The luxurious Marbella Club Hotel is located on the celebrated ‘Golden Mile’ on the tip of the Iberian Peninsula. The beach resort is situated among 42,000sq m of award-winning landscaped subtropical gardens. It was once the home of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe who wanted to create a luxurious blend of privacy and gardens.

The hotel’s two outdoor heated swimming pools tempt guests to relax and take in the surrounding gardens, or enjoy the views of the Mediterranean through the palm trees. Marbella boasts 320 days of sun and year-round mild temperatures. The Marbella Club has its own 18-hole golf course with adjoining riding stables, situated 20 minutes from the hotel. Reduced fees are available at the other 27 golf courses on the Costa del Sol. Other facilities at the Marbella Club include a designer boutique and art gallery and water sports. Hotel guests also have access to the Puente Romano Hotel Tennis & Fitness Centre (a five-minute walk away). The luxurious, beachfront Marbella Club Thalasso Spa offers an extensive range of treatments within its Rejuvenating, Slimming, Anti-Stress and Revitalising packages. The state-of-the-art spa, covering 800sq m, features 12 treatment rooms, an indoor sea water pool, ornate osmanic steam baths and two saunas.

There are 121 luxury rooms and suites, as well as 16 Andalusian-style villas. All boast their own terraces while the villas also feature a private garden and pool.

The Grill restaurant offers international and Spanish cuisine and serves inspired dishes created by its new Michelin-star-rated executive chef, Juan Galvez. There is a lunchtime buffet at the Beach Club, while snacks are on offer at the Poolside Bar. You can relax on the terraces at the Summer and Winter Bar and enjoy live piano music. For contemporary European fusion cuisine, sample the hotel’s trendy new MC Café. Try the exclusive Italian cuisine at Roberto's Restaurant at the Puente Romano Hotel.

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At the tip of the Iberian peninsula, the Andalusian region brings together a wealth of natural beauty and a rich heritage. Day trips can be organised to Seville’s exquisite Cathedral and the dramatic Ronda Gorge spanned by an 18th Century bridge. Granada’s stunning Alhambra and the superbly decorative Mosque of Cordoba in Alcazar are remindersof Spain’s magnificent Moorish past. Even North Africa, within sight of the coast, can be visited in a day excursion. For visitors who like shopping, Marbella and Puerto Banús have an exciting selection of designer boutiques and speciality stores.

Marbella is located on the southern coast of Spain along the 41km Malagan coastline. The Marbella Club Hotel is a 35 minutes drive from Malaga Airport, a 75 minute drive from Gibraltar Airport, a 55 minute drive from the Malaga train Station. Marbella and Puerto Banus are a five minute drive from the hotel.

The luxurious, beachfront Marbella Club Thalasso Spa has an extensive range of treatments within its Rejuvenating, Slimming, Anti-Stress and Revitalising packages. The state-of-the-art spa, covering 800sq m, comprises 12 treatment rooms, an indoor sea water pool, ornate osmanic steam baths and two saunas. There are several programmes available based around the healing tradition of Thalasso. Ancient Greek and Egyptian practices have proven the detoxifying, revitalising and beautifying powers of sea water. A powerful combination of sea water, seaweed and heat helps to energise the blood circulation and immune system, and relaxes muscular tension. Other packages include the Rejuvenating, Beauty and Detox Week, and the Revitalising Anti-Stress Week. Both these include specialist facial treatments involving skin type analysis, cleansing, massage and mask. The highly-skilled therapists can create tailored programmes for guests.

• Slimming and Anti-Stress Programmes 
• Shiatsu and Thaï Massage 
• Rejuvenation Facials 
• 3-step Thalatherm Wrap 
• Jet Lag Relaxation Treatment 
• Salt Glow and Thalasso Treatments 
• Spa Programmes can be specifically tailored