Giltar Hotel

You're walking down the Esplanade, sea air hitting your face, and the Giltar slots in perfectly between the Victorian townhouses and that endless stretch of golden sand. It's the kind of place that feels like it belongs here—not trying too hard, just genuinely good at what it does. The restaurant and bar are proper draws; you'll find locals propping up the bar midweek, families tucking into dinner with views across the water, and couples making a night of it without needing to drive anywhere. There's a real sense of occasion about it, but it never tips into stuffy.