Golf, beach, gastronomy and relaxing all wrapped up in a stunning setting.
Two outdoor pools make the most of the plentiful Andalusian sunshine, as does a nearby private beach club with the Mediterranean Sea. And of course there’s the golf club itself, with an 18-hole par-72 course spread over 70 acres and a Jack Nicklaus golf academy for first-class instruction.
Guide Michelin, October 2025Finca Cortesin is more than the sum of its parts, but each part has been created by someone of significant talent.
Conde Nast Traveler, January 2024I'd heard so many good things about Finca Cortesin before we visited, and I was slightly worried that it wouldn't live up to it's reputation as one of Europe's finast hotels. But it unquestionably deserves its many plaudits...
Harper's Bazaar (UK), May 2020A spoiling, fabulous resort of vast pools, lovely rooms, dreamy interiors that evoke the most heavenly country house hotel.
Conde Nast Traveller (UK), December 2019The hotel has even coined its own term, 'Cortesin-ed', meaning a particularly blissed-out state. We were Cortesined within minutes.
Tatler, January 2017It is all about cool calmness at Finca Cortesín, an Andalusian idyll where jasmine and roses scent the air... this is the Costa del Sol without the glitz but with a lot of understated glamour.
The Telegraph, November 2016This extraordinarily imposing country house was built eight years ago, yet feels timeless. It's part Moorish courtyard, part Alhambra palace.
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Hotels Own Introduction
Award-Winning Hotel and Exceptional Real Estate
Set on a sprawling 215-hectare estate, Finca Cortesin is an oasis of tranquility, surrounded by untouched nature. The resort offers a seamless blend of traditional Andalusian architecture and modern luxury across six key areas: an award-winning hotel, exclusive real estate, a championship golf course, an outstanding spa and sports facilities, a magnificent beach club, and a boutique shopping area.
Championship Golf and Luxurious Spa
Located in one of the most sought-after enclaves on the Andalusian coast, Finca Cortesin’s prime position is close to the picturesque village of Casares, less than a mile from the beach, and within a short drive of Marbella and the renowned marinas of Puerto Banús and Sotogrande. The resort features a world-class championship golf course and a luxurious spa offering unparalleled Thai treatments.
Impeccable Mediterranean Lifestyle
Inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle, Finca Cortesin is designed with impeccable attention to detail. Its 67 spacious suites, ranging from 50 to 200 sqm, are bathed in natural light and boast majestic 4m-high ceilings. The hotel is built around two grand courtyards, surrounded by 23,000 sqm of manicured gardens, creating an ambiance of peace and serenity.
Exclusive Beach Club and Dining
With four pools, tennis and padel courts, and a 6,000 sqm beach club, guests can immerse themselves in a world of leisure and relaxation. The resort’s exquisite dining options, complemented by impeccable service, offer the finest in Mediterranean cuisine, making Finca Cortesin a destination you’ll never want to leave.