• 5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10 + 3 Sleeps 10 + 3
  • Daily Housekeeping Daily Housekeeping
  • Dedicated Concierge Dedicated Concierge
  • 3.5 Hectare Grounds 3.5 Hectare Grounds
  • Staff Quarters Staff Quarters
  • Optional Chef Optional Chef
  • Private Pool Private Pool

Hacienda Serai is a spectacular, yet completely private Moorish-style estate in the heart of Marbella's exclusive Golden Mile. Hidden away in 3.5 hectares of walled gardens and Alhambra-style fountain patios, this 5-bedroom private retreat offers complete seclusion for up to 10 guests, within easy proximity to finest restaurants and beaches in Marbella.

With sprawling grounds featuring lakes, flowing water and a stunning Moroccan pavilion, Hacienda Serai blends timeless Andalusian elegance, modern comforts and a touch of Baroque. Just as suited to intimate escapes as it is to elevated private events, this unique property is sure to impress any discerning guests.

At a glance

Relax like royalty in one of Marbella’s finest private homes with exquisite interiors and staff on hand


Wander through Alhambra-inspired gardens with lily ponds, peaceful flowing water, shady pavilions and hidden courtyards


Sleep well in one of 5 sumptuous bedrooms, including a regal principal suite with 17th-century stone fireplace and exquisitely carved panelling


Host meetings with aplomb in the Baroque-style home office with ornate baroque furnishing and gold leaf detailing


Space for large family groups or corporate retreats to spread out: bedrooms divided across a main house and separate pool house


Space for an additional 3 staff in a self-contained 2-bedroom cottage and tower bedroom


Host a fairytale event encircled by ornamental gardens and soaring palm trees, traditional Andalusian patios and intricate Moroccan mosaics


Hotel-style home spa coming soon*


Welcome to Hacienda Serai

A SERENE ADALUCIAN RETREAT, MINUTES FROM MARBELLA’S GOLDEN MILE

Hidden behind a screen of fir trees on a peaceful, flower lined street, you’d be forgiven for overlooking the entrance to Hacienda Serai. The villa’s discreet façade gives little indication of the remarkable character property that lies beyond.

Stepping inside is like being transported back to the palaces of Andalucian royalty: with the vine-wrapped pillars of its grand entrance patio conjuring images of old-world Spain at its most opulent.

On either side of the patio, walled gardens alive with vivid blooms unfold over 3.5 hectares, scattered with tranquil water features, shady pavilions and luscious manicured lawns.

Hacienda Serai more than just a villa; it’s a homage to a love-affair with Andalucian culture, and a truly unique location for any holiday.

A Unique Fusion of Heritage and Luxury

Hacienda Serai’s interiors are nothing short of extravagant: with intricate tilework and arched colonnades inspired by Andalucia’s vibrant Moorish heritage. Exuding effortless elegance, the main house’s two spacious bedrooms include a principal suite with floor-to-ceiling wood panelling, intricately hand-carved from aged pine. The room is also contains a vast fireplace cut from 400-year-old French stone.

On the lower level of the property, encircled by manicured lawns and moorish aqueducts, 2 en-suite guest bedrooms are decorated with luxurious fabrics and warm terracotta hues, adhering to an overarching theme of refined opulence.

A Garden Oasis with Inspirational features at Every Turn

Enclosed behind a screen of soaring cypresses, Hacienda Serai’s 35,000 m² private gardens are a masterpiece of Moorish-inspired design. The focal point of the grounds is a spectacular 18 x 6m jewel-green swimming pool, with shimmering waters and iridescent gold tile work. Sitting in Moroccan-inspired courtyard with domed pavilion and walls ablaze with bougainvillea blooms, the pool area is an oasis of serenity.

Elsewhere in the gardens, meandering pathways unfold to meet lily ponds, shaded pavilions, and fragrant groves. Elsewhere, a peaceful rose garden stands in the foreground of a pergola coiled with sweet-smelling jasmine. With enchanting corners revealed at every turn, the grounds of the villa are a place to get lose yourself in exploration, leaving the stresses of the outside world far behind you.

How Hacienda Serai works for you

Facilities

  • 5 en-suite bedrooms distributed between main house and lower level garden rooms. Sleeps 10
  • 3 extra staff may be accommodated in 2 bedrooms + separate tower bedroom/self-contained staff cottage with pool
  • Elevator to all levels of main house
  • Two sitting rooms and indoor dining room
  • Outdoor dining and lounge space
  • 18m x 6m private swimming pool
  • 35,000m2 of private gardens
  • Panoramic views and complete privacy
  • Large home office with high-speed internet
  • Underfloor heating throughout
  • Private garage with room for 3 cars + off-street parking to accommodate 4 cars
  • Poolside lounge-pavilion
  • Professional chef’s kitchen with Miele and Gaggenau appliances
  • Second pastry kitchen
  • Suitable for private events – additional event fees apply
  • Breakfast layout available*
  • *Fees Apply, please ask for further details

Hacienda Serai’s principal living room is located in the main house and opens off a grand entrance hall with ornate wood-panelled walls and striking Picasso- inspired artwork.  With its glittering chandelier and exposed beams, this elegant room sets the tone for relaxed family gatherings.

