Situated on the southern coast of Spain, in the heart of the "Golden Mile" between Marbella and Puerto Banus, within 42,000 square metres of lush subtropical gardens, the luxurious Marbella Club Hotel, the former residence of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, is one of the Leading Small Hotels of the World.

The luxurious beach front resort offers 121 spacious rooms and elegant suites harmonizing with Andalusian style villas with 2, 3 and 5 bedrooms, with private garden and private pool, most of them heated. Each guest room is warmly decorated with the finest of fabrics and Mediterranean interior design, reflecting the surrounding natural elements and has a furnished balcony or terrace, marble bathroom and 6 different Aromatics bath amenities for "Him" and "Her".

Experience Spanish and international cuisine created by our starred Executive Chef, served in elegant surroundings at the Grill Restaurant, the Winter Garden or the Summer & Winter Bar. In addition, we offer a lunch buffet year round at our exclusive Beach Club. Trendy MC Cafe offers fusion cuisine, a Euro-Asian touch and light menus. Guests of the Marbella Club may also enjoy the dining options at the restaurants of our sister hotel Puente Romano. The charming terrace of The Marbella Club Golf Resort Restaurant offers a daily menu of Spanish specialties and is situated at only 20 minutes from the hotel, with spectacular views of Gibraltar, the Mediterranean, the African coastline and the surrounding Sierra.

325 days of sunshine invite you to relax in the tropical Beach Club - open year round - and lounge by the pool or sample our sumptuous mouth-watering buffet lunch. Fresh towels and complimentary sun lounge service are available for hotel guests at our enhanced private Beach Club and heated sea water pool, every day of the year. For the more energetic, seasonal water sports are also available.

Ranking among the finest health spas of Europe's top resorts and with the Mediterranean Sea at its doorstep, our beach front Thalasso Spa with 800 square metres of state-of-the-art facilities includes a dynamic indoor sea water pool, osmanic hammams, saunas, a sea view relaxation sala and 12 treatment rooms, offering a full range of Thalasso and Beauty Treatments.

Designed by Dave Thomas, our very own 18-hole Marbella Club Golf Resort and private Riding Stables are situated just 20 minutes' drive from the hotel in the quiet and peaceful surroundings of Benahavis, where golfers, horse riders and nature lovers can enjoy walks in the hills and spectacular views of the Sierra, Gibraltar, the African coastline and the Mediterranean.

• Number of Rooms: 121
• Children's Programs: Yes
• Private Club/Floor: No

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