Hacienda del Mar, member of The Meliá Collection, celebrates its grand opening in Estepona, Costa del Sol

The Meliá Collection marks its arrival on the Costa del Sol with a celebration attended by distinguished personalities including Pepe Barroso, Helen Lindes and Jaydy Michel Nearly 300 guests enjoyed an experience inspired by nautical culture, seaside living and the timeless elegance of the Mediterranean Set on the seafront and surrounded by gardens, Hacienda del Mar emerges as a new benchmark for distinctive luxury in Estepona, with a concept centred on wellbeing, gastronomy and family experiences.

Mediterranean-Inspired Celebration
- Officially opened as part of The Meliá Collection, Meliá Hotels International’s luxury portfolio.
- Event hosted nearly 300 guests, including public figures like Pepe Barroso, Helen Lindes, and Jaydy Michel.
- Evening theme: “Endless summers of the Mediterranean” — blending nautical culture, seaside elegance, music, curated lighting, and gastronomy.
- Singer Nuria Fergó performed live, adding authentic Mediterranean flair.

Hotel Concept & Design
- Originally inaugurated in 1999 under Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, now reborn under The Meliá Collection.
- 131 guestrooms and suites with contemporary design and natural materials.
- Surrounded by 45,000 sqm of gardens, direct beach access, and three outdoor pools.
- Focused on wellbeing and family enjoyment, offering expansive outdoor spaces for relaxation and shared experiences.

Wellness & Spa
- MAIA SPA inspired by the mythological figure Maia.
- Facilities include six treatment rooms, heated indoor pool, Finnish sauna, steam room, and relaxation areas.
- Treatments combine innovative techniques for both immediate and long-lasting wellbeing.

Gastronomy
- Neguri Beach Club: seafood-focused, yacht-club inspired dining.
- Burladero: contemporary take on Andalusian culinary traditions.
- Almenara: breakfast with architectural and landscape integration.
- Umbral: lobby bar as a social hub for unwinding.

Significance
- Strengthens Meliá’s presence in Andalusia.
- Reinforces its commitment to authenticity, Mediterranean lifestyle, and deep local connection.
- Positions Hacienda del Mar as a renewed icon of Costa del Sol’s luxury hospitality.

This opening signals Meliá’s strategy of blending luxury travel with cultural immersion, making the property both a destination and an experience.