Founded by Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe in 1954, this now-legendary resort occupies a prime patch of Marbella’s Golden Mile, tucked away from the buzz amid peaceful, mature gardens and towering pines. With low-slung, whitewashed walls, terracotta tiles, and charming bungalows, the Marbella Club celebrates the art of patina, permanence, and life’s simple pleasures. A love-letter to slow living, it has gracefully evolved from its rustic, motel-style origins to encompass 115 rooms and suites and a collection of 15 villas. The Marbella Club is a dazzling destination for socialising, with eight restaurants and bars, and a perfect sanctuary for wellness travellers, thanks to its seafront Thalasso spa, heavenly Holistic Studio, and its newly unveiled Finca Ana María—an extension of the hotel’s gardens that nurtures a deep connection to nature through wellbeing and gastronomy. For families, the resort’s expansive 5,000 sq m Kids Club and outdoor adventures offer a true paradise for young explorers.