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These are the most expensive hotels in Spain’s Andalucá region in 2025: where are they and how much do they cost?
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 17:26
The Andalucía region in the south of the country has some of the most luxurious and expensive hotels in Spain. Towns and cities such as Marbella, Seville, Estepona and Chiclana de la Frontera stand out as premium tourism destinations, with accommodation that can easily exceed 1,000 euros per night, depending on the season.
From exclusive butlered villas to historic palaces transformed into five-star luxury hotels, these establishments go far beyond a simple stay by offering tailor-made experiences. Below, we take a look at the most expensive hotels in Andalucía, their location and how much it costs to enjoy a stay there.
Anantara Villa Padierna Palace
Jacuzzi in one of the rooms of the Hotel Villapadierna.
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This luxury hotel is a ten-minute drive from Puerto Banús in Marbella and features three 18-hole golf courses. It is designed as a Tuscan palace and houses a 2,000-square-metre spa, a Roman amphitheatre and a luxury beach club. Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort offers rooms and villas surrounded by beautiful gardens. All overlook the golf course, pool or gardens and, in some cases, the Mediterranean Sea.
The rooms are equipped with an air conditioner, satellite TV and luxurious bedding. The private bathrooms have a bathtub and shower, hairdryer, slippers and bathrobes. Some villas have a private swimming pool, while all have a private garden and kitchenette.
The thermal spa includes an indoor swimming pool and a gym. There are two saunas, three steam rooms and a Turkish bath. The Medical Wellness Institute offers a range of health and beauty treatments. The five restaurants at the Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort have outdoor terraces with magnificent views. There is also an English bar with a fireplace. The rate includes a buffet breakfast served in the restaurant with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The average price per night is around 750 euros.
Palacio de Sancti Petri
Swimming pool in the Hotel Palacio de Sancti Petri in Chiclana de la Frontera
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Set in an Andalusian palace, this luxury hotel offers direct access to the Barrosa beach, a free spa and a large outdoor pool. All rooms have a furnished balcony. Palacio de Sancti Petri, a Gran Meliá Hotel offers spacious rooms with a living room and a flat-screen satellite TV. They include free Wi-Fi and a minibar.
The hotel is located next to the Novo Sancti Petri golf course on the Costa de la Luz. Jerez Airport and the beautiful city of Cadiz are about 45 minutes away by car. Some of the hotel’s superior rooms enjoy The Level personalised service, which includes access to a private adults-only swimming pool, free use of deluxe amenities, à la carte breakfast service in the room, private breakfast and an open bar area.
The Palacio de Sancti Petri, A Gran Meliá Hotel features a beautiful marble courtyard with arches and fountains. There are several restaurants in the courtyard and in the gardens, with buffet and à la carte options. The hotel spa has a Roman bath, footbath and water jets. Rooms are available from 550 euros.
Marbella Club Hotel
One of the rooms of the Marbella Club Hotel.
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This luxury beachfront hotel is located between Marbella and Puerto Banús. It features two luxury swimming pools and five restaurants. Surrounded by lush gardens with direct access to the beach and with rooms with private terraces and sea or garden views, the Marbella Club Hotel was originally the private residence of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe – the hotel’s founder.
There are five restaurants serving international and traditional Spanish cuisine. In Puerto Banús, there is a wide variety of designer shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel offers a shuttle service to the Marbella Club Golf Resort. The 18-hole golf course was designed by Dave Thomas and overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and Africa.
The establishment also has a thalassotherapy spa overlooking the sea, which offers a wide range of treatments, such as sauna and water beds. This spacious complex also has a children’s club. It includes a dance studio, a music room and an enchanted forest, among other educational and leisure facilities. Bookings start from 1,200 euros.
Gran Hotel Miramar
One of the rooms of the Gran Hotel Miramar in Malaga.
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The luxurious Gran Hotel Miramar GL is located in Malaga, ten metres from La Malagueta Beach. This beachfront hotel features a spa centre and a seasonal swimming pool.
