Albero Lodge, Estepona

This small, charming hotel has an idyllic setting in tranquil, verdant gardens in the heart of the Costa del Sol, next to the beach and the sea.

Each of the hotel’s 9 rooms is designed to provide guests with total peace, relaxation and independence and to reflect one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Myriam, the hotel’s young owner, has dedicated special attention to every aspect of the décor of each of the rooms. The rooms are named after some of the most evocative cities in the world - Florence, Deauville, Berlin, Dover, Ronda, Madras, Djerba, Fez and New York, and their interiors are designed to reflect the city after which they are named. In this way, the hotel becomes a journey through some of the world’s most fascinating cities.

Each room has a patio, terrace or garden, offering them privacy, independence and intimacy.

The hotel is situated close to the sea, between Estepona and Puerto Banus in Andalusia. The surrounding area offers plenty in the way of outdoor activities, such as water-skiing, boat rides, hiking, 4x4 excursions or playing golf on the many courses situated on the Costa del Sol.

The Heaven beach club is only a few steps away with its chill-out deckchairs, hammocks, massages, live musical evenings and restaurant (open between March and October).

The cities of Marbella and Estepona are also nearby and are well worth a visit for their beautiful, historic centres and the delicious traditional tapas.

The famous Puerto Banus harbour is not to be missed, with its huge yachts, restaurants, luxurious shops and nightclubs.

Also highly recommended are the white villages of Benahavis, Casares, Mijas, the Port of Sotogrande, Gibraltar and the famous Ronda, which are only about 30 minutes drive from the hotel.