Melia La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, Marbella

Just 10 minutes' drive from Puerto Banús, Meliá La Quinta has a spa, free 24-hour gym and 3 swimming pools surrounded by gardens. The 27-hole golf course hosts major championships.

Rooms at La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa have typical Andalusian style. Each room has a balcony with views of the gardens, golf course or Sierra Blanca Mountains.

Meliá La Quinta’s 3 elegant restaurants serve Mediterranean, Andalusian and Japanese cuisine. There is also a seasonal poolside bar and Arabic-style lounge.

La Quinta's kids club opens daily in July and August, and at the weekend all year round. The resort also offers free beach transfers in summer. The Costa del Sol is just a 5-minute drive away.

The complex offers a golf academy and can arrange reduced green fees for Golf Valley’s many other courses.

La Quinta's spa is inspired by traditional Arab baths. It has a Hammam and sauna, and offers massages and beauty treatments.