El Cortijo at the Marbella Club

Overview

Elegant furnishings with terracotta floors, rattan details and cozy hues make this open-plan living area a home away from home.

From the kindling outdoor fireplace to the climbing bougainvillea and perfumed fruit trees, families will make the most of indoor-outdoor living.  

Marbella Club

Located on the southern Spanish Costa del Sol, in the heart of the “Golden Mile” and only five minutes to Old Town Marbella and Puerto Banús, the Marbella Club Hotel Golf Resort & Spa enjoys 325 days of sunshine.

Open year round, the renowned Marbella Club Hotel, one of the“The Leading Hotels of the World,” was once the private residence of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe and features 16 Andalusian-style villas spread along 42,000 square metres (452,083 sq. ft.) of lush subtropical garden.

Dining

Food and drink flow at the Marbella Club just as you like it, from a leisurely breakfast on the sun dappled terrace to after hours socializing in secret candle-lit corners. With a menu for every mood and a clubhouse-style sense of belonging, this is Spanish living at its best.  Discover a unique dining experience at the Marbella Club.

El Patio - Come for a coffee while you read the paper, meet for lunch, aperitifs, or after-hours cocktails and Galician oysters and dine among the jasmine scented vines. 

Beach Club - The palette of the Beach Club is awash with hues of minty, tropical greens and vibrant corals with reimagined al fresco hangout areas for guests in the lounge, bar and pool to while away the day.

The Grill - The master of the grill has followed in the footsteps of his father, Roque, to offer time-tested recipes brought to life over a crackling fire. 

The Olivar at the Garden Pool - Guests can enjoy an intimate pool setting and an easygoing and healthy lunch based on garden-inspired Andalusian fare created by the Wellness Chef Andrés Ruiz.

Rudi's - Celebrate the Marbella Club’s enduring sociable spirit with champagne or a cocktail in an elegant homage to the cherished Count. Pause for tapas, a game of backgammon, and a fireside nightcap over live music in this timeless Bohemian lounge.

MC Beach - MC Beach takes a cue from Malaga’s traditional chiringuitos, laid-back fish and seafood restaurants right on the beach. 

Summer Bar - To the tinkle of the piano and sounds of the nightly live music, guests are invited to kick off their evening in the heady jasmine-scented orange grove of the eponymous Summer Bar, host to many an illustrious guest throughout the years.

La Bodega - A show-and-tell-tribute to the wines on the menu, La Bodega tells the stories of both family-owned local wineries and rare, singular references alike. Guests can retreat to the private dining room for tastings or store their favorite vintages in the cherrywood library, complete with a bijou candlelit patio.

Wellness

Wellbeing, spa, nutrition and fitness are at the heart of the hotesl's offering. Stroll through the Holistic Studio and tap into the expertise of the naturopath nutritionists, indulge in therapeutic treatments at the Thalasso Spa or join an interactive cookery class where clean eating bursts with flavor.

Thalasso Spa - Thalassotherapy is at the heart of the hotel's healing therapy and has a long tradition. Ancient Greek and Egyptian practices have proven the strengthening, revitalizing and beautifying powers of seawater to the relieve stress and energize the mind and body. The Thalasso Spa offers 800 m2 of state-of-theart facilities, including a dynamic seawater pool, osmanic steam baths, saunas and 12 treatment rooms, offering a full range of Thalasso and Beauty Treatments, as well as personalized programs for Relaxation, Well-being, Detox and Rejuvenation.

Gym - Fully equipped with the latest Technogym fitness machines, free weights and TRX equipment. The gym also has first-class personal trainers, Pilates and yoga instructors available on request.

Activities

Golf - Designed by Dave Thomas, the 18-hole Marbella Club Golf Resort offers shuttle service from the hotel, only 20 minutes.

Tennis & Paddle - Puente Romano Tennis Club provides rare unrivalled professional-standard facilities with 14 courts at the neighboring sister resort, including clay, hard (plexipave) and paddle courts.

Equestrian - Horse riding, pony treks, dressage lessons, and competition-level training are available at the Marbella Club Equestrian Center, only 20 minutes away in rural, rugged Benahavís.

Pools and Beach - The Beach Club’s natural seawater pool and sun loungers promise full service right by the Mediterranean, and there are two outdoor heated pools for swimming and relaxing poolside.

Water Sports - When the gym just won’t do, head right where the Mediterranean and the Atlantic merge for fun on the water. The tranquil, rock-free seabed creates perfect conditions for paddle surfing and kayaking, while scuba diving, windsurfing and motorized sports can be enjoyed off a nearby beach.

Families

Kids Club - Housed in the heart of the finca, the Kids Club is entertainment every day of the year with supervised activities from sports, gardening and wildlife experiences to science experiments and play in the open air. The Kids Club is open to both in-house and nonresident guests year-round.