A New Resort on Southern Spain's Costa del Sol Has 5 Pools and Panoramic Views All the Way to Morocco

"As a childless woman in my early 30s, I rarely seek out family-friendly beach resorts. But when I was invited to the new Oku Andalusia, I immediately said yes. I'd heard rave reviews about the brand's design-forward outposts in Ibiza, Spain; Bodrum, Turkey; and the Greek island of Kos, all ritzy seaside idylls synonymous with grown-up fun and swanky seaside environs. So even though the new hotel in Andalusia marks Oku's first family-friendly concept, I felt confident I'd find the same chilled-out coastal atmosphere."

"My instinct was validated the moment I glided past the front gates and into the reception building-a whitewashed structure with soaring ceilings, low-slung earthy furnishings, and abundant greenery. The airy space was anchored by a levitating straw sculpture, a wink to Andalusia's famed esparto grass window blinds, while the hotel's signature creamy sandalwood scent made me feel like I'd entered a spa."

Oku Andalusia is a 225-room resort on the western Costa del Sol that blends an adults-only design ethos with family-friendly facilities integrated from the start. The reception building is whitewashed with soaring ceilings, low-slung earthy furnishings, abundant greenery, and a levitating straw sculpture referencing Andalusia's esparto grass blinds. The hotel's signature creamy sandalwood scent creates a spa-like ambiance. The pool area features glittering tiered pools, a DJ, bronzed couples, and young families sharing relaxed seaside lounging. Staff emphasize a deliberate layout that allows children and adults to spread out in comfort and style. The resort offers easy access to Gibraltar, Los Alcornocales, Sotogrande, and San Roque.

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