There are many state-of-the-art hotels in Marbella, one more luxurious than the other. But none of them can pride itself on such a rich history as the Marbella Club Hotel. Not only is it one of the best hotels in Marbella; over the last 60 years it helped shape the history of Marbella. Today, many residents of this jet-set town happily make use of the excellent spa and restaurants at the renowned hotel. The secret? Over half a century of experience in pampering the rich and famous, Book your taxi from or to this Hotel now!
Prince Alfonso’s joie de vivre lives on.
They started life as the von Hohenlohe family’s humble Mediterranean hideaway, Finca Santa Margarita, born as the Marbella Club in 1954. With an exciting new chapter written every year, we have a lot of stories to share.
In 1947, Santa Margarita, an old finca of figs and pines, became the family’s Mediterranean hideaway. Having heard about life on the shores of the Mediterranean from his cousin Soriano, Prince Max took a drive down from his palace. In 1946, he fired up his Rolls-Royce Phantom and headed for southern Spain. Pausing for a picnic in a pine forest on the coast, led to the birth of a legend. His son, Prince Alfonso, returned the following year to buy this rural enclave.
Marbella Club Hotel, Simple Pleasures, Exhilarating Adventures
Experience the richness of the resort and the region thanks to our unique year-round destination, which promises endless gastronomic, cultural, wellbeing and sporting activities. From our professional tennis and paddle courts to the Pilates Studio to Malaga’s museums, there is always something to do.
Classic elegance, contemporary spirit
Stylish living spaces with considerately composed interiors that remind you ‘home’ isn’t simply a place — it’s a feeling. Each has a private terrace blending seamlessly with the indoors.
A Playground for the Rich
But Alfonso had much more in store for the place than just a family retreat. Inspired by motels he had visited on his travels in the USA and encouraged by the enthusiasm of visiting relatives and friends, the entrepreneurial prince transformed the finca into a hotel. Marbella Club opened its doors in 1954 with twenty bedrooms, a dining room and a bar located in the central part of the old farmhouse. In 1957 Alfonso hired his cousin, the experienced Count Rudi, as an Assistant Manager to help turn the Marbella Club Hotel into a true playground for the rich. Under his guidance, the hotel saw visitors from all layers of European royalty and aristocracy, as well as a number of international celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot. With the coming of Puerto Banús in 1970, the establishment of Marbella as a jet set town was complete: Puerto Banús was the place to be and the Marbella Club was the place to stay.
The Luxury Continues
Today, the Marbella Club Hotel has matured into a resort of world renown. Its relaxed spirit combined with the highest class standards still makes it popular amongst the worlds rich and famous. Local residents know how to find their way to the golf and tennis courts for an excellent game. Simultaneously, the superb sports facilities host many tournaments and competitions, including the Spanish Show Jumping Championships. The hotel spa and restaurants are also in favour with many local expats. In short, the Marbella Club Hotel still lives up to its name as the perfect Mediterranean getaway.
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