Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort

Nearest airport: AGP. Set in Marbella with a golf course directly on hand, the resort pairs a relaxed coastal feel with easy access to local highlights. A sandy beach lies 2 km away, with sun loungers and parasols and the By the Sea beach bar adding a classic Mediterranean note. Public transport is around 1.5 km away, while the tourist centre sits approximately 5 km from the hotel.Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort is a characterful design-led spa resort with an eco-friendly ethos and a non-smoking setting throughout. Days unfold between an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, framed by gardens, terraces and a sun terrace with loungers, parasols and bath towels, while the poolside bar adds an easy rhythm to time by the water. Practical comforts include WiFi, parking with a garage, valet parking and an EV charging point, alongside a concierge, multilingual staff and a reception with luggage storage and a safe. For added ease, there is a hotel shuttle service and transfer service, plus a currency exchange desk, laundry facilities and bicycle hire, with car hire offered for a fee.Dining is a central pleasure, with breakfast served daily and à la carte options for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant collection ranges from Spanish and local flavours at La Veranda and La Loggia to Italian at Viva Italia, sushi at 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant and Lebanese cuisine at Ola Beirut, with Hole 55 offering panoramic views. By the water, La Pérgola and Irene's Health Kitchen sit in the pool area, while By The Sea Beach Club focuses on Mediterranean fish and seafood, complemented by a café, snack bar and room service. Drinks are well covered by a bar and Eddy's Bar, a lounge bar with cocktails and panoramic views, and meal plans include half board and full board, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and children's meals offered, plus diet meals on request.Accommodation spans double rooms, junior suites, suites and a small collection of villas, with views that may include the garden, lake, pool, golf course or wider panoramas. Each room is air-conditioned and sound-insulated, with WiFi, satellite or cable TV, a desk, safe, radio, minibar and mini fridge, plus slippers, a trouser press and an ironing set. Bedding options include double beds, twin beds, king-size beds, queen-size beds and single beds, with cots also provided. Tea and coffee making facilities add a simple in-room touch. In the bathroom, each room is equipped with a shower and a bathtub, alongside bathrobes, toiletries, a hairdryer and a magnifying mirror. Selected rooms add a terrace, while villas such as Villa Obama and Villa Con 2 Dormitorios Y Piscina feature separate bedrooms and a kitchenette.Leisure is thoughtfully varied, with a gym and a choice of tennis, padel and squash, balanced by yoga and hiking for a slower pace. The spa offering includes a hammam, sauna, steam bath and whirlpool bath, with massage treatments and a beauty salon completing the wellness focus. Evenings can be enlivened by live music, while entertainment programmes for adults and children and a seasonal mini-club bring a sociable, family-friendly dimension.