The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, Benahavís, Marbella, is a five-star haven for golf enthusiasts and leisure seekers. Situated in Marbella’s renowned Valley of Golf, the resort boasts a private 27-hole golf course, offering an unparalleled experience amidst the scenic backdrop of the Sierra Blanca mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The resort features 170 elegantly designed rooms and suites, each adorned in an eclectic style that blends neutral tones with organic elements. Every room includes the signature Heavenly Bed® for a restful sleep and a private terrace that presents captivating views of the gardens, pool, golf course, or mountains.

Guests can indulge at Sunsa Restaurant, offering Mediterranean cuisine crafted from local ingredients, while The Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar provides a relaxed atmosphere for light meals and refreshments. For relaxation and wellness, the Heavenly Spa by Westin presents a sanctuary complete with thermal circuits, treatment rooms, and fitness facilities. Guests can also enjoy two outdoor swimming pools located within lush gardens, providing a serene environment to unwind.

La Fonda Heritage Hotel, the elegant Marbella old-town boutique hideaway, is the first and only Relais Châteaux property in Andalucia. This 20-room property is on the charming and tranquil Plaza Santo Cristo square, surrounded by historic buildings. Fine dining is of course a hallmark of any Relais Châteaux experience, and La Fonda Heritage Hotel is no exception. Its signature Jane Restaurant, with Executive Chef Pascal Silman leading the team, offers a refined experience in the unique setting of a former chapel, with a menu inspired by Andalucia, using local and regional ingredients in creative ways. Los Patios de La Fonda is the hotel’s informal bistro space for breakfast, as well as daytime snacks and early evening tapas and cocktails, while the sky bar is a spacious roof terrace with views across the old town to the Mediterranean.

Located in the vibrant heart of Puerto Banús, Hard Rock Hotel Marbella combines luxury with a rock-and-roll vibe. This stylish retreat offers 383 chic rooms and suites, each adorned with music-inspired decor and modern amenities. Guests can relax in two outdoor pools, rejuvenate at the spa, or stay active at the state-of-the-art fitness centre. Dining options include the eclectic Sessions Show Cooking restaurant, the sophisticated Nu Downtown, and the trendy Sun Society rooftop bar. Live music and events add to the hotel’s dynamic atmosphere, making it perfect for both leisure and celebration. With its prime location near Marbella’s pristine beaches and bustling marina, Hard Rock Hotel Marbella provides an unforgettable experience of comfort, entertainment, and glamour.

Founded in the 1950s by Prince Alfonso Hohenlohe, this was once the hotspot of various figures of European royalty during the summer but has since had a bit of a revival. Now renowned as an amazing health and well-being retreat as well as retaining some of the old-school glamour which had attracted the likes of Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, and Grace Kelly to return again and again. The 35 guestrooms and 80 suites are set amongst lush subtropical gardens and many include private outdoor terraces. With white timbered roofs and a coastal-inspired pastel palette, Deluxe Beachfront rooms compliment their views of the Strait of Gibraltar; whilst private villas ooze contemporary Andalusian chic dressed nearly all in white and boasting private pools. When you aren’t lazing around in verdant walled courtyards or around one of the three pools, you can learn meditation from a master, work with a naturopath, nutritionist or fitness expert to improve your lifestyle, or enjoy a Thalassotherapy treatment or ritual at the award-winning spa – holistic wellbeing is at the core of the Marbella Club’s ethos. When you get hungry The Grill is an old-school restaurant with knowledgeable sommeliers and French fare presented under silver cloches, whilst The Beach Club has a renowned buffet of vibrant seafood, paella, pasta salads and cold meat for more casual dining. Alternatively, the Chiringuito MC Beach serves up barbequed sacks and smaller bites, perfect for poolside dining.

Specifically designed for grown-ups, this no kids allowed hotel on Marbella’s ‘Golden Mile’ is perfect for the socialites amongst us. Located just minutes from the beach and the turquoise waters of The Mediterranean, Nobu Hotel Marbella offers the best of luxury beach club life. Public spaces feature a lot of clean dark wood that looks elegant and contemporary, whilst rooms are neutral, calming spaces. They are a modern take on ryokan-style interiors with natural wood and wicker furnishings with flashes of delight coming from jazzy art pieces and interesting lighting fixtures. Many have terraces overlooking La Plaza. The Nobu Hotel Marbella has a ground-sharing partnership with the Puente Romano Beach Resort (see above) and so you can expect the same lush and verdant plants dotted about the place and also an abundance of facilities. It couldn’t be named Nobu Hotel Marbella without the presence of its namesake. Nobu Hotel Marbella offers guests that chance to savour Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature dishes plus special Andalusian-Japanese fusions. Guests at Nobu Hotel Marbella can enjoy 24/7 in-room dining from the restaurant, plus priority access to Nobu and La Suite, Marbella’s most exclusive club. Spend the day relaxing by the pool, whilst the night the volume is turned up and the party really begins.

Puente Romano Marbella is an award-winning, experiential destination on the shores of the Mediterranean. This renowned Andalusian village-style resort offers elegant suites and private villas where heritage meets contemporary refinement. The ancient Roman bridge that stands within the resort’s beachside gardens inspires its name. Today Puente Romano invites guests to experience local flavours at El Pimpi and Sea Grill, alongside international icons like Nobu, COYA, Cipriani and GAIA. After sunset, COYA Club and NYX Marbella are the sought-after nightspots.