Cream sofas flanked with armchairs are the perfect place to kick back with a book, while French doors opening onto a shaded terrace provide an idyllic backdrop for warm summer evenings. Opening off the main lounge, there is separate, smaller living room and reading nook complete with moss-green velvet sofa and an armchair.

Situated in the main house, Hacienda Serai’s wood panelled formal dining room features a large marble fireplace and elegant stone floors.

Full length French windows open onto the pool area, meaning breakfast can be enjoyed whilst overlooking the swimming pool. Come evening, the crystal drop chandelier creates a warm glow perfect for elegant dinner parties.

Hacienda Serai offers countless ways to unwind in style. The regal living room, with its plush over-sized cream seating and roaring fireplace, is perfect for quiet mornings with a coffee or a low-key winter evening curled up with a book.

Outside, the property’s expansive grounds invite exploration. Start your day with a leisurely walk among the olive and citrus trees, take a sketchbook down to the picturesque lake with its canopy of lily-pads or stroll the Alhambra-inspired courtyards accompanied by a soundtrack of trickling fountains.

As the day progresses, stretch out on a sun lounger by the glittering swimming pool, or enjoy afternoon tea with a difference in the Moroccan pavillion with its magnificent domed ceiling.

Principal Bedroom 1:

Located in the main house, Hacienda Serai’s spacious principal bedroom contains dark wood panelling, a sage green emperor-size bed (200cm x 200cm) and an ornate stone fireplace. This impressive suite also features full length French doors opening onto Juliette balconies overlooking the garden. A dressing room is located off the main bedroom with ample storage. The suite also features a large, wall-mounted TV.

The principal bedroom’s en-suite bathroom features a bespoke stone-coloured walls carved from a single slab of marble and a central, freestanding Kaldewei tub, along with a walk in rain shower with separate handheld shower.

Guest Bedroom 2:

Located in the main house, this large and airy bedroom features a marble tiled floor, stone panelled walls and a white emperor-size bed (200cm x 200cm) bed, along with a wall mounted corner TV and sideboard with Nespresso coffee machine. A dressing room is situated off the bedroom with light oak open shelves, ample hanging space and two central chests of drawers

The en-suite bathroom features light ochre marble walls and white Victorian style architraves, a bath with handheld shower head, a large wrap around mirror, a vanity mirror, a WC and bidet.

Guest Bedroom 3:

Located in the pool house, this double bedroom features stone coloured walls, tiled floors and a white emperor-size bed (200cm x 200cm), plus 2 plush armchairs, a TV and floor-to-ceiling French doors. The dressing room is located off the bedroom with light oak shelves, hanging space and extra wall hooks.

The spacious en-suite bathroom features terracotta and cream marble accents, with a his & hers sink, bath with handheld shower head and walk-in shower rain shower.

Guest Bedroom 4: 

The first of two bedrooms located on the lower ground floor and accessed through villa grounds. Features walls painted in a warm terracotta hue and striking Picasso artwork, an ornate 4-poster king-size bed carved from dark wood (150cm x 200cm), a dressing table and chair and TV.

The ensuite bathroom features a single basin sink with large mirror and vanity space, plus a built-in bath with handheld shower head.

Guest Bedroom 5:

The second bedroom located on the lower ground floor, featuring a wrought iron, 4-poster king size bed (150cm x 200cm), terracotta walls and a chest of drawers with small TV. Leading off the main bedroom is a smaller dressing room with open wardrobes and shelving.

Accessed via the dressing, the ensuite comprises an integrated bath with handheld shower head, single basin sink with large mirror and vanity space, WC and bidet.

On request: Bedrooms 6 & 7 are located in a self-contained cottage in the grounds, featuring a kitchen, living room and small swimming pool.

On request: Bedroom 7 is contained within a tower behind the cottage and contains a double bed and en-suite bathroom.

Daily Housekeeping

Your rental includes housekeeping 7 days a week, plus a linen and towel change every 4 days. Additional housekeeping hours may be available to book and pay for in advance to cover things like after-dinner clearing up, extra linen changes or personal laundry. We can also source live-in staff if you require extended hours.

Catered to your choosing

If you prefer not to cook, please ask our Concierge team for details of our private chefs. Our professional villa chefs can showcase the best local ingredients or cook favourite international dishes for you and your guests.

For a taste of authentic Spanish cuisine, ask about our gourmet tapas menus, wine tasting, or book a private food tour with our expert guides.

Enjoy a full Argentinian-style BBQ, or have the chef cook a giant poolside paella while you relax with a G&T, they will even bring waiting staff for large groups and clean up afterwards.

Villa Provisioning

All of our villas have a convenient stock-cupboard, with a starter supply of the the essential household items you might need for a comfortable stay.

Complete Villa Pre-stock Service

A complete villa provisioning service is available so you can just arrive and relax. Our Guest Experience Team will assist with making your order before you travel, with a payment made on account and adjusted at the end of your stay.

