In 1946, the Hohenlohe family acquired Finca Santa Margarita, 120,000 sqm of olive trees and vines, this "cortijo" was to be their private residence. Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe was keen on architecture and landscaping and over the years the house was gradually enlarged.
It was the Prince's dream to transform his family's residence into an exclusive club. This dream was eventually realized in the form of the Marbella Club as we know it today. An epitome of luxury and classic good taste, the Marbella Club is one of "The Leading Small Hotels of the World", and effortlessly retains its emblematic status.