Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa Marbella
Located, 40 minutes from Malaga Airport, on the Golden Mile that stretches from Marbella to Puerto Banus, with 300 hours of sunshine annually, the five-star Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa, overlooks the sea, sits back from the sandy beach boardwalk, and has all the elements for a fabulous break, including a 2-star Michelin restaurant.
A resort full of flower
Accommodation
One of the eight swimming-pools
Built in 1974 the hotel is named after the 1st century Roman Bridge inside its premises. Following multi million euro refurbishments, there are 264 rooms and suites throughout 27 picturesque 3-story white villas, with wi-fi, flat screen TV’s, terraces, overlooking the blue Mediterranean sea or lush sub-tropical gardens.
Grand Junior Suite
The setting is a typical, tranquil, Andalusian style village with waterfalls, fountains, shady places to sit, and fragrant plants, flowers, herbs and trees which form the magnificent “Jardins Botanique”. “People think everything flourishes because of the beautiful weather but we have 13 gardeners working full time”, says delightful Director General Jorge Manzur.
A private terrace
His favorite plant is Dama de Noche, whose flowers open only at night ! The décor, by talented British designer Andrew Martin, combines warm neutrals with Iranian stone, Egyptian marble and Tunisian mosaics. In the bathrooms, lots of fluffy white towels, divine Aromatherapy Associates products.
Peaceful lanes
Restaurants
Dani Garcia's restaurant
There are eight restaurants including the relaxed poolside Rachel’s an atmospheric, organic food, wine and gift bistro, with drug store attitude, where breakfast is served until 11am on designer terrace tables, as well as Celicioso, the 100% gluten free bakery ! At his eponymous restaurant Dani García has two Michelin stars, his concept inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
A vegetal setting
Chef García also runs Bibo, a more informal eaterie serving creative tapas and modern Spanish fusion food. These, and the Japanese and Italian restaurants, are in the Plaza Village, a shady courtyard, with outdoor cocktail bar, popular, and open to, non-guests, as is the nightclub. There’s a buzzing atmosphere from early evening until very, very late.
Sea Grill
Overlooking the sea the epic Sea Grill lunch buffets (69€ + drinks) are really worth a visit as is the Beach Bar, open in the summer months. At night Sea Grill showcases Mediterranean cuisine, delicious dishes prepared in the Tandoori Oven and on the Charcoal Grill.
Plaza Village
Spa-out
There are two spas:
Milk & Roses: showcasing products by Ami Iyök, Eve Lom, Christophe Robin, By Terry, Sultane de Saba, Bastien Gonzalez pedicures, etc.
Six Senses Spa
And, Six Senses Spa launched in July 2015. Taking the cue from Six Senses’ philosophy, the Andrew Martin designed space combines indigenous features such as whitewashed walls and hand-painted tiles together with natural stone and locally sourced materials, evoking a strong sense of place wedded to environmental commitment. Treatments use local herbs, with sea salt and olive oil, in the sensual setting of a canopied cabana, offer authentic Mediterranean experience, Ice-experience showers refresh and tone in the wet area with hydrotherapy pool. Sip a cup of ginger tea and consider the benefits of Six Senses signature massages, facials and body treatments, wellness therapies and rituals as well as beauty and fitness treatments. Products are by The Organic Pharmacy and QMS Medicosmetics.
Six Senses Spa
Activities
The Tennis Club with Club House, viewing terrace, and magnificent red clay courts, for paddle tennis, tennis, and also aerobic classes in the state-of-the-art gym with coaches at your disposition to help you feel the burn.
The Tennis court
There are four landscaped swimming pools, including one for children and a dedicated children’s play area. There are more golf courses in Marbella than anywhere else on earth so, begin with the nearby 18-hole Marbella Club Golf Resort. Hire bicycles, yachts, cars, from the concierge who can arrange a visit to Ascari Race Resort, Ronda, where membership fees start at £150,000 and bring out your inner Lewis Hamilton by driving a supercar on the track. If you love horse riding, try the Equestrian Centre. Also diving, fishing and scuba diving can be organized.
Sea Grill
Don’t be surprised to see:
Prince Harry, Rod Stewart, Bruce Willis, John McEnroe, Lionel Richie, Serena Williams, Tom Cruise, Alain Prost, Count Jaime de Mora y ragón, Yannick Noah, Henri Leconte, Margaret Kemp!
