We stayed in the Amanhavis for a week following reviews here. We were not disappointed. The whole setting is lovely, especially if you just want to get away from it all. The drive to it is very nice and it's hard to believe you're so close to places like Puerto Banus. The hotel itself is really special. We stayed in the Spice Traders room which was lovely. The room was perfectly clean and everything was cleaned and tidied each morning. We spent some time on the sun terrace which was lovely and very private as most guests must use the place as a base and don't tend to be there during the day. We ate at the restaurant twice and it was very good.

The only thing that wasn't so good was that we didn't really fit in being younger...I think most guests are in their 50s/60s and the owners are more used to that.

I'd definitely go back for a restful week.

Five days before our stay at the Amanhavis my wife broke her leg. We emailed the hotel and asked for guidance whether to cancel our stay because my wife had crutches and a wheelchair. They said there were a few steps but felt sure we would be OK. We are certainly glad we took their advice. This is a fabulous place to stay, we were there three days and enjoyed every minute of it. The hotel is located in the pretty little village of Benahavis about 6 kilometers inland from Marbella. There are only nine bedrooms of which we had the "Horsethiefs Hideaway" very quirky but very nice. The pool area is lovely, we had dinner by the pool twice,please try it the food is excellent. Everthing about this hotel is very good but what makes it stand out from the crowd is the superlative personal service with some lovely touches that just make all the difference. There was a personalised welcome written on a board in reception and even the daily restaurant menus welcomed us personally to dinner. Many many little thoughtful touches seperate this hotel from the ordinary. The owner Berkhart really knows his business and it shows everywhere.If you want chrome and crystal chandeliers don't go but if you like character and the warmest welcome with good food, book now.
A word of warning the hotel really can't handle wheel chairs but crutches were fine-there are steps and no lift.

We stayed in this hotel for 2 nights in March 2006. The town of Benahavis is hidden away on a little road that seems to go nowhere...except for the ubiquitous real estate development that is found throughout the Costa del Sol. Town is sweet with a lot of restaurants. Rooms are totally unique. Parking is just down the hill. Dinner in the restaurant is worthwhile.

After a very long, hot and tiring day, we arrived to a warm welcome and a cold Alhambra beer + G&T. We stayed in the Sultan Boabdils Chamber, which is the most atmospheric hotel room we have ever stayed in.
Dinner and drinks were served on the beautiful patio next to a small but inviting pool.
This place is perfect for chilling-out, as Benahavis village has not been ruined by tourism, despite its popularity, and the welcome/atmosphere at the Amanhavis is enough to evaporate all the stress of 21st century life !!
Our 2 nights was simply not enough. We will return !!!
Jon & Sue, Somerset