SKARPA Resort: 8 Stylish Cottages with Pool and Sauna on Poland's Baltic Sea
Situated on the edge of the seaside town of Ustronie Morskie, just a ten-minute walk from the wide, sandy shores of the Baltic Sea, SKARPA Resort is a thoughtfully designed retreat comprising eight contemporary cottages. Surrounded by pine trees and lush ornamental grasses, the resort blends minimalist architecture with a strong sense of place. The dark wooden and metal façades with black-framed windows create a striking contrast to the natural landscape, while the interiors are calm and bright—featuring natural materials, custom-made furnishings, and vivid accents that lend each space its own character. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows invite daylight into every corner and frame tranquil views of the surrounding greenery.
Each of the eight standalone houses includes two bedrooms, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, a fully equipped kitchenette, and an open-plan living and dining area. Some cottages feature an additional loft space with a sofa bed, accommodating up to two extra guests. All units offer a private terrace with garden views and are both air-conditioned and heated. The VIP House 08B also includes a private sauna. The shared amenities include a Finnish sauna, a heated outdoor pool, and a garden whirlpool.
The resort is especially well suited for families: a large sandpit filled with soft beach sand, swings, a play lawn, and open-air fitness equipment give children plenty of space to play and explore. On request, guests can access high chairs, a baby bathtub, board games, books, DVDs, and a washing machine. The owner family lives on-site and personally looks after guests with warmth and attention to detail.
The surrounding area invites exploration on foot or by bicycle, with the Blue Flag-awarded beach offering year-round appeal. Local cafés, shops, and restaurants are within easy walking distance. For a taste of coastal life, visit the nearby fishing harbour or the traditional bread museum, where sourdough loaves are baked the old-fashioned way. The harbour town of Kołobrzeg, with its salt grotto and promenade, is just a ten-minute drive away—an ideal destination when the sea breeze picks up.
Sustainability Criteria
- Landscaping at Skarpa Resort is done with native and endemic plants from sustainable sources
- Some of native plants: pines, spruces, lindens, sand blowfly
- Use of non-harmful cleaning products
- They use homemade non-harmful cleaning products, based on vinegar and soda, wherever possible
- Avoiding pesticides in the vegetable garden and/or green areas around the property
- Avoiding the use of paints in rooms and public spaces that contain Volatile Organic Compounds(VOCs)
- Skarpa Resort uses photovoltaic to produce electricity
- Motion sensor lights in back of house area
- Motion sensor lights in public areas
- Eco sensors in rooms to regulate temperature when room is empty
- Energy saving cooling/heating technology in cabins and public areas
- Heat pump for heating the pool
- Electricity from renewable energy sources (sun) – 80 to 100%
- Energy saving equipment (at least Level D of EU Label
- Energy efficient building
- LED light bulbs across the property
- Self-providing facilities
- Breakfast basket is filled only with regional products
- Skarpa Resort was built with Steico – a firm specialized in natural and energy-efficient building solutions
- Property architecture adapts to local environment & respects surrounding nature
- Rooms and outlets are equipped with furniture made of organic materials
- Use of locally produced handicrafts, where adequate
- Fabrics like towels, bed sheets, and curtains are made of organic materials
- At Skarpa they use glass bottles instead of plastic bottles
- Single-use plastic free across all departments
- Hotel rooms are single-use plastic free (including amenity packaging)
- Dispensers for toiletries rather than individual packaging
- Waste is separated and recycled
- Electric equipment are adequately disposed or returned
- Composting system
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Features & Activities
- Beach
- Holiday Villa, Chalet or Cabin
- Family Friendly Hotel
- Hotel Close to Nature
- Pet Friendly Hotel
- Pool at the Property
- Water Sports
Location
Skarpa Resort is located on the quiet outskirts of Ustronie Morskie, surrounded by greenery and just 870 metres from the fine sandy beach of the Baltic Sea. The path to the sea leads through a peaceful residential area and can be comfortably reached on foot in 10 to 15 minutes.
The beach is wide, unspoiled, and has been awarded the Blue Flag multiple times for its excellent water quality.
The distance from Berlin is approximately 280 kilometres, making it a drive of around 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Ustronie Morskie’s train station is about 900 metres from Skarpa Resort, making it easy to reach the property by public transport.
