THE FLAG Costa del Sol, EsteponaTHE FLAG Costa del Sol in Estepona, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 9 hotels we score in Estepona. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 3.9.The Flag Costa del Sol is an adults-only hotel located in Estepona, close to Marbella. It provides apartments with views of either the sea or the gardens. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a wellness centre, and a fitness gym. The property includes a private beach area and a bar. For those wanting to explore the surroundings, bike rentals are available on site. While the hotel offers a quiet environment for relaxation, private parking is subject to a surcharge and breakfast requires an additional fee.What stands out

Adults only environment

Private beach access

On site spa and gym

Apartments with sea views

Watch out for

Parking incurs a surcharge

Breakfast is not included

Better-scored in Estepona

Ikos Andalusia, Estepona: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms). Ikos Andalusia is a five-star all-inclusive beachfront resort in Estepona on the Costa del Sol, under an hour's drive from Malaga Airport.

Hotel Finca Cortesín Golf and Spa, Estepona: 4.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $1,340 a night. Hotel Finca Cortesín Golf and Spa is a five-star resort on a 215-hectare estate in Casares, Andalusia, on the Costa del Sol between Marbella and Sotogrande.

H10 Hotel Croma Malaga, Estepona: 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $344 a night. H10 Hotel Croma Malaga is a four-star hotel that opened in August 2022 on Calle Prim in the historic centre of Malaga.