The Gran Melia Don Pepe is a large, modern resort situated on one of the Costa del Sol's famous beaches. It is surrounded by tropical gardens, and is just 800 metres from the centre of Marbella. The 201 modern guestrooms are decorated in warm, neutral colours. All offer air conditioning, desks, minibars, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), interactive plasma televisions with satellite channels and pay movies, and safes. Bathrooms have bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, telephones, scales and extra towels.

The hotel offers several dining and drinking options; at La Farola guests can choose lunch and dinner from an à la carte menu, while listening to live piano music; and at Dama de Noche guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine on a terrace overlooking the tropical gardens. El Copo is a poolside snack bar with beach-style decoration, and La Palapa serves a buffet lunch and overlooks the pool and Marbella's promenade. Guests can also take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, while children can play in their own pool. Guests can also keep trim in the hotel gym, and relax in the sauna, steam room and spa. Practical amenities include cell phone rental, currency exchange, all-hours room service, and free, secure parking for those arriving by car. Twelve meeting rooms are on site.

The hotel is close to many of the areas attractions; the traditional village of Mijas is 30 kilometres away, and the oldest bullring in Spain, at Ronda, is 55 kilometres distant. Malaga International Airport is an approximate driving time of 45 minutes from the hotel, a distance of 50 kilometres.

Half Board
Book a stay in a “Half Board” rate category and receive the following:

September 15, 2009 – June 15, 2010: Breakfast and lunch

June 16, 2010 – September 15, 2010: Breakfast and dinner

September 16, 2010 – June 15, 2011: Breakfast and lunch

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Playa de la Fontanilla 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Orange Square 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Playa de la Bajadilla 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Marina La Bajadilla 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Puerto Banus 5.2 km / 3.3 mi

The preferred airport for Gran Melia Don Pepe is Malaga (AGP) 41.1 km / 25.5 mi.