Five-star slow lane stay
This quiet corner of the Costa del Sol is a world away from the likes of buzzy Malaga and glitz Marbella – and that’s exactly why we like it. While we can’t exactly dub La Alcaidesa a hidden gem – given its world-class golf course and famed four kilometres of sandy shoreline – it’s just off the beaten path enough to score top marks on the tranquillity front.
But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Plonked on that shoreline, rubbing shoulders with the fairways in one direction and the beach in the other, is Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol – a dreamy five-star stay that might just ruin all other holidays for you. Sorry, not sorry.
Between the views across the sea to the Rock of Gibraltar, the swoon-worthy spa, the frankly unbelievable dining scene, and Andalusia on the doorstep, this place is the perfect combination of rest and quest. From tee times to hiking trails and champagne toasts to indulgent massages, this is one for the fly-and-floppers, the foodies, the golfers, the avid explorers… well, pretty much everyone really.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Hotel highlights
This is no run-of-the-mill local golf course – this is world-class. Not one, but two award-winning 18-hole courses sandwiched between rolling green hills and the Alboran Sea. Tee-off on the par-72 course designed by Dave Thomas – with its elevated plateaus, narrow fairways, and views of the Med – or challenge yourself with the Links course that was treated to a 2021 redesign courtesy of Kurtis Bowman, and all just a short stroll from the hotel.
The club has everything you need – and then some. Club rental? Of course, no need to wrestle yours off the baggage belt. They’ve got buggies, too, plus electric and manual trolleys, and plenty of practice facilities if you need to work on your swing. The clubhouse lays on fare from the mind of Michelin-starred chef Manuel Berganza, with an offering that puts Andalusian ingredients and Mediterranean flavours at the heart of things. And if you’re feeling parched on a par-3, the buggy bar will appear as if by magic, ready with a stock of snacks and drinks to help you on your way.
Facilities
Overview
- A la carte restaurant
- Bar
- Outdoor pool
- Gym
- Spa centre
- Wi-fi
Food & Drink
- 1 gourmet Andalusian restaurant serving a menu from Michelin-starred chef Benito Gómez
- 1 all-day restaurant serving seasonal Spanish dishes that are best shared among friends
- 1 poolside Mediterranean restaurant serving light bites and lunches
- 1 lounge bar offering sea views, snacks, and your favourite tipples
Entertainment
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
Sports & Health
- Golf
- Yoga
- Gym
- Sauna
- Spa centre
- Spa treatments
- Steam bath