The Best Castle
Hotels near Marbella

Great views. Boasting a privileged hillside setting in a Medieval walled enclosure, this rural property is set around an ancient fortress in the Andalusian countryside. Come to the Hotel Tugasa Castillo de Castellar to spend a relaxing break in an authentic Spanish castle, surrounded by the wonderful scenery of the Alcornocales Nature Park. Feel the history throughout this charming, well-preserved village of typical, whitewashed houses. The complex's historic setting gives it a peaceful atmosphere in which you can relax. Enjoy walking in the beautiful surrounding countryside. This fantastic location also allows you to easily reach the golden beaches of Sotogrande and try out some of the exciting water sports on offer. Show full description

Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Built in 1932, this listed building preserves much of its historic charm. It has over 3,500m² of public areas, gardens and terraces. Rooms at the Hotel Castillo de Santa Catalina feature a plasma TV, marble or tiled bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and unique décor. The hotel offers spectacular views over Málaga Bay. The rooms at the Castillo come with individual climate control, a safe and a minibar. Many offer sea views. Free parking is offered on site. The Santa Catalina is situated in the exclusive El Limonar area of Málaga, 800 metres from La Caleta Beach. The Picasso Museum and the city centre are less than 2 km away. Show full description

Unique. Great views. Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Hotel Castillo de Monda offers accommodation in Monda, 38 km from Málaga. The hotel has a sun terrace and views of the mountains, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. All rooms have a private bathroom including free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. There is a shared lounge with a TV at the property. Marbella is 14 km from Hotel Castillo de Monda, while Torremolinos is 30 km from the property. Malaga Airport is 31 km away. Show full description

Beach front location. Delightful property. Amazing pool. Set around a traditional Andalusian-style patio, this beautiful 18th-century mansion is located in San Martin Del Tesorillo. Surrounded by pretty gardens, Hotel Monasterio de San Martin features an outdoor pool, charming rooms and restaurant. Each attractive room at Hotel Monasterio de San Martin has classic décor with original features such as wooden beams and exposed brick walls. All rooms have air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a terrace opening onto the hotel gardens. You can enjoy local dishes in the San Martin’s restaurant. There is also a bar and a terrace overlooking the gardens. The hotel is within 15 minutes’ drive of the nearest beaches. Sotogrande is 8 km away and here you will find 4 golf courses. La Línea de la Concepción and Gibraltar can be reached in 35 minutes by car. Show full description

Beach front location. Very cosy. Superb breakfast. Set in Jimena de la Frontera, 36 km from La Duquesa Golf, Boutique Hotel Rancho Los Lobos offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a patio. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Boutique Hotel Rancho Los Lobos each room is equipped with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. A vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Jimena de la Frontera, like hiking and cycling. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. San Roque Golf Course is 29 km from Boutique Hotel Rancho Los Lobos, while Estepona Golf is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Gibraltar International, 44 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Charming. Great value. Almoraima Hotel is a restored 17th century convent offering stylish accommodation in a tranquil setting. The chic rooms feature modern décor. La Gañania restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, with an emphasis on different meats and products from La Almoraima Estate. Some look onto the central courtyard and some have a traditional fireplace. La Almoraima Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Guests can relax in the gardens. Activities can be organised for guests including horse riding, cycling and visits to Finca La Almoraima. Gibraltar is just 20 minutes away by car. Show full description

Romantic. Gorgeous surroundings. Hotel Molino del Arco is a typical Cortijo Andaluz from the beginning of the 18th century. The hotel is located 13 km from Ronda City Centre. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and suites, all inspired by the noble decoration of Ronda's houses. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and amenities. Restaurant with an à la carte menu, open every day. The hotel has an ample wine cellar; a snack bar and packed lunches are available on prior request. Other on-site facilities include a laundry service. Ronda Train and Bus stations are 19 minutes drive away from the property while Ronda bullring is 20 minutes drive away. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 90 minutes drive from the hotel. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner only. It is not open for lunch. Show full description

Great value. Featuring a unique medieval design, Hotel Plaza Del Castillo has a distinctive façade resembling a castle and beautiful ornate gardens. Its rooms have air conditioning, heating and a minibar. Featuring stained-glass windows, stone walls and medieval paintings, Plaza del Castillo offers several banquet rooms and a restaurant that serves both traditional and creative cuisine. There is a 24-hour reception and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout. Hotel Plaza Del Castillo is conveniently located between the A-7 and the A-357 motorways, only 2 minutes’ drive from Mercamálaga wholesale market. The Congress Palace and the Cortijo Torres Fairground are less than 10 minutes by car. The city centre is 10 km away, while Malaga Airport is 12 km away. A bus stop located just 300 metres away connects you with the city centre and Malagueta Beach. Show full description