The hotel’s rooms are elegant, with views of the beach, the garden or the city. They are equipped with an air conditioner and a flat-screen satellite TV, a media library, a Bluetooth sound system and USB and HDMI ports. They also have a private bathroom with a bathtub, Bulgari toiletries and a mirror with a thermometer and a clock.
The hotel’s Príncipe de Asturias restaurant serves international dishes with a Mediterranean touch. There is also a café bar with a casual atmosphere and a rooftop terrace bar. A buffet breakfast is served by the pool, offering a variety of fruit, cold meats, cheese and pastries.
It has a children’s pool, kids club depending on the season and a wide variety of meeting and conference rooms. Prices start from 600 euros.
Hotel Alfonso XIII
One of the courtyards of the Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville.
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Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is located in Seville, next to the Real Alcazar. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a gym and a traditional courtyard garden with a fountain. Rooms are individually decorated, equipped with an air conditioner, a minibar, bathrobes and slippers.
There is an outdoor poolside restaurant, which serves snacks, beer and wine. The San Fernando restaurant serves traditional local dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The hotel also houses the Americano cocktail bar. The Ena Sevilla restaurant serves tapas and has an outdoor terrace, with views of the Puerta de Jerez. The hotel is located next to the historic Santa Cruz district, about 300 metres from the Giralda and Seville’s Cathedral. Rooms start from 300 euros.
Nobu Hotel Marbella
Pool at Nobu Hotel Marbella.
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Nobu Hotel Marbella is surrounded by gardens and fountains. All rooms at this five-star hotel overlook the resort square. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and La Suite nightclub. The hotel is located approximately 3.6 kilometres from Plaza de los Naranjos and 500 metres from the nearest beach.
All rooms include a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, a terrace and a living room.
A buffet breakfast is served in the morning. The hotel’s exclusive restaurant specialises in Peruvian-Japanese cuisine. The reception is open 24 hours a day and offers the option of pre-arrival check-in. Rooms start from 600 euros.
Kempinski Hotel Bahia Beach Resort & Spa
One of the pools at Kempinski Hotel Bahía Beach Resort & Spa.
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Kempinski Hotel Bahía Beach Resort & Spa in Estepona is located on the beachfront, just a 15-minute drive from Puerto Banús. It features a spa, gardens and three outdoor pools. Rooms feature a balcony, a flat-screen satellite TV and a marble bathroom with a hairdryer.
Kempinski Hotel Bahia Beach Resort & Spa includes a gym with free fitness activities and tennis courts. The hotel’s spa features a sauna, a steam bath, an indoor relaxation pool and six treatment rooms. There is also a children’s club open during the high season.
The Kempinski serves a buffet breakfast and has two other restaurants offering a variety of Mediterranean and Spanish dishes. Guests can enjoy a drink while looking at the garden, the sea or the pool. Prices start from 500 euros per night.
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A List Development, a member of the comprehensive real estate company List Group, announces a new hotel resort project under the luxury hotel brand “Anantara”, marking the brand’s first entry into Japan
TOKYO, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — List Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Naoyuki Kitami; Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), a comprehensive real estate company, announces that its consolidated subsidiary, List Development Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Hiroyuki Kiuchi; Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; hereinafter “LD”), has entered into a hotel management agreement with Royal Minor Hotels Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Kohei Motoyama; Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter “Royal Minor Hotels”) on July 10, 2025.
At the signing event held on the same day at the Tokyo American Club, the two parties announced plans for a new luxury resort hotel under the “Anantara” brand — marking the brand’s first entry into Japan. The property, to be named Anantara Karuizawa Retreat (hereinafter “the Property”), is scheduled to open in 2030 in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. Nestled in approximately 10 acres (approximately 40,000 square meters) of forestland with views of Mount Asama, the resort will feature a total of 51 guest accommodations, including suites and villas, and will be developed as a premium luxury retreat.
