Costa del Sol, Leading Hotels of the World
Five Star Luxury in Southern Spain, Marbella, Estepona, Mijas
Beaches and nightclubs remain the mainstay of Spain’s sunshine coast but with over 40 golf courses, the Costa del Sol has reinvented itself as a golfers’ paradise. This is good news for everyone, preserving open spaces while encouraging more sensitive developments.
After a day on the golf course or the beach, the soothing luxury of a top five star resort is the ultimate treat.
Guests may rub shoulders with sports and other celebrities but discretion is the norm and from tropical gardens to fine dining and spa, the Costa del Sol Leading Hotels of the World offer exclusive oases for relaxation and comfort.
Leading Hotels of the World, Marbella, Hotel Puente Romano
Named after the old Roman bridge, Marbella Puente Romano ranks among the top five star hotels on the Costa del Sol. Designed in Andalusian village style, Puente Romano boasts 285 spacious rooms with balcony or terrace, including 82 suites. Top of the range is the beach front Imperial Suite in traditional yellow and blue Mediterranean colours.
Dining includes seasonal Italian and Mediterranean specialities at the chic Roberto’s, snacks and meals at Café Puento or a fusion of European and Moroccan fare at the Suite restaurant.
Tennis facilities have allowed the hotel to host international tournaments and there’s a private golf course a short drive away. Puente Romano has three swimming pools and a fitness centre offering body treatments and sauna. Other therapies are available at the sister hotel, the Marbella Club Thalasso Spa, along the promenade.
Boutique Hotel Las Dunas Estepona, Five Star Luxury in Southern Spain
The fully refurbished Las Dunas is a stylish boutique hotel in Hacienda style, member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World. The 88 spacious suites range from Junior to the sumptuous Royal Suite with private terrace, sea views and walk-in rain showers and Jacuzzi in each bathroom.
Three restaurants offer a choice of Andalusian, Italian and Asian meals or gourmet cuisine. Activities such as sailing, riding or golf can be arranged by the concierge and there is an in house luxury car rental service.
The Las Dunas Serenity Spa and Beauty lounge provides treatments based on Kanebo and St Barth products from the French Caribbean. These include body wrap, massage, Vichy shower and a hammam circuit.
Byblos Andaluz, Mijas, Costa del Sol Leading Hotels of the World
The Mijas Byblos Andaluz Hotel highlights the local heritage, Andalusian style with Greek and Roman touches. From patios and marble floors to carved wooden ceilings and Moorish archways, it’s a delightful venue with attractive gardens to complete the picture.
The 144 rooms have garden, pool or golf course views and include 35 suites from Junior to Royal.
Dinner can be enjoyed al fresco in Le Nailhac or Byblos Andaluz restaurants and guests will also find local and international cuisine in La Fuente.
The highly acclaimed thalassotherapy spa, known as the Temple of Health, boasts three indoor seawater pools and a range of treatments, such as pressure underwater spray and algotherapy.
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