Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort

A fantastic trip. Really enjoyed the hotel & the facilities. Room was beautiful & attention to detail to really top!

Overall, the stay was good but I don’t think it’s truly 5 star (though the price is not outrageous either). The lobby and Eddy’s bar are lovely - service in Eddy’s was always very good. The rooms are nice but a little dated. Air conditioning is not great at all. First room we were given was directly above the entrance overlooking the cars and had to move - not a room they should be offering at all and felt a bit fobbed off. Breakfast is nice, although would prefer more homemade breads/pastries rather than tonnes of brought in stuff. Had dinner one evening in the Italian restaurant and thought it was massively overpriced and average - like eating in a generic hotel “fine dining” restaurant in the 1980’s. Tip: get the shuttle to the beach club and go to Kai Gastrobar for dinner - much more interesting food, friendly service, and €100 for two with a bottle of wine. Prices in the restaurant are a bit obscene at €20 a g&t, €9 a beer and €40/50+ for a main in any restaurant none of which were great.

What an amazing hotel! Everything is so beautiful, the buildings, the gardens, the facilities, everything. The staff are so welcoming and genuine. None of that fake yes sir no sir. And nothing is too much to ask, even though you rarely have to ask as they preempt your needs. It's not only the big things but the little touches that make your stay comfortable. The complimentary hors d'oeuvres while you wait for your starters, and the reading glasses in the restaurant when you forget yours and can't read the menu - yes, I'm getting old. The spa was amazing and we had it to ourselves and you can too if you go early. The food was delicious, fresh, and locally sourced. They even have an organic veggie garden you can see from the restaurant terrace. We've stayed here before this last visit and we'll stay here again. Hasta pronto!

It’s well worth making the effort to reach the hotel. The building and architecture is beautiful and dramatic while being grand in scale. The rooms are generous and the team go above and beyond for LHW Leaders Club Aurelian members.

Receiving the Michelin Key underscores the Anantara Resort’s unique approach to hospitality, where the experience is thoughtfully crafted to leave a lasting impression. La Veranda, with its serene gardens and refined culinary offerings, becomes a canvas where tradition and innovation intersect. The award serves as a quiet testament not just to excellence in design or cuisine but to the subtle artistry of creating moments that resonate long after they pass.