Design
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Moorish hillside citadel”
Hacienda del Mar member of Meliá Collection
“Terracotta beachfront estate”
METT Marbella - Estepona
“Laid-back beach resort”
OKU Andalusia
“Wabi-sabi coastal resort”
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
Wellness
OKU Andalusia
“Wabi-sabi coastal resort”
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
Finca Cortesin
“Palatial Andalusian hideaway”
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Moorish hillside citadel”
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol
“Whitewashed Andalusian roost”
Ikos Andalusia
“All-inclusive beachfront playground”
The whole area
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Moorish hillside citadel”
Finca Cortesin
“Palatial Andalusian hideaway”
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol
“Whitewashed Andalusian roost”
OKU Andalusia
“Wabi-sabi coastal resort”
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
Ikos Andalusia
“All-inclusive beachfront playground”
METT Marbella - Estepona
“Laid-back beach resort”
Hacienda del Mar member of Meliá Collection
“Terracotta beachfront estate”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol
“Whitewashed Andalusian roost”
Finca Cortesin
“Palatial Andalusian hideaway”
Ikos Andalusia
“All-inclusive beachfront playground”
Quiet Secluded Medalled
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol
“Whitewashed Andalusian roost”
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Moorish hillside citadel”
Finca Cortesin
“Palatial Andalusian hideaway”
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
OKU Andalusia
“Wabi-sabi coastal resort”
Ikos Andalusia
“All-inclusive beachfront playground”
Resort
Ikos Andalusia
“All-inclusive beachfront playground”
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
OKU Andalusia
“Wabi-sabi coastal resort”
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Moorish hillside citadel”
Finca Cortesin
“Palatial Andalusian hideaway”
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol
“Whitewashed Andalusian roost”
Hacienda del Mar member of Meliá Collection
“Terracotta beachfront estate”
METT Marbella - Estepona
“Laid-back beach resort”
Design Resort
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Moorish hillside citadel”
Hacienda del Mar member of Meliá Collection
“Terracotta beachfront estate”
METT Marbella - Estepona
“Laid-back beach resort”
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
OKU Andalusia
“Wabi-sabi coastal resort”
Michelin Keys
Editorial mentions
Finca Cortesin
“Palatial Andalusian hideaway”
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Moorish hillside citadel”
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol
“Whitewashed Andalusian roost”
Ikos Andalusia
“All-inclusive beachfront playground”
OKU Andalusia
“Wabi-sabi coastal resort”
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
METT Marbella - Estepona
“Laid-back beach resort”
Hacienda del Mar member of Meliá Collection
“Terracotta beachfront estate”
Secluded
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol
“Whitewashed Andalusian roost”
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Moorish hillside citadel”
Finca Cortesin
“Palatial Andalusian hideaway”
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
OKU Andalusia
“Wabi-sabi coastal resort”
Ikos Andalusia
“All-inclusive beachfront playground”
METT Marbella - Estepona
“Laid-back beach resort”
Hacienda del Mar member of Meliá Collection
“Terracotta beachfront estate”
$$$$ Medalled
Finca Cortesin
“Palatial Andalusian hideaway”
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol
“Whitewashed Andalusian roost”
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
Ikos Andalusia
“All-inclusive beachfront playground”
Wellness Quiet Secluded
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
OKU Andalusia
“Wabi-sabi coastal resort”
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol
“Whitewashed Andalusian roost”
Finca Cortesin
“Palatial Andalusian hideaway”
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Moorish hillside citadel”
Ikos Andalusia
“All-inclusive beachfront playground”
F
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del SolDedicated fitness center with Technogym equipment, personal training, and yoga/movement studio.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Finca CortesinFitness centre with Technogym Artis equipment, Arani Yoga & Meditation Centre offering Kundalini, Ashtanga, Power Yoga, mat Pilates, sound baths, and guided meditation, plus 2 tennis courts and 2 padel courtsLuxeWellnessResort$$$$H
Hacienda del Mar member of Meliá Collection24-hour fitness center within Maia Spa equipped with Technogym machinery overlooking the gardensDesignResortHeritage$$$$I
Ikos Andalusia24-hour fitness studio equipped with cardio and strength equipment, studio hosting yoga, Pilates, and stretching classes, and beachfront watersports facilities.ResortLuxeWellness$$$$L
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by HyattGym and fitness center, yoga pavilion, on-site tennis and padel courts, and direct access to Los Olivos and Los Lagos golf courses.DesignWellnessResort$$$M
METT Marbella - EsteponaRAISE Fitness & Wellness community gym equipped with Technogym cardio, strength, and functional training gearDesignResortSocial$$$O
OKU AndalusiaTwo fitness studios covering cardio and functional training, three tennis courts, two padel courts, a multi-sports pitch, and an outdoor yoga pavilion hosting tai chi and yoga sessions.WellnessResortDesign$$$S
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del SolOver 1,000 m2 fitness center open 24/7 with cardio and resistance machinery, virtual training room, spin studio, yoga pavilion, and daily classes in pilates, spin, and sunrise yogaWellnessResortDesign$$$$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.
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.
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.