Hilton and Higuerón Developments today announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Marbella, bringing the Waldorf Astoria brand to Spain’s Malaga Province.

Expected to open in 2029, the new resort will feature a unique design created by three Pritzker Prize-winning architects, who are currently working on its conceptual design competition.

IN BRIEF

• Opening: 2029
• Location: Marbella, a city and resort area on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol
• Room Count: 120 guestrooms and 120 branded residences
• Amenities: Indoor and outdoor pools, two restaurants, lobby bar, pool bar, spa with four treatment rooms, fitness center, meeting and event spaces and access to a championship golf course.

Chris Nassetta, president & CEO, Hilton, said, “Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has long been synonymous with unparalleled luxury in the world’s most sought-after destinations. We’re delighted to once again work alongside Higuerón Developments as we introduce the brand to Marbella, bringing the iconic Waldorf Astoria brand to Spain’s Malaga Province. This signing represents another important step in our strategy to expand Hilton’s luxury portfolio globally, which now includes more than 550 trading hotels – from the legendary Waldorf Astoria New York to Conrad Hamburg and Waldorf Astoria Osaka. I look forward to Waldorf Astoria Marbella welcoming guests in 2029, with the hotel set to offer elegant service and unforgettable experiences for generations to come.”

Javier Rodríguez, CEO, Higuerón Development, said, “Higuerón Marbella Golf Resort aims to be a global benchmark in the ultra-luxury holiday segment. The arrival of this Waldorf Astoria resort in Spain reinforces and validates this commitment to excellence and consolidates Marbella as a prime destination for ultra-luxury tourism. The vision for this future project aligns with the existing core values of our company namely humanism, authenticity, innovation and sustainability, these values have accompanied us throughout our 30 years of history in Higuerón Gran Málaga Resort and together with our team are a fundamental part of the DNA of this Future Project.”

Waldorf Astoria Marbella will offer a collection of f&b venues, including the brand’s iconic Peacock Alley, a Lobby Bar, a signature restaurant, and a pool bar and grill. Wellness will sit at the center of the resort, anchored by an 8,000+ square-foot spa with four treatment rooms, a gym, and indoor and outdoor pools with expansive decks. Its event venues include a grand ballroom, a multi-function space, two connected meeting rooms, and an executive boardroom.

The resort’s private residences offer access to bespoke services and amenities, such as an owner’s lounge, fitness space, and private dining room. Both guests of the hotel and those in the residences will also have access to a championship golf course that was originally designed by legendary golf architect, Robert Trent Jones Sr., in 1994 and is set for a transformation that will preserve its essence. The redesign will be led by Robert Trent Jones Jr., who will reinterpret the course with a contemporary and sustainable vision.