A huge crimson-coloured building encircled by sculptured Mediterranean golf courses close to swish Puerto Banús, the four-star Barceló Marbella Hotel is the perfect base for an upscale Costa del Sol holiday. Ensconced in a peaceful lush spot inl&, you're less than 10 minutes by car from sandy palm-fringed beaches & the sparkly Med. The hotel is decked out in calming biscuity hues & contemporary furnishings with a colonial twist. Toast yourself lazily by the curvaceous outdoor pool topped with a wooden bridge, or hog the outdoor Jacuzzi. You can even recline like Spanish royalty on a Balinese bed in the spacious pool area for an extra fee. Whip yourself into holiday shape in the fitness centre & let it all go again gorging on delicious Spanish dishes in the two onsite restaurants & knocking back summery sangria & cocktails in the hotel's two bars. Barceló Marbella's Massage Centre is a sanctuary of relaxation. Golfers are in their element here, just steps from a long game on Guadalmina Golf Club's course. They can also swing to their heart's content on other well-kept courses in the area, at special guest prices. Good to know The Massage Centre is only open between 13th June & 13th September & the hotel's bus transfer service to Puerto Banús & Marbella city centre only runs between 13th June & 13th September.