Deemed one of the most exclusive hotels along this stretch of the Med, the rooms and suites at the Kempinski boast exquisite interiors and breathtaking ocean views. The hotel includes 3 marvelous swimming pools, beautiful gardens, a health-spa and a number of live jazz evenings in its bars and eateries. 

The Puente Romano is one of the most luxurious hotels in town and comes with everything you'd expect for a Mediterranean 5-star. It contains a number of restaurants including Roberto's - an excellent a la carte Italian. There are also occasional gigs by the likes of George Benson, Elton John and Jose Feliciano at the hotel. 

Another beach-dwelling 5-star. A paradisal golf club (comes as standard!), riding stables and thalasso spa accompany the top-notch accommoadtion at this popular hotel. It also features one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Marbella. 

A luxurious 5-star located on the shore slightly to the West of Marbella, on the way out towards the town of Estepona. Las Dunas includes a magnificent health-spa, golf course, a luxury car hire, several restaurants and a range of stunning suites and apartments. 3-day stay minimum. 

Overlooking the white village of Monda, the Castillo is a former Arabic fortress. The hotel has 27 rooms including two suites with their own, jacuzzis, saunas, kitchens and terraces. There are additional deluxe rooms, double rooms and single rooms. The exquisite restaurant serves a range of Andalucian, Mediterranean and Arabic dishes, and all sides of the hotel provide views of the surrounding valleys. 

This boutique-like hotel is another which dates back several centuries. It was the residence of the famous opera singer Claude Devoize, who it was named after once it became a hotel. There are 6 beautiful double-rooms and a luxury suite, each having been individually decorated and styled from exclusive materials to the region. It is found in the Old Town of Marbella.