Costa del Sol, SpainEstepona
Hacienda del Mar member of Meliá Collection
Terracotta beachfront estate
Estepona Costa del Sol, Spain
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Resort HeritageOutside the door
The house
MeliaTerracotta beachfront estate
The estate unfolds like an Andalusian seaside village, where terracotta pavilions wind through subtropical gardens directly down to the beach.
What it’s good at
Notable
Melvin Villarroel designed the terracotta village architecture, filled with arches and custom ceramics.
Notable
Three outdoor swimming pools set among extensive subtropical gardens along the Mediterranean shoreline.
Listed
The sixteenth-century Torre del Padrón watchtower stands preserved within the coastal gardens.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In beachfront subtropical gardens east of Estepona, opening directly onto the sea and Torre del Padrón.
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The rooms
Rooms look out across grounds planted with olive trees and bougainvillea, with the Mediterranean just beyond.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Curved lagoon pools wind past palm-shaded islands, bordered by white stone coping and lawns set with sun loungers.
The spa
Treatment rooms at Maia Spa look directly onto the gardens. A Finnish sauna and heated indoor pool sit steps away.
At the table
Neguri Beach Club serves Mediterranean seafood on open terraces facing the water. Indoors, El Burladero prepares regional Andalusian tapas.
How it began
The estate opened in 1999 under the patronage of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, originally operating as the Kempinski Hotel Bahía.
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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.