Gran Hotel Elba – Estepona

1,500m² of Treatment Rooms, Pools and Spa in Estepona

Gran Hotel Elba has a distinctive architectural style combining a stone façade – the tower reminds you of mansions and castles in inland Andalucia – with more modern elements. But this spa hotel’s most striking feature is the enormous glass dome that dominates the central part of the hotel and reception area.

This 5 star luxury hotel near Marbella is large – there’s a choice of 138 double rooms and over 60 suites (the three Presidential suites are the largest and most luxurious). Rooms have sea terraces with views to the pool and beach. Beach lovers may be disappointed – the Gran Hotel Elba doesn’t boast the best beaches in the area – but sitting by the pool and taking in the panoramic sea views perhaps compensates. 

But if the sand disappoints, the spa certainly makes up for it and the 1,500m² of treatment rooms, pools and spa are the highlight to this luxury hotel on the Costa del Sol. Thalasso treatments are all with fresh sea water and you can also treat yourself to a massage and a touch of relaxation therapy when the sea salt gets too much.

Gran Hotel Elba’s location means you need a car – Estepona is slightly too far away to walk comfortably and Marbella and Puerto Banus nightlife are even further – but is ideal if you’re looking for relaxation in a beachfront setting. This spa hotel is the best choice for couples and singles group hoping to chill.