OASISMINI GOLF, RESTAURANT & BAR · EST. 1983
Probably the oldest restaurant with the same original owner on the Costa del Sol
Tucked in the valley below Manilva beside the river, The Roman Oasis has been making memories since 1983. Come up for a cold drink, enjoy something from the kitchen on the shaded terrace, challenge the family to a round of crazy golf - and meet the parrots while you're at it.
Whether you're a family looking for a brilliant day out, a couple after a relaxed afternoon, or a group in need of some friendly competition - there is truly nothing quite like it on the whole Costa del Sol. Something for everyone, whatever your age!
Everything for a perfect afternoon
Eighteen challenging and some genuinely amusing holes winding through lush tropical planting, under shady trees and palms. Adults and kids love it equally - no booking needed. We supply clubs, balls, and scorecards.
A full kitchen serving fresh, home-cooked food from 12 noon till 5pm. From hearty mains to light bites - there's something for every appetite.
Cold beers served in frozen glasses, Lavazza coffee, and a fully stocked bar. Take a rest halfway round the golf, or celebrate that hole-in-one in style!
Escape the midday sun on our gorgeous shaded terraces. Eat, drink, and watch the golfers go by in blissful comfort.
Fancy a frame? The pool table on our Chillout Terrace is yet another reason to stay just a little bit longer.
Our mischievous, colourful residents are a Roman Oasis icon. They've seen it all - and they'll tell anyone who'll listen.
A competition, a group day out, or corporate team building? The Roman Oasis is perfect. Friendly rivalry guaranteed.
A proper family day out - something for everyone
Kids golf clubs and junior putters provided. Children's play area. Shaded seating for grown-ups. Something for everyone, whatever your age!
* Dogs must be on a lead at all times and are not permitted on the golf course.
Simple pricing - just turn up and play
One price, 18 holes. Clubs and balls included. No booking, no fuss.
Don't just take our word for it
"Brilliant place! The kids absolutely loved the crazy golf and the parrots were a huge hit. Great food too - the chicken curry was delicious. Will definitely be back next summer!"
"Hidden gem on the Costa del Sol. We stumbled across this place and stayed for 3 hours. The shaded terraces are perfect, the bar is well stocked and the staff couldn't be more friendly."
"We've been coming here for 15 years and it never disappoints. A true Costa del Sol institution. The parrots still remember us!"
"Great fun for the whole family. Kids loved the golf and the play area. Food was good and reasonably priced. The pool table on the chillout terrace was a bonus!"
"Absolutely magical place. The tropical gardens, the parrots, the crazy golf - it's like stepping into another world. The owners are wonderful and clearly put so much love into the place."
"Best afternoon out on the whole Costa del Sol. Brought the grandkids and they didn't want to leave. The kids clubs are perfect for little ones. Highly recommend!"
See for yourself
A glimpse of the course, bar, terraces - and the friends you will make along the way.
A proper story behind the place
Paul Hickling left England for Spain in 1978 chasing the sunshine and the good life. He found both - and then built something that half a million people have visited since.
Paul Hickling swaps Bishop's Stortford for the Costa del Sol, seeking bright lights and the Dolce Vita. He finds something even better: his future home.
Named after the ancient Roman Baths nearby, the restaurant opens its doors in Manilva. Word spreads fast. The Costa del Sol has a new favourite spot.
Season after season, families return. Couples who first visited as teenagers bring their own children. The Roman Oasis becomes a proper Costa del Sol institution. Paul's wife Kaat takes the reins - Paul stays around "to entertain customers as usual, whilst wearing his maintenance man's hat!"
Paul rebuilds - 140 sacks of cement, 60 tons of gravel, 30 tons of white marble chippings - and the 18-hole crazy golf course is born. The Roman Oasis reinvents itself for a whole new generation.
Opening Hours
Open daily at 12 noon from 1st May through 31st October. Closed every Wednesday.
🍽️ Food served 12 noon – 5pm daily · ⛳ Last golf entry 30 minutes before closing
Location & Getting Here
Easy to reach from across the Costa del Sol - just minutes from Estepona. Follow the signs for Casares on the Sabinillas road.
Casares, 29690, Malaga, Spain
OASISMINI GOLF & BAR
Come and see what all the fuss is about
No booking for golf - just turn up. Groups and competitions very welcome. Call or drop us an email if you have any questions.
Why it and we are here
Perhaps, you may think, only a lunatic would create a restaurant 43 years ago in the middle of nowhere, originally without the benefit of running water or electricity..........Absolutely right!
Born at an early age, I grew up fast in Bishop's Stortford, England (fondly remembered as a cemetery with lights). When I entered the business world I started at the bottom selling socks in Selfridges, and, working my way up, I eventually attained a degree of success. With the monetary reward of that, and of my own free will (yes folks, I can go back to England!), I came to Spain in 1978 seeking bright lights and the 'Dolce Vita'. Between time spent on the beach and examining the backs of my eyelids, I ran a piano bar in Puerto Banús. Death being nature's way of telling you to slow down, I decided to end the life of a night owl before it ended me.
Shortly after the first amicable divorce (she became a test pilot in a broom factory) I was driving through the countryside one day when I espied this land. Apart from its natural beauty I was saddened that there was no restaurant handy, and so the idea was born. I chose the name Roman Oasis because of the Roman Baths nearby — and for those of you who enjoy a drink, you'll understand why it's an oasis! Initially we did Roman style barbeques complete with gladiators, fire eaters, knife throwers and python snakes, but the lack of skyscraper hotels in the valley and the distinct shortage of Vestal Virgins on the coast spelt financial ruin. Finding it advisable to have more customers than staff prompted me to return to the twentieth century and specialise in good food and fine wines in this superb setting.
So now I am taking things a little easier as Kaat (my very last wife, I promise) has taken the baton from my hand and is managing the place. She is a great chef and the love of my life and together we hope that you will enjoy everything as we would wish it — and if there is anything that you need, please don't hesitate to ask.
We would be delighted to receive any compliments you may have personally, but any complaints, however, should be forwarded in a plain brown wrapper to our head office at 16 Rangoon Street, Calcutta — or dropped in at any branch of MacDonald's.
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