If Palm Springs and a dreamy Pinterest board had a baby, it would be The Shores Miami. Smack bang on the Gold Coast, just a thong’s throw from the beach, this boutique bolthole is the kind of place your inner maximalist and outer minimalist will both approve of.
Want to blast your poolside playlist while sipping a Hard Fizz? Sorted.
Designed by interiors wizard Jason Grant, the vibe is coastal cool with a twist of nostalgic fabulous. Think pastel tones, playful patterns, and all the modern conveniences your influencer heart desires (yes, the lighting is that good).
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Inside, it’s mindful, minimal and very millennial right down to the makeup-friendly mirrors and sneaky charging stations. Outside, it’s an Instagram dream, complete with curated collabs, surround sound vibes and the same motel that once starred in a Sneaky Sound System music video. (Yep, that “UFO” clip. We just saved you a ton of Googling.)
Why It Exists
To turn a classic motel into something way more fun than it needs to be.
The Vibe
Retro, playful, a little bit extra.
Your Bed Tonight
Minimal, modern rooms with smart touches and very good lighting.
The Thing You’ll Brag About Later
Staying somewhere that looks like a Pinterest board in real life.
Eat / Drink This
Hard Fizz by the pool, playlist optional but defs encouraged.
Steal This Local Move
Skip reception; let AI Sheila check you in and get straight to the pool.
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