Costa del Sol, SpainNew Golden Mile
Ikos Andalusia
All-inclusive beachfront playground
New Golden Mile Costa del Sol, Spain
Opened
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Ikos ResortsAll-inclusive beachfront playground
Everything is folded into the stay, from water sports along Playa de Guadalmansa to dining across eight à la carte restaurants.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Nine heated swimming pools span 4,000 square metres across the beachfront grounds.
Notable
Beachside waiter service and multicourse menus created by Michelin-starred chefs across several restaurants.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Fresh, calm, spacious, and subdued—Ikos Andalusia’s rooms have seized on a clear narrative of elevated simplicity.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Playa de Guadalmansa sits directly out front, with the whitewashed streets of historic Estepona a short drive to the west.
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The rooms
Interiors stay bright and calm in creamy tones. Floor-to-ceiling glass opens onto private balconies facing the water.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A winding lagoon pool curves through the grounds toward the beach. An indoor-outdoor pool opens onto lawns lined with daybeds.
The spa
Heated mosaic loungers line the relaxation lounge, beside a Finnish sauna and a marble tea station.
Pool Bar
The bar sits on an island in the lagoon pool, serving drinks under a shaded canopy.
At the table
A beachfront chiringuito serves grilled espetos on the sand, and open-air terraces look straight out over the sea.
How it began
Studio Gronda redesigned the former Princess Hotel with Arab wind-catcher motifs, centering the property around a three-story lobby with forty-foot palm trees.
Costa del Sol
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Our shorthand
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.