THE FRIARS POINT HOTEL PROPOSAL. It is situated at the western end of Barry Island, set within its grounds and accessed via a tree-lined, gated drive. Its triangular shape ensures sea views from every guest room, and the design draws inspiration from the local topography, archaeology, geology, and surrounding structures, making it a striking landmark.

The hotel features an atrium, a nod to the Roman housing designs once found on Barry Island, promoting natural light and ventilation. The front of the hotel mirrors the colonnades of Whitmore Bay’s beach shelters, while its triangular shape echoes the landform of Friars Point and the nearby beach huts at Nell’s Point.

Landscaping around the hotel will provide public access to the sea, offering sweeping views across the Bristol Channel, the Vale of Glamorgan coastline, and the Wales Coast Path to the north. Located just north of the Friars Point Site of Special Scientific Interest, the hotel’s color scheme is inspired by the area's coastal geology and its distinct grey layers.

The hotel will feature a photovoltaic panel system on the roof, generating an estimated 76,320 kWh of clean energy annually. A green roof will help reduce stormwater runoff, absorbing 60-100% of rainfall and gradually releasing it. It will also provide insulation, reducing heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter while enhancing biodiversity by supporting small animals and insects. The green roof’s protective vegetation also extends its lifespan by shielding the membrane from UV damage.