Excellence, when sustained over time, becomes a benchmark. In 2025, Kayena, the signature restaurant located at Santa Clara Golf Marbella, achieved exactly that by being awarded Gold at the Golfamore Awards 2025.

This milestone follows Kayena’s Silver Award in 2024 & 2023, marking a natural yet remarkable evolution. From recognition to leadership, Kayena has firmly established itself as one of the finest gastronimic experiences within a golf environment in Europe.

From Silver to Gold: A Story of Consistency and Growth

Winning Silver in 2024 positioned Kayena among the most appreciated restaurants in Europe’s top golf courses. Achieving Gold in 2025 confirms something even more powerful: consistency, evolution, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

This recognition reflects not only culinary excellence but also the full experience Kayena delivers—service, atmosphere, location, and the seamless integration between gastronomy and golf lifestyle. This progression underscores Kayena’s ability to listen, refine, and elevate every detail year after year.

What the Golfamore Awards Represent

The Golfamore Awards are based on feedback and experiences from the Golfamore community, one of Europe’s largest networks of active golfers. These awards highlight venues that go beyond expectations, offering memorable experiences both on and off the course.

Winning Gold places Kayena among a select group of destinations that define what modern golf hospitality should feel like: authentic, high-quality, and experience-driven.

A Culinary Destination Within Santa Clara Golf Marbella

Set within the natural surroundings of Santa Clara Golf Marbella, Kayena offers far more than a traditional clubhouse restaurant. Its concept blends refined Mediterranean cuisine with a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere, making it a destination in its own right—whether you’re finishing a round of golf or visiting purely for the gastronomic experience.

The restaurant’s location, just minutes from Marbella’s city centre, adds to its appeal, positioning Kayena as a meeting point for golfers, locals, and international visitors alike.

Why Kayena Stands Out

Several elements contribute to Kayena’s Gold Award status:

  • Cuisine with identity: A carefully curated menu that balances Mediterranean roots with contemporary flair
  • Consistent quality: From presentation to flavour, excellence is delivered daily
  • Atmosphere: Elegant, welcoming, and seamlessly connected to the surrounding golf course
  • Service: Attentive, professional, and genuinely warm

This combination elevates Kayena beyond the traditional concept of golf dining, aligning it with high-end standalone restaurants while preserving the soul of the golfing lifestyle.

Strengthening Santa Clara Golf Marbella’s Premium Positioning

Kayena’s Gold Award is not only a win for the restaurant—it also reinforces Santa Clara Golf Marbella’s positioning as a premium destination on the Costa del Sol.

It’s not just the game, it’s much more. Modern golfers increasingly value the complete experience: course quality, service, gastronomy, and atmosphere.

Having a Gold Award–winning restaurant on-site enhances Santa Clara Golf’s appeal for:

  • Golf tourists planning multi-day stays
  • International competitions and events
  • Members and regular players seeking quality beyond the fairways

Marbella and the Costa del Sol: A Hub for Golf and Gastronomy

Marbella has long been known for its lifestyle, climate, and culinary scene. Kayena’s recognition at the Golfamore Awards 2025 further strengthens the region’s reputation as a destination where golf and gastronomy coexist at the highest level.

 

 

For visiting golfers, this means enjoying world-class courses by day and award-winning dining experiences without ever leaving the venue—a defining feature of modern golf travel on the Costa del Sol.

Setting the Standard for the Future

Winning Gold is not a final destination—it’s a responsibility. For Kayena, the Golfamore Awards 2025 serve as both recognition and motivation to continue refining its offering, pushing creative boundaries, and delivering unforgettable experiences.

As Santa Clara Golf Marbella continues to evolve, Kayena remains a cornerstone of its identity: a place where golf meets cuisine, and where every visit feels intentional, elevated, and memorable.

Experience Kayena at Santa Clara Golf Marbella

Whether you’re planning a round of golf, attending an event, or simply looking for one of Marbella’s most distinguished gastronomic experiences, Kayena invites you to discover what Gold-standard golf gastronomic truly feels like, beyond golf.

Book your table next time you visit to try what thousands of golfers have already approved.