As a comprehensive developer that plans, develops, and produces high-quality residences and communities, List Development is engaged in a wide range of projects, including its proprietary condominium brand “List Residence” series, primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan area, as well as the development of office buildings, vacation homes, and resort properties. In recent years, the company has focused on the development of hotel condominiums and luxury residences. In December 2024, List Development completed a hotel condominium project in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. The current project marks List Development’s first venture into hotel resort development.
Anantara Karuizawa Retreat will harness the region’s year-round natural beauty and connectivity to offer travellers nature-led escapes. The property’s strategic location near the Karuizawa Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet train) Station provides convenient access from Tokyo, which is just over an hour away by train, as well as from nearby cities such as Nagano, Kanazawa and Maebashi. Karuizawa is a favoured weekend escape getaway, renowned for its cool climate in the summer and abundant year-round outdoor attractions, including the Karuizawa Kazakoshi Park, golf courses, forests, hiking trails, hot springs and skiing. The destination’s international appeal is on the rise, especially among Asian travellers, and it is within two to three hours by train from Tokyo’s Haneda and Narita international airports.
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Shares Jump After Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations, What You Should Know Now
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Wyndham’s stock rallied 4.3% in after completing its second quarter, which blew past Wall Street estimates. The hotel franchise powerhouse posted adjusted EPS of $1.33, above analysts’ $1.16 EPS tree.
Much of this performance was driven by an increase in development activity and continued resilience in our ancillary revenue programs, which combined to offset the softer U.S. demand backdrop that Wyndham encountered.
Revenues Reflect Resilient Business Model
Quarterly revenue totaled $397 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $386.64 million. The strong performance, not surprisingly, showed Wyndham’s ability to expand in a changing travel landscape with a diversified revenue model capable of working well while different regions ebb and flow.
One of the main factors of a volume increase came from ancillary revenue which jumped by 19% year over year. Those gains, offered through services that go beyond mundane room bookings, acted as a buffer against the 4% year-over-year decline in U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR).
International Growth And Development Pipeline Set Records
The Company’s international presence further grew with global system size increasing 4% year-over-year to approximately 846,700 rooms. At the same time, the company’s development pipeline reached a record 255,000 rooms, a 5% increase in the second quarter of 2024.
Additionally, Wyndham signed 229 new development contracts this quarter, a 40% increase over 2018. This healthy growth in the pipeline indicates considerable long-term demand and investor confidence in the expansion potential for the brand.
Strategic Focus on Higher-Margin Markets
Geoff Ballotti, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, noted that the company’s expansion is being fueled by its strategic focus on high FeePAR (fees per available room) markets and segments. Though not cited directly, he noted that the company is still focussed on growing its global presence, increasing its development pipeline and increasing its high margin ancillary revenues.
This methodical strategy looks like it is paying off as the company focuses on growing in markets with better profitability, while reducing exposure to markets with weaker occupancy trends.
EBITDA Climbs with Shareholder Returns on Schedule
EBITDA for the quarter was $195 million— this was 10% higher than the year ago quarter. On a constant currency basis, that was a 5% increase.
Wyndham has also shown its dedication to providing value for shareholders. The company gave back $109 million in Q2 to investors in the form of shareholder returns, comprised of $77 million in share repurchases and $0.41 of quarterly cash dividends per share. This action illustrates Wyndham’s belief in its resiliency and future performance.
Upgraded Outlook for FY2025
In an optimistic tweak, Wyndham boosted its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS outlook to between $4.60 and $4.78. Not seeing the calculation of the adjusted earnings at this time, This adjustment is as usual just a little better than the consensus estimate of $4.68, indicating a bullishness over the strength of the second half that continued into 2008.
The company also raised the bottom of its annual forecast for room growth, for which it is now forecasting a year-over-year gain of 4.0% to 4.6%. That suggests the management team is confident of continued robust development activity in its markets, despite wider macroeconomic uncertainties.
