La Zambra, a haven of Andalusian luxury and easy living
In the heart of the Andalusian hills, between Marbella and Málaga, La Zambra reinvents the idea of refuge. Here, everything invites you to slow down, breathe and enjoy. This is not just a five-star hotel. It’s a state of mind.
A sanctuary between sky, sea and mountains
Perched in the verdant heights, La Zambra is the heir to the legendary Byblos hotel, a haven for stars and royalty in the 80s and 90s. Now subtly reinterpreted under the banner of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, it has regained its aura through modernized Andalusian architecture and discreet yet impeccable service. Here and there, memories of the Byblos lurk, even in the cocktail menus.
From the moment you arrive, the silence soothes and the light envelops. The rustle of the wind in the palm trees, the scent of jasmine, the sun’s rays gliding across the patios: every detail is designed to soothe body and mind. It’s no coincidence that the hotel was named Best New Luxury Hotel in Andalusia, and features on Condé Nast Traveler‘s Hot List.
A hotel experience designed for contemplation
With 196 rooms and suites, all with private terraces, La Zambra cultivates intimacy. Natural woods, noble fabrics, handcrafted objects and subdued lighting: each room is an alcove, a cocoon. Letting go is inevitable. The bedding is remarkably comfortable. For an even more exclusive retreat, the 365 m² Penthouse overlooks the gardens and golf courses, with private pool, vinotheque, three terraces and spa area on request – a pinnacle of confidential elegance.
The luxury of total well-being
At La Zambra, luxury doesn’t scream. It’s diffused in the atmosphere. In the 2,000 m² Mood Spa, one of the largest on the Costa del Sol, five sensory trails, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor pool and holistic treatments orchestrate a symphony of well-being. Yoga, pilates, tennis and paddle tennis complete this soothing, gentle approach to the body.
Mediterranean flavors and shared pleasures
The experience also takes place on the plate. Gastronomy here is a warm tribute to Andalusia. Palmito celebrates the produce of the land in a simple but successful Mediterranean cuisine. At Picador, you’ll be treated to an elegant take on traditional tapas in a cheerful atmosphere. As for Bamboleo (a nod to the singer Julio Iglésias, a regular at the Byblos), it offers designer cocktails and sunsets over the hills of Mijas. We can only recommend the Topless Corona, dedicated to the most elegant of princesses, Lady Di.
Golf, nature and elegance in Mijas
Adjoining two golf courses designed by the famous Robert Trent Jones, La Zambra is a paradise for green lovers. Los Olivos and Los Lagos, accessible by buggy from the estate, offer exceptional playing conditions in a Mediterranean setting. But beyond sport, this unique enclave offers a communion with nature.
Just a few minutes away, Mijas unfurls its cobbled streets, flower-filled white houses and sun-drenched squares. A village suspended between sky and sea, where time seems to stand still. Local crafts, pine-scented walks, quiet cafés: Mijas embodies Andalusian authenticity, without artifice, but with that human warmth that touches the heart. Stop off to discover the region’s artisans, whose kindness is matched only by their talent!
La Zambra: slow luxury, real emotions
What sets La Zambra apart is not its excessiveness. It’s the delicate precision of each experience, designed to reconnect each person to themselves, to others, to beauty. Whether you come for a romantic getaway, a wellness break, a private celebration or a simple need for silence, you’ll always leave transformed.
In 2025, at a time when the luxury hotel industry is seeking to reinvent itself, La Zambra offers something different: a return to meaning, emotion and luxurious simplicity. A Mediterranean art of living, sublimated by exceptional service and sincere local roots.
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