Swell是一家以沖浪和生活度假為主題的精品酒店，已于近日正式對外營業。該酒店位于危地馬拉一個名為El Paredon沿海村莊內，開業后不久便很快成為了該國家的沖浪首選地。這家擁有8間套房的酒店坐落于危地馬拉太平洋沿岸的一處未經開發的黑色火山巖海灘上，是一個可以肆意感受波西米亞風格的度假勝地，游客們可以在這個充滿靈性、品味獨特的高雅酒店內度過一個悠閑的假期。

Swell is a Surf and Lifestyle boutique hotel that has recently opened its doors in El Paredon, a coastal village that has quickly become the destination of choice for surfing in Guatemala. Nestled upon the untouched volcanic black sand beach of the Guatemalan Pacific Coast, this 8-suite hotel is an inspired “barefoot boho-chic” retreat, elegantly designed for laid back travelers with discriminating taste.

▼酒店局部外觀，partial exterior view of the hotel

本項目由來自蒙特利爾的麥吉爾大學建筑學研究生Elan Ibghy和來自法國南部的室內設計師Marie Bonnefond共同完成。三年前，這對夫婦來到了這片位于危地馬拉境內的海灘，經過一年半的設計和施工，他們終于在2018年9月完成了自己的設計夢想。在本項目中，建筑師Elan Ibghy和設計師Marie Bonnefond將現代與鄉村、對比鮮明的拋光混凝土幾何形狀與當地工藝、天然木材紋理與多彩的危地馬拉紡織品融為了一體。豪華的熱帶花園中設有吊床和舒適的私密空間，不僅突出了天然材料，更為游客們提供了一個考慮周到的空間，營造出一種純粹的、放松的氛圍。

Swell is the result of a collaborative work between Elan Ibghy, McGill Graduate of architecture from Montreal, and Marie Bonnefond, interior designer, originally from the south of France. This couple’s vision brought them to the beach of Guatemala three years ago, and through 1.5 years of construction, have opened the doors of their dream project in September 2018. Architect Elan Ibghy and designer Marie Bonnefond sensitively blend contemporary with rustic, contrasting polished concrete geometry with local craftsmanship, natural wood textures and colorful Guatemalan textiles. The thoughtful spaces and natural materials, animated by hammocks and cozy nooks within a luxurious tropical garden, promote pure relaxation.

▼熱帶花園和泳池套房俯視圖，top view of the tropical garden and the swim-up suites

▼熱帶花園和帶有茅草屋頂的別墅套房俯視圖，top view of the tropical garden and the thatched roof bungalows

穿過酒店大門入口上方的當地風格的茅草棕櫚屋頂，游客們便進入了一個配有手工制作的木制沙發的現代風格半室外休息區，休息區的旁邊則是一個由當地的瓜納卡斯特（Guanacaste）木材打造而成的極具吸引力的酒吧。Swell Nosh酒吧是一個溫馨的空間，為入住的旅客提供夜間飲品、新鮮果汁和各種美味的食物。這些由業主自己設計、當地木匠手工制作的現代家具極具美學意義，在悄然間散發出現代且高雅的氣息。自然的紋理和異域風情的情調氛圍營造出一個輕松愉快的環境，為游客們創造了一個社交和入座空間。

The locally inspired thatched palm roof dominating the entrance of the hotel immediately leads guests to enter a stylish indoor-outdoor lounge area of handcrafted wooden sofas and swings around an inviting bar made of locally sourced Guanacaste wood. The Swell Nosh Bar nourishes the feel-good vibe with nightly drinks, fresh juices and a variety of tasty food options. The contemporary aesthetic of the furniture, designed by the owners themselves and handcrafted by a talented local carpenter, exudes a modern elegance to this main space. The natural textures and exotic touches make for a relaxed, convivial environment where guests can sit back and socialize.

▼現代風格的半室外休息區，配有手工制作的木制沙發，the stylish indoor-outdoor lounge area with handcrafted wooden sofas

▼半室外休息區旁的酒吧，木材的自然紋理和異域風情的情調氛圍營造出一個輕松愉快的環境，the bar beside the indoor-outdoor lounge area, the natural textures of the wood and exotic touches make for a relaxed, convivial environment

▼從半室外休息區看泳池區，viewing the swimming pool from the indoor-outdoor lounge area

熱帶花園和舒適的開放式休息區之間設有一個令人印象深刻的綠松石藍色的游泳池，長20米，周圍環繞著一圈天然的松木板。酒店的標志性建筑元素是一系列拋光的白色結構元素，這些白色的框架元素沿著泳池的一側設置，限定和標記出4間可以直接通向泳池的套房。每套套房均設有私人松木露臺和泳池休息平臺，方便入住的游客進行喚醒活力的晨泳，也提供了一個絕佳的午后放松場地。這些套房的室內空間都配以干凈的拋光混凝土飾面和內置的置物架，與當地的木制家具和精心挑選的危地馬拉紡織品的溫暖色調形成了鮮明的對比。所有的客房都配有豪華的私人露天浴室，夜幕降臨時，入住的客人們可以在星空下、在郁郁蔥蔥的棕櫚樹林間，享受一次愜意的熱帶沐浴。

Set between a tropical garden and a cozy open lounge area, the guests are greeted by the commanding sight of an impressive 20 meters turquoise-blue swimming pool surrounded by a natural pine wood deck. The defining signature architectural feature of the hotel is a series of polished white structural elements that animate one side of the pool’s length, poetically articulating the 4 Swim-Up Suites. Each of the four rooms features its own private pine wood terrace and swim-up platform for exclusive morning wake-up swims and afternoon lounging. These suites offer a contemporary environment of clean polished concrete interiors and built-in shelves, contrasted by the warmth of local wood furniture and handpicked Guatemalan textiles. All of the rooms enjoy the luxury of their own open air private bathroom offering a tropical shower under the stars surrounded by lush palms.

