The 281-room Hotