The 95-room Gran Hotel Benahavis is an upper-middle-range property with dated decor but a lovely, peaceful location. Guests are a 10-minute uphill walk to the town center's restaurants and shops, and a 17-minute drive to the beach. Old-fashioned furnishings, a patio fountain, and green garden grounds are lovely, but with evident wear and tear, and occasional maintenance issues, the hotel could use an update. Nevertheless, rooms are spacious and come with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs, plus some have furnished balconies. A range of on-site features includes two swimming pools with kiddy pools, a whirlpool, and spa, plus a small gym, three restaurants (one is seasonal) serving regional fare, and a bar. Food receives mixed reviews. For a beachfront setting, consider Hotel Fuerte Marbella, a more modern and upscale option.
The 95-room Gran Hotel Benahavis is an upper-middle-range property with dated decor but a lovely, peaceful location. Guests are a 10-minute uphill walk to the town center's restaurants and shops, and a 17-minute drive to the beach. Old-fashioned furnishings, a patio fountain, and green garden grounds are lovely, but with evident wear and tear, and occasional maintenance issues, the hotel could use an update. Nevertheless, rooms are spacious and come with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs, plus some have furnished balconies. A range of on-site features includes two swimming pools with kiddy pools, a whirlpool, and spa, plus a small gym, three restaurants (one is seasonal) serving regional fare, and a bar. Food receives mixed reviews. For a beachfront setting, consider Hotel Fuerte Marbella, a more modern and upscale option.
The 130-room Villa Padierna Palace Hotel is an opulent, five-pearl property located in a quiet, remote setting in Spain's Costa del Sol region. While not along the water, the hotel provides free shuttle service (10 minutes) to their Beach Club with loungers and a restaurant. On-site, the sprawling property is well-maintained and immaculately decorated in a Tuscan style. Rooms are unsurprisingly luxe, featuring a mix of old-fashioned furnishings and modern amenities. Facilities abound, including three golf courses, an expansive spa, outdoor pool, multiple restaurants and bars, and two tennis courts. There aren't too many kid-friendly amenities here though, so families may want to check out Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella.
The 130-room Villa Padierna Palace Hotel is an opulent, five-pearl property located in a quiet, remote setting in Spain's Costa del Sol region. While not along the water, the hotel provides free shuttle service (10 minutes) to their Beach Club with loungers and a restaurant. On-site, the sprawling property is well-maintained and immaculately decorated in a Tuscan style. Rooms are unsurprisingly luxe, featuring a mix of old-fashioned furnishings and modern amenities. Facilities abound, including three golf courses, an expansive spa, outdoor pool, multiple restaurants and bars, and two tennis courts. There aren't too many kid-friendly amenities here though, so families may want to check out Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella.
