Development Pipeline Scheduled for mid-2026

Bahía Estepona member of Meliá Collection

The Meliá Collection to Debut on the Coast of Malaga, Blending Luxury with Andalusian Essence

Meliá Hotels International continues to strengthen its growth through its luxury brands, also focusing on Spanish destinations. The company has announced the signing of a hotel on the coast in the town of Estepona, Málaga, which will operate under The Meliá Collection brand, marking the first project on the Costa del Sol within its portfolio of exceptional hotels.

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Bahía Estepona member of Meliá Collection will join the company's luxury offerings on the Andalusian coast by mid-2026, following a renovation that will elevate its standards and facilities, making it a standout icon in the brand's holiday portfolio. The hotel will feature 134 rooms and suites, thoughtfully designed to provide guests with an unparalleled seaside experience.

Overlooking El Padrón Beach, the outdoor areas of Bahía Estepona member of Meliá Collection, will be central to the guest experience. The hotel will boast a stunning swimming pool and serene gardens, perfect for relaxation. Guests can also focus on their well-being with access to a fully equipped fitness centre and a spa offering the finest treatments. The hotel will provide a diverse gastronomic experience with three restaurants, an outdoor pool bar, and a lobby bar.

Located in one of the destination's most charming towns, where visitors can wander through typical whitewashed streets adorned with flower-filled pots, Bahía Estepona will offer the perfect place to immerse oneself in the essence of Andalusia. True to The Meliá Collection brand, the hotel will feature a carefully curated cultural programme, enhancing the luxury experience and connecting guests to the local culture. In addition, the hotel is just a 20-minute drive from Puerto Banus, half an hour from Marbella's historic centre, and within easy reach of Mijas and Málaga city.

With the addition of this new project, Meliá Hotels International now has 30 hotels open or in the process of opening in Andalusia, including two other projects under The Meliá Collection brand in Cádiz and Ronda. In the case of Málaga, with this figure standing at 16, it's also worth noting the enhancement of the company's luxury portfolio with the upcoming opening of a ME by Meliá branded hotel in the city centre by the end of the year, as well as the repositioning of one of its hotels in Marbella, which will soon become ME Marbella.​​

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The Meliá Collection is a handpicked selection of singular hotels that embody an independent spirit and an unmistakable sense of place. This new addition to Meliá Hotel’s International brand portfolio aims to unlock a new definition of experiential luxury travel through a collection of hotels that shine with an artistic and cultural legacy, always respecting the hotel’s unique narrative.

Founded in 1956 in Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International operates more than 380 hotels (portfolio and pipeline) throughout more than 40 countries, under the brands Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus by Meliá, ME by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, The Meliá Collection, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá and Falcon’s Resorts by Meliá, plus a wide portfolio of affiliated hotels under the “Affiliated by Meliá” network.