About this hotel
General information
Ikos Andalusia is an Ikos Resorts beach property on Playa de Guadalmansa, between Estepona and Marbella. Palm-planted gardens of about 8.5 hectares run down to the sea, with the pine-covered hills of the Costa del Sol rising behind. The resort has 425 rooms, suites and villas in quiet natural tones, nine heated pools, a 420 m private beach and a dedicated sports area.
Stays are all-inclusive in the Ikos manner: à la carte restaurants with menus by well-known chefs, bars pouring from a list of 100 wines, the kids' clubs, the spa facilities, bicycles and some watersports are all part of the stay. Beyond the grounds, Dine Out covers dinner at selected local restaurants, Culture Pass a museum ticket in Málaga, and an electric MINI Countryman is lent for a day of independent touring along the coast. Deluxe Collection guests have their own area with a pool, a bar, the Seasons restaurant, a reserved stretch of beach with cabanas and a dedicated concierge.
Location
The resort sits directly on Playa de Guadalmansa in the municipality of Estepona on the Costa del Sol. Transfers from Málaga airport take about 50 minutes; Puerto Banús and Estepona are around 15 minutes away and Marbella about 20. Deluxe Collection guests receive complimentary VIP transfers. The resort's cycling and walking routes follow the coast to old Estepona, and on clear days the cliffs of Gibraltar and the outline of Africa are visible.
Spa
The Ikos Spa by Anne Semonin Paris opens daily and is free for adult guests: an indoor heated pool with a relaxation area, a thermal suite with sauna and steam bath, nine treatment rooms and a fitness studio with 24-hour access. Treatments, the Geoffrey Lo Pilato hair and nail salon and the Anne Semonin beauty corner are charged extra; the treatments draw on the French brand's essential oils and minerals. Deluxe Collection suites and villas include two neck and back massages per stay.
Sports & leisure
Most activities are included in the stay, and evenings bring live music, shows, flamenco, films and beach parties.
- tennis courts, basketball, beach volleyball, table tennis and five-a-side football
- canoes, paddleboards and pedalos (once a day for 30 minutes); water-skiing, jet skis and inflatables at extra cost
- outdoor cardio gym, fitness studio, spinning, aqua aerobics, stretching, Pilates and beginners' yoga
- complimentary bicycles and a coastal route of over 8 km towards Estepona
- golf: one complimentary round per stay on the 18-hole Los Naranjos Golf Club course in Nueva Andalucía (handicap certificate required)
- at extra cost: tennis, football and swimming academies, private boat trips, yacht charter and coastal excursions
For children
Childcare covers ages 6 months to 17 years, run by qualified staff to UK Ofsted standards. Heroes Crèche takes little ones from 6 months to 4 years (charged), while the Heroes Village club for ages 4–12 and Just4Teens for 12 and over are included. In the evening, children aged 4–12 can have dinner and play at the Heroes Supper Club; babysitting, a football academy and Football Escapes, a five-day coaching programme for ages 5–15, are also offered (all charged). Restaurants serve children's menus, there is an outdoor playground, and baby monitors, baby sets and pushchairs are available on request.
Restaurants & bars
The resort has nine restaurants — eight à la carte and a main buffet restaurant — and eight bars; dinner requires a reservation.
- Ouzo — modern Greek cooking in an open-air setting
- Fresco — Italian à la carte from a menu by chef Ettore Botrini
- Anaya — Chinese, Indian and Thai dishes by chef Thiou
- Provence — Pascal Barbot's French cuisine on an open terrace
- Flavors — Mediterranean buffet with international dishes
- Seasons — Mediterranean cuisine, for Deluxe Collection guests only
- Chiringuito — Spanish beach restaurant for tapas and seafood
- Oliva — contemporary Spanish cooking from a menu by Andoni Luis Aduriz
- Beach Club — light dishes and lunch by day, à la carte dinner
- bars: Main Bar, Lobby Bar, Pool Bar, Beach Club Bar, Teatro Bar, Night Club, the beachfront Cocktail Bar (adults only) and the Deluxe Bar for Deluxe Collection guests
The Dine Out programme adds dinners at selected restaurants in Marbella and old Estepona at no extra cost.
Swimming
The resort has its own serviced 420 m sandy beach on Playa de Guadalmansa with sunbeds; Deluxe Collection guests have a separate section with more space between loungers and cabanas. Nine heated outdoor and indoor pools are spread across the grounds, including a dedicated Deluxe Collection pool.
Rooms
425 rooms, suites and villas in light natural tones, each with a balcony, terrace, private garden or private pool. Deluxe Collection suites and villas add their own pool and bar area, in-suite check-in, an upgraded minibar and one dinner by the sea per stay.
Air conditioning, heating, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, Smart TV with screen casting, Wi-Fi, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and Anne Semonin bathroom amenities.
Double Room
A room for two in the main building with a balcony and a light, understated interior.
Superior Double Room
A room for two with full-height windows and a balcony; available with sea, side sea or garden views.
Superior Double Room Pool View
A room for two with a balcony over the pools and a spa-style bathroom.
Family Room
Two separate rooms and a balcony overlooking the pools; sleeps four adults or two adults and two children.
Junior Suite
An open-plan suite with panoramic windows and a balcony facing the sea or gardens; for two adults and a child.
Junior Suite Pool View
A minimalist open-plan suite with a balcony looking over the pools, designed for families.
One Bedroom Suite
A bedroom for two adults, sofa beds for two children, one or two bathrooms and a balcony with sea, partial sea or garden views.
One Bedroom Suite Private Garden
A suite whose panoramic windows open onto its own sunny garden; for two adults and two children.
Family Suite
A bedroom and a separate, generous lounge with a furnished sea-view balcony; for two adults and three children.
Deluxe Junior Suite
An open-plan Deluxe Collection suite in natural woods with a furnished sea-view balcony; for two adults and a child.
Deluxe Junior Suite Private Pool
A Deluxe Collection suite with its own pool set in greenery and views of the sea; for two adults and a child.
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
A Deluxe Collection suite with a separate bedroom, panoramic windows and a private sea-view balcony; suited to families.
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite Sea Front View
A Deluxe Collection suite with a separate bedroom and a private terrace right above the beach; for two adults and two children.
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite Private Pool
A Deluxe Collection suite with a furnished terrace, its own pool and garden views; for two adults and two children.
Deluxe One Bedroom Penthouse Suite
A penthouse for two with a separate bedroom and living room and a large sea-view balcony with sun loungers.
Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite
A spacious Deluxe Collection suite with two bedrooms, a large living area and a furnished sea-view balcony; sleeps up to five.
Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite Private Pool Sea View
Two bedrooms, a lounge and a large furnished terrace with its own pool and sea views; sleeps up to four.
Deluxe Two Bedroom Penthouse Suite
A two-bedroom penthouse with a balcony facing the sea and the sunset; sleeps up to four.
Deluxe Two Bedroom Grand Penthouse Suite with Sea Front View
A grand penthouse with two bedrooms and a balcony looking straight out to sea; sleeps up to four.
Deluxe Three Bedroom Suite Private Pool Sea View
Three bedrooms, a large living room with a dining area and a terrace with its own pool and sea views; sleeps up to six.
Deluxe Four Bedroom Villa Private Pool
A stand-alone villa with four bedrooms, a private pool, a garden with barbecue, a furnished terrace and a private indoor gym; sleeps up to eight.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.