Bohemian palm grove
Low-slung whitewashed bungalows spread across an orchard of palms, where outdoor art installations create a relaxed, artistic retreat.
“In the former Swedish Forestry Center, this bohemian retreat is spread across an orchard of palm and banana trees.”
What it’s good at
Bronze
Bungalows styled with jewel-toned velvet, rustic ceramics, and outdoor grounds featuring Richard Hudson polished steel sculptures.
Listed
Bespoke welcome notes, plush poolside towels, and full-size organic bath amenities across thirty low-rise garden rooms.
Listed
A tropical estate featuring two turquoise swimming pools, Balinese daybeds, on-site boutique shopping, and bicycle rentals.
Outside the door
On Marbella's Golden Mile, a short stroll from Río Verde Beach beneath La Concha mountain.
What they say
Also in Michelin and Condé Nast Traveler.
From the garden rooms on up to the suites, the accommodations all bear a family resemblance: lush jewel-toned colors, rich textures, and plentiful creature comforts…
The rooms
Interiors pair jewel-toned velvet with rustic ceramics, opening onto private terraces that face turquoise waters or leafy banana plants.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa & gym
Leave the phone upstairs.
Two turquoise swimming pools feature shaded daybeds, complemented by an open-air gym and morning yoga sessions among the cacti.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Chef Diego del Río plates modern Andalusian seafood on the terrace, while Bernie's mixes drinks beside the pool.
How it began
Built in the 1960s as a rest home for the Swedish Forest Agency, the compound was reimagined into a garden resort.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Río Verde Beach is a five-minute stroll away, with the rugged peaks of La Concha rising directly behind the estate.
Good to know
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The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
Outside the door
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.