Marbella, Spain
Anantara Villa Padierna Palace: Tuscan palace estate in Marbella with 1,200 original Roman artworks, three 18-hole golf courses, and Roman thermal spa
Nestled in the sun-drenched rolling valley of Benahavís just minutes from the Mediterranean beaches of Marbella and Puerto Banús on Spain’s Costa del Sol, Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort opened as an extraordinary Italian Tuscan palace estate. Operating as a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the 125-room palace is world-famous for housing a museum-quality collection of over 1,200 original classical Roman and Renaissance sculptures, marble columns, and oil paintings. Featuring three 18-hole championship golf courses (Flamingos, Alferini, and Tramores), the acclaimed restaurant La Veranda, an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by cypress trees, the private By the Sea Beach Club, and a monumental 2,000-square-metre Roman Thermal Baths Spa, this resort is Marbella’s premier palace haven.
Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Italian Tuscan palace royalty on the Spanish coast: liveried doormen greet guests beneath classical marble colonnades beside antique Roman busts with chilled Spanish cava and fresh Andalusian olives. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Marbella golfing, cultural, and beach pursuits: playing 18 championship holes on the Flamingos or Alferini golf courses, taking the complimentary private shuttle down to the resort’s private By the Sea Beach Club (5 minutes away), exploring the historic old town of Marbella and luxury yachts of Puerto Banús (10 minutes away), swimming in the cypress-fringed garden pool, indulging in the 2,000 m² Roman thermal circuit, and reserving dinner at La Veranda or 99 Sushi Bar.
Palace living balances championship golf with monumental Roman wellness: the 2,000-square-metre Anantara Spa features 10 private treatment suites, an authentic Roman thermal bath circuit with eight aromatic steam baths and saunas, indoor heated hydrotherapy pools, and therapies utilizing Mediterranean olive oil, sea salt, and citrus. Dining spans world-class culinary institutions: refined Spanish haute gastronomy at La Veranda (celebrating classic Andalusian recipes), cutting-edge Japanese cuisine at 99 Sushi Bar, fresh seafood at By the Sea Beach Club, and cocktails at Eddy’s Bar.
Accommodations comprise 125 rooms, luxury suites, and standalone private villas (including the famous Villa Obama, where First Lady Michelle Obama stayed in 2010) ranging from 42 to 350 square metres. Each residence features classical Italian palace furnishings, antique artwork, private terraces overlooking the golf greens or Mediterranean Sea, plush king beds, and travertine marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs.
Art lovers, golfers, and luxury travelers seeking Tuscan palace grandeur, 1,200 museum sculptures, and Roman thermal baths in Marbella should book Anantara Villa Padierna Palace without hesitation. Travelers seeking generic beachfront high-rises should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 2,400 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 2,800 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Carretera de Almijara, drive through the Tuscan gates of Villa Padierna, and admire the Roman statues.
- Check into your Terrace Suite, walk out onto your balcony, and look over the golf course.
- Dine on Spanish cuisine at La Veranda.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 5.2k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Tuscan Palace Grandeur & 1,200 Original Artworks
Guests revere the museum-quality Roman statues, 3 golf courses, 2,000 m² Roman spa, La Veranda food, and Anantara staff.
2,000 m² Roman Spa & 99 Sushi Bar
Reviewers consistently praise the thermal circuits, Japanese food at 99 Sushi, beach club shuttle, and serene valley setting.
Guests Warn
Secluded Benahavís Valley Luxury
Visitors love being 10 minutes from bustling Marbella while enjoying total palace serenity.
Championship Golf Paradise
Travelers celebrate having three distinct 18-hole courses surrounding the palace.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Historic Tuscan Palace Estate with 1,200 Original Artworks
Anantara
Three 18-Hole Championship Golf Courses
The Leading Hotels of the World
2,000-Square-Metre Roman Thermal Baths Spa
Condé Nast Traveler
In the stay
- Full access to outdoor swimming pool, 2,000 m² Roman thermal spa circuit, and fitness gym
- Complimentary private shuttle service to By the Sea Beach Club
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet Andalusian breakfast daily and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Usually extra
- –La Veranda & 99 Sushi Bar multi-course dinners and Spanish sommelier wine pairings
- –Green fees on Flamingos and Alferini championship golf courses, and customized Roman spa rituals
Good to Know
- The 125-room Tuscan palace estate sits in Benahavís near Marbella, Spain, Leading Hotels of the World.
- Includes 1,200 original artworks, 3 championship golf courses, 2,000 m² Roman spa, and private beach club.
- Located on Carretera de Almijara, a 45-minute drive from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP).
Editor's Note
Book a Terrace Suite with a private outdoor balcony directly overlooking the cypress-lined Flamingos Golf Course, and experience the signature 10-step Roman thermal bath circuit at the 2,000 m² Anantara Spa.
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Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026