Costa del Sol, SpainNew Golden Mile
METT Marbella - Estepona
Laid-back beach resort
New Golden Mile Costa del Sol, Spain
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
METTLaid-back beach resort
Dubai beach-club glamour settles into an Andalusian tempo here, with afternoon DJ sets giving way to unhurried dinners by the sand.
What it’s good at
Notable
Whitewashed Andalusian minimalism and an open lobby atrium anchored by an olive tree.
Notable
Poolside daybeds, open-air beach dining, and evening cocktails bring an easy social hum.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The beach club pulls its aesthetic from Dubai's JBR: palms, cabanas, guest DJs spinning through the afternoon, but the energy stays relaxed rather than relentless.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Málaga Coastal Path runs directly in front, leading toward Estepona's old town or the lively marinas of Puerto Banús.
The rooms
Rooms come in whitewashed plaster and natural wood. Seascape Suites add private plunge pools overlooking the Mediterranean.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
A heated indoor pool sits beneath vaulted concrete in the Elysium spa, and treatment rooms host Natura Bissé rituals.
Restaurant
Isola Ristorante Italiano
The dining room serves homemade pasta and pinsas, and cocktails are poured at an illuminated counter with arched niches.
At the table
AMMOS serves fresh grilled fish on the beachfront terrace, and El Bar de Lola pours Andalusian wines in the courtyard.
How it began
Sunset Hospitality reimagined the 2000-era holiday complex in 2023, preserving its vintage glass elevators within a crisp Andalusian rebuild.
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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.