Stunning Hotel, with beautiful rooms and surroundings, we were fortunate enough to have a room with a very generous balcony. The position of the hotel however, is not so great, it is quite a way from Marbella or in fact anywhere in particular, this is both a blessing and a curse, you can not really function at this hotel without a car, it is also quite a way from the beach and the pool area is not huge, that said I am still giving this hotel a 5 star rating for the sheer beauty and comfort of the rooms, you would struggle to not enjoy the obvious delights of this hotel and I hope to enjoy it again very soon!!

Fabulous & luxurious accommodation - Setting is wonderful if you're into golf but a little remote if you enjoy the beach as we do. Standard rooms were immensly comfortable - Fabulous sleeping conditions in luxury bedding meant we didn't wish to rise in the morning. The rain showers in the bathrooms were fantastic and so powerful that I had to stick my head around the glass door to take a breath of air - amazing.

Food and drink were fine but very pricey, goes with the surroundings. Bar staff got a little quirky when asked to serve a late night drink - nothing to put me off this tranquil haven. p.s. This review relates to a September 2007 stay - I lost my trip advisor password and only found it today after years of searching for it.

We stayed at Villa Padierna in September for the 5th time and had a great time again.
Our impression was that they have found their way after the management change last year.
Staff was nice as always (especially the people who have been there for a longer time), sometimes service might not be perfect but hey you are on holidays. Rooms are great of course and the Golf courses Flamingo and Alferini offer a great Golf experience. We also tried the Tramores this time and were not too impressed, it is ok for a short triaining round but nothing more, also was not in the same good condition as the other two courses. Food is one of the things they might improve on. Breakfast has already improved a little. They had more things to choose from the buffet this time again which was nice, although we still liked it better when breakfast was served in the other restaurant as it has a nicer atmospehere than the Loggia place. Lunch and dinner are ok, but you would expect a bit more in a 5* hotel. They never changed the menu since we have first been there. They charge 10 Euros per day for internet usage which I would expect to be free of charge.
Anyway we like the place a lot, maily because of the atmosphere, rooms, golf courses and the friendly stuff.

This is an ostentatious hotel in an average location. If you want an authentic Spanish experience this may not be the hotel for you.
Rooms are really super and the hotel has all the facilities you could want. it is not on the beach but has a nice beach club.
Restaurant is good but breakfast does not match the standard of the rooms.
Staff are super and really care about your comfort.
There are three golf courses so if that is what you are after its perfect.