Cartagena, Spain
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
HyattMediterranean sports resort
Daily life revolves around sports, from dawn rounds on three championship courses to tennis matches under the Mediterranean sun.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1,400-acre estate with three championship golf courses, racquets courts, and soccer pitches.
Notable
An Arabian-inspired hydrotherapy circuit with contrasting thermal pools and Natura Bissé treatments.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Calblanque Natural Park borders the estate, and the saltwater lagoon of the Mar Menor sits just minutes away.
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The rooms
Rooms open onto private balconies facing the greens, styled in light tones with Moorish and Mediterranean accents.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An adults-only infinity pool looks out across the fairways, and a second family pool is ringed with palms.
The thermal baths
Indoor thermal pools sit beneath brick arches and a star-lit ceiling, flanked by a sauna and an ice fountain.
The gym
The 24-hour gym includes cardio machines over light wood floors and an indoor turf sprint track.
Restaurant
Le Buffet
The morning buffet serves made-to-order eggs and pastries, and tables on the terrace look over the fairways.
At the table
La Cala serves seafood from a cliffside pavilion above the cove, and cocktails are poured at the central lobby bar.
How it began
Californian businessman Gregory Peters founded the club in 1972, aiming to bring American-style golf resorts to southern Spain.
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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.