Official Rating - 5* - Bed & Breakfast / Half Board
Playground of the rich and famous and home of the movie stars, rock musicians and dispossessed royal families, Marbella has attained the top rung on Europe?s social ladder. The exquisite five star Gran Deluxe property Gran Melia Don Pepe, one of the Costa del Sol?s most famous resort hotels, is situated directly on the beach. A 10 minutes stroll from the hotel will take guests to the city centre of Marbella. The Gran Melia Don Pepe is one of the few properties in Spain earning the rating of Gran Deluxe.
Accommodation
Hotel features 201 rooms, which are fully renovated in 2003. All are equipped with full bathroom with hair dryer, bathrobes, individual air-condition or heating, direct dial telephone, interactive satellite TV, minibar, electronic safe (free of charge), ADSL Internet access (at a charge). Almost all rooms have balcony and sea view. 24 hour room service is available.
Food & Beverage
High quality cuisine in an elegant, friendly atmosphere and first-class service are offered in Bellavista and the Grill ?La Farola?. Moreover, guests can take pleasure in the Calima restaurant of the well-known Dani Garcia, which is considered the best restaurant in Marbella. In summer clients can enjoy an exquisite lunch-buffet at the poolside restaurant ?La Palapa? and dinner in La Dama de Noche. The Poolbar ?El Copo? serves snacks and sandwiches with breathtaking views over the Mediterranean Sea. There is also the pianobar ?El Almirante? with live music every night.
Facilities & Services
Private parking (free of charge), hair dresser, shops, bridge and reading room, two tennis courts, two outside pools and a children?s pool that have been completely refurbished in 2005 and featuring now Balinese beds in the gardens, a heated indoor pool and two Jacuzzis. Fitness Studio with sauna, Turkish bath, Swedish shower, massages & SPA with special treatments (on request) and weight lifting. Special rates on several golf courses within Marbella area. Free entrance to Casino Marbella situated six km from the hotel.
Meeting Facilities
A ball and twelve meeting rooms for up to 350 people are available for coffee-breaks, business luncheons, dinners, buffets, cocktails and such. A variety of services for group events are offered.
Useful Information on Distances
The hotel is found 51km from Malaga airport, 181km from Jerez airport, 167km from Granada airport, 78km from Gibraltar airport, 454km from Faro airport and 266km from Seville airport. A bus stop is at 100 meters from hotel. The renowned harbour Puerto Banus is at only 6 km from the Hotel. Nearby you can visit Ronda and Gibraltar at approximately 60 minutes by car from the hotel and Granada at approximately two hours by car.