Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá

Wake up to the sound of waves at Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá, a 194-room landmark hugging Marbella’s sun-kissed promenade. Two lagoon-style outdoor pools and a sleek heated indoor pool invite year-round swims, while palm-dotted gardens create a private oasis seconds from Fontanilla Beach. Foodies can tour four restaurants: wood-fired masterpieces at ERRE & Urrechu, Mediterranean bites at Bardot Pool Club, haute sushi at Tahini and the brand-new China Crown, bringing imperial recipes to the Costa del Sol. Evenings end with craft cocktails at Audrey Lounge overlooking the Med. Wellness takes centre stage at the Clarins-partnered YHI Spa, featuring hydrotherapy, sauna and signature rituals, plus a 24-hour Technogym studio for sunrise workouts. Upgrade to Red Level for butler check-in, a sea-view lounge with all-day tapas, VIP beach beds and late checkout. Business travellers find 983 m² of meeting space, while families love the kids’ club, game room and paddle-tennis courts. After hosting royalty, movie stars and gala nights since 1964, the hotel will close 16 Oct 2025 for a top-to-toe makeover, reopening Nov 2026 even more dazzling.