This is a beautiful little hotel with a world class restaurant... an oasis in the concrete desert of the Marbella area. Go and stay before Benahavis loses its rural feel. We had the Sultan Boabdil room; full of character and attention to detail, for around 120 euros. The courtyard, pool and roof terrace are all gorgeous, and we enjoyed being practically the only hotel guests at the time. We loved the friendliness of the staff and owners.

This little gem has 9 rooms, each individually renovated and furnished based on Andalucian themes. The attention to detail from the huge antique keys and 'trap-doors' in the rooms, to the Moorish mosaics, set this place in a league apart from the other 2 hotels we stayed at while we in Andalucia. And the food... aiyaiyai.... superb gourmet fare, beautifully flavoured and complemented by peach champagne... no wonder Amanhavis' restaurant has been voted one of the top 10 in Andalucia. Amanhavis is a family affair, and we count ourselves fortunate to have had personal time with Leslie, Berkhardt and their 2 beautiful daughters. Nestled in a little village in the hills, Amanhavis is a rare gem that is surrounded by golf courses yet close enough to get to Marbella and other towns in Andalucia quite easily. We'll definitely be back in the not too distant future.