Elba Estepona Gran Hotel & Thalasso Spa

"We recently held our wedding at Hotel Elba in Estepona, and what can I say — it was truly unforgettable. The hotel itself is stunning, beautifully situated right by the beach, with plenty of tranquil spaces around the pool and grounds that offer privacy and a chance to truly relax. From the very beginning, we were looked after by Pepa, who was nothing short of exceptional. A true professional, Pepa ensured every detail was thoughtfully planned and perfectly executed. She was responsive, organised, and genuinely invested in making our day special. One of the reasons we chose Elba over the Kempinski was the warmth of our welcome — the difference was night and day. At Elba, we felt truly valued, whereas our experience elsewhere had felt cold and overly formal. The wedding dinner was outstanding. The chef created a menu that suited us perfectly, and Pepa was incredibly flexible in making adjustments. The piña colada cocktails were such a hit that our guests are still talking about them! The bar and kitchen teams were brilliant — professional, friendly, and talented. A lovely personal touch was Pepa arranging our wedding bouquets herself, saving me the stress of sourcing a florist locally. It’s small details like this that made all the difference. Our guests, who travelled from Scotland, England, and Italy, were all impressed by the hotel and service — many commented on how perfect everything was and how welcome they felt. We are so grateful to Pepa and the entire team at Hotel Elba for making our wedding everything we dreamed of and more. Thank you — you truly wowed us."

"Beach hotel and very close to town. Fabulous hotel and location, staff friendly and attentive! Will go back to this hotel before the year ends. This is my fourth time."

"Beautiful hotel. Friendly staff. Checkin easy and friendly. Gorgeous room junior suite with sea view. Unfortunately the jacuzzi didn't work. The mechanic said motor had gone. Was offered a free spa treatments instead. Pool was wonderful and warm with a shallow end. Beach is awful, stoney and gritty grey sand. Breakfast was good but food not hot but coffee amazing."