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”
$$$$ Medalled
Finca Cortesin
“Palatial Andalusian hideaway”
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol
“Whitewashed Andalusian roost”
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
Ikos Andalusia
“All-inclusive beachfront playground”
Wellness Quiet Secluded
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol
“Contemporary Andalusian cortijo”
OKU Andalusia
“Wabi-sabi coastal resort”
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol
“Whitewashed Andalusian roost”
Finca Cortesin
“Palatial Andalusian hideaway”
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Moorish hillside citadel”
Ikos Andalusia
“All-inclusive beachfront playground”
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Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del SolIndoor heated lap pool, heated outdoor swimming pools, infinity lounging decks, children's water areas, and private plunge pools in villas.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Finca Cortesin25-metre heated indoor saltwater lap pool, two outdoor mosaic swimming pools including a 50-metre adults-only pool, and a 35-metre outdoor infinity pool at the Beach ClubLuxeWellnessResort$$$$H
Hacienda del Mar member of Meliá CollectionHeated indoor swimming pool and 3 outdoor swimming pools set in landscaped gardensDesignResortHeritage$$$$I
Ikos AndalusiaNine heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools encompassing 4,000 square metres, including a central lagoon pool, Deluxe Collection pool, children's pools, and a heated indoor spa pool.ResortLuxeWellness$$$$L
La Zambra Resort - The Unbound Collection by HyattIndoor heated sea-salt pool, dynamic pools, outdoor infinity pool, and garden swimming pools.DesignWellnessResort$$$M
METT Marbella - EsteponaExpansive central Azure Beach outdoor swimming pool, heated indoor spa relaxation pool, shared semi-private pools, and private suite plunge poolsDesignResortSocial$$$O
OKU AndalusiaIndoor arch-vaulted pool, terraced hillside infinity pools, two adults-only outdoor pools, family pools, and private plunge pools.WellnessResortDesign$$$S
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol20-meter heated indoor lap pool, outdoor adults panoramic pool, and separate dedicated family poolWellnessResortDesign$$$$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.