Accommodation
One of the eight swimming-pools
Built in 1974 the hotel is named after the 1st century Roman Bridge inside its premises. Following multi million euro refurbishments, there are 264 rooms and suites throughout 27 picturesque 3-story white villas, with wi-fi, flat screen TV’s, terraces, overlooking the blue Mediterranean sea or lush sub-tropical gardens.
Grand Junior Suite
The setting is a typical, tranquil, Andalusian style village with waterfalls, fountains, shady places to sit, and fragrant plants, flowers, herbs and trees which form the magnificent “Jardins Botanique”. “People think everything flourishes because of the beautiful weather but we have 13 gardeners working full time”, says delightful Director General Jorge Manzur.
A private terrace
His favorite plant is Dama de Noche, whose flowers open only at night ! The décor, by talented British designer Andrew Martin, combines warm neutrals with Iranian stone, Egyptian marble and Tunisian mosaics. In the bathrooms, lots of fluffy white towels, divine Aromatherapy Associates products.
Peaceful lanes
Restaurants
Dani Garcia's restaurant
There are eight restaurants including the relaxed poolside Rachel’s an atmospheric, organic food, wine and gift bistro, with drug store attitude, where breakfast is served until 11am on designer terrace tables, as well as Celicioso, the 100% gluten free bakery ! At his eponymous restaurant Dani García has two Michelin stars, his concept inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
A vegetal setting
Chef García also runs Bibo, a more informal eaterie serving creative tapas and modern Spanish fusion food. These, and the Japanese and Italian restaurants, are in the Plaza Village, a shady courtyard, with outdoor cocktail bar, popular, and open to, non-guests, as is the nightclub. There’s a buzzing atmosphere from early evening until very, very late.
Sea Grill
Overlooking the sea the epic Sea Grill lunch buffets (69€ + drinks) are really worth a visit as is the Beach Bar, open in the summer months. At night Sea Grill showcases Mediterranean cuisine, delicious dishes prepared in the Tandoori Oven and on the Charcoal Grill.
Plaza Village
Spa-out
There are two spas:
Milk & Roses: showcasing products by Ami Iyök, Eve Lom, Christophe Robin, By Terry, Sultane de Saba, Bastien Gonzalez pedicures, etc.
Six Senses Spa
And, Six Senses Spa launched in July 2015. Taking the cue from Six Senses’ philosophy, the Andrew Martin designed space combines indigenous features such as whitewashed walls and hand-painted tiles together with natural stone and locally sourced materials, evoking a strong sense of place wedded to environmental commitment. Treatments use local herbs, with sea salt and olive oil, in the sensual setting of a canopied cabana, offer authentic Mediterranean experience, Ice-experience showers refresh and tone in the wet area with hydrotherapy pool. Sip a cup of ginger tea and consider the benefits of Six Senses signature massages, facials and body treatments, wellness therapies and rituals as well as beauty and fitness treatments. Products are by The Organic Pharmacy and QMS Medicosmetics.
Six Senses Spa
Activities
The Tennis Club with Club House, viewing terrace, and magnificent red clay courts, for paddle tennis, tennis, and also aerobic classes in the state-of-the-art gym with coaches at your disposition to help you feel the burn.
The Tennis court
There are four landscaped swimming pools, including one for children and a dedicated children’s play area. There are more golf courses in Marbella than anywhere else on earth so, begin with the nearby 18-hole Marbella Club Golf Resort. Hire bicycles, yachts, cars, from the concierge who can arrange a visit to Ascari Race Resort, Ronda, where membership fees start at £150,000 and bring out your inner Lewis Hamilton by driving a supercar on the track. If you love horse riding, try the Equestrian Centre. Also diving, fishing and scuba diving can be organized.
Sea Grill
Don’t be surprised to see:
Prince Harry, Rod Stewart, Bruce Willis, John McEnroe, Lionel Richie, Serena Williams, Tom Cruise, Alain Prost, Count Jaime de Mora y ragón, Yannick Noah, Henri Leconte, Margaret Kemp!
Novembre 2015
Par Margaret KEMP
