Palatial Andalusian hideaway
Arcaded courtyards, trickling fountains, and jasmine-scented gardens set a palatial, unhurried tone across the secluded Andalusian estate.
“Spacious suites with high ceilings and decorative tiles exude timeless sophistication while offering modern comforts.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
All-suite accommodations with grand proportions, discreet silver service in dining rooms, and attentive staff across secluded grounds.
Remarkable
An expansive Thai spa featuring authentic Asian therapies, a saltwater indoor pool, thermal baths, and an indoor snow cabin.
Remarkable
Sprawling 530-acre estate with championship golf, tennis courts, multiple swimming pools, and a private Mediterranean beach club.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Spain
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper*.
It’s an all-suite property, with some 67 of them, from junior suites on up to the presidential.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Nestled in the Casares hills, the resort sits moments from classic whitewashed mountain villages and the shores of the Costa del Sol.
The rooms
Suites feature four-metre ceilings, travertine marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, and private terraces overlooking gardens or the Mediterranean.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Four pools span the estate, from a 25-metre heated indoor saltwater pool to an infinity pool by the beach.
The Thai spa
Therapists perform traditional Thai bodywork and facials. The thermal circuit includes an indoor snow cave kept at -12°C.
Restaurant
Don Giovanni
Sicilian chef Andrea Tumbarello prepares house-made pastas and seasonal truffles in an arcaded courtyard beneath striped awnings.
best behavior now, this handsome resort of sparkling white walls, terracotta-tiled roofs, and arched colonnades is rather grand.
At the table
The Blue Bar mixes drinks beneath hand-painted chinoiserie walls, and El Jardín de Lutz opens onto century-old olive groves.
How it began
Built in 2009, the estate incorporates salvaged Andalusian convent cloister doors and eighteenth-century Portuguese stone floors throughout its arcades.
“Open-air and covered seating areas, punctuated with splashes of Andalusian white are kept as exclusive as possible, bordered by gardens and a moat-sized infinity pool.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The scene
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.