Bel Air Villa, Marbella Club

Bel Air is hidden deep in Marbella Club’s gardens, behind banana trees and tall palms, and is built for those who prize quiet above all else. Double-height beamed ceilings fill the house with light and leave room upstairs for secret reading nooks. Pieces by local artisans keep it rooted in Andalusia.

From the upper floor, the view falls across the gardens towards the hotel’s green pool and herb garden. Downstairs, a marble dining table with wicker chairs and a fully fitted kitchen make it a house to live in, not merely stay in. The principal bedroom has a canopy bed and sliding glass doors that open onto its own dining terrace.

Outside, a curved heated pool sits among the palms, with a garden and shaded terrace for long, lazy afternoons and a tiled courtyard for parking. Among the bathrooms are a jet bath and a private sauna.

A dedicated Villa Host takes care of every detail. The Thalasso Spa, the beach, the Kids Club and the hotel’s ten restaurants and bars are all a gentle stroll away. Bel Air is ideal for couples travelling together or a small family in search of seclusion, with the hotel close at hand.