Signature Italian Glamour to Mallorca

Posted in Projects on 26 May, 2025

The new partnership introduces a chic Riva Lounge and bespoke Rivamare motorboat experiences, blending Mediterranean luxury with timeless Riviera style.

The iconic 5-star Hotel de Mar, Gran Meliá in Mallorca has unveiled an exciting new partnership with Riva Yachts, the renowned Italian brand synonymous with luxury and craftsmanship. This collaboration combines the sophistication of Riva’s signature style with the hotel’s Mediterranean elegance, creating a new standard of refined indulgence for guests to enjoy. This partnership marks the inauguration of the new Riva Lounge, nestled in the hotel’s lush seafront garden, where the design is inspired by the unmistakable elements of Riva’s legendary speedboats.

Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá, Mallorca, Spain. The design is inspired by the unmistakable elements of Riva’s legendary speedboats

The bow of one of Riva’s legendary speedboats. The striped mahogany counter and tables, reminiscent of Riva’s bow decks

The lounge features bespoke furnishings that echo the brand’s nautical heritage — from the striped mahogany counter and tables, reminiscent of Riva’s bow decks, to the iconic Aquarama chairs. Guests will find further nods to Riva’s timeless elegance in the sofas from the latest collection, as well as curated books, models, and memorabilia. The Riva Lounge at Hotel de Mar is the ideal destination for a day-to-night experience, whether enjoying the spacious indoor dining area, the sea-facing outdoor terrace, or the exclusive Riva Privée space. As the first and only hotel in Spain to host a Riva Lounge, Hotel de Mar joins an exclusive collection of prestigious Riva Destinations, including the Yacht Club de Monaco in Monte Carlo, the Gritti Palace in Venice, and the Jeddah Yacht Club in Saudi Arabia.

The lounge features bespoke furnishings that echo the brand’s nautical heritage

Hotel de Mar joins an exclusive collection of prestigious Riva Destinations, including the Yacht Club de Monaco in Monte Carlo, the Gritti Palace in Venice, and the Jeddah Yacht Club in Saudi Arabia.

Designed by renowned Spanish architect José Antonio Coderech and affectionately known as “the chocolate building” for its distinctive elegant cladding, the resort overlooking the stunning Illetes coast has been a symbol of Gran Meliá’s luxury hospitality and Majorcan architectural heritage for over 60 years. Through its collaboration with Riva, Hotel de Mar elevates its offering even further, introducing new exclusive experiences for both in-house and external guests. This partnership enhances the resort’s already exceptional portfolio, which includes the refined Bombon Beach Club by Alberta Ferretti and the award-winning Arrels restaurant by Marga Coll.

Mediterranean luxury with timeless Riviera style

Guests will find nods to Riva’s timeless elegance in curated books, models, and memorabilia

https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/spain/majorca/de-mar-gran-melia/experiences/riva-crossing-nautical-legend

Meliá Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International has more than 400 hotels open or in the process of opening, in more than 40 countries, and a portfolio of nine brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The MeliánCollection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá, and Affiliated by Meliá. The Company is one of the world’s leading hotel chains in the leisure segment and its experience in this area has allowed it to consolidate itself in the growing market of urban hotels inspired by leisure. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led it to be recognised as the Europe’s most sustainable hotel company (listed as Sustainability Yearbook member in 2025), as well as being a “Top Employer Large Enterprise 2025”.

Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts
Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts is the first Spanish luxury hotel brand, which takes residence in some of the world’s most beautiful landmarks, combining timeless luxury, stunning architecture and Spanish culture. Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts offers exceptional experiences and services, which are a modern expression of Spanish culture. There are currently 14 Gran Meliá properties worldwide, with the brand continuing to expand its global footprint. All properties are located in the most important global travel destinations, such as Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques (Madrid, Spain), Gran Meliá de Mar (Mallorca, Spain), Gran Meliá Colón (Seville, Spain), Gran Meliá Xi’an (China), Gran Meliá Rome (Italy), Gran Meliá Sancti Petri (Cádiz, Spain) and Gran Meliá Iguazú (Argentina). The brand is set to expand further in Asia, with the launch of Gran Meliá Lombok and Gran Meliá Nha Trang within the next few years. www.granMeliá.com

Riva and Ferretti Group
Riva is a Ferretti Group brand. Thanks to Italy’s centuries-old yachting tradition, the Ferretti Group is a world leader in the design, construction and sale of luxury yachts and pleasure vessels, with a unique portfolio of prestigious and exclusive brands: Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, CRN, Custom Line and Wally. Led by Chief Executive Officer Alberto Galassi, the Ferretti Group owns and manages seven shipyards located across Italy, which combine the efficiency of industrial production with typical world-class Italian craftsmanship, reaching customers in more than 70 countries across the world thanks to a direct presence in Europe, the United States of America and Asia and its network of approximately 60 carefully selected dealers. Ferretti Group motor yachts, the utmost expression of Made in Italy elegance and creative genius, have always stood out for their exceptional quality, cutting-edge technology, record safety and optimum performance in the water, as well as their exclusive design and timeless appeal.

For more information: www.riva-yacht.com