Hard Rock Hotel Marbella

Set just outside Puerto Banús in Nueva Andalucía, Hard Rock Marbella blends the brand’s music-led energy with laid-back Costa del Sol sunshine — a modern, adults-oriented hotel with sleek, comfortable rooms and a lively but not overwhelming atmosphere. Facilities include two outdoor pools (the rooftop pool is a particular highlight for sunset drinks), a full-service spa, a well-equipped gym, and several bars and restaurants serving international and Mediterranean dishes. It’s well placed for golf, with courses like Cabopino, Santa Clara and Marbella Club within easy reach, and a short taxi ride covers Marbella’s beaches and nightlife. It suits couples, groups of friends and golf travellers after comfort, style and a bit of buzz rather than a quiet, secluded retreat.