5 Reasons Why This Is Spain’s Best-Kept Secret
If there’s a guaranteed antidote to the winter blues, it’s escaping to a corner of the world where the sun always shines. Enter Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella. Tucked away along Southern Spain’s golden stretch of coastline, this legendary hideaway may just be one of the country’s best-kept secrets.
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Originally born during Marbella’s golden era in the 1960s, the hotel recently opened an exciting new chapter following an extensive renovation. Today, it stands as the ultimate insider retreat for travellers seeking world-class gastronomy, serene outdoor living, and an unrivalled wellness focus.
1. Tuck into unrivalled cuisine
Food and drink sit squarely at the heart of the Kimpton Los Monteros experience, elevating it far beyond your average resort dining. The property made Spanish hotel history decades ago as the first to ever earn a Michelin Star, and that culinary heritage lives on today across its vibrant bars and restaurants.
Start your morning at Rachel’s Eco Love, an idyllic cafe near the entrance where clean eating meets pure indulgence. For dinner, head straight to Jara, the resort’s gastronomic centre, where local Andalusian produce is the focus.
Spain is easily one of my absolute favourite countries to visit, and this newly reimagined gem has jumped right to the very top of my travel hitlist
Amelia, Culture & Lifestyle Editor
As for when golden hour strikes? Guests can make their way up to Escondido Rooftop for an evening of live DJ sets, signature agave cocktails, and panoramic views stretching across the coast.
If poolside glam is what you are after, guests can also expect exclusive direct access to the nearby Beach Club La Cabane by Dolce & Gabbana. Reimagined by global luxury icons alongside chef Dani García and Grupo Mosh, it brings high fashion, world-class gastronomy, and unrivalled entertainment together right on the water’s edge.
As for when golden hour strikes? Guests can make their way up to Escondido Rooftop panoramic views stretching across the coast.
2. Stay in a hotel room you won’t want to leave
Surrounded by palm trees and idyllic sun terraces, the hotel’s architecture invites you to unwind and embrace outdoor living. Each of the 195 rooms, including 60 boutique suites and 70 spacious duplex rooms, reflects a calm, elevated Mediterranean aesthetic.
Surrounded by vibrant palm trees and idyllic sun terraces, the hotel’s architecture invites you to unwind and embrace outdoor living.
Expect warm terracotta hues, soft organic textures, bespoke furnishings, and light-flooded spaces that spill out onto private balconies and gardens.
Whether you’re relaxing by the pool, working from the leafy coworking space, or leaving the little ones to enjoy archery and water games at the complimentary Little Monteros Kid’s Club, every detail feels thoughtful, relaxed, and distinctly luxurious.
3. Unwind with world-class wellness
If you are looking for a stay that allows you to completely unwind, this hotel more than his you covered. Spa by Maison CODAGE Paris offers a tranquil wellness sanctuary, designed for complete mind-and-body restoration. Partnering with the acclaimed French skincare brand, the spa offers highly personalised facial and body therapies tailored to your specific skin needs and lifestyle. Unwind in the extensive hydrotherapy circuit, ease tired muscles in the sauna and hammam, or step into the sensory showers before taking a dip in the heated saltwater pool.
For those looking to undergo a total reset, the hotel hosts dedicated multi-day Wellness Retreats in partnership with CODAGE Paris, offering guided journeys designed to reconnect spirit, body, and mind. Upcoming dates include: 5-7th February, 2-4th April, and 18-20th June 2027.
4. Try your hand at a host of sports
For those eager to combine relaxation with staying active, Los Monteros is a sport enthusiasts’ dream destination.
Guests can spend hours perfecting their game at the dedicated Racquet Club, which features four Top Clay tennis courts, six glass padel courts, three hard courts, and even a dedicated beach volleyball court. For those wanting to really hone their racquet skills, there are options to get involved in complimentary weekly padel socials every Friday, as well as lessons, which are available at an added cost.
Beyond the courts, mornings are best spent at rooftop yoga, joining outdoor Pilates and barre sessions in the garden building, or training with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment in the indoor-outdoor fitness facilities. For golf lovers, the property sits right in the heart of Spain’s famous “Costa del Golf,” with over 20 championship courses located just a short drive away.
5. Discover an impressive on-site art gallery
While many luxury hotels tend to feel a little characterless and cookie-cutter, Kimpton Los Monteros carries a real soul, one rooted in over 60 years of artistic lineage, having welcomed royalty, celebrities, and creative pioneers throughout its historic past. Continuing its legacy as a cultural haven, the property’s public areas, corridors, and guest rooms house an impressive array of art.
The hotel is home to nearly 700 works by ten, mostly Andalusian artists, with each piece being selected and developed specifically for the property. Painting, sculpture, ceramics, murals and installations appear in different scales and settings, creating a visual dialogue with the architecture, interiors and Mediterranean surroundings.
Continuing its legacy as a cultural haven, the property’s public areas, corridors, and guest rooms house an impressive array of art.
Plan your stay now
Whether you’re escaping for a long weekend or a full-blown wellness retreat, Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella offers the perfect blend of Costa del Sol history and contemporary luxury. From golden-hour rooftop cocktails to tailored Parisian spa therapies, it is precisely the kind of winter sun escape you will be talking about all year.
Where: Marbella, Costa del Sol, Spain
Rates: Rooms from €550 per night
Website: www.kimptonlosmonterosmarbella.com
