Refined luxury on a secluded shore
No lines, no noise, no hurry. Only a private coastline, a kitchen that means business, and staff who recall your name before lunch on day two.
“A lesson in discreet hospitality.”
Nearer than it seems
Words from our visitors
“Quietly exceptional in every respect. Nothing competes for attention, yet everything falls into place.”
“Endless shoreline, suites that exceed expectations, mornings worth reliving.”
“Kitchen craft on par with Europe's finest tables. Each plate deliberate, each touch considered.”
A coastal retreat, nearly five decades in the making.
Established in 1977 along a secluded stretch of Mediterranean coast, Emeraldstayhighland was conceived for travellers who judge a place by how it feels rather than what it displays. We began with six rooms, a kitchen and a modest bar. Today there are 220 keys, four restaurants and private gaming salons — yet the original kitchen still serves dinner nightly.
From casino floors to spa terraces, every space and every ritual is shaped by people who have devoted their careers to hospitality. Our head sommelier has been here for many years. Continuity is not a slogan for us; it is the whole philosophy.
Every guide that matters has awarded us five stars, but the accolade we treasure most cannot be hung on a wall: more than 65 percent of annual reservations come from guests who have stayed before. That is the sole metric we track.
All within a short walk
Dining, wellness, gaming and the shoreline share one private estate. Your concierge will plan the details.
Evening Entertainment
Jazz in the main bar, headline performers in the rotunda, and intimate lounge sets four evenings weekly. Our Thursday pianist has been here for years. Some guests book a stay solely to hear him play.
DISCOVER MORE →Fine Dining
Three restaurants, one Michelin star, and a kitchen garden whose daily harvest shapes tomorrow’s menu. Our chefs rarely draft seasonal dishes — they let the season inscribe itself on the plate, each morning, in pencil.
DISCOVER MORE →Five-Star Facilities
VIP lounges, a 2,400 m² spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a private beach club, and a staff-to-guest ratio approaching two to one. Your suite is not merely a room. It is a small realm with its own doorbell.
DISCOVER MORE →West-Facing Terraces
Three open-air dining tiers facing west, arranged so no two tables sit directly opposite one another. Golden hour here runs roughly forty minutes. We have aligned the menu, music and lighting around it for years.
DISCOVER MORE →A lesson in discreet hospitality.