▼綠松石藍色的游泳池區，周圍環繞著一圈天然的松木板，the turquoise-blue swimming pool area surrounded by a natural pine wood deck

▼泳池套房區，泳池一側的白色拋光結構限定和標記出4間可以直接通向泳池的套房，the swim-up suites area, a series of polished white structural elements that animate one side of the pool’s length, poetically articulating the 4 Swim-Up Suites

▼泳池套房區，設有公共休息平臺，the public terrace of the swim-up suites area

▼泳池套房區，套房設有私人松木露臺和泳池休息平臺，the swim-up suites area, each of the four rooms features its own private pine wood terrace and swim-up platform

▼泳池套房區，入住的旅客在私人松木露臺處休息，the swim-up suites area, guests rest at the private pine wood terrace

其他四間套房則以茅草屋頂的別墅的形式存在著，內部的設計風格和設施各不相同，以適應不同旅客的品味和需求。在這些當地風格的小別墅里，旅客們可以在傳統的棕櫚葉屋頂下小憩，耳邊縈繞著溫柔的海浪聲，這將是一種別樣的入住體驗，此外，這些小別墅還設有位于景觀熱帶花園內的私人露臺休息區。

The thatched roof bungalows, that characterize the other suites, vary in style and amenities to adapt to the traveler’s taste. These locally inspired structures offer the unique experience of sleeping under a traditional roof of woven palm leaves, cradled by the sound of the ocean waves, and are designed with intimate terrace lounges set within landscaped tropical gardens.

▼茅草屋頂的別墅套房區，the thatched roof bungalows suites area

▼茅草屋頂的別墅套房區，設有位于景觀熱帶花園內的私人露臺休息區，the thatched roof bungalows with intimate terrace lounges set within landscaped tropical gardens

作為危地馬拉的度假勝地，Swell酒店將波西米亞風格與高雅設計均衡地融合在了一起，同時，通過個性化設計和精品酒店服務，打造出一個理想的、舒適的、家一般的入住空間。Swell酒店坐落于一個小漁村內，這里享有“危地馬拉最佳沖浪點”的美稱，每天都吸引著來自世界各地的沖浪者。這個海灘的規模很大，以至于有時候會給人一種天地間只剩下獨自一人的錯覺。El-Paredon村莊還有一系列令人印象深刻的紅樹林、鹽場和海歸飼養場，旅客們可以把握住這個難得的機會，前去一探究竟。為此，Swell酒店也與專注于當地發展的非政府組織la Choza Chula合作，開發出一系列由當地導游帶領的旅行，從而豐富旅客的旅程。

For a Guatemalan getaway that balances boho-chic with elegance and design, Swell is the ideal combination of a cozy home-like feeling with the personalized guest attention and service of a boutique hotel. Swell sits nestled in a small fishing village, with the reputation of offering access to the best surf in the country, drawing surfers from all over the world. The beach itself is massive, and at times, devoid of anyone else in sight. The charming physical landscapes that surround El-Paredon’s offers guests’ rare opportunities to take part in tours of impressive mangrove forests, salt farms, and turtle feeding grounds. To that end, Swell works with a local development NGO, la Choza Chula, to offer access to such tours, all lead by local guides.

▼泳池套房室內空間，interior view of the swim-up suites

鑒于酒店位于危地馬拉地區內公認的最佳沖浪點之一的海灘上，入住的旅客們可以自行租用沖浪板，并通過酒店直接預約安排私人沖浪課程。隨后，他們還可以在Swell酒店的創意工坊內練習瑜伽，或是躺在酒店傳統的海濱草棚里的吊床上放松身心，值得一提的是，創意工坊位于一個俯瞰著泳池的大型茅草屋頂結構下，在這里，客人們可以擁有絕佳的景觀視野。此外，早起的人還可以額外欣賞到內陸火山的景色，包括Fuego 活火山在內，這里總共有5座內陸火山。無邊無際的黑色海灘、未經開發的熱帶景觀和傳統的棕櫚茅草建筑結合在一起，使這個名為El-Paredon的小漁村成為了危地馬拉境內最有趣、最鮮為人知的旅游目的地之一。

Widely considered to be located in one of the best surf spots in all of Guatemala, guests can rent a board and arrange for private surf lessons directly through the hotel. Afterwards, guests may wish to stretch out and practice yoga in Swell’s Creative Studio situated under an expansive thatched palm roof structure overlooking the pool, or take a hammock and unwind at Swell’s beachside traditional “palapa”. The early risers might be rewarded by the view of up to 5 inland volcanoes, including the active Fuego volcano. The combination of endless authentic black sand beach, untouched tropical landscapes, and traditional palm thatched architecture, makes El-Paredon possibly one of Guatemala’s most interesting, and least well known, travel destinations.

▼酒店的傳統海濱草棚，the Swell’s beachside traditional “palapa”