Mariolino’s First Summer Made It the North Coast’s New Address to Know
- Nada Armanious
- Lifestyle
How the new beach house became one of the most talked about launches of the season, and why its next chapter is already looking even bigger.
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This summer, the North Coast welcomed a new kind of beach house, and Mariolino quickly became one of its biggest stories. Opening in Ramla at the beginning of July, Mariolino Beach House arrived as the latest hospitality concept from Mario Jr. Haddad and Another Round Hospitality, following the success of an earlier North Coast pop up. Set in one of the coast’s prime locations overlooking the Ras El Hekma development, the permanent property introduced a more intimate, experience led approach to the traditional summer stay.
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By the middle of the season, it was clear that Mariolino’s appeal extended well beyond its rooms. Much of the conversation surrounding the property centred on the experience itself, the feeling of spending a summer day somewhere that functions less like a conventional hotel and more like an effortlessly social beach house. That distinction is intentional. Mariolino was conceived as a guesthouse rather than a boutique hotel, with its spaces designed to feel open, warm and lived in.
The current property features 18 rooms and stretches across approximately one kilometre of beachfront, with more than 150 sunbeds. Its interiors and outdoor spaces move naturally between shaded terraces, sun washed areas and tactile materials, with a subtle 1970s Los Angeles coastal influence giving the property a nostalgic edge.
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The atmosphere changes with the day, with the pool at the centre of it all acting as a natural meeting point. Quiet in the morning, it gradually takes on more energy as the day unfolds, while the open kitchen and restaurant create another focal point around a central island where Mario Jr. Haddad cooks live. Here, food preparation becomes part of the experience rather than something hidden away from guests, reinforcing the sense that Mariolino is designed around interaction and spontaneity rather than traditional hotel formality.
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Mornings begin without much ceremony, with breakfast unfolding somewhere between self service and gentle hosting, while evenings gradually gather around food, music and conversation. Nothing feels overly programmed, yet the house naturally finds its rhythm as the day progresses. Guests can join the energy of the space or retreat into its quieter corners, allowing each stay to take on its own pace.
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It is this sense of ease that sits at the heart of the Mariolino philosophy. For founder Mario Jr. Haddad, hospitality is rooted in the warmth of gathering around a table, shaped by his travels across the Mediterranean and his instinct for bringing people together. His vision is to create homes rather than hotels, moments rather than services, and a space where guests feel as though they have always belonged.
Perhaps that explains why Mariolino became such a talking point this summer. The property is not built around the idea of simply checking in and checking out. Its draw is the full experience, the beachfront, the pool, the food, the music, the people and the easy social energy that develops around them. In a North Coast landscape increasingly shaped by destination driven hospitality, Mariolino offers something more intimate, a place that feels as though you have been invited in rather than simply booked into.
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Now, as the season begins to wind down, Mariolino is already looking ahead. The property is set to expand next year, growing from its current 18 rooms to 30 and adding further space and amenities. It is a significant next step for a property that has managed to establish a strong identity in its very first season, and one that suggests the Mariolino story is only getting started. With its first summer already generating significant attention, the expansion points towards an even more developed experience in the seasons ahead.
For those who have not made it yet, there is still an opportunity to experience Mariolino before the season comes to a close. The beach house will remain open through the end of September, giving guests one final chance to book a stay and enjoy the last stretch of summer by the sea. September brings a slower rhythm to the North Coast, with long afternoons by the water and evenings that naturally stretch on, making it an especially fitting moment to experience a property built around unhurried days, good food and gathering.
After a summer that placed Mariolino firmly on the North Coast hospitality map, its next chapter is already taking shape. With more rooms, more space and expanded amenities on the horizon, the attention surrounding the beach house is set to continue beyond its inaugural season. What began this summer as a new destination in Ramla has already established itself as an address worth knowing, and with its evolution still underway, the anticipation around Mariolino is only likely
to grow.