Luxury Estepona hotel re-opens following multi-million refurbishment

Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona in Spain opened on February 1, 2008 following a 7 million Euro refurbishment. Located just five minutes outside the charming village of Estepona, this luxury five star property sits within perfectly manicured gardens, on a sandy beach overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

“We are extremely proud of Kempinski Estepona. The hotels’ prime location, exquisite décor and furnishings, excellent service and hospitality combine to offer an idyllic retreat.” Sven Gevers, General Manager.

Accommodation

No expense has been spared in creating a contemporary new look for all 148 rooms and suites at Kempinski Estepona. Clean lines combine with creams, dark woods and a touch of traditional Andalusian elegance to blend gracefully with the rest of the hotel and its immediate surroundings.

Each of the accommodations now features state-of-the-art flat screen televisions and high speed internet. Windows have been added to bathrooms to create a light and airy space. And in each of the suites guests will find telescopes for star gazing, as well as 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound Systems.

With families in mind the number of inter-connected rooms has been increased; furthermore, some suites have been joined to other suites by means of a small hallway so guests can enjoy complete privacy.

For guests seeking pure extravagance, Kempinski Estepona has created the exclusive Prestige Floor, where the lavish Deluxe, Diamond, Presidential, Royal and Imperial Suites, as well as a few double rooms, are situated. This opulent floor features card only entrance and VIP lounge with reception, library, bar, music and buffet.

For those guests who choose to stay in the Imperial Suite, the largest of all, personal butler service, transfer by helicopter to/from the hotel and the choice of any luxury car, such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, and many others, are also included.

With a completely different theme, the Suite del Mar is simply unique. This one bedroom suite, designed in a maritime colonial style, features wooden floors, soft palette colors contrasted with dark woods and real “ship” accessories. A large terrace with Jacuzzi, perfect for romantic honeymooners, can also be appreciated.

Spa

Éminence Med-Spa is Kempinski Estepona’s new luxury med-spa and the only spa in Spain to feature Éminence products and treatments, which are favoured by Hollywood royalty such as Penelope Cruz and Winona Ryder.

All products used contain the highest possible levels of organically grown herbs, fruits and vegetables, which are hand selected to guarantee their highest quality. These are then mixed with pure waters from a thermal hot spring in Hungary to add minerals and trace elements to create an all-natural super effective spa menu.

At med-spa all guests will undergo a full analysis of their health, lifestyle and skin needs to ensure that they have the treatments that best suit them.

Restaurants

The hotel features four restaurants each serving carefully prepared cuisine from around the world: Alminar, for atmospheric fine dining; La Brisa, a romantic alfresco venue serving Italian gastronomy (seasonal); La Cabaña de Mar, offering fresh Mediterranean fare by the sea (seasonal) and El Mirador, a lively restaurant serving buffet breakfast and the famous Sunday Jazz Brunch.

Kempinski Estepona also features two bars each with a unique ambience and breathtaking views: La Veranda, for a variety of snacks and beverages and the Pool Bar serving fresh cocktails, coffees, juices and snacks.

Children’s facilities

Kempinski Estepona is a family resort that fully welcomes children of all ages. This year the hotel will feature a new complimentary ‘Kempinini Kid’s Club’, for children aged between 4 -12.

The club will be housed in a new building stocked with games, books and toys to provide endless hours of indoor entertainment and outside there will be a brand new children’s pool, always shaded to protect delicate skin from the sun. Open as of Easter this year, it will be available all year round.

Children will be wowed by the ‘Kempinini Pirate’, Kempinski Estepona’s very own mascot. Together they will have great fun indulging in activities such as bowling, classes, sports and discos.

Children will also be given a Kempinini VIP Card, whereby they will receive a stamp when ordering off the Kempi-menu, a special menu designed for children, available at each of the restaurants. Collect a certain number of stamps and the child will receive a special gift at the end of their stay.

Location

The hotel is ideally located for adventure seekers and culture lovers alike, with southern Spain and Morocco right on the doorstep. The Rock of Gibraltar, an awe-inspiring 411.5 metre high rock and home to hundreds of wild monkeys is just a day trip away.

For a taste of Spanish history, a visit to the mountain top village of Ronda is a necessity, famous for its bullfights and its romantic past of highway banditry that fascinated Hemingway and Rilke, and setting for the renowned film “Carmen.”

For those who would like something a little more relaxed, the luxury jet set port of Puerto Banús is a mere 15 minutes away, or simply spend the afternoon wandering around the charming fishing village of Estepona, exploring its narrow streets, whitewashed houses and balconies overflowing with flowers.

Eco-Estepona

Eco-friendly initiatives are continually being introduced at Kempinski Estepona, as the hotel strives to exceed customer expectations at every level. From 2008 onwards, water at the property will be solar heated and all south facing windows have a UV foil cover to keep out excessive sunlight – reducing the energy of the sun it will help to keep the rooms cool and absorb the harmful rays.

Vegetables and fruits, for the hotels Alminar restaurant, are grown in Kempinski Estepona’s ‘Green Garden’ and any extra produce, fresh fish or meat is all sourced locally. Plastic, paper and glass are also recycled throughout the hotel.

An Experience on the Water!

The new electric-powered Escape boats from Kempinski Estepona will draw guests of all ages to the beachfront for wet-and-wild fun or quiet relaxation. The boats are attractive, simple to operate and because they are electric there is no noise! Children will love the Fun Boats: each equipped with a water cannon, they can fire water up to 35 feet in the air.

For a more comfortable ride, the Chaise Longue allows you to sit back and enjoy the sound of water lapping at the hulls -why not drop anchor and use it as a base for swimming or a picnic? The Touring Boat is perfect for those who want to travel a little further afield, gliding seamlessly across the water.
Lead in Rates

Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona offers special nightly rates:

- From February until March 3, 2008, rates from 150 € based on two sharing a Standard Room, breakfast buffet included.
- For the Summer Season, rates from 405 € based on two sharing a standard room, breakfast buffet included.

All rates subject to availability and exclude 7% VAT.

For more information and booking, visit Kempinski-spain.com.