Modest Luxury, Natural Design, and a Vision That Started It All

Some hotels are built to impress.

Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel was built to inspire. And from the very beginning, that distinction has made all the difference.

We are so honored to have been featured in VIE Magazine, one of the Gulf Coast's most celebrated lifestyle publications, in a piece that traces the origin story of Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel all the way back to its 2021 opening under the Studer Family of Companies. The article, which you can read in full at viemagazine.com/oyster-bay-boutique-hotel, captures not just what Oyster Bay is, but why it exists and what makes it unlike anything else in Pensacola.



Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel, founded in 2021, is downtown Pensacola's newest boutique hotel owned and operated by the Studer Family of Companies. After a complete interior renovation led by Bear General Contractors, the hotel officially opened its doors on Bayfront Parkway. Established in the historic district of downtown Pensacola, the property's concept focuses on local authenticity, modest luxury, and natural design and is the city's first hotel to focus on sustainability and wellness.

That commitment to wellness and intentional design is woven into every corner of the property. The two-story waterfront boutique hotel is furnished in contemporary coastal design led by Quinn Stinson and the design team at local retailer DUH for Garden and Home. Every suite, every space, and every carefully chosen detail reflects a deep respect for the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast and the rich history of the Pensacola community it calls home. VIE Magazine

The Fountain Courtyard, a New Orleans-style courtyard, features a carved stone fountain flanked by oversized gas lanterns that provides a blend of architecture and natural drama. The Pearl Plaza features modern hedged walls and a manicured turf lawn. The Oval Veranda is located off the property's front porch and features a slate patio offering a panoramic view overlooking Pensacola Bay. With sustainability at the forefront of the hotel's concept, the renovation allowed the team to ensure a meaningful environmental contribution throughout the property. VIE Magazine

VIE Magazine recognized what so many of our guests feel the moment they arrive. That Oyster Bay is not simply a place to stay. It is a destination built around the belief that true luxury should feel effortless, authentic, and deeply connected to the place it calls home.

We are so grateful to VIE Magazine for telling our story with such care and intention. And we are grateful to every single guest who has walked through our doors and made that story worth telling.