Iconic Luxury Hotels opens first 5-star resort in Andalusia

British luxury hotel chain Iconic Luxury Hotels has unveiled its first Andalusian property: the Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club, a five-star gem on Marbella’s Real de Zaragoza beach.

With 135 rooms and suites, four outdoor pools, a 24-hour gym, and diverse dining options, its flagship restaurant La Terraza serves Mediterranean delights like seafood linguine and Málaga-style tuna. 

A key new addition opening in August 2025 is the exclusive Amù Beach Club, a Monégasque concept making its Spanish debut, inspired by the French Riviera’s beach lifestyle.

In September 2025, the resort will also welcome a Champneys spa – marking the British wellness brand’s first European location outside the UK. Housed within Amù Beach Club, the spa will include a studio offering conscious movement and personalised relaxation classes.

The resort will join the Iconic Luxury Hotels portfolio, a rapidly expanding company with a strong international presence. Iconic Luxury Hotels is part of L+R Hotels, a family-owned global hotel investment and management group overseeing over 115 hotels and 23,000 rooms across the UK, Europe, the US and the Caribbean.