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Selected by TheMediterranean.com
The address that made Marbella: a princely beach estate on the Golden Mile, still the heart of the Costa del Sol.
Selected by TheMediterranean.com
In 1954 Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe turned his family's beach estate into the Marbella Club, and the princes, film stars and bankers of Europe followed him south. A quiet Andalusian fishing village became Spain's most glamorous resort town, and the Club remained its centre.
The rooms are spread through tropical gardens in low buildings, and the villas sit behind their own walls with private gardens and pools. MICHELIN gives it two Keys and notes that it keeps the atmosphere of a princely residence.
It stands on the Golden Mile, between the old town and Puerto Banús, in the heart of Spain's most international market for luxury homes.
At a glance
Rooms and suites
The 113 rooms and suites are set in low-slung buildings among the gardens, in the manner of a private estate rather than a tower hotel.
The most exclusive villas stand behind private gardens, each with its own pool.
Dining
MICHELIN counts five restaurants at the hotel, with a poolside bar and room service through the night. Its own beach club and pier are on the sea in front of the gardens.
Spa and experiences
Getting there
Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP), about 35 to 50 minutes by car along the AP-7, depending on traffic
Universal Aviation Spain runs a private aviation terminal at Málaga
Puerto Banús takes yachts of up to 50 metres, with anchorage for larger ones
Nearby
The Golden Mile, Sierra Blanca and the hills of Benahavís.
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Plan your stay
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Checked 31 October 2026. Awards are listed with the year they were given; rooms, restaurants and seasons can change, so confirm details with the resort. See all the Finest Resorts of the Mediterranean.
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