The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort is the Costa del Sol's newest gem and a paradise in the heart of Marbella's Valley of Golf. The resort is set within splendid gardens and features swimming pools, restaurants, bars, sauna, fitness center and an oriental massage center. Every room opens to a private balcony, ideal for enjoying fairway views and Mediterranean temperatures. It's easy to see why they were recently awarded the "Annual Gold Key Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design" in the category of Best Guest Room Worldwide. A golfer's dream, the resort has its own Golf Desk and is adjacent to the La Quinta Golf & Country Club, which features 27 championship holes of golf distributed in 3 nine-hole courses, 3 putting greens, driving range, Pro shop and the Manuel Piñero International Golf Academy. Within the Hotel there are two restaurants and three bars. The cuisine ranges from Mediterranean to Oriental not forgetting vegetarian, catering for all types of individuals. Guest rooms are decorated in true Mediterranean style with terracotta tiles and wooden furniture. Each room features private balcony, data port for Internet access, Westin's signature Heavenly BedT, in-room safe and air conditioning, among other amenities. The convention center with its modern facilities and rooftop garden are perfect to host business meetings, incentives, banqueting and social events In addition, Andalusian culture, Marbella's city center and the boutique shopping and sparkling nightlife of Puerto Banús are within minutes of the tranquil resort. Excellent and modern infrastructure offers a direct access to Malaga International Airport within 40 minutes (65 km.).