Following its celebrated debut on La Croisette in Cannes in 2024 and a preview season as Lucia Summer Club in 2025, Lucia Marbella now unveils its permanent location. The opening signals a strategic expansion for Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, reinforcing Marbella’s growing status as one of Europe’s leading luxury lifestyle destinations.
Set within the renowned Don Carlos Marbella Hotel, Lucia Marbella brings colour, maximalist design and sun-drenched energy to Spain’s southern coastline. The property will remain open through the end of October, targeting the peak Mediterranean travel season.
The new opening marks a major new chapter for luxury lifestyle hospitality on the Costa del Sol.
Lucia Marbella Restaurant Opens at Don Carlos Marbella Hotel on the Costa Del SolRefined Design And Award Recognition
The Marbella venue retains Lucia’s signature visual identity while introducing refined additions ahead of its official launch.
New custom sun loungers surround the pool area, while updated furnishings elevate the space with bold graphic patterns and unapologetic colour. A second bar has been carved directly into the grotto structure, offering a distinctive cave-like setting steps from the pool and restaurant.
The project marks a defining moment for Remi Viale, Nikki Beach Hospitality Group’s Global Architectural and Interior Design Manager. His design approach has already earned an Honorable Mention at the 2025 Built Design Awards, establishing him as an emerging name in hospitality design.
Lucia Penrod, Co-founder, Owner and CEO of Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, describes Marbella as a natural fit for the brand’s spirit of sunshine, music and social celebration.
Lucia Marbella Restaurant Opens at Don Carlos Marbella Hotel on the Costa Del SolCuisine Du Soleil: Mediterranean Flavours With A Local Focus
Lucia Marbella now showcases the brand’s full culinary programme under the direction of Alessandro Pizza, Corporate Executive Chef of Nikki Beach Hospitality Group.
Rooted in Mediterranean culinary traditions, Lucia’s Cuisine du Soleil celebrates sun-driven ingredients, vibrant flavours and balanced dishes that reflect regional traditions. The menu combines established favourites with regionally adapted dishes tailored to the Costa del Sol.
New menu highlights include:
Chicken Milanese Cacio e Pepe with corn-fed chicken breast, romaine lettuce, crispy bacon and parmesanBisou Baguette with entrecôte beef, tomatoes, honey Dijon and French-style cornichons
The menu blends established favourites with dishes adapted to the Costa del Sol’s local produce, reinforcing Lucia Marbella’s identity as both an international brand and a regional destination.
Lucia Marbella Restaurant Opens at Don Carlos Marbella Hotel on the Costa Del SolWellness, Workshops And Signature Marbella Rituals
Beyond food and design, Lucia Marbella introduces a curated programme of events and experiences inspired by its Cannes origins.
Returning favourites include:
Stress Less PilatesCommunity Run ClubCreative workshops
New Marbella-specific experiences include:
Lucia SundaysSpanish olive oil tasting workshopsTardeo, the traditional Spanish-style aperitivo gathering
This blend of gastronomy, wellness and social rituals positions Lucia Marbella as more than a beach club. It is designed as a lifestyle hub for locals and international visitors alike.
Lucia Marbella Restaurant Opens at Don Carlos Marbella Hotel on the Costa Del SolWhen Does Lucia Marbella Open?
Lucia Marbella is now welcoming guests and will remain open through the end of October. Given Marbella’s peak summer demand, early reservations are advised.
For travellers searching for new luxury beach clubs in Marbella, Mediterranean restaurants on the Costa del Sol, or summer lifestyle destinations in Spain 2026, Lucia Marbella is set to become one of the season’s defining openings.
For more information, visit: sevenrooms.com/experiences/luciamarbella
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