Marbella approves renovation of two iconic hotels with budget exceeding 17 million euros

The project approved in 2023 for the creation of the so-called Guadalmina Spa & Golf Resort involves an increase in surface area of 1,220 square metres, which allows, among other things, to add 70 more rooms and reach 250 - precisely the same as the number of jobs the hotel, built in 1959, will directly generate.

"These types of investments are part of the natural dynamics of the tourism sector, where operators make decisions based on their market analysis and expectations for the destination's development," municipal spokesperson Félix Romero said.

According to Romero, "projects of this scale also highlight the municipality's position within international tourism circuits". He noted that initiatives like this bring significant economic benefits to the town, particularly in construction, supplies and support services.

Andalusian network of theatres

The local ruling team also approved other measures.

In the sphere of culture, the town will join the Andalusian network of public theatres in 2026. This will give municipal venues such as the CAE La Alcoholera access to theatre, music, dance and circus performances. "This institutional partnership helps diversify the cultural offering and gives access to shared programming circuits," the councillor stated.

The town hall will also take budget amendments worth around 1.2 million euros to the next local council meeting. These funds come partly from savings in procurement processes and partly from European programme funding. Romero said the money will go towards several projects, including a multi-purpose centre in the Calvario park area, a vertical garden at the entrance to Puerto Banús, ornamental features along the coastal path and new video surveillance and traffic control systems in the La Ermita industrial area. The plan also includes additional funding for municipal sports facilities and for the technical management of the related works.