Spain ‘most luxurious hotel’ loved by A-listers hits the market for eye-watering £125m

One of Spain’s most luxurious hotels has hit the market for an eyewatering £125million. Loved by A-listers, The Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort has welcomed an array of celebrities – from the to Jennifer Lopez.

Ideally situated between and Estepona in the south of , this 126-room hotel is located in the Villa Padierna Golf Resort Urbanisation. Offering unrivalled access to a private sun-soaked beach club just five minutes from the beach this five-star hotel is currently owned by businessman Ricardo Arrantz. Ricardo has hired the JLL international consultancy to sell it and is reportedly confident of getting the £125million (€150million) price tag.

The move comes after talks with the Emin Capital fund collapsed, with a deal said to have been close.

In 2024, Ricardo was given a loan by a provider that gives ‘last resort’ funding to companies having problems with accessing traditional financing. It reportedly has to be repaid by spring 2026 with an of 18%.

Surrounded by rolling hills, the resort is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, it features a Roman amphitheatre and more than 1200 original works of art are placed throughout the ‘museum hotel’.

Boasting lush green gardens and three Andalusian golf courses, a Spanish flag can be seen flying high from the roof of the hotel.

This tranquil hotel offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of popular tourist hotspot Marbella and Puerto Banus.

Named the Best Spa in Spain by the World Spa Awards 2022, guests can expect extensive beauty, spa and wellness facilities as well as a series of meeting rooms for events.

Designed by English architect Edward Gilbert, The Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort has eight dining destinations for fresh seafood at the Beach Club, Japanese haute cuisine at 99 Sushi Bar and authentic Andalusian fare at La Veranda.