Westin La Quinta Golf Resort, MarbellaWestin La Quinta Golf Resort in Marbella, Spain has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 23 of 30 hotels we score in Marbella. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 2.3. Rooms from about $421 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa is a five-star property situated in the Benahavis Golf Valley near Marbella. It features 170 renovated rooms and suites, each equipped with a private balcony. The resort is built around a 27-hole golf course and includes two outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and a fitness centre. Guests can choose from several restaurants serving Mediterranean and international dishes. The hotel caters to families with a dedicated children's programme and is pet friendly. While the facilities are extensive, the resort layout is compact and set within a hilly landscape.What stands out

27-hole golf course

Full-service spa

Mediterranean and international dining

Family friendly with kids programme

Watch out for

Hilly resort layout

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