Kate Busz

Beach clubs, influencers, and wellness retreats – that’s what you’d expect from Marbella. And yes, beachfront resort Amàre has all of that, but it manages to stay relaxed, vibey and mostly unpretentious. The hotel’s main draw, the rooftop bar, however, will still look pretty good on your Instagram, with views of the Sierra Blanca mountains and Mediterranean – on a clear day, you can even spot Morocco in the distance. Centered around stylish dining and drinking, Amàre is a hotel for wine on the roof, tapas by the palm-fringed pool and cocktails in the lounge, and inside, the hotel is glossy and contemporary, with tiki-inspired furnishings, wave designs and more beachy additions. You might want to spend all day (and all night) here, but you’ll likely not forget you’re right on the cusp of a brilliant day out in Marbella’s old town.  Why stay at Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella? Amàre’s location is top-notch for spending hours upon hours wandering Marbella’s old town and its Moorish-era streets – as well as its beach bar-lined coastline. But the hotel itself invites you to stay all day, if you wish, with multiple spots for dining, including the Michelin-starred Messina. But throughout the hotel, you’ll see its also decked out in artwork by local and international artists in its lifts, foyers and hallways.  The standout spa includes a sauna, steam bath, and hydrotherapy circuit to help you rejuvenate after a heavy one, and you can choose from standard bed and breakfast or half-board pa