Nobu Ryokan Malibu
9 expert reviews
“Sleek Japanese design enjoys a harmonious relationship with a soothing setting on Malibu’s Carbon Beach. ”
– Gayot
"Luxury meets minimalism at this Japanese-inspired 16-room hotel on Malibu's exclusive "Billionaires' Beach"." Full review
Recommended
"A hideaway, rather a place not to be seen. With only 16 rooms and tucked away from the outside world, it’s an oceanside escape dedicated to the art of unwinding." Full review
9.0
"With rooms starting at more than £1,500 a night and nothing more than an email address for enquiries, this ultra-private Japanese hideaway is a surfside refuge like no other." Full review
"Serenity rules in each of the individually designed, minimalist 11 suites...the reward is an extremely private getaway that instantly puts you at ease thanks to its natural, neutral design." Full review
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Spa treatments are available in-room upon request though.
To book a stay here, guests must send an inquiry through the website—a sign of just how exclusive the hotel is.
""I felt pretty content listening to the sounds of crashing waves from my teak soaking tub at Malibu's most serene enclave, where Japanese gardens and California coastline collide"
"This sleek 16-room retreat overlooks the exclusive Carbon Beach, and enables busy city dwellers to escape to a Japanese-style hideaway in Malibu"
"A joint venture between Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Larry Ellison. The rooms can be ocean-facing, beachfront, or garden-adjacent."
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"Offers unparalleled luxury in the area. The property’s 16 rooms, some oceanfront, some with sea or garden views, beautifully evoke Japanese minimalism, while feeling decadent at the same time"
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Room Service
Laundry Service
Concierge
Fitness Center
Free Parking
Dry Cleaning
Air Conditioning
Minibar
Beach