Debt Level Comfortable And Not Excessive
At June 30, 2025, Wyndham’s net debt leverage ratio remained 3.5 times—well within its target range of 3 to 4 times. This fiscal discipline enhances the company’s flexibility for future investment, growth and shareholder returns.
Market Outlook and Investor Confidence
Wyndham’s positive share price reaction to the company’s Q2 results reflects investor confidence in the company’s long term plan and the growth story. While the U.S. domestic business faced challenges, including a decline in RevPAR, Wyndham’s diversified approach with global expansion, service offerings and asset-light franchising will enable it to remain profitable.
With the strong forward momentum and sound financials, Wyndham seems to be set to keep building in the latter half of 2025.
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced its second-quarter 2025 results. Highlights include:
- System-wide rooms grew 4 percent year-over-year.
- Awarded 229 development contracts globally, an increase of 40 percent year-over-year.
- Development pipeline grew 1 percent sequentially and 5 percent year-over-year to a record 255,000 rooms.
- Ancillary revenues increased 19 percent compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 13 percent on a year-to-date basis.
- Diluted earnings per share increased 6 percent year-over-year to $13; adjusted diluted EPS grew 18 percent to $1.33, or 11 percent on a comparable basis.
- Net income increased 1 percent year-over-year to $87 million; adjusted net income increased 13 percent to $103 million, or 7 percent on a comparable basis.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 10 percent year-over-year to $195 million, or 5 percent on a comparable basis.
- Returned $109 million to shareholders through $77 million of share repurchases and quarterly cash dividends of $0.41 per share.
“We delivered another solid quarter growing our global system by 4 percent, expanding our development pipeline by 5 percent, increasing our ancillary revenues by 19 percent, and continuing to execute our strategy focused on higher FeePAR segments and markets, which is driving growth in both domestic and international royalty rates,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and chief executive officer. “Record first-half openings and a 40 percent second quarter increase in new contracts awarded reflect strong developer confidence in Wyndham’s powerful, owner-first value proposition. Amid a softer domestic RevPAR environment, we grew comparable adjusted EBITDA by 5 percent and comparable adjusted EPS by 11 percent. We also returned nearly $110 million to shareholders this quarter — continuing to demonstrate the value-creating power of our highly cash-generative, resilient asset-light business model. With consistent development, royalty rate, and ancillary fee growth, we remain very confident in our ability to create long-term value for our shareholders, franchisees, and team members through the enduring appeal of our iconic brands.”
Revised International Reporting Basis
As part of a recent operational review, the company identified violations of its Super 8 master license agreement in China and issued a notice of default to the master licensee. Given the operational challenges of obtaining accurate information from this master licensee and the uncertain outcome of the compliance process, beginning this quarter, the company has revised its reporting methodology to exclude the impact of all rooms (approximately 67,300 rooms as of March 31, 2025) under this master license agreement from its reported system size, RevPAR and royalty rate, and corresponding growth metrics. The company’s financial results will continue to reflect fees due from the Super 8 master licensee in China, which contributed less than $3 million to the company’s full-year 2024 consolidated adjusted EBITDA.
The company’s global system grew 4 percent, including 3 percent growth in the higher RevPAR midscale and above segments in the U.S. and 5 percent growth in the higher RevPAR EMEA and Latin America regions.
On June 30, 2025, the company’s pipeline consisted of approximately 2,150 hotels and 255,000 rooms, representing another record-high level and a 5 percent year-over-year increase. Key highlights include:
- Awarded 229 new contracts, an increase of 40 percent year-over-year.
- 6 percent pipeline growth in the U.S. and 4 percent growth internationally
- Approximately 70 percent of the pipeline is in the midscale and above segments, which grew 5 percent year-over-year
- Approximately 17 percent of the pipeline is in the extended stay segment
- Approximately 58 percent of the pipeline is international
- Approximately 76 percent of the pipeline is new construction, and approximately 35 percent of these projects have broken ground
RevPAR
Second quarter global RevPAR decreased 3 percent in constant currency compared to 2024, reflecting a 4 percent decline in the U.S. and 1 percent growth internationally.