LOCAL EXPERTISE ON HAND

All stays with The Luxury Villa Collection include a personal meet and greet with an English-speaking Villa Manager for peace of mind, and they are then available during your stay to assist you with any villa queries.

In addition, from the moment you book, our Guest Experience Team will help with all your travel arrangements to ensure a smooth stay. Our Spain-based local experts have a well-honed ‘Little Black Book’ of hand-picked experiences at their disposal, ready to help you create lasting memories.

COMPLIMENTARY ITINERARY PLANNING

Every booking includes around 3 hours of itinerary planning before you travel (more complex itineraries can be organised for a fee to cover extended hours).  As a guide, 3 hours is usually enough to help with your airport transfers and car hire, a chef service for a special meal, and to help you plan and book one day out.

CONCIERGE-STYLE SUPPORT IN SPAIN

When you choose a Platinum Collection Villa, you will be introduced to a dedicated Experience Manager who can help with all your pre-arrival arrangements to ensure a smooth stay. They can also visit you at the villa if required.

They can assist with extra services such pre-arrival provisioning, wine orders, chefs, transfers, escorted tours, yachts, nannies, etc (pre-booking is always advised to guarantee availability).

Hacienda Serai is within easy reach of a whole range of amazing experiences to add to your travel memories and some we can bring to you at the villa.

It’s a perfect location from which to enjoy Marbella, Puerto Banus and the Costa del Sol.

From exciting family adventures to world-class golf and beach clubs to beauty spas, we work closely with the best local suppliers to help make your stay extra special.

For Spanish culture, explore the cities of Andalucía with a personal guide direct from your villa. Enjoy a selection of day tours or bespoke itineraries all with a door-to-door service in comfortable vehicles. There are also many easy self-drive day trips if you’d like to get out and see more of Andalucía.

A perfect choice for a first-time stay in Marbella is the escorted wine and tapas tour of Marbella’s historic centre, where you can get to know the secret corners of this Spanish town.

If you prefer, our Guest Experience team can arrange in-villa wine and gourmet tasting sessions or a Spanish cooking class. Fo further relaxation, why not indulge in a poolside massage or a private yoga class in the villa’s peaceful gardens?

Marbella is renowned for its wonderful selection of restaurants, from Michelin star fine dining to family-run tapas bars. We have listed our favourite restaurants in Marbella to whet your appetite.

Getting Around

To help you get the very best from your stay at this villa, our Guest Experience Team can help you with hire cars, local shuttles and chauffeurs when booked in advance. You can also get UBER or BOLT direct to the villa using the app.

Collections featuring this villa

The Celebration Collection

With its sprawling gardens and palatial interiors, Hacienda Serai is a stunning backdrop for a private event. This 5-bed Moorish-inspired villa offers:

  • Capacity for up to 150 guests across its extensive outdoor spaces and rolling manicured lawns
  • Stunning Alhambra-style water gardens and a full-sized lake for breathtaking backdrops
  • A Moroccan-tiled courtyard ideal for dining or receptions
  • Spacious interiors with multiple entertainment areas
  • Convenient location a 5-minute drive from exclusive resorts such as Puente Romano and the Marbella Club
  • 5 bedrooms in main house, including a fairytale master ideal for a bridal suite, plus additional accommodation for 3 people in a self-contained cottage in the grounds.

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9 Hacienda Serai Luxury Character Villa Marbella Steps Down To Garden

The Character Collection

Hacienda Serai exudes a classic elegance rarely seen on Marbella’s ultra-modern architectural scene.  Its stunning interiors are a homage to old-world Andalucía, showcasing intricate Moroccan tilework, arched colonnades, and hand-carved wood detailing, all set against a backdrop of lush Mediterranean gardens.

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9 Hacienda Serai Luxury Character Villa Marbella Private Courtyard Entrance

The Platinum Collection

Hacienda Serai delivers the ultimate luxury experience, complete with daily housekeeping and twice-weekly linen changes and a cold breakfast layout if desired*. This unique character property also offers a range of unique amenities such as an exquisite Moroccan chillout room, private pool and stunning ornamental gardens.

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9 Hacienda Serai Luxury Character Villa Sierra Blanca Manicured Gardens

Enjoy the local area

Hacienda Serai is located in Marbella’s exclusive Sierra Blanca, a gated community famed for its multi-million-euro private homes and spectacular views of La Concha Mountain range.

Despite the seclusion afforded by its sprawling private grounds, Hacienda Serai is located just a 5-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of Marbella’s Golden Mile, an ideal location for relaxed days on the beach combined with boutique shopping and dinner experiences in nearby Marbella and Puerto Banus.

Nearest airports: Malaga 54.1 kms (36 mins drive), Gibraltar 72km (1h drive)
Nearest beach: Playa de Nagueles 9 min drive/33 min walk
Ski resort: Sierra Nevada 217kms (2hs26mins)
Supermarkets: Carrefour & Lidl 5min Drive
Golf: Aloha Golf Club 8 min drive
Las Brisas Golf Club 12 min drive
Los Naranjos Golf Club 13 min drive

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