Finca Cortesin
Grand Andalusian estate meets contemporary luxury resort. Serious golfers, spa devotees, and families who want the run of the place — without the sterile chain-hotel atmosphere.
Book the chef's table adjacent to the open kitchen at REI well in advance — it's the best seat in the house
Why It Matters
Hosted the 2023 Solheim Cup on its Cabell B. Robinson championship course. Named #1 Resort in Spain & Portugal. REI (formerly Kabuki Raw, which held a Michelin star) is one of the most ambitious resort restaurants on the Costa del Sol. Spain's only Snow Cave is in the spa. Consistently on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List.
Finca Cortesín is a 532-acre Andalusian estate between Marbella and Sotogrande that pulls off what most golf resorts can't: proper architecture, genuinely serious restaurants, and a spa big enough to get lost in. Whitewashed walls, 4-meter ceilings, and palatial inner courtyards set the tone — it looks traditional but the rooms are decidedly contemporary. The championship golf course, designed by Cabell B. Robinson, has hosted the Volvo World Match Play Championship three times and the 2023 Solheim Cup. Everything is one mile from the coast, and a separate 6,000 sqm beach club sits right on the water.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Cortesin Suite
The top hotel suite at 180 sqm — nearly double the Pool Suite's indoor space. Generous, individual living room and a sumptuous bedroom. The bathroom alone is 18 sqm of travertine marble with bathtub, walk-in rain shower, double vanities, and separate WC. 4m ceilings throughout.
180 sqm
Executive Suite
A notch up: 77 sqm with a separate lounge and Juliet balcony opening onto private terraces with Mediterranean views. Same soaring 4m ceilings and full marble bathroom. Better views, more living space.
77 sqmFamily Suite
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sitting room, and a terrace or private garden at 120 sqm. Clever electronic key system allows it to operate as one connected unit or two separate entrances — useful for families with older children who want some independence.
120 sqmGarden Suite
Essentially the same footprint as the Family Suite — two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sitting room, and a terrace or private garden at 120 sqm — with the same flexible key configuration for connected or separate access.
120 sqmJunior Suite
Same footprint as Junior View at 52 sqm, with the same 4m ceilings and full marble bathroom. Private patio or terrace. Ideal for couples who want elegance without the sprawl of a larger suite.
52 sqm
Junior View
The entry-level room, but still 52 sqm with 4-meter ceilings — more generous than most luxury hotels' standard category. Private patio or terrace. Full marble bathroom with bathtub, walk-in rain shower, double vanities, and separate WC.
52 sqm
Pool Suite
The show-stopper mid-tier option: 80 sqm interiors with a massive 60 sqm private terrace containing its own swimming pool. Panoramic Mediterranean views and the same 4m ceilings. Worth the premium over standard suites.
80 sqmResidence Green 10
16 exclusive residences on individual plots of up to 2,200 sqm. Five en-suite bedrooms, private gardens and pools, views of Sierra Bermeja mountains and (in most cases) the sea. Contemporary design with Mediterranean character. Full hotel services.
Residence La Reserva
An elegant 420 sqm private villa with four en-suite bedrooms, a living room with wood fireplace, formal dining room, private garden, and swimming pool. Marble bathrooms throughout, plus a fully equipped kitchen, storeroom, utility room, and guest WC. Full hotel services included.
420 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Cabell B. Robinson-designed course across 215 hectares, measuring 6,736 meters from the tees with over 100 strategically placed bunkers. Wide fairways, immaculate greens, and coastal views. Host of the Volvo World Match Play Championship (three times) and the 2023 Solheim Cup. Jack Nicklaus Academy on-site for lessons.
On-site golf academy for lessons, clinics, and swing improvement. A proper dedicated teaching facility, not just a pro on the putting green.
Bespoke cooking and cocktail workshops arranged through the concierge team as part of the Andalusian Encounters experience program.
Concierge-arranged excursions to Alhambra (2 hours), Ronda (45 min), Málaga, Jerez wineries, and Seville. Also local Casares cheese farm visits and White Villages tours by Mini Moke.
Ride through rolling Andalusian hills surrounding the estate. Organized through the concierge team.
Guided mountain biking routes through the surrounding unspoiled Casares countryside.
Three outdoor pools: a family-friendly pool with stylish sun loungers and poolside dining; an adults-only pool with an Asian bale aesthetic — long, slim, and perfect for peaceful laps; and the Beach Club's 35-meter infinity pool (seasonal, Easter–September).
Sailing, fishing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing available on the Mediterranean. Tarifa — one of the world's best kitesurfing spots — is a short drive away.
Intimate outdoor evening concerts every few weeks throughout summer (June–August) featuring flamenco, jazz, and Afro-Cuban artists beneath the Andalusian sky. Past performers include Daniel Casares, Josemi Carmona, and Soleá Morente.
Multiple tennis and padel courts on the property. One of the more popular activities with guests. Private lessons can be arranged through the concierge.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Separate beach club on Bahía de Casares, 1.5 km from the hotel with a complimentary shuttle. Balinese beds, sun loungers, 35m infinity pool, and a full Mediterranean restaurant. Open Easter to September.
Business center available on property. Events and meetings hosted in multiple indoor and outdoor venue spaces.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Fully equipped gym within the spa complex. Personal trainers available on request.
Expansive grounds with millennial olive trees, Andalusian courtyards, and fragrant garden areas.
215-hectare Cabell B. Robinson-designed course, 6,736m from the tees. Irrigated with greywater. Fleet of electric buggies.
In the spa building. Year-round availability. Heated salt-water, 25 meters long.
Family pool, adults-only pool with Asian bale areas, and Beach Club 35m infinity pool (seasonal). Hotel pools cleaned with sea salt; water heated by solar panels.
Multiple courts on the resort grounds.
Organic produce grown on the estate, used in REI and other resort restaurants.
Hotel-arranged private transfers from Málaga Airport (approx. €205–230 each way, ~1 hour) or Gibraltar (30 min). Bookable directly with the hotel.
Fleet of 20 electric buggies for hotel use and 54 for golf — zero-emission on-property transport.
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