On the beach-front and in extensive sub-tropical gardens, the Gran Melia Don Pepe hotel stands in an enviable position overlooking the Mediterranean and the long traffic free marine promenade. There are shops, restaurants and bars in the immediate neighbourhood and it is a 10 minute walk to Marbella centre and just a little further into the attractive old town. A renowned hotel, it has lots of amenities, including a large swimming pool, tennis courts, heated indoor pool and a fitness centre with jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath and massage. Two restaurants serve international and local cuisine, and, weather permitting, a lavish buffet lunch is put on by the pool terrace.  Other attractions are a piano bar, boutiques and hairdressing salon. Fashionable Puerto Banus, with its restaurants and shops, is just 6km away. All bedrooms and bathrooms at are air-conditioned/heated and bathrooms have bathrobes and hairdryer, satellite TV, modem and fax connection, free safe and mini-bar. Most rooms have a seaview and balcony, larger rooms to the rear have a mountain view. Junior suites with a sitting area, balcony and seaview are also available.