While Marbella has garnered a reputation as a hedonistic hive for reality TV stars and glitzy hen weekends, the 5-star luxury Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Estepona acts as an all-in-one small destination wedding location as well as lavish retreat for sun-seeking newlyweds.
Whether it’s indulging in some R&R at the spa, sipping cocktails in the Spiler beach club or taking afternoon tea with a Spanish twist on the terrace, there’s something for every type of couple at Kempinski Hotel Bahia.
And for those couples looking to explore, venture outside the resort to experience some authentic, local activities and products such as wine tours and tastings and bike rides to the port, the Kempinski Hotel Bahia concierge team can design the perfect Andalusian holiday experience for you.
The team is exceptionally welcoming and enthusiastic, with all the professionalism you’d expect of a hotel of this standard. Three pools grace the gardens, one heated and another adults-only, and there are also tennis courts.
The hotel’s accommodation offering includes spacious rooms suites that overlook the gardens and sea, with palms reaching up towards their private terraces.
If it’s a taste of the high life you’re after on your Marbella minimoon, you’ll find yourself in good company at Kempinski Hotel Bahia . The neighbouring areas are some of the most expensive in the world and frequented by millionaires, celebrities, artists and royals each summer.
While there’s plenty on offer in Marbella itself, Kempinski Hotel Bahia also spoils its visitors for choice when it comes to restaurants and amenities. This summer has seen the Kempinski Hotel Bahia attract a new generation of foodie couples thanks to the opening of its acclaimed ‘El Paseo del Mar’ destination dining concept.
The striking new initiative has transformed the public areas of the Kempinski Hotel Bahia into a local hub for relaxed dining, afternoon tea, and superb cocktails. This chic rendezvous for the stylish set incorporates three dining concepts well-suited to different times of time, moods, and occasions.
Black Rose, The Bar is the hotel’s signature cocktail bar and lounge while your table is set for a new urban take on a traditional romantic bodega at Baltazar Bar & Grill, with fantastic views over the hotel’s lush sub-tropical gardens and pools.
However, if you’re in search of a little more rest and relaxation on your minimoon, check in to Kempinski, the spa. When you cross the threshold of the spa you enter a tranquil space where the delicate scent of essential oils transports you to a place of peace and the stress of the day drops from your shoulders.
Facilities include a fitness centre and an indoor pool but to make the most of your spa experience, we recommend booking in one of the luxury treatments on offer. For a romantic experience, book the private jacuzzi after a couple’s massage. Accompanied by fresh fruit and two glasses of cava.
And if your Marbella minimoon at Kempinski Bahia turns into a destination wedding venue location, the hotel will do their very best to plan your day so that this is as unique as you are. Due to their professional experience and on-site wedding planners, they have a keen eye for detail and will assist you to make sure your day is perfect. The hotel offers a variety of options for your venue, whether you are looking for a beach wedding, a ceremony within the beautiful tropical gardens and your reception in the beach restaurant, the venue will be decorated beautifully and in-line with everything you have discussed so it’s tailored to you.
