Meliá Hotels International has inaugurated its cutting-edge hotel, ME Marbella, following a significant renovation that cost over €20 million. Nestled between Puerto Banús and the historic old town, this innovative luxury concept redefines the lifestyle on the Costa del Sol, featuring bespoke architecture, an artificial beach oasis, and a culinary offering that embodies the Mediterranean essence.

Designed by architects Adriana and Álvaro Sans from Estudio ASAH, the building showcases artistic qualities with its organic shapes, refined lines, and natural textures. The color palette, inspired by the earthy tones of the mountains, the white of lime, and the blues of the sea, transforms every corner into a sensory experience. The structure highlights a reimagined Mediterranean architecture, creating an enveloping and sophisticated environment.

The hotel boasts 200 rooms, including 24 exclusive suites, envisioned as refuges of light and tranquility. Each space, with views of the Mediterranean, Sierra Blanca, or lush interior gardens, features premium amenities designed for relaxation and reconnection. An indoor area inspired by nature serves as an oasis for leisure and dining, surrounded by abundant greenery and flowing architecture, providing an immersive experience that blends nature, design, and lifestyle into a singular location.

At the heart of ME Marbella lies its iconic Oasis, a beach club with an indoor beach, establishing itself as the new social hub of the Costa del Sol. This space combines architecture, water, and music, where energy resonates in every corner, set against endless sunsets, inviting aromas, and textures that encourage unforgettable moments.

ME Marbella’s culinary offerings, managed in partnership with Pont Hospitality, consist of three uniquely themed venues. La Terraza Del Med pays tribute to the Mediterranean with a genuine cuisine emphasizing locally sourced ingredients that reflect the sea and land in each dish. Solana reinterprets the Southern tradition with fresh ingredients, live fire, and a warm, inviting aesthetic. Lastly, Barlume, located at the heart of the hotel, provides a sophisticated yet relaxed experience, blending creative cocktails and authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a coastal influence.

Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Meliá Hotels International, affirms, “With the opening of ME Marbella, we celebrate the arrival of our most avant-garde brand to one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic destinations. Marbella embodies contemporary luxury, social energy, and connection with its local culture, and this hotel reflects that essence in every detail.”

ME Marbella also presents a curated selection of immersive experiences that merge luxury, authenticity, and well-being, including beauty rituals inspired by extra virgin olive oil, artisanal pottery workshops with artist Ana Ortiz, holistic movement and Ayurvedic nutrition experiences, private city tours, electric boat excursions, and tastings of aged wines from Spain’s first underwater winery. These experiences are available to guests in selected rooms with a minimum stay and can be booked through meliá.com.