Tropical gardens carry Don Carlos Marbella from its late-modern tower towards the Mediterranean and the sands of Elviria. Rooms and suites use stone, timber and woven textures in a composed contemporary scheme, many opening towards the sea or the landscaped grounds. Several pools, a broad beachfront and the Natura Bissé spa shape the resort’s slower side, while the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre adds a substantial sporting element. Dining ranges from garden terraces to beachfront venues, with mature palms, winding paths and shaded lawns softening the scale and geometry of the main building.