Nice style. Comfortable beds. Finca Eslava is a converted 18th-century manor house located just outside Antequera. It offers a large garden with a pool and paddle tennis court. Rooms at the Hotel Finca Eslava feature wooden beams and whitewashed walls. They are air-conditioned and have free WiFi access. The hotel’s restaurant serves traditional Andalusian food. There is also a bar where you can get a snack or a drink. The historical town of Antequera contains numerous buildings of historical and architectural interest. The city of Granada is an hour’s drive away. Show full description

Charming. Lovely interior design. This carefully restored building dates from the 18th century and lies in the most historic district of Ronda, surrounded by ancient monuments. Retaining much of its original charm, the Hotel Soho Boutique Palacio San Gabriel still displays an attractive stone façade and the coat of arms of one of its former owners. Spend a quiet moment in the library corner or in the typically Andalusian courtyard, full of plants and a trickling fountain. Here you can start the day with the hotel’s delicious breakfast. You can also enjoy a film in the intimate cinema room, which includes red velvet seats taken from the city’s old cinema. Combined with its privileged location, the hotel facilities make this a truly authentic Spanish setting for your holiday in rural Andalusia. Show full description

Charming. Outstanding SPA facilities. Popular among couples. Hacienda El Santiscal is located 200 metres from the Arcos Reservoir, in Cádiz province. This adults-recommended accommodation is a converted 15th-century manor house offering free Wi-Fi and a garden with a pool. Many of El Santiscal’s elegant rooms retain original features such as earthenware tiles and wooden beams. They are air-conditioned and contain a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Our small charming accommodation is a Bed and Breakfast located a few kilometers away from the town. For this reason we offer the possibility to those guests who do not want to leave to have lunch outside, a menu with light, simple and fresh dishes easy to prepare based on salads, gazpacho, Iberian ham, tortillas, scrambled eggs, ham sandwiches with bread, salmon and a long etc. All of them can be served on the terrace of the pool overlooking the lake, the garden and the natural area around us. Everything with affordable prices. This service, exclusive for guests, is available from 1:30 p.m. to 4 pm, its price is explicit in a menu so it is not necessary to reserve it in advance. If you prefer another option, there are many varied restaurants and bars only 500 m away from the hotel. as in the town of Arcos only 5 kms away. For dinner, we also have two restaurants near at the border of the lake, very nice and different, depending on whether you want a more or less formal meal. ASK RECEPTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Staff at the hotel’s reception can help organise trips such as horse riding, wine tasting visits and discounts on green fees at nearby golf courses. Arcos Garden Golf Course is just 15 minutes’ drive from the Hacienda. The town of Arcos de la Frontera, 6 km away, offers charming Andalusian architecture and views over the valley. Show full description

Historic. Superb interior design. Hotel Palacio Blanco is located in a restored 18th century palace located in the historic centre of Vélez-Málaga, 4 km from Costa del Sol beaches. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Each room offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV, desk and some a mountain view. This luxury boutique hotel offers an honesty bar and solarium. There are horse riding classes and golf courses offered only 4 km away. Malaga Airport is 30 minutes’ drive from Hotel Palacio Blanco. Show full description

Luxurious. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Cortijo Bravo is a 19th-Century country house, with a peaceful rural setting. It offers elegant accommodation, with an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace. Rooms at the hotel have classic décor. They all have a balcony or terrace, with views of the countryside. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the whole hotel. Cortijo Bravo has views of Malaga’s mountains and white villages. There is a garden with avocado trees. Inside, the hotel has a typical Andalusian courtyard. There are marble columns and a small fountain. The hotel restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean food, with creative touches. In summer, meals can be eaten outside on the terrace. Free parking is also available. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are only 7km away. Show full description

Historic property. Great location. Boasting impressive views over the fertile plains below the Andalusian town of Arcos de la Frontera, this Parador hotel is perfect for relaxation in this charming, white-washed town. Parador de Arcos de la Frontera has traditional-style, Andalusian decorative features, including an interior courtyard, where you can keep cool in the hot summer temperatures. Set in the historic centre of Arcos, this hotel is a short stroll from the castle and the town hall. From here you can also easily get to the other famous white-washed villages in this area of Andalusia. Dine in the hotel’s restaurant, where you can sample the à la carte menu or enjoy a light snack with friends or family. Show full description

Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. The Hacienda de San Rafael is set among olive trees halfway between the historic towns of Seville and Jerez. It offers a combination of rustic charm, total quiet and modern luxury. The rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture and paintings from around the world. All rooms have contemporary bathrooms. Wi-Fi is available on request. The vast gardens include 3 swimming pools. The Hacienda has 35 hectares of farmland to explore. There is a library and paddle tennis court. The Hacienda’s restaurant offers regional dishes using fresh local products. Dinner is served in either the dining room, courtyard or in one of the gardens. The Hacienda is located close to Cabezas de San Juan. Both Jerez and Seville are about 40 km away. The hotel offers activities including visits to bull-breeding ranches and bodegas, walks in the sierras, horse-riding and golfing. There is free parking. Show full description

Highly elegant. This luxurious beachfront hotel, set between Marbella and Puerto Banús, has 2 luxurious pools and 5 restaurants. Surrounded by lush gardens with direct beach access. Featuring bedrooms with a private terrace and sea or garden views, Marbella Club Hotel was originally the private residence of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, the founder of the hotel. The property has 5 restaurants, serving International and traditional Spanish cuisine. Puerto Banús offers a wide range of designer shops, bars, and restaurants. The hotel provides shuttle service to Marbella Club Golf Resort. The 18-hole golf course was designed by Dave Thomas and offers views of the Mediterranean Sea and Africa. The property also features a Thalasso Spa with sea views, offering a range of treatments, including a sauna and water bed. This spacious complex also features a Kids' Club for children. It includes a dance studio, music room, an enchanted forest, among many other leisure and educational facilities. Show full description

Luxurious. Great SPA. Featuring 3 18-hole golf courses, this luxury hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from Puerto Banus. Designed like a Tuscan palace, it features a 2, 000 m² spa, Roman Amphitheater and a luxurious beach club. Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort offers rooms and villas surrounded by beautiful gardens. All have views of the golf course, pool or gardens, and in some cases the Mediterranean Sea. Air-conditioned rooms and villas have satellite TV, a CD player and luxury Frette bed linen. Private bathrooms come with a bath and shower, hairdryer, slippers and bathrobe. All villas have a private garden, and some have a private swimming pool. Villas also feature a kitchenette. The Thermal Spa includes an indoor pool and gym. There are 2 saunas, 3 steam rooms and a Turkish bath. A range of health and beauty treatments is available in The Medical Wellness Institute. The Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort has 5 restaurants, with outdoor terraces offering superb views. There is also an English bar with a fireplace. Buffet breakfast served in the restaurant with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options is included in all the rates. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to its summer beach club, where there is a restaurant. Loungers and beach towels are provided. Kids Club opens during school holidays in Summer, Easter, and Christmas, and it's available free of charge for children from 4 to 12 years old. Show full description

Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. This converted 19th-century country house is just outside Tarifa, in Estrecho Nature Reserve, 5 minutes’ walk from Los Lances Beach. It offers charming rooms with garden views. The tranquil Cortijo El Pozuelo has a large garden with a shaded area with a Balinese bed. There are also loungers where you can sunbathe. Most rooms at the Cortijo de Pozuelo feature a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. There is a microwave and a fridge. There is a variety of restaurants and bars in Tarifa, located 3 km away from the hotel. Tarifa is extremely popular for surfing, windsurfing and other water sports. Show full description

Great location. Set on the edge of Ronda’s famous gorge, this 17th-century palace offers fantastic views of the River Guadalevín. It has an seasonal outdoor pool, Turkish bath and rooms with free Wi-Fi. The air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel Montelirio feature wooden floors and classic-style décor. Each one has satellite TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The Montelirio’s elegant restaurant serves traditional Andalusian food. There is also a bar with a terrace offering views of the valley. Ronda is a charming town with original Moorish city walls. You can drive to the beaches of the Costa del Sol in under an hour. The Albacara restaurant, located in our facilities, will remain closed until March 1, 2023. This will not affect our breakfast service, which continues to work as usual. Show full description

Stunning pool facilities. Located 10 minutes’ drive from Tarifa, Hotel Punta Sur offers accommodation set within gardens. It features an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and lake. Free Wi-fi is available. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the beach where guests can enjoy kite and wind surfing. Tangiers in Morocco is only 35 minutes from Tarifa Port by boat. Each chic room has private entrance and a patio. They feature a TV , air conditioning and a tiled bathroom. Massage services are available at Punta Sur. Guests also have free access to the gym and sauna facilities at its sister hotel. The restaurant at Punta Sur Hotel serves Mediterranean specialities. It also offers locally caught fish and barbecued meats. Gibraltar Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away. Jerez de la Frontera is 1 hour away while Malaga and Seville are less than 2 hours away. Show full description