{"id":29887,"date":"2026-01-27T16:33:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/?p=29887"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:39:07","slug":"waldorf-astoria-marbella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/en\/waldorf-astoria-marbella\/","title":{"rendered":"Waldorf Astoria Marbella: The Luxury Resort That Will Redefine Golf on the Costa del Sol"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Discover the Exclusive Waldorf Astoria Marbella and Its Luxury Offering on the Costa del Sol<\/h1>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29873 size-full\" title=\"Waldorf Astoria Marbella\" src=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Waldorf-Higueron.webp\" alt=\"Waldorf Astoria Marbella\" width=\"1080\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Waldorf-Higueron.webp 1080w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Waldorf-Higueron-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Waldorf-Higueron-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Waldorf-Higueron-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Waldorf-Higueron-550x367.webp 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Marbella is back on the global luxury map with the arrival of the first <strong>Waldorf Astoria Marbella<\/strong>, a project spearheaded by <a href=\"https:\/\/higuerondevelopments.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Higuer\u00f3n Developments<\/strong><\/a> that will redefine the concept of an ultra-luxury resort on the <strong>Costa del Sol<\/strong>. The official launch took place at the iconic Peacock Alley in New York, cementing the international reach of this high-profile debut.<\/p>\n<p>With an investment of \u20ac220 million, the <strong>Higuer\u00f3n Marbella Golf Resort<\/strong> will cover over one million square meters and include a <strong>five-star hotel in Marbella<\/strong>, luxury residences managed by Waldorf Astoria, <strong>world-class wellness and spa areas<\/strong>, exclusive dining experiences, and personalized services for golf enthusiasts and lovers of the Mediterranean lifestyle.<\/p>\n<h2>A Strategic Partnership Between Hilton and Higuer\u00f3n Developments<\/h2>\n<p>The agreement between <strong>Hilton<\/strong> and <strong>Higuer\u00f3n Developments<\/strong> was formalized on November 5, 2025, with the participation of Chris Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton, and Javier Rodr\u00edguez, CEO of Higuer\u00f3n Developments. For Hilton, the opening of this resort strengthens its global luxury portfolio, while for Higuer\u00f3n Developments it represents the opportunity to bring to life a project aligned with its values: innovation, sustainability, humanism, and authenticity.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29875\" src=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chris-Nassetta-Presidente-y-CEO-de-Hilton-y-Javier-Rodriguez-CEO-de-Higueron-Developments.webp\" alt=\"Chris Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton, and Javier Rodr\u00edguez, CEO of Higuer\u00f3n Developments\" width=\"1197\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chris-Nassetta-Presidente-y-CEO-de-Hilton-y-Javier-Rodriguez-CEO-de-Higueron-Developments.webp 1197w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chris-Nassetta-Presidente-y-CEO-de-Hilton-y-Javier-Rodriguez-CEO-de-Higueron-Developments-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chris-Nassetta-Presidente-y-CEO-de-Hilton-y-Javier-Rodriguez-CEO-de-Higueron-Developments-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chris-Nassetta-Presidente-y-CEO-de-Hilton-y-Javier-Rodriguez-CEO-de-Higueron-Developments-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chris-Nassetta-Presidente-y-CEO-de-Hilton-y-Javier-Rodriguez-CEO-de-Higueron-Developments-550x367.webp 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1197px) 100vw, 1197px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>A Luxury Resort Combining Hotel, Residences, and Golf<\/h2>\n<p>Scheduled to open in 2029, the <strong>Waldorf Astoria Marbella<\/strong> will offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>120 <strong>rooms and suites<\/strong> with panoramic views of the <strong>Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>120 <strong>branded residences<\/strong> managed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/brands\/waldorf-astoria\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Waldorf Astoria<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>750 m\u00b2 spa<\/strong>, wellness areas, and indoor and outdoor pools.<\/li>\n<li>The iconic <strong>Peacock Alley<\/strong> and signature dining experiences.<\/li>\n<li>A fully renovated <strong>Country Club<\/strong> for golf enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>golf course<\/strong> reimagined by designer <strong>Robert Trent Jones Jr.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, the project involves three Pritzker Prize-winning architects, reinforcing its iconic status and setting new standards for luxury design and architecture in Spain.<\/p>\n<h2>Marbella: The Natural Destination for International Luxury<\/h2>\n<p>Marbella, renowned for its <strong>Mediterranean lifestyle<\/strong>, gastronomy, climate, and exclusivity, positions itself as the ideal setting for a luxury resort like Waldorf Astoria Marbella. This project not only boosts premium tourism but also consolidates Marbella as one of the world\u2019s most exclusive destinations, attracting international visitors seeking luxury experiences, wellness, and high-level golf.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29877\" src=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marbella-Golf.webp\" alt=\"Marbella Golf\" width=\"768\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marbella-Golf.webp 768w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marbella-Golf-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marbella-Golf-550x367.webp 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Higuer\u00f3n Developments: Over 30 Years of Excellence<\/h2>\n<p>With more than three decades designing premium residential and hotel experiences, <strong>Higuer\u00f3n Developments<\/strong> drives its most ambitious project to date. The resort combines cutting-edge architecture, sustainability, wellness, and service excellence, creating a unique lifestyle that blends luxury, comfort, and personalized experiences for guests and residence owners.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Waldorf Astoria Marbella<\/strong> will not just be a five-star hotel: it will be a contemporary luxury icon in Spain, offering an exclusive environment to enjoy golf, gastronomy, and the Mediterranean lifestyle at its finest.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"HIGUER\u00d3N MARBELLA GOLF RESORT Teaser#3\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d-kUqZVVmkg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Exclusive Waldorf Astoria Marbella and Its Luxury Offering on the Costa del Sol Marbella is back on the global luxury map with the arrival of the first Waldorf Astoria Marbella, a project spearheaded by Higuer\u00f3n Developments that will redefine the concept of an ultra-luxury resort on the Costa del Sol. 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