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Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises, today announced its 2025 Star Awards. For a third year in a row, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa earned the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award and is showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. Additionally, the SPA at Seafire earned the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating this year, making Seafire a 10-Star property for the second year in a row.
“Forbes’ Star Awards are one of the highest honors in the hospitality world, so we are thrilled to be recognized once again in 2025,” says Paloma Martinez, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa’s General Manager. “At Seafire, we are passionate about exceeding guest expectations and creating a truly extraordinary place, from our food and beverage offerings to our wellness options. Congratulations to the Seafire team for going above and beyond yet again.”
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Kimpton Seafire’s 10-Star status is the result of intuitive, personal service combined with a creative flair in activities and amenities for its guests, ensuring unforgettable moments in a spectacular setting.
- This year, Seafire introduced The Studio, an interactive art space sharing the captivating work of acclaimed artists Janine Every and Josie Frazer. Located on the spa level of the resort, The Studio offers a dynamic blend of gallery and artistic inspiration, offering a unique and interactive cultural experience for visitors and locals alike.
- The literature-inspired Library By The Sea continues to impress, reimagining the hotel lobby bar concept via bespoke design elements, creative cocktails and sustainably minded mixology. Recently named the 35th best bar in North America by North America’s 50 Best Bars and a recipient of the London Essence Best New Opening Award, Library by the Sea is a world-class cocktail destination.
- Seafire’s 4th Annual Seafire Wellness Festival in the fall of 2024 was an enormous success, offering a diverse array of activities for guests, from invigorating yoga and soothing meditation to energizing beach workouts and insightful workshops.
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Forbes Travel Guide, the world-renowned authority on excellence in hospitality, has once again recognized Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa with a prestigious five-star rating, maintaining its luxury status as one of the top resorts in the world.
“Forbes Travel Guide’s Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality,” says Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide. “This year’s list continues to reflect the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences while offering unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being and delivering unforgettable moments. We are thrilled to recognize their dedication to creating truly world-class travel options for today’s discerning guest.”