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Five-star One MICHELIN Key Casares, well west of Málaga, Málaga

Finca Cortesin

Sixty-seven suites under red-tiled roofs in the hills below Casares, on more than 215 hectares that hold a Solheim Cup golf course and run down to a beach club on the bay.

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MICHELIN
One Key
Suites
67, each with a garden or terrace
Opened
2009
From the airport
About an hour from Málaga, our estimate

The hotel

An Andalusian estate built for golf.

Finca Cortesin opened in 2009 on more than 215 hectares of hillside between Estepona and Sotogrande, a mile or so inland from the sea. From outside it reads as a traditional Andalusian farmhouse under red roof tiles. The interiors follow the late Duarte Pinto Coelho, with doors from an old Portuguese monastery, olive trees centuries old and a collection of antiques. The beach club stands down on the bay of Casares.

Cabell B. Robinson laid out the eighteen holes, which staged the Volvo World Match Play in 2009, 2011 and 2012, and in 2023 the Solheim Cup between the women of Europe and the United States. The Jack Nicklaus academy teaches on site, and a spa of more than 2,200 square metres serves everyone else. Two outdoor pools, a 25-metre indoor pool and tennis courts complete the estate, and sixteen Golfside villas stand beside the fairways.

  • The course Eighteen holes by Cabell B. Robinson among old olive trees, host of the 2023 Solheim Cup, with a Jack Nicklaus golf academy.
  • The spa More than 2,200 square metres with thermal baths, a saltwater pool and a 25-metre indoor pool, plus a yoga and meditation centre.
  • Beach club A short drive down on the bay of Casares, with a 35-metre infinity pool, shaded loungers and Mediterranean cooking.

Rooms & suites

Suites only, each with its own outdoor space.

All 67 rooms are suites of at least 40 square metres, with spa-style bathrooms and a private garden or terrace.

  • Entry Junior Suite The smallest category, with a terrace; the Junior View Suite adds the outlook.
  • Outdoor Garden Suite and Pool Suite Sea View Suites opening onto their own garden, or a pool and a view of the sea.
  • Families Family Suite Room for an extra bed, with a kids' club and childcare on request.
  • Residences La Reserva and Green 10 Two residences on the estate, listed by the hotel alongside the suites.

Dining

Five kitchens on one estate.

Restaurants as listed by the hotel; chefs from Forbes España, June 2024. Shown for information.

  • El Jardín de Lutz Mediterranean, outdoors Lutz Bösing
  • REI Japanese and Mediterranean Luis Olarra, at an open kitchen
  • Don Giovanni Italian Andrea Tumbarello; one Repsol Sun
  • Clubhouse Golf clubhouse Beside the course
  • Blue Bar Bar In the hotel

Recognition

Awards and listings.

  • One MICHELIN Key 2026 selection
  • Condé Nast Traveler Gold List As cited by the hotel

Good to know

Before you go.

  • Arrival Check-in from 3 pm, check-out by noon.
  • Children Welcome, with a kids' club and childcare on request. Extra beds go in the larger suite categories only.

Getting there

Flying to Málaga.

Málaga airport is about an hour away by car, our estimate, for scheduled flights and private jets alike; private aircraft use its general aviation terminal. Gibraltar is closer, about 40 minutes by road by our estimate, with a border crossing.

Business & First Class Scheduled flights Three London airports have British Airways services, and the flag carriers of France, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands fly in from their hubs. Qatar Airways flies from Doha all year, and in season Etihad, Saudia and Riyadh Air connect the Gulf. Request a fare Private Jet Private aviation Private aircraft use the general aviation terminal, where two FBOs have lounges and customs inside; clearance usually takes less than a quarter of an hour. Every flight needs a slot, generally granted within a day or two, and parking can be tight in peak weeks, so we book early. Request a jet
Approximate flying time by midsize jet to Málaga
  • Madrid 55 min
  • Geneva 2 h 10
  • Paris 2 h 15
  • London 2 h 30
  • Riyadh 6 h 55 long-range jet

Questions

What guests ask first.

Has Finca Cortesin hosted professional golf?
Yes. The course staged the Volvo World Match Play in 2009, 2011 and 2012, and the Solheim Cup in 2023.
Is Finca Cortesin on the beach?
No. The hotel is a mile or so inland, and its beach club sits a short drive away on the bay of Casares.
How far is Finca Cortesin from Málaga airport?
About an hour by car, our estimate. Gibraltar airport is closer, at roughly 40 minutes.
Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Málaga?
Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Málaga, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.

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Staying at Finca Cortesin?

Book the room, then the flight.

Rates and availability come from the hotel itself. For the journey to Málaga, a Business or First Class seat or an aircraft of your own: tell us the date and we come back with one final price, our margin included.

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