Meliá confirms it will renovate the Senator Marbella to open its sixteenth hotel in Málaga

The operation became known with the presentation of the Employment Regulation File (ERE) by the Grupo Hoteles Playa at the Senator Marbella hotel, ... and yesterday Meliá officially announced it after reaching an agreement by which it will take over the staff of the establishment. The hotel will reopen its doors in 2027 under the renowned Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand after "an ambitious renovation that will reposition it as a benchmark for quality, well-being, and local experience," as highlighted by the company.

Meliá has not provided investment figures, but according to SUR, it will reach 12.8 million euros and will have 191 "fully equipped" rooms, five more than the Senator, which officially closed its doors last October 31. The chain highlights that "the future Meliá Marbella will be located in a strategic area of the city, just meters from the beach," and among its facilities it highlights its rooftop, a space with a pool where "you can enjoy the best sunsets with sea views."

The hotel will open in 2027 under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand and will house an all-day dining concept restaurant and a bar

In the culinary aspect, Meliá Marbella will house a restaurant with an all-day dining concept and a bar, both with "a carefully selected menu and both indoor and outdoor spaces", in addition to a spa and a "complete" gym, "focusing on wellness-oriented experiences." All this is complemented by five meeting rooms and a parking lot with capacity for more than 50 vehicles, "making it the perfect choice not only for those wishing to enjoy their holidays on the Costa del Sol," but also for the MICE segment (acronym for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), the company emphasizes.

The hotel's opening will follow a renovation of its spaces with which, according to the chain, "it will offer a comprehensive proposal for the modern traveler and will adapt to the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand" and with a design that "combines contemporary elegance with local elements, offering an authentic and sophisticated experience."

"The signing of the future Meliá expands and diversifies our premium offer in Marbella, and at the same time reaffirms our commitment to the development of quality, sustainable, and responsible tourism in Andalusia"

Gabriel Escarrer

President and CEO of Meliá

"The signing of the future Meliá expands and diversifies our premium offer in Marbella, and at the same time reaffirms our commitment to the development of quality, sustainable, and responsible tourism in Andalusia, which will have an impact on the economy of the area and also, as evidenced by the agreement signed with the workers this morning, in the maintenance and improvement of employment," said Gabriel Escarrer, President and CEO of Meliá.

An "exceptional" subrogation

The announcement coincided with the day an agreement was reached regarding the future employment of the 107 workers Senator had, with all involved parties participating: the property (Inmobiliaria Prico), the outgoing company (Hoteles Playa), Melia, and CCOO, representing the workers. The agreement concludes more than two months of negotiation and will result in "voluntary departures and subrogated professionals without loss of rights," according to Antonio Cabello, general secretary of CCOO Services Málaga.

"We are very satisfied with the agreement due to its exceptionality and because it sets a precedent that allows safeguarding employment against similar situations that may occur in the future on the Costa del Sol"

Antonio Cabello

General Secretary of CCOO Services Málaga

The union has expressed "great satisfaction" with this agreement due to its "exceptionality" as it involves the subrogation of the workforce while the hotel establishment will be closed for renovation and "because it sets a precedent that allows safeguarding employment against similar situations that may occur in the future on the Costa del Sol."