METT Hotel and Beach Resort Estepona-Marbella – The Place To Dine, Play and Stay

METT has brought its signature hospitality to Southern Spain, with the opening of its beachside boutique hotel between Marbella and Estepona. With its spectacular 50 metre Azure Beach Pool, MOI spa, trendy beach chiringuito restaurant, signature Italian dining and Greek restaurant Ammos, METT Hotel and Beach Resort Estepona-Marbella is all about socialising, fantastic dining and relishing the modern Mediterranean lifestyle. Set right on the one of the coast’s broad beaches, this new boutique resort of 249 rooms and suites offers guests, visitors, and locals the chance to be immersed in METT’s unique dining experiences that fuse gastronomy with feel-good music and entertainment.

METT Hotel and Beach Resort Estepona-Marbella brings a new flavour of holiday experience to Andalucia’s Costa del Sol. Embodied by the resort’s tagline of Social Living, guests are promised a destination where they can not only recharge and unwind in the sun, but also celebrate life and have fun, enjoying dining, entertainment, a spa and a METT’s ‘tranquil service style’.

As soon as you arrive, you are embraced by the property’s seductively summery feel, with a beautiful interior and exterior design that captures the allure of the Mediterranean. Lots of natural materials, lush plants, and a harmonious blend of brilliant white, with sea blues and earthy greens together create the perfect setting for a beachside break.

The check-in is professional but relaxed. Sitting in the huge atrium, you are greeted with a welcome cocktail menu, and it’s from this moment your holiday begins.

Gastronomy

METT dining is open to all, and part of the buzz is the mix of local residents, visitors and guests at the restaurants and beach club. Giannis Toman is the Executive Chef at METT Hotel and Beach Resort Estepona-Marbella. With his wealth of experience and creativity in French, Spanish, Greek, Italian and fusion cuisine, Chef Toman is the ideal talent to launch the signature dining experiences of METT.

Isola Ristorante Italiano

2023 has seen the opening of Isola, the brand’s signature Ristorante Italiano, originally founded in Dubai’s Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse. Isola Restaurant Estepona is a celebration of Mediterranean cuisine, taking principal inspiration from the south of Italy. This destination restaurant experience is about truly homemade dishes with a contemporary menu of pasta and pizza as well as other Italian favourites, accompanied by an impressive wine list from Italy and Spain.

Our experience at Isola was impressive. The dishes are expertly executed, and the ingredients are clearly top quality.  We began with a classic carpaccio, dressed in parmesan and rocket – superb. The burrata was generous and creamy, deliciously simple, allowing the quality of the flavoursome ingredients to shine. The calamari is always a favourite of mine and here it has a depth of flavour with excellent seasoning.

There is also a menu of light and delicious pinsa pizzas, that are bursting with texture and flavour, yet without the heavy feeling of some doughy pizzas. The steak was one of the best I have had on the coast in a long time.  Finally, the Tiramisu did not disappoint with a lightness that is matched by a creamy richness.

Cocktails were creative and beautifully presented, while the wine list included the option to enjoy different wines by the glass.

Isola has raised the bar for hotel dining and is worthy of its status as a restaurant that visitors will travel to.

Ammos Dining

Ammos is new for the 2024 season, a Greek-inspired restaurant, which promises to bring the authentic flavours, culinary textures, and aromas of the Aegean islands to the sun-splashed shores of Andalucia. You can read The Luxury Editor profile review of Ammos here.

Azure Beach Pool & Restaurant

The 50-metre Azure Beach Pool is at the heart of METT Hotel and Beach Resort Estepona-Marbella. Resident and guest DJs set the tone throughout the day, as the attentive team offer a menu of refreshing juices, cocktails, and light bites from the Azure Beach menu.

There are cabana day beds, as well as double sunbeds, and sun loungers on the beach. What’s more, you can book one of the beach lounges, overlooking the sands, with private hot tub, day beds and table service for food and drinks.

From the pool, you can catch glimpses of the beach and sea beyond, connecting you to the beauty of the destination. As the sun sets, the pool sparkles with underwater lights and cocktails are served at El Bar de Lola.

The Chiringuito restaurant is right on the beach, beautifully styled with banana palms and wooden furniture. Expect a diverse choice of dishes including sushi platers, pizza, yakitori skewers, healthy salads like red quinoa, and bowls including salmon teriyaki. The wine list is great and includes local wines like the delicious Cloe from Ronda.

Accommodation

METT has a wonderfully minimalist take on the Mediterranean style, with bright and airy rooms, decorated with natural elements. Each room and suite is thoughtfully equipped with a steamer for clothes, an excellent mini-bar with premium drinks, tea and coffee-making facilities including an espresso machine and, in the bathroom, expect the signature METT amenities tailored for you. The bathroom amenities are by Botanyc – fabulously aromatic, with scents of Bergamot, Lychee and jasmine.

There are 6 room types and 7 suite types. Guests can choose from a variety of spaces, including suite-up rooms with direct access to a pool, or even two-bedroom suites and suites with large private rooftop terraces. There is an all-day room service menu too.

New for the 2024 season are the new signature METT Suites with a Private Garden and Pool, found on the ground floor at beach level, with 2 bedrooms spread across 464sqm of space with a terrace landscaped garden and private pool.

Wellbeing

The MOI Spa is set to open for the 2024 season, offering a luxurious well-being space including an indoor pool, hydrotherapy circuit and treatment rooms.

RAISE Fitness is the gym offering with Technogym equipment.

Bicycles are also available, a great way to explore the area, as the boardwalk along the beach runs for kilometres and is a safe and beautiful way to get a feel for the destination. If you’re tempted to explore further, then the Guest Experience team can recommend excursions and day trips.

METT Hotel and Beach Resort Estepona-Marbella is a very welcome addition to the Costa del Sol, bringing a new style of hospitality and some superb gastronomy.