In the U.S., second-quarter results included approximately 150 basis points of unfavorable impacts from the timing of the Easter holiday and the 2024 solar eclipse. Excluding these impacts, the company’s U.S. RevPAR declined approximately 2.3 percent year-over-year, driven by softer demand, partially offset by a modest increase in pricing.
Internationally, RevPAR results were driven by continued pricing power, offset by a decline in occupancy. The company continued to see strong performance in its EMEA and Latin America regions, with year-over-year growth of 7 percent and 18 percent, respectively, reflecting robust pricing power in both regions. The company’s Canada region grew RevPAR by 7 percent, reflecting increased room nights from Canadian guests. In China, RevPAR decreased 8 percent year-over-year, reflecting a decline in occupancy and continued pricing pressure.
Second-Quarter Operating Results
The comparability of the company’s second-quarter results is impacted by marketing fund variability. The company’s reported results and comparable-basis results (adjusted to neutralize these impacts) are presented to enhance transparency and provide a better understanding of the results of the company’s ongoing operations.
- Fee-related and other revenues grew 8 percent to $397 million compared to $366 million in the second quarter of 2024, which reflects a 19 percent increase in ancillary revenues, higher royalties and franchise fees, as well as higher pass-through revenues due to the company’s global franchisee conference in May.
- The company generated net income of $87 million, a 1 percent increase compared to the second quarter of 2024, as higher adjusted EBITDA and lower transaction-related expenses were partially offset by the absence of a benefit in connection with the reversal of a spin-off related matter, higher restructuring costs, and increased interest expense. Adjusted net income grew 13 percent to $103 million compared to $91 million in the second quarter of 2024.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 10 percent to $195 million compared to $178 million in the second quarter of 2024. This increase included an $8 million favorable impact from marketing fund variability, excluding which adjusted EBITDA grew 5 percent on a comparable basis, primarily reflecting increased ancillary revenues, as well as higher royalties and franchise fees, partially offset by higher operating expenses primarily related to growth in the company’s credit card program and the absence of a benefit from insurance recoveries.
- Diluted earnings per share increased 6 percent to $13 compared to $1.07 in the second quarter of 2024. This increase primarily reflects the benefit of a lower share count due to share repurchase activity.
- Adjusted diluted EPS grew 18 percent to $1.33 compared to $1.13 in the second quarter of 2024. This increase included a favorable impact of $0.07 per share related to marketing fund variability (after estimated taxes). On a comparable basis, adjusted diluted EPS increased approximately 11 percent year-over-year, reflecting comparable adjusted EBITDA growth, the benefit of share repurchase activity, and lower depreciation and amortization, partially offset by higher interest expense.
- During the second quarter of 2025, the company’s marketing fund revenues exceeded expenses by $3 million; while in the second quarter of 2024, the company’s marketing fund expenses exceeded revenues by $5 million, resulting in $8 million of marketing fund variability.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
The company generated $70 million of net cash provided by operating activities and $88 million of adjusted free cash flow in the second quarter of 2025. The company ended the quarter with a cash balance of $50 million and approximately $580 million in total liquidity.
The company’s net debt leverage ratio was 3.5 times as of June 30, 2025, the midpoint of the company’s 3 to 4 times stated target range, and in line with expectations.
Share Repurchases and Dividends
During the second quarter, the company repurchased approximately 923,000 shares of its common stock for $77 million.
The company paid common stock dividends of $32 million, or $0.41 per share, during the second quarter of 2025.
Full-Year 2025 Outlook
The company is increasing its adjusted diluted EPS outlook to reflect the impact of second-quarter share repurchase activity and increasing the low-end of its year-over-year rooms growth outlook by 40 basis points to reflect the removal of the dilutive impact from its Super 8 master licensee in China.
The company continues to expect marketing fund revenues to approximate expenses during full-year 2025, though seasonality of spend will affect the quarterly comparisons throughout the year.
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