Hotel Residens Møen (Residens Møen)

Seaside retreat on the edge of Stege Bay

Hotel Residens Møen sits right on the curve of Stege Bay, a low, pale building that catches the changing light over the water. Its position on Langelinie places it just a short stroll from Stege’s compact centre, yet far enough out that you still feel the openness of the sea. On clear days the surface of the bay shimmers in silvers and blues, and the whole place feels defined by its relationship with the water. Originally run as a small hotel and restaurant, the property has long offered a relaxed coastal base for exploring Møn. Many units look directly over the bay, while others frame the roofs and church towers of Stege. The waterfront path in front of the building and the grassy areas around it add to the sense of a small, self-contained enclave by the sea.

From historic hotel to modern shared living

The building is currently being transformed from a traditional hotel into Residens Møen, an upscale co‑living community with 29 modern apartments. The concept keeps the bones of the old hotel while reshaping interiors into light, contemporary homes organised around shared spaces and a strong sense of community. Apartments vary in size but share a distinctly Scandinavian design language: clean lines, uncluttered layouts and large windows to pull in natural light. The central idea is to combine private living with generous common areas, so residents can retreat when they like yet still have places designed for meeting, dining and spending time together.

Life organized around shared spaces

At the heart of Residens Møen is a series of communal rooms and facilities that make the building feel more like a small village than a block of flats. A central lounge and dining area works as a natural gathering point, envisioned for shared meals, talks, games and informal events. Supporting spaces in the basement provide practical comforts: storage rooms, modern laundry facilities and easy access to bikes or outdoor gear. A dedicated guest apartment next to the shared area allows residents to host friends or family without sacrificing their own space, extending the property’s long tradition of hospitality into its new role.

Gardens shaped with the residents

Outside, the gardens and courtyard are being redesigned with residents’ input. The plan is for a mosaic of spaces: flowerbeds and tall grasses that nod to Møn’s wild landscapes, a kitchen garden where herbs and vegetables can be grown, and quiet corners with seating for reading or quiet conversations. The courtyard, enclosed by the building’s wings, becomes a sheltered outdoor room that changes with the seasons. It is imagined as a place for shared barbecues, small celebrations or simply sitting in the evening light while the bay glows beyond the rooftops. Throughout, the landscaping is being developed to respect the existing architecture and the site’s history as a welcoming seaside property.

Everyday rhythms in a small island town

Being in Stege means the residens sits between town life and nature. Shops, cafés and the weekly market are within easy walking distance, while the quayside and marina add a maritime flavour. From here, all of Møn opens up: beaches, cycling routes, country churches and, of course, the chalk cliffs that have made the island famous. Despite this wider context, the mood at Hotel Residens Møen remains quietly local. It is a place where you can watch the same fishing boats move in and out of the harbour, notice the wind shift across the bay and see the town’s church spire change colour as the light fades. Whether you come as a short‑term guest in its current form or as a future resident, the essence is the same: a calm base at the water’s edge with community at its core.