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Nobu Opens a Ryokan in Malibu

The Japanese-inspired boutique inn is the latest offering from the luxury brand

By Alexandra Peers
Summer 2017
Bright coastal bedroom with ocean view, wooden decor, cozy bed, sofa, and dining table on a sunlit balcony.
A beachfront room at the new Nobu Ryokan in Malibu. Photo: Barbara Kraft Photography

If you’ve ever eaten at a Nobu and never wanted to leave, now there’s a solution. The global restaurant empire opened its third hotel in the U.S. this spring, a sleek 16-room property adjacent to its famed California beachside location. The new Nobu Ryokan Malibu, named for a type of traditional minimalist-yet-luxe Japanese inn, sits on a curve of the Pacific Coast Highway beside a popular beach. Robert De Niro and Larry Ellison are among the hotel’s backers. The serene rooms feature shoji screens, handsome bronze fixtures, and handcrafted teak soaking tubs in which to relax. noburyokanmalibu.com

Luxurious hotel room with wooden decor, large bed, and open balcony overlooking ocean view on a sunny day.
A beachfront room with a terrace overlooking the Pacific. Barbara Kraft Photography

Zen-style bathroom with wooden bathtub, indoor plants, and a skylight. Towel rack and shower area visible.
A Japanese-style soaking tub in one of the bathrooms. Barbara Kraft Photography

Tropical garden with a waterfall, surrounded by lush plants and modern buildings under a clear blue sky.
The ryokan’s lush courtyard. Barbara Kraft Photography

Modern luxury house with palm trees, wooden exterior, and landscaped garden under a bright blue sky.
The new lodge is situated adjacent to the celebrated Nobu restaurant, which opened in 1999. Barbara Kraft Photography

Ocean view from a wooden deck with clear blue skies and waves gently hitting the sandy shore in a coastal setting.
The pool area is perched at the edge of the sea. Barbara Kraft Photography

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