Iconic Luxury Hotels to open first Marbella property

Iconic Luxury Hotels is set to open its first property in Spain this summer.

Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club will be located in Playa del Real de Zaragoza and feature 10 suites and 125 rooms.

There will also be three pools, four restaurants and bars, and a spa with seven treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, indoor swimming pool and nearby yoga studio.

The hotel will house Amu Beach Club, which will feature an infinity pool, dining spots and direct beach access.

Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club will be the ninth addition to the Iconic Luxury Hotels collection and its third international venue, joining the likes of Florida’s Palm House Hotel and UK-based properties Chewton Glen and Cliveden House.

The group’s executive director, Andrew Stembridge, said: “Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club represents an exciting milestone for Iconic Luxury Hotels, extending our celebrated portfolio into the vibrant heart of the Costa del Sol.

“This strategic expansion offers our esteemed loyal guests an extraordinary international experience, unlocking the unparalleled beauty and rich cultural tapestry of Spain’s most captivating coastal region.”

Francisco Macedo, senior vice president of asset management at Iconic Luxury Hotels, added: “The upcoming launch of Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club marks a pivotal moment for us. It is the next piece of the international puzzle for Iconic Luxury Hotels, following the debit of Palm House in Palm Beach, Florida, in November 2024 and our recent acquisition of Hotel Excelsior on Venice’s Lido Island.”

Rates at Hotel Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club start from €549.