The Don Carlos Marbella opens its doors after the renovation of the tourist complex

The 5-star Don Carlos hotel in Marbella has reopened its doors after undergoing a comprehensive renovation of the tourist complex with an investment close to 45 million euros, which will conclude in a second phase in 2026, offering accommodation consisting of 308 rooms, suites, and residences, and adding to its entertainment options a Rafa Nadal Tennis Center, as reported by the organization this Thursday.

The Marbella City Council granted the license to renovate the hotel in February of last year, carried out by Selenta Group, which will finish next year with a second phase of the works, starting in July to welcome its first clients in a new stage where contemporary luxury and Andalusian heritage converge in this iconic establishment dating back to 1969.

Located in a privileged enclave by the sea and surrounded by 20,000 square meters of tropical gardens, this accommodation has been completely redesigned by the prestigious interior designer Jaime Beriestain, who has reinterpreted “its historical essence with a sophisticated, warm, and deeply Mediterranean approach.”

A room at the Don Carlos Marbella hotel. / M. H.

The hotel offers accommodation consisting of 308 rooms, including a two-bedroom presidential penthouse suite, 57 junior suites, and 24 residences offering panoramic views of the sea and the gardens. Collectively, the tourist establishment has emphasized that the renovations already available for this season, together with the initiatives to be presented in 2026, represent a investment totaling around 45 million euros.

The design of the rooms focuses on the use of elements such as “raffia, stone, and natural woods, offering an enveloping comfort experience”, opting for a color palette inspired by the iridescence of seashells thus combining “craftsmanship, natural materials, and a contemporary approach”, they added.

The revamped Don Carlos Marbella thus aims to “redefine the concept of Mediterranean luxury from authenticity, well-being, and gastronomy”, as pointed out by the hotel, emphasizing that the leisure and dining services provided since its reopening will be complemented with “exclusive leisure and dining proposals”.

Rafa Nadal Tennis Center

One of the main new features of this new stage is the commitment to sports, incorporating a Rafa Nadal Tennis Center, which is the seventh sports center in the world created with the training methodology of the tennis player, featuring 7 clay courts, 2 paddle courts with sea views, and a sports product shop.

With this proposal, the accommodation seeks to offer its guests a unique experience complemented by high-level tennis training designed for all audiences, as the training programs of the center are available for players of all ages and levels, following the methodology of the ‘Rafa Nadal academy by Movistar’. This is based on the experience gained by the tennis player and his team over more than 15 years of participation in the best international sports competitions, they detailed.

Rafa Nadal Tennis Center. / M. H.

Among the common areas of the 5-star hotel, a state-of-the-art SPA stands out, branded by Natura Bissé and offering exclusive treatments like crystal exfoliation and fresh petals and a massage with orange blossom and warm stones, an immersive experience through sensory technology and evocative fragrances. Meanwhile, the new lobby now boasts enhanced panoramic sea views. The hotel complex in total has 6 pools.

Attracting events is another goal of the hotel, which has 17 multifunctional rooms to strengthen the MICE sector (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events), capable of hosting from intimate meetings to large conferences and banquets. The spaces are equipped with “cutting-edge technology” and natural light.

Two beach clubs complete the leisure alternative of the 5-star hotel with its classic Nikki Beach, and additionally, a summer pop-up of Lucia, the new brand of Nikki Beach hospitality group, which was inaugurated last year in Cannes, offering a preview of ‘Lucia Marbella’ that will permanently open in 2026 with an expanded outdoor area and a new nighttime restaurant featuring a selection of seasonal dishes.

The gastronomic proposal of the tourist establishment includes four spaces such as Los Naranjos with Andalusian cuisine, Sol & Sombra for drinks and lunches, a café in the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center, and Campari Bar Manero for cocktails and appetizers.