Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona

Hotel highlights

• Seafront luxury with 3 dreamy pools and a private beach

• 5 fab restaurants including a beachfront club and fine dining

• Swish spa and fitness centre plus an indoor pool for year-round relaxation

• Loads of sports, from tennis to watersports (and yes, a life-size chess board)

• Just 5 mins to Estepona and 30 mins to Marbella

Location

• 1-min walk to the beach

• 50-min drive from Málaga Airport

• 5-min drive to Estepona

• 30-min drive to Marbella

• 40-min drive to Gibraltar

Rooms

If your holiday motto is “go big or go boujee,” you’ll feel right at home here. Choose from elegant rooms or plush suites, all with private balconies and stylish interiors made for lounging like a VIP. Standard room facilities include:

• Private balcony or terrace – for morning coffee or sunset sips

• Pillow menu – so you're guaranteed a good night's kip

• FREE Wi-Fi – to keep the brag-worthy beach snaps flowing

• Satellite TV & climate control – chill out, literally

• Laptop-size safe & minibar – keep the important stuff secure and the drinks cool

Food & Drink

From beachfront bites to swanky date-night dinners, the food scene here is a total vibe.

• El Mirador – the brekkie buffet of dreams: Iberian ham, fresh fruit, healthy options and sweet treats

• La Cabaña del Mar – seafront eats with Spanish flair, think paella, grilled fish, homemade desserts and beachy cocktails

• La Brisa – the romance is real here, candlelight, fine dining and garden views

• Alminar Restaurant – organic Andalusian ingredients turned into next-level flavours

• Bar Mistral – ideal for a glass of wine by the fireplace or a pre-dinner aperitivo

• La Veranda Bar & Terrace – breezy lobby terrace with drinks and snacks, perfect for boat-spotting and people-watching

• Pool Snack Bar – ice creams, sangria and sunshine? Say less

• Private dining at Almenara Tower – a historic 1575 watchtower turned ultra-exclusive dinner spot (seasonal)

Sports & Entertainment

• 3 outdoor pools – including a heated one for cooler days

• Indoor heated pool – part of the luxe spa zone

• Beachfront and lush gardens – your sunbathing spots are sorted

• Tennis court – same surface as the Australian Open (yes, really)

• Fitness centre – fully kitted out and air-conned

• Kempinski Watersports (seasonal) – we're talking jet skis, banana boats, snorkelling, paddle boats, beach volleyball and more

• Golf desk – with access to 50+ courses and tailor-made packages

• Cultural tours – day trips to Ronda, Seville, Gibraltar or even Morocco

For the kids:

• Kempinski Kids Club (ages 4-12, seasonal) – open daily, with pro animators, sports, crafts and fun learning

• Mini-dinners and loyalty cards – collect stamps, win prizes, and dine with the gang for €20 per night

• Activities galore – from t-shirt painting and frog-spotting to football, archery, canoeing and more

• Babysitting service available – book in advance for those much-needed grown-up moments

• On-site spa - expect facials, massages and full-body rituals, plus an indoor pool, relaxation areas and top-end Elemis products - ooh la la!