Shanti Som Wellbeing Retreat  

Perched in the hills of Monda inside a protected national park, this spa hotel sits about 3 km from the town center. It’s a short drive from Malaga Wine Museum and the Ojen Olive Oil Mill Museum, and roughly 22 km from Puerto Banús beaches and marina. Nearby spots include Museo del Bonsai, Funny Beach and Marbella Theatre.

A boutique wellbeing retreat with just 14 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms feature pillowtop beds with premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, private furnished balconies or patios, rainfall showers, designer toiletries and slippers. The vibe is calm and spa-focused, with garden views and simple, natural decor.

Wake up to garden views and fresh mountain air. Enjoy an outdoor pool, full spa with massages, body treatments and facials, a sauna, steam bath, massage room, fitness center and a dedicated yoga area. There’s also a library, bar, restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Free parking, tour desk and optional airport/train transfers and limo service are available.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property. Concierge and 24-hour front desk, private check-in/out, safe-deposit box, laundry/dry cleaning, car rental and limo/town-car or station/airport pickup (surcharge).

The on-site restaurant serves local cuisine with garden-view and alfresco seating. A bar/lounge and cafe offer snacks and drinks. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:30 to 10:30 AM.