Banyan Tree Group Announces First Property in Spain with the Signing of Angsana Real de La Quinta Benahavís Marbella
Singapore-based Multi-branded Hospitality Group to Bring Angsana’s Vibrant Concept to Marbella, Spain
Singapore, 28 February 2023 – Banyan Tree Group, one of the world’s leading multi-branded independent hospitality groups, has signed an MOU with La Quinta Real Estate Group to open Angsana Real de La Quinta Benahavis Marbella resort and residences. Located in the charming Mediterranean town of Benahavis near Marbella, the development will include a hotel, branded residences, apartments and commercial spaces. The property will mark the Group’s debut in Spain.
Perched at the top of a hill and nestled inside the 200-hectare Real de La Quinta residential community, Angsana Real de La Quinta Benahavis Marbella will command expansive views over the rolling hills below and the blue Alboran sea. The design – led by OBMI with interiors from MKV Design and landscaping by RSR Studio – celebrates and fosters togetherness among friends and family amid bright, airy interiors. Composed of clean lines and simple silhouettes, the architecture incorporates elegant brick wall patterns and stonework referencing local materials and building traditions.
Modern and fluid interior designs, meanwhile, find cues in the resort’s architecture and honour the sense of retreat into the beautiful, wooded slopes of the Sierra de las Nieves. Ample windows provide expansive views and an open feel, while social spaces dotted with orange trees and water features promote social gatherings in a courtyard-style setting that reflects both Angsana’s essence of treasuring each moment and the destination’s Andalusian soul.
In addition to 90 nature-integrated guestrooms and suites circling an oasis courtyard, the hotel will also feature three dining venues, including all-day dining, signature and pool bar and grill concepts; meeting spaces; spa and kids’ club; adult and family pools. Branded residences, ranging from 97 to 151 square metres in size, are a carefully choreographed composition of light and space which, at the same time, serves the needs of a family lifestyle. Available in two- and three-bedroom configurations, Angsana residences will come with amenities such as a private courtyard, swimming pool, parking, daily housekeeping and maintenance services.
To help families with local immersion through on- and off-site activities, Angsana Real de La Quinta Benahavis Marbella will offer moonlit paddles around Real de La Quinta's lake (with a beach area), nature hikes to explore local flora, including to the neighbouring UNESCO biosphere reserve. Real de La Quinta will also have a restaurant area, operated by the renowned Azotea Grupo; a Health & Wellness area, run by Le Max Club. one of the most chic and luxurious destinations in Spain and Southern Europe.
Peter Hechler, Vice President, Head of Operations at Banyan Tree Group said:
"We couldn’t have asked for a better business partner for Banyan Tree Group’s Spanish debut. La Quinta Real Estate Group has more than 35 years of experience in the real estate world as a developer. Real de La Quinta is the second residential resort to be developed in Marbella, a unique experience and concept on the Costa del Sol, where the priority is to build homes in a natural environment with facilities and services, conceptually becoming a unique place for leisure in daily life"
"Angsana, being a concept that focuses on creating special moments with loved ones, is the perfect fit for the Real de La Quinta community,” commented Borja Pascual, CEO of La Quinta Real Estate Group. “With groups of families and friends increasingly looking for meaningful experiences when on holiday, the upcoming Angsana Real de La Quinta Benahavis Marbella is perfectly positioned to capitalise on a trend that has togetherness at its core. Banyan Tree Group’s hospitality and wellness expertise will be crucial to showcasing the Spanish way of life and helping travellers make lifelong memories in one of Europe’s most spectacular locales."
The feasibility study and operator search were conducted by Horwath HTL, with Savills responsible for contract negotiation and asset management. Both phases were led by Jesús Rodríguez Maseda.
For more information about Angsana Real de La Quinta Benahavis Marbella, please visit www.angsana.com
ABOUT ANGSANA
Angsana (www.angsana.com) brings the adventure back into travel, whatever your age or reason to visit. Intertwining local chic and a vibrant, fun-filled atmosphere, Angsana offers amazing destination playgrounds across the world. Each hotel is uniquely designed to provide spacious, stylish rooms and suites, perfect for couples, families and groups of friends.
ABOUT BANYAN TREE GROUP
Banyan Tree Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group”) is one of the world’s leading independent, multi-branded hospitality groups centred on the purpose-driven mission of stewardship and wellbeing while offering exceptional, design-led experiences.
The Group’s diversified portfolio of hotels, resorts, spas, galleries, golf and residences features an ecosystem of 10 global brands, including the award-winning Banyan Tree, Angsana, Cassia, Dhawa and Laguna, and the highly anticipated new brands of Homm, Garrya, Folio, and two new Banyan Tree brand extensions - Escape and Veya.
Established in 2008, with the goal of advancing people development and management excellence, Banyan Tree Management Academy has nurtured over 8,000 associates across 23 countries. The Group is recognised for its commitment to environmental protection and community development through its Banyan Tree Global Foundation. Operating over 60 hotels in 17 countries, it has 47 new properties in the pipeline.
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ABOUT LA QUINTA REAL ESTATE GROUP
With more than 30 years of experience in the municipalities of Marbella and Benahavís, La Quinta Real Estate Group focuses its activity on real estate development and the provision of services related to the tourism, residential and sports sector in a privileged environment, in the ‘Valle del Golf’ in Marbella, the heart of Costa del Sol, just a few minutes from Puerto Banús and ‘Sierra de las Nieves’ natural park. Its unique enclave is perfect for tourists or residents to enjoy all kinds of activities; as it has all the necessary facilities to enjoy the leisure and relaxation offered by this destination in Malaga coast.
Media Relations La Quinta Grupo Inmobiliario
Diego de la Fuente - diego.delafuente@calidadpascual.com