Gran Hotel Guadalpin Banus

Built in 2004 and renovated in 2005, this fully air-conditioned, first-class hotel offers 4 floors with 181 rooms, of which 93 are double rooms and 88 are suites. It has a lobby with 24-hour reception, a safe, currency exchange facility and lift access. Other facilities on offer include hairdresser's salon, shops, 3 bars, a lounge area with games room, 4 restaurants, conference rooms as well as free wireless Internet access throughout. Furthermore, there are room and laundry services, medical assistance, a car park and a garage on offer to customers,

The stylishly furnished and comfortable air-conditioned rooms come with an en suite bathroom with bathtub, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, radio, free wireless Internet access, minibar, double or twin beds, adjustable central heating, free safe and a balcony.

In the hotel will find the Ristorante L'Ambasciata, a prestigious gastronomic restaurant from Italy, endorsed by a Chef with two stars in the Michelin Guide. Abanda, an international rice bar where you can enjoy superb rice in a unique atmosphere. La Proa, a luxury seafood restaurant which will delight the most demanding palates. Lorea, a pleasant restaurant with the very best of Basque cuisine.

There is a swimming pool with a children's pool in the outdoor complex as well as a pool snack bar, sun loungers and parasols. Furthermore, there are gym facilities available , as well as water sports such as waterskiing, jet skiing and motor boating nearby with addtitional charge. There are also seasonal musical shows on offer.

Check in: 4pm. Check out: midday.

To reach the hotel, follow these directions: - Take the A7 towards Algeciras Cádiz, and access the toll motorway AP7 at Fuengirola. Take the AP7 to Algeciras Cádiz. It is about a 40 minute drive from there. - Once in Marbella, drive towards Algeciras on the A7 motorway. Go in the direction of Nueva Andalucía San Pedro de Alcántara. Drive past Puerto Banús and onto San Pedro de Alcántara. At the first roundabout, take the exit for Marbella/ Málaga. Drive for about 1 km, following the directions for the petrol station. This route passes Ríu Rincón Andaluz and Cortijo Blanco hotels. - Take the next exit for the petrol station on your right and keep going straight for the beach. The hotel is situated at the end of this road on the right-hand side.