Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa
Costa del Sol
OVERVIEW
Set right on the beach on Spain’s so-called ‘golden mile’, Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa is an Andalusian dream where low-rise whitewashed buildings are strung out along the coastline. Though this part of the coast is glitzy, glam and dotted with enormous resorts, Puente Romano feels more intimate despite its size thanks to its village style layout. With its blue and white tiles, tumbling florals and subtropical plants, it’s an authentic spectacle.
As you’d expect of a resort of this size, Puente Romano has a fantastic range of facilities. Highlights include the 10 show-stopping clay tennis courts, which are set right on the seafront with amazing views, plus to four pools, including one just for kids. Escape the family areas at the Six Senses Spa, where you can have a treatment using local herbs, sea salt and olive oil, or perhaps a manicure at the outdoor nail bar.
If you fancy getting out and about, the hotel is ideally located between Marbella and Puerto Banus, shielded by the Sierra Blanca mountain range.
SUMMARY
Rooms: 259
Location: Marbella, Costa Del Sol
Nearest Airport: Malaga Aiport
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board
6 Reasons to visit Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa
- A village feel, sets the large hotel apart from the enormous properties nearby
- Located right on Spain’s ‘golden mile’, it has a fabulous setting on the Andalusian coast
- The stunning seaside tennis courts will be the loveliest you’ve ever played on
- Four pools and nine restaurants mean you can fly and flop with no need to leave
- The Beach Club Pool has lifeguard attention from 8am ‘til 8pm in the summer
- A Six Senses Spa offers absolutely every treatment that you can imagine
The hotel is a foodie destination in an already well-regarded foodie region. Try the menu inspired by Alice in Wonderland at Dani Garcia, which has two Michelin stars. The ‘Sharpening the Pencil’ smoked eel dish is a real highlight.
Where to stay
Rooms are decorated in Andalusian style, with spacious bathrooms, expansive terraces and whitewashed walls. If you’re travelling as a group then you’ll find the interconnecting rooms a bonus, offering two bedrooms and en suites, or you could upgrade to one of the villas, which offer unparalleled space and luxurious amenities. Interior design includes soft cream leather, cut Venetian glass and resplendent Andalusian tiles or marble floors.
The hotel is a foodie destination in an already well-regarded foodie region. Try the menu inspired by Alice in Wonderland at Dani Garcia, which has two Michelin stars. The ‘Sharpening the Pencil’ smoked eel dish is a real highlight.
What to do
The hotel is replete with fun activities to enjoy, from tennis courts to an on-site golf course, Pilates and yoga classes to a DVD library. The spa by Six Senses is a delight, with a wet area including a hydrotherapy pool, plunge pool and hot and cold showers, sauna, herbal steam room and hammam. You can book all manner of treatments, such as massages, facials and scrubs, which are done in one of nine treatment rooms – ask to reserve one of the three outdoor rooms to enjoy the cabanas overlooking the sea. There are also four swimming pools.
The hotel is a foodie destination in an already well-regarded foodie region. Try the menu inspired by Alice in Wonderland at Dani Garcia, which has two Michelin stars. The ‘Sharpening the Pencil’ smoked eel dish is a real highlight.
What and Where to Eat
There are nine restaurants to try, from Michelin-starred eateries to relaxed beachside shacks. Make the effort to get a table at Dania Garcia Restaurante, where tapas and Iberian-style dishes offer a taste of the traditional. Some restaurants operate in high season only, such as Del Mar, set right on the beach offering fresh catch of the day prepared the way you want it. There are options for all diets and cravings: from super-fresh sushi to a ‘wellness’ spot called Rachel’s, where you can order healthy breakfast dishes and light meals.
The hotel is a foodie destination in an already well-regarded foodie region. Try the menu inspired by Alice in Wonderland at Dani Garcia, which has two Michelin stars. The ‘Sharpening the Pencil’ smoked eel dish is a real highlight.
When to travel
| Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan |
12 | 5 | 83 |
Feb |
13 | 7 | 75 |
Mar |
14 | 8 | 65 |
Apr |
16 | 9 | 40 |
May |
19 | 8 | 23 |
Jun |
22 | 10 | 13 |
Jul |
25 | 11 | 2 |
Aug |
26 | 10 | 5 |
Sep |
23 | 8 | 15 |
Oct |
19 | 7 | 57 |
Nov |
15 | 6 | 115 |
Dec |
13 | 5 | 98 |