Don Carlos Marbella proudly announces the appointment of Jorge Manzur as its new General Manager, following the hotel’s highly anticipated summer 2025 reopening after a transformative €45 million renovation led by Selenta Group. Manzur, who assumed the role at the end of 2025, now leads the property into its next chapter. A respected figure in international hospitality, Manzur brings more than two decades of leadership experience across globally recognized luxury brands, including Le Méridien, InterContinental Hotels Group, Westin Hotels & Resorts, and notable General Manager roles at Puente Romano Marbella and Anantara Villa Padierna.
Selenta Group CEO Albert Tomás affirms that Manzur’s arrival reflects the company’s commitment to its “constant pursuit of excellence,” strengthening the newly reopened Don Carlos Marbella’s global profile and reinforcing its position as a benchmark of Mediterranean luxury.
A Vision for a New Era at Don Carlos Marbella
Don Carlos Marbella ushers in a new era defined by contemporary elegance, Andalusian heritage, and world‑class hospitality. Designed by renowned interior designer Jaime Beriestain, the revitalized property features 284 rooms and suites, along with 24 residences that offer panoramic sea and garden views – thoughtfully reimagined for today’s discerning global traveler while honoring the legacy cherished by longtime guests.
The renewed Don Carlos Marbella introduces a multisensory approach to luxury anchored in wellness, gastronomy, sport, and lifestyle. Highlights include a state-of-the-art indoor spa featuring leading luxury beauty brands, Spain’s first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre with seven clay courts and two padel courts, and an elevated culinary program across Los Naranjos, Sol y Sombra, and Break Point. This transformation reflects a renewed commitment to authenticity, wellbeing, and an elevated expression of Mediterranean living. With enhancements already introduced and additional refinements underway, Don Carlos Marbella stands firmly among Europe’s most significant luxury reopenings.
Upcoming New Concepts Launching This Spring
Guided by Manzur’s leadership, the property will continue to broaden its culinary, lifestyle, and wellness offerings this spring, further strengthening its position as one of the most sought-after destinations on the Costa del Sol.
Manero Marbella
Building on the success of Campari Bar Manero, currently open at the hotel, Don Carlos Marbella will expand its partnership with the renowned Spanish restaurant group Manero with the opening of Manero Marbella. Conceived as a vibrant gastronomic and social destination, the concept will unite a terrace, bar, and bistro under one vision, celebrating elevated tapas culture. Interiors will be designed by acclaimed Spanish designer Lázaro Rosa‑Violán, bringing a distinctive sense of character and contemporary Mediterranean flair to the space.
New Beach Club Concept
Following its celebrated debut on La Croisette in Cannes, Lucia, the beach club concept from Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, makes its arrival in Marbella. Rooted in a creative interpretation of Cuisine du Soleil, Lucia blends bold Mediterranean flavors with expressive, design‑forward interiors to create an immersive dining and beach experience that evolves from sun‑drenched lunches to sunset gatherings by the sea.
Spa‑Adjacent Wellness Dining
Conceived as a natural extension of Don Carlos SPA, a new healthy dining concept will offer nutrient‑focused, seasonal cuisine designed to extend the hotel’s holistic wellness philosophy beyond the treatment room, emphasizing balance, vitality, and mindful living.
