The Ritz-Carlton Villa Padierna is nestled in the heart of the Flamingos Golf Club on the outskirts of the glamorous world-renowned resort city of Marbella. Reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, the hotel's rooms and suites, meeting space, restaurants and spa reflect the traditional lifestyle of an Italian villa. Paintings and statues from a private collection are delicately integrated into the hotel. Columns, fountains, open fireplaces and a touch of English decor make the hotel especially captivating and charming. A grand terrace borders the entire villa and offers maginifcent views of the golf courses, Mediterranean and surrounding mountains. Three restaurants serve culinary delights of exceptional variety and open onto the grand terrace. Guest accommodations are located in two buildings: the Villa Padierna and the Linares building and are meticulously designed and decorated with at least one antique or original piece of art. Each is equipped with an in-room safe, minibar and multiple telephones and features a private marble bath. Free Internet access is provided in all rooms with business services available at the concierge desk. * An eighteen hole course, nine hole executive course, driving range, putting green and clubhouse are currently open at the Flamingos Golf Club. Hotel guests receive a twenty-five percent discount on greens fees. The Spa Thermae is a world-class facility offering innovative and relaxing body treatments and massages as well as an indoor pool, sauna and steam rooms. A beach club will be opening in summer 2006 with deck chairs, restaurant and watersports rentals. The health club and two more golf courses are under construction. Come experience the newest jewel on Spain's Costa del Sol: The Ritz-Carlton Villa Padierna! Attractions: *: Cadiz - 102 miles * Gibraltar - 30 miles * Granada - 128 miles * Jerez - 87 miles * Malaga - 48 miles * Marbella - 6 miles * Puerto Banus - 6 miles * Ronda - 36 miles * Sevilla - 144 miles