Hotel Don Pepe Gran Melia, Marbella

The hotel has three swimming pools set in gardens, with Balinese-style day beds, sun loungers, and sun umbrellas. The hotel's garden opens onto Marbella's seafront promenade, and the hotel is beachfront. Guests also have access to a solarium at Don Pepe.

Rooms at the 5-star Don Pepe have views of the sea, hotel gardens, or mountains, and most include private balconies. Each room at Don Pepe has a large plasma-screen TV, interactive satellite TV, an electronic safe, and a minibar. The Red Level adds access to the Red Level Lounge, and a round-the-clock concierge service is available throughout the hotel.

The hotel's grill restaurant, Erre, specialises in steak, Mediterranean and barbecue specialties. Tahini Restaurant serves Japanese cuisine with ocean views. In total, the hotel offers seven restaurants, including Erre and Tahini Restaurant.

The spa at Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá includes a Turkish bath, a hot tub, and a sauna, and offers massages and body treatments. Guests receive free access to the heated indoor pool and the gym at Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá. Beauty services at the Spa & Wellness Centre cover manicures, pedicures, facials, and hair styling.

The hotel has a Kids' Club, a children's playground, and an indoor play area for younger guests. Interconnected rooms and a kids' pool at Don Pepe accommodate families travelling together. For active stays, Don Pepe has one tennis court, two paddle courts, a fitness centre, and evening entertainment.

Location: Seafront, 15 minutes' walk from Marbella Old Town, 6 km from Puerto Banús

Signature: Red Level Lounge with premium services

Dining: Seven restaurants, including Tahini Restaurant

Wellness: Turkish bath, hot tub, sauna, and heated indoor pool

Family: Kids' Club, playground, indoor play area, and interconnected rooms

Pools: Three swimming pools with Balinese-style day beds