Luxury hotels in Costa del Sol

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Costa del Sol. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Boho Club Marbella - a Preferred Hotel Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. Located in Marbella, 600 metres from Río Verde Beach, Boho Club Marbella - a Preferred Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel each room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge and a toaster. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At Boho Club Marbella - a Preferred Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. La Cala Golf is 27 km from the accommodation, while Duquesa Golf Club is 41 km away. Malaga Airport is 62 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 562 EUR.

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• 2 La Zambra Resort Mijas - Marbella - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Mijas, Spain

  

  Hotel. Located in Mijas, 12 km from La Cala Golf, La Zambra Resort Mijas - Marbella - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Providing a bar, the property is located within 15 km of Plaza de Espana. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. La Zambra Resort Mijas - Marbella - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers certain rooms with mountain views, and every room is equipped with a balcony. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. La Zambra Resort Mijas - Marbella - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers a children's playground. The area is popular for windsurfing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Benalmadena Puerto Marina is 21 km from the hotel, while Automobile and Fashion Museum is 33 km away. Malaga Airport is 31 km from the property. Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 1020 EUR.

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• 3 Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella by IHG Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. Located in Marbella, less than 1 km from Bahía de Marbella Beach, Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella by IHG provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a business centre. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and American options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Mexican and Spanish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella by IHG offers a terrace. La Cala Golf is 14 km from the accommodation, while Plaza de Espana is 33 km away. Malaga Airport is 49 km from the property. Show full description

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• 4 Nobu Hotel Marbella Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. Surrounded by gardens and fountains, Nobu Hotel Marbella is set in Marbella. Each accommodations at the 5-star hotel has views to the resort's Plaza square , and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming, a fitness center and La Suite night club. Plaza de los Naranjos is reachable within 2. 2 mi and the nearest beach is 1640 feet away. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room has a private bathroom, and a terrace with views to the resort's la Plaza square, a leisure area with several restaurants and bars. All units come with a seating area. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area of the Nobu Restaurant. The signature in-house restaurant specializes in Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. Nonstop guidance is available at the reception with the possibility to pre-arrival check-in. Plaza de toros Marbella is 2.7 mi from Nobu Hotel Marbella, while Puerto Banus is 2.1 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 27 mi from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 920 EUR.

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• 5 Vincci Selección Estrella del Mar Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. Set 400 metres from Elviria Beach, Vincci Selección Estrella Del Mar is a modern hotel that combines contemporary architecture with arab-mediterranean décor. This 5-star luxury hotel features 4 outdoor swimming pools with pool bar, free sun loungers and balinese beds, a 50 square metres private spa, a small fitness centre, restaurants and gardens. All rooms have free WiFi, a seating area, and a furnished balcony. The Estrella de Mar provides access to a Beach Club for a surcharge. It offers a spa, gastronomy and wellness activities in its 4000 square metres. This includes a spa and wellness area with 7 massage rooms, spa bath, sauna, turkish baths and fitness centre with panoramic views to the sea and various fitness activities such as Aquapilates and fityoga. It is open all year, and access to it carries an additional cost. Each spacious and bright room at Vincci Estrella del Mar has a balcony or terrace with views of the sea, pools or gardens. All rooms offer air conditioning and heating, a 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar and free tea/coffee facilities. The Estrella del Mar Beach Club offers an à la carte restaurant specialised in mediterranean cuisine. There are also sun loungers and balinese beds at the swimming pool are and at the beach, lounge bar, gardens and an infinity pool for adults only overlooking the sea, accesible for an additional charge. Restaurants offer dietary options for guests with allergies and food intolerance. The Vincci Estrella del Mar Hotel is 400 metres from Elviria Beach. Marbella is just 8 km away and Malaga is 32 km away. The Greenlife Marbella Golf Club is also nearby. Free outdoor parking is available on site. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 227 EUR.

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• 6 Alanda Marbella Hotel & Wellness Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Alanda Marbella Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in Marbella's Golden Mile, just 3 km from Puerto Banus. Free WiFi is available throughout. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Sierra Blanca mountain range, this hotel provides contemporary rooms including air-conditioning and satellite TV. Guests will find a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries in all units. A complete buffet breakfast at the Aceituna Restaurant is served daily. Light meals and snacks are provided at the poolside bar. Alanda Marbella Hotel is a health and wellness-oriented property, free from products derived from pork and alcoholic drinks. Marbella old town and Monteparaiso Golf Course are within 3 km from the property. Malaga Airport is 56 km from Alanda Marbella Hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 750 EUR.

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• 7 Vincci Selección Aleysa Benalmádena, Spain

  

  Hotel. This beachfront boutique hotel with an outdoor pool and hot tub overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. It has direct access to Las Gaviotas beach in Benalmádena and offers sea views. The modern rooms at the Vincci Selección Aleysa have air conditioning, a 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels. They also include a laptop safe, mini fridge and electric kettle. The elegant bathrooms include a bathrobe, slippers and toiletries. Free sports classes are offered on request in the hotel's garden, overlooking the sea. Vincci Selección Aleysa also offers courtesy cars on request. The Vincci Selección Aleysa Hotel's restaurant serves international food. The hotel breakfast includes products for celiacs. There is also a snack bar, terrace and lounge-bar. Puerto Marina, which includes a shopping center and several bars and nightclubs, is 0.9 mi from the hotel. Torrequebrada Golf Course is less than 10 minutes away by car. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 150 EUR.

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• 8 El Fuerte Marbella Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. El Fuerte a historic establishment on the Costa del Sol, now transformed to 5 stars, is the Marbella hotel that best combines casual luxury, an exclusive and welcoming atmosphere and the sheer comfort offered by its location on the city center’s beachfront, which offers stunning sea views right across Marbella’s seafront promenade. The hotel’s warm Mediterranean character is reflected in its classic interior design that offers guests timeless quality, designed by prestigious Chilean designer Jaime Beriestain’s studio, first-class gastronomy and professional service that puts the finest details first. Come and discover the refurbished image and significant improvements at Hotel El Fuerte, the destination you’ve come to love over the years, as it takes one step further in offering you an exclusive experience. Show full description

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• 9 Marbella Club Hotel · Golf Resort & Spa Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. This luxurious beachfront hotel, set between Marbella and Puerto Banús, has 2 luxurious pools and 5 restaurants. Surrounded by lush gardens with direct beach access. Featuring bedrooms with a private terrace and sea or garden views, Marbella Club Hotel was originally the private residence of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, the founder of the hotel. The property has 5 restaurants, serving International and traditional Spanish cuisine. Puerto Banús offers a wide range of designer shops, bars, and restaurants. The hotel provides shuttle service to Marbella Club Golf Resort. The 18-hole golf course was designed by Dave Thomas and offers views of the Mediterranean Sea and Africa. The property also features a Thalasso Spa with sea views, offering a range of treatments, including a sauna and waterbed. This spacious complex also features a Kids' Club for children. It includes a dance studio, music room, an enchanted forest, among many other leisure and educational facilities. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 1445 EUR.

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• 10 Gran Hotel Miramar GL Málaga, Spain

  

  Hotel. The luxurious Gran Hotel Miramar GL is set in a listed XX century building and is located in Malaga, 33 feet from La Malagueta Beach. This beachfront hotel has a spa center and a seasonal pool. Featuring views of the beach, the garden, or the city, the elegant rooms at this hotel are air conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an entertainment media library, as well as Bluetooth sound system, USB and HDMI connections. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath, mirror with temperature and clock and Bulgari toiletries. The hotel restaurant Príncipe de Asturias offers International cuisine with a Mediterranean touch, as well as an informal snack bar. It also has roof-top chill-out terrace where guests can enjoy drinks, and stunning sea view. Breakfast is served at the pool level and it consist on an extensive buffet offering a great variety of fruit, cold meat and cheese, pastry, and a show-cooking part for your on-demand requests. Other facilities include a children's pool and a seasonal miniclub, or a wide range of meeting and conference rooms. Alcazaba is 2297 feet from Gran Hotel Miramar GL, and the city center is a 10-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 5.6 mi from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 828 EUR.

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• 11 Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort Marbella, Spain

  

  Resort. In beautiful gardens on the sea front, Marbella Beach Resort features elegantly furnished rooms with a balcony, a TV and a CD player. The apartments have direct access to the beach. Guests can enjoy 2 indoor and two outdoor swimming pools which surrounded by gardens and a terrace. Towels are provided and free access to the Marriott’s fitness center is also available. Santa Maria and Santa Clara Golf Courses are within 2 miles of the hotel. Funny Beach is also just 2 miles from the property. The apartments at the Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort feature a kitchen, and separate living and dining areas. There is a laundry room and the bathroom includes a spa tub. The complex has several restaurants and bars including the seasonal El Med Terrace restaurant and Beachside Grill. There is also a grocery store on-site. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 739 EUR.

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• 12 Don Carlos Marbella Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. Surrounded by 20.000sq yards of gardens, this luxury resort opens onto Marbella’s Elviria Beach, where it has a private beach club with VIP amenities. The resort offers several swimming pools, a wellness center and tennis facilities. Offering free WiFi, each elegant, air-conditioned room at hotel Don Carlos Marbella has a flat-screen TV, with a selection of films. The Spa, available for a surcharge, features water circuit with pool, sauna and steam bath, as well as a range of exclusive treatments. There is a Tennis Club including 7 clay tennis courts an 2 padel courts on site, individual and group tennis classes following Rafa Nadal methodology are available. The main swimming pool is heated and offers free hammocks. There is a kid's club and a children's playground. In the summer, guests can enjoy several parties at the famous Nikki Beach Club and the family friendly Lucia Summer Club. Central Marbella is 6.8 mi away. Come and discover the revamped image of the iconic Hotel Don Carlos Marbella. Show full description

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• 13 ME by Meliá Marbella Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. The luxurious ME by Meliá Marbella by Meliá features 3 outdoor pools. Guests have free access to the 24-hour fitness center. All rooms at the ME by Meliá Marbella by Meliá offer interactive satellite TV and a safe. Air conditioning and heating are offered seasonally, and the private balcony features views. Rooms include pillow menu, superior amenities and toiletries, iron services, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and turndown service on request, among other services. The main outdoor pool is surrounded by gardens. Guests can enjoy buffet meals at the restaurant. There is also an indoor heated pool. ME by Meliá Marbella by Meliá is in the heart of Puerto Banús, 328 feet from the sea. Los Naranjos Golf Club is a short drive away, while Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport is 40 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 898 EUR.

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• 14 Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá is located on the seafront, 15 minutes' walk from Marbella Old Town. It offers 3 outdoor pools surrounded by gardens, and a spa; and each luxurious room has a large plasma-screen TV. Rooms at the 5-star Don Pepe have views of the sea, hotel gardens, or mountains. They offer interactive satellite TV, an electronic safe and a minibar. All rooms have free WiFi. Guests of the hotel receive free access to the heated indoor pool and gym. The hotel also has 1 tennis court and 2 paddle courts. The spa includes a Turkish bath, hot tub and sauna, and offers various massages and treatments. The hotel also has a grill restaurant specialising in steak, and Mediterranean and barbecue specialties. Its Tahini Restaurant serves Japanese cuisine and offers ocean views. Situated on the popular Costa del Sol, Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá is just 6 km away from Puerto Banús. Marbella’s historic old town is less than 2 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 546 EUR.

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• 15 Puente Romano Marbella Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. Welcome to Puente Romano Beach Resort, the Mediterranean's most vibrant place to be. Puente Romano Beach Resort is a member of “Leading Hotels of the World”, and is located on the south coast of Spain, on the famous “Golden Mile”. This is a luxurious residential area located between Marbella and Puerto Banus, just 45 minutes from Malaga airport. With an Andalusian village-style feel, you can indulge in our elevated gastronomy offer with more than 20 restaurants and bars, experience sensational nightlife, relax at the spa and wellness facilities, enjoy open-air venues, its botanical gardens, or play at a world-famous tennis court. Discover the best things in life at Puente Romano, under the sun all year round. Take your first steps and explore one of Europe's finest resorts. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 1190 EUR.

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• 16 The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, Benahavis, Marbella Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. Set in a picturesque Golf Valley, The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, Benahavis, Marbella has a spa, 27-hole golf course, free 24-hour gym and 2 swimming pools surrounded by gardens. With free WiFi, the luxurious, air-conditioned rooms at The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, Benahavis, Marbella feature contemporary decor. Each has a private terrace with views of the gardens, pool, golf course or Sierra Blanca Mountains. Some rooms offer spectacular panoramic views. All rooms come equipped with a satellite TV, safe, and private bathroom with hairdryer, slippers and dressing gown. The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, Benahavis, Marbella’s 2 restaurants serve Mediterranean and Andalusian cuisine. There is also a seasonal poolside bar and an Arabic-style lounge. La Quinta has a kid’s club with a playground and sport courts. The property also caters for meetings and celebrations for up to 400 attendees. The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, Benahavis, Marbella's spa has a Moorish style and includes 8 treatment rooms, 1 hydrotherapy pool and a fitness studio. There is also an outdoor pool with a relaxation area and sun loungers. Show full description

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• 17 Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banus Marbella, Spain

  

  Hotel. Gran Guadalpin Banus has direct beach access and is a 15-minute walk from the center of Puerto Banus in Marbella. It offers an outdoor pool, wellness center, gym and free Wi-Fi. All air-conditioned rooms at Gran Guadalpin Banus feature flat-screen TV and a safe. All have a private balcony, some with sea views, and the bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries. The wellness center includes a sauna and steam room. The complex has a beach club and a poolside sunbathing terrace. There is also a play area for children. Gran Guadalpin Banus has a range of places to eat, including the Italian restaurant Trattoria Il Mare; the restaurant La Brasería, which specializes in grilled meat and fish; and the international restaurant Jatame. There are also bars offering drinks, snacks and cocktails. There is a 24-hour front desk, and Gran Guadalpin Banus's golf department can help with booking rounds at local courses and arrange golf classes. Concierge services to arrange a array of activities and services are also offered. The lively Marbella can be reached in 15 minutes by car. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 376 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in August 2026. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!