Best luxury hotel rooms in the Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol on the south coast of mainland Spain, has always been a favourite destination for the sun-seeker. There are wonderful sandy beaches, and a wide variety of resorts to choose from. From the relaxing atmosphere of the smaller villages such as pretty Frigliana, to the exclusive resorts of Puerto Banus and Marbella, there’s a location to suit everyone.

The main season for the Costa del Sol (translates to coast of the sun, or sun coast) runs from May through to the end of October. These months are best if you like the sun, with average temperatures during July and August reaching 26ºC.  You can travel there during the winter months, with the days still providing a welcome break from the cold.

With so many luxury hotels to chose from in the Costa del Sol, we have selected just a few to show you some of the tasteful, and sumptuous hotel rooms where you can relax and unwind.

Ikos Andalusia Hotel

This wonderful 5-star hotel is located beach-front in the resort of Guadalmansa, 13km from Estepona. It’s also close to the exclusive resort of Marbella, surrounded by countryside, and with the benefit of a long sandy beach. Perhaps soak up the sun alongside one of its 7 outdoor pool areas, and there’s an adult-only quiet zone.

There are 411 rooms and suites at the Ikos Andalusia, all located over 4 floors.  Rooms range from double/twin rooms with garden view, to deluxe two-bedroom suites with private pool.

All rooms come with furnished balcony or garden, floor to ceiling windows, air-conditioning, heating, bathrobes, coffee and tea facilities, DVD and CD player, flat screen TV, hairdryer, mini bar, safe, slipper and WiFi.

The standard rooms have views over the gardens or pools, but guests can upgrade to Mediterranean views.  Ranging from 33m² rooms for 2 people to 125m² rooms for 6 people, you can select a room type to suit the size of your party.   Of course, if you book a room with private pool, then you have all the benefits of being independent if you wish. Alternatively, you can enjoy the pool areas, and the nearby beach.

Anantara Villa Padierna Palace

This is a smaller 5-star hotel with just 132 elegant rooms, suites and villas. Located between the exclusive resort of Marbella and Estepona, the hotel is inland, just under 3km from the beach. If you enjoy golf, then this will be ideal for you as it’s surrounded by no less than 3 golf courses.

Palatial in appearance, guests will undoubtedly enjoy the hotel’s elegant and traditional style with a stunning pool area surrounded by lush trees.

Bedrooms are tastefully furnished with classic works or art adorning the walls. Each room is individually decorated, varies in colour/style, and come with complimentary WiFi. Choose from a deluxe room sleeping up to 2 adults and 1 infant (25-42m²), up to their Villa Obama with a private rooftop and pool. This sleeps up to 5 adults and is 495m².

Interconnecting rooms are also available that sleep up to 6 adults. Some rooms even have a jacuzzi on their private terrace, and a fully equipped kitchen.  As you can see, if you wish to remain independent on your holiday, the Anantara Villa Padierna would be a good choice.  The pool area and other hotel facilities are available if you wish to venture away from your room.

The room shown above is an example of their suites for up to 3 adults.  However, all rooms come with TV, safe, bathrobe and slippers, DVD player, hairdryer, ironing board/iron, coffee making facilities, mini bar, bathroom with bath and shower, air-conditioning. Some rooms will have view of the golf courses or lake.

Kempinski Hotel Bahia Beach Resort and Spa

This 5-star luxury hotel is also quite small in comparison with other hotels in the area, with just 145 rooms and suites, located over 7 floors. Situated on a sand and pebble beach, the hotel does offer lovely Mediterranean views.  Just over 5km from the resort of Estepona, you can still find a selection of shops, bars and restaurants just 500m from the hotel.

There are 3 outdoor pool areas surrounded by lawned sun terraces, and lush palms. You can even relax on one of the Balinese beds.

Rooms range from a deluxe room sleeping 2 adults (45m²), to a grand suite with sea views (100m²). All rooms feature a balcony, safe, coffee/tea facilities, flat-screen TV, desk, bathroom with bath and shower. Some of the rooms have garden view, or pool view, or sea views.

The junior suites and grand suites come with exclusive luxury bathroom amenities. Choose from Salvatore Ferragamo, Aqua di Parma, Natura Bisse and Molton Brown.  If you are a family, and would like interconnecting rooms, this is possible (but are limited).

Puente Romano Beach Resort

This 5-star hotel is located in the popular and exclusive resort of Marbella, with the benefit of being sea-front. In fact, it’s on Marbella’s Golden Mile with a lovely sandy beach. You will still need to travel into the resort centre as it’s just over 4km away from the hotel.  Guests can enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool and sun terraces, surrounded by tropical palms. Alternatively, head to the adjacent beach with its water sports.

The hotel has 217 rooms, suites and villas located over 3 floors. Ranging from junior suites (55m²) with a living room and terrace with garden views, through to the exclusive Villa La Pereza with 4 bedrooms and private pool.  All rooms are tastefully decorated and greys, whites and creams, and there are 11 room types to choose from in addition to the villas.  The photo below is of a deluxe junior suite which comprises bedroom with adjoining lounge area, 60m², partial sea or garden views from the terrace, flatscreen TV, in-room tablet, coffee facilities, bath and separate shower.

There are 8 upgrades available in the suites, right up to the imperial suite located on the top floor of the hotel. This has 190m² of space, private terrace with jacuzzi, marble bathroom with whirlpool bath, private sauna and rainfall shower, 80-inch flat screen TV with bluetooth, in-room tablet, coffee machine, wraparound deck with sea views.