Hacienda Del Mar Melia Collection, EsteponaHacienda Del Mar Melia Collection in Estepona, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 9 hotels we score in Estepona. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.7, Google 4.5. Rooms from about $793 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hacienda Del Mar Melia Collection is a five-star beachfront resort in Estepona on the Costa del Sol. The property features terracotta architecture surrounded by subtropical gardens and offers direct access to a public coastal promenade. Guests can use three outdoor swimming pools, including an adults-only option, or visit the on-site spa. Rooms are large and include private bathrooms alongside balconies or terraces, with many overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The location is close to the local fishing village. While the resort has undergone recent renovations, some guests have reported issues regarding cleanliness standards.What stands out

Direct beach access

Three outdoor swimming pools

On-site spa facilities

Subtropical garden setting

Watch out for

Some cleanliness issues reported

Limited room sizes

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