In Brief: Hotel Maya in Long Beach will relaunch as The Maya in June 2026 following a $10.5 million renovation of guest rooms, public spaces, and its signature lounge and bar, Fuego.
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Guestroom at the Hotel Maya – Image Credit Hotel Maya
Hotel Maya, a waterfront property in Long Beach, will undergo a $10.5 million renovation and rebrand as The Maya in June 2026. The project will include a comprehensive redesign of all guest rooms, a revamped arrival experience, updated public spaces, and a new direction for the hotel’s lounge and bar, Fuego, introducing a new dining concept. The hotel will also implement new guest programming and partnerships intended to engage both guests and local residents.
The renovation will mark the hotel’s 50th anniversary and its transition to independent operation. The project includes the redesign of 191 guest rooms and suites, led by Long Beach-based Dyelot Interiors. The updated rooms will feature light, neutral palettes, wood furnishings, and updated bathrooms with tilework, walk-in showers, and touch-technology mirrors. The renovation will add eight new one-bedroom suites, increasing the total suite count to 10, including the Presidential Suite and Loft Suite.
Public spaces will be re-envisioned to improve flow and connection, with changes to the lobby and Fuego lounge. The lobby will feature expanded retail offerings and open seating. Fuego will introduce a beverage-focused lounge atmosphere with new furnishings, firepit elements, and a relocated entrance. The lounge will offer shareable plates, elevated cocktails, a morning coffee-and-pastry program with local partners Sheldrake Coffee Roasting and Colossus Bakery, and a weekend brunch.
The hotel will launch new social programming and partnerships, including live music experiences, cinematic dining events, wellness programming with The DEN Meditation, and seasonal poolside activations featuring rotating lifestyle brands.
Originally opened in 1975 as the Queensbay Hilton, the property has undergone previous renovations, including a $20 million project in 2009 and a $4 million refresh in 2015. The current renovation is scheduled for completion in June 2026.
