16 | September | 2015 | Hotels and destinations

Marbella. It is difficult to mention (or write) this name without automatically thinking of luxury, glamour and relaxation. This city of the province of Malaga, Spain, has its own identity and, in fact, it is better known internationally than the capital itself. Marbella is a destination for exclusive international tourism, and it includes some of the most beautiful and quiet areas of the East of Costa del Sol. It has turned the city into an essential meeting point in summer and a top destination for wellness retreats during the winter.

As well as its exceptional climate and Mediterranean beaches, you will find quality tourism infrastructures and facilities. The hotels in Marbella are mostly 4 or 5 star hotels (or higher) built in exclusive areas, very close to its spectacular beaches or on the hills of the impressive Sierra Blanca.

The so-called Valley of Golf is one of the main centres of this sport in Spain, but Marbella not only offers golf, you can find sailing schools, surf shops, diving, paddle tennis, tennis, running … All that includes enjoying the energy from the open air you will find in this city, mainly due to its surroundings and the natural landscapes that provide the perfect setting to make the most of it.

The city of Marbella, is also one of the most beautiful and with outstanding cultural heritage cities of the Costa del Sol. Its walled Old Town integrates in the historic centre the High Quarter and the New Town, two areas that converge in the famous Plaza de los Naranjos (the Orange Square), where you find a mixture of important buildings of all artistic styles. The atmosphere in this town square is always lively and you can feel the true character of its people, always friendly and sharing smiles with visitors.

Photos Iberostar Costa del Sol hotel

What to see in Marbella:

Puerto Banus

The Paseo de la Alameda and its botanical garden

The Lighthouse of Marbella

The auditorium on Constitution Square

San Pedro de Alcantara

Accommodation suggestions in Marbella:

Marbella has a wide range of options regarding accommodation, but we suggest one of the last resorts to join this selection: an exclusive 4 star beach hotel in Marbella in the quiet urbanization of Costalita, direction Estepona. The IBEROSTAR Costa del Sol hotel offers a very attractive proposal for those who want a family holiday in Marbella with a touch of style, glamour and sophistication but away from the bustle and overcrowding of other areas.

The rooms and suites of this hotel in Marbella stand out for its spacious rooms, it has one of the best family rooms facing the beach of El Saladillo, as well as exclusive services and amenities, such as access to a semi private pool, a pillow menu and terraces with sea views.

Rooms of the Iberostar Costa del Sol hotel

As for the services in Marbella available at this beach resort, we like to stand out its gastronomic and spa area, with areas of exclusive relaxation, personalised treatments and a team of qualified professionals that are the best guarantee for a perfect wellness escapade.

On the official website of IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts you can find the best hotel offers in Marbella available online. The lowest rates guaranteed and, if you find a cheaper rate, they will match the offer and will also add a 5% discount on the available rate.

Today we’re going to make a deluxe review in places that most of us look with envy and normally can’t afford. It’s true that they are way out of our budget, but, it doesn’t hurt to keep them at hand when the day come and we decide, finally, that is time to spoil ourselves. We only live once, right?

Luxury holidays

Grand Hotel Mencey.– It is one of the best hotels with suites in Santa Cruz, Tenerife. A renowned five-star hotel which has hosted celebrities and international figures such as Liz Taylor. It still has that colonial charm, its old architecture, but filled with modern services and innovative ideas. The hotel’s garden is a natural jewel in the city, it even has a little turtle pond. It is a gourmet hotel also, considered one of the oldest still open hotels in Spain, besides, it offers a Spa, buffet style restaurant, chill out terraces, cooking classroom, and deluxe suites.

Vincci Aleysa.- A luxury hotel in Benalmádena, it is one of those places specially designed to become a high-standing touristic reference in the country. It was designed as a boutique hotel, where the high-quality services are the key, specially created to give you unique experience. In this way, the main service is the gourmet food, the relaxation and spa spaces and its exclusive five-star suites. The best gift, undoubtedly.

IBEROSTAR Son Antem hotel.- We had mentioned before every now and then, since it is a reference hotel in Majorca regarding golf and spa. But besides these characteristics that makes it unique in the island, it also offers you a different deluxe experience: is not another beach hotel, it’s located in the middle of the Majorcan countryside, surrounded by farms and green fields, beautiful gardens and two enormous golf courses. It also offers several gourmet services such as Sunday brunch which includes some children activities.

Hotel Iberostar Grand Mencey

Grand Salomé.- South Tenerife, across from the Duque and Fañabé beach, surrounded by the most beautiful gardens that lead to the sea. Besides its gastronomy, the specialized service and its deluxe, all these and even more in this Adults-Only hotel in Tenerife, This accommodation in Costa adeje is a five-star hotel next to the famous Anthelia hotel where you can live the most amazing and unforgettable holiday of your life. The design, the different ambiences and spaces create that idyllic air where dream is just as easy as breath.