H10 Estepona Palace

If you like a hotel with a bit of local character, H10 Estepona Palace ticks that box straight away. From the outside it's very much Andalucian, with a Moorish-style facade that suits the coastline. Inside, the look is more contemporary than traditional, which keeps the public areas bright and easy to unwind in, especially the seating zones facing the sea.

Rooms are comfortable rather than showy, with the basics you actually use on a golf trip: satellite TV, in-room safe and a minibar. Most importantly, you've got outdoor space via a terrace or balcony, with many rooms oriented towards the sea. If sea views matter, it's worth checking the room type before you book, but honestly that's fine, it's got what you need for a week built around golf and sunshine.

Dining and bars are set up for low-effort holiday mode. The open-air buffet restaurant is surrounded by plants and palms and focuses on international dishes with enough choice to keep a mixed group easy, which tends to suit societies and groups where everyone wants something different. During the summer season (June to September), the Thalassa Bar-Restaurant opens by the pool for lighter bites and drinks, while the lobby bar adds evening atmosphere with live music. The Terrace Mediterraneo is the one for a calmer drink and a proper look at the coastline when you're done for the day.

Facilities are one of the hotel's big strengths. Alongside the beach and two outdoor pools (plus a separate children's pool), there's a paddle tennis court and a large gym for anyone who likes to stay moving between rounds. The solarium, steam room, sauna and spa are the obvious recovery options, especially if you've overdone it on firm fairways or walked 36 in the heat.

The beachfront position is right in front of the hotel, you're steps from the sand, close to Estepona's harbour and within easy striking distance of a strong spread of Costa del Sol courses. Ideal if your group likes an easy rhythm: breakfast, golf, late afternoon by the pool, then a quick taxi into the marina. Overall, it's a well-rounded resort-style hotel in a location that genuinely works, beach on the doorstep, Estepona close by and plenty of reasons for non-golfers to be perfectly happy while you're out chasing birdies.