Meliá Hotels International continues to strengthen its growth through its luxury brands, also focusing on Spanish destinations. The company has announced the signing of a hotel on the coast in the town of Estepona, Málaga, which will operate under The Meliá Collection brand, marking the first project on the Costa del Sol within its portfolio of exceptional hotels.
Bahía Estepona member of Meliá Collection will join the company’s luxury offerings on the Andalusian coast by mid-2026, following a renovation that will elevate its standards and facilities, making it a standout icon in the brand’s holiday portfolio. The hotel will feature 134 rooms and suites, thoughtfully designed to provide guests with an unparalleled seaside experience.
Overlooking El Padrón Beach, the outdoor areas of Bahía Estepona member of Meliá Collection, will be central to the guest experience. The hotel will boast a stunning swimming pool and serene gardens, perfect for relaxation. Guests can also focus on their well-being with access to a fully equipped fitness centre and a spa offering the finest treatments. The hotel will provide a diverse gastronomic experience with three restaurants, an outdoor pool bar, and a lobby bar.
Located in one of the destination’s most charming towns, where visitors can wander through typical whitewashed streets adorned with flower-filled pots, Bahía Estepona will offer the perfect place to immerse oneself in the essence of Andalusia. True to The Meliá Collection brand, the hotel will feature a carefully curated cultural programme, enhancing the luxury experience and connecting guests to the local culture. In addition, the hotel is just a 20-minute drive from Puerto Banus, half an hour from Marbella’s historic centre, and within easy reach of Mijas and Málaga city.
With the addition of this new project, Meliá Hotels International now has 30 hotels open or in the process of opening in Andalusia, including two other projects under The Meliá Collection brand in Cádiz and Ronda. In the case of Málaga, with this figure standing at 16, it’s also worth noting the enhancement of the company’s luxury portfolio with the upcoming opening of a ME by Meliá branded hotel in the city centre by the end of the year, as well as the repositioning of one of its hotels in Marbella, which will soon become ME Marbella.
Bahía Estepona member of Meliá CollectionP.º Marítimo Pedro Manrique, 23Estepona, Spain
