Marbella · The Penthouse Pick guide
Beach clubs, golf and long, lazy lunches on the Golden Mile. These are the Costa del Sol hotels we'd book for a sun-soaked escape.
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Golden Mile · Marbella
The Marbella Club was founded in the 1950s by Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe and helped turn Marbella into a playground for the jet set.
Rooms and villas are set among lush gardens that run down to the beach club on the sand.
Golden Mile · Marbella
Puente Romano is laid out like an Andalusian village, with whitewashed buildings and a real Roman bridge in its gardens.
It's packed with restaurants, a famous tennis club and a buzzing beach club, so you barely need to leave.
Golden Mile · within Puente Romano
Nobu Hotel Marbella is a stylish hotel within the Puente Romano estate, with its own pool and Nobu restaurant.
You get a calmer, more intimate stay, with all of Puente Romano's restaurants and beach on your doorstep.
Benahavís · in the hills above the coast
Villa Padierna is styled like a Tuscan palace, in the hills above the coast and surrounded by golf courses.
It has a Roman-style thermal spa and a big collection of art and antiques. It's a quieter, grander alternative to the beach.
Good to know: it's inland, so plan on a car or taxi to get to the beach.
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Estepona · west of Marbella
The Kempinski Bahía sits right on the beach between Marbella and Estepona, with tropical gardens and several pools.
Expect classic Kempinski service and almost every room facing the sea.
Marbella seafront · near the Old Town
Gran Meliá Don Pepe is a beachfront hotel close to Marbella's Old Town, with gardens leading down to the sea.
You can walk along the seafront promenade into town for dinner in the Plaza de los Naranjos.
Our 6 picks for Marbella are Marbella Club Hotel, Puente Romano Beach Resort, Nobu Hotel Marbella, Anantara Villa Padierna Palace, Kempinski Hotel Bahía and Gran Meliá Don Pepe. Each one is chosen for its location, character and the kind of stay it does best.
It depends on the trip, but our number one pick is Marbella Club Hotel (Golden Mile · Marbella), which we rate best for old-school glamour.
Best for old-school glamour: Marbella Club Hotel. Best for dining and nightlife: Puente Romano Beach Resort. Best for couples: Nobu Hotel Marbella. Best for golf: Anantara Villa Padierna Palace. Best beachfront: Kempinski Hotel Bahía. Best for walking into town: Gran Meliá Don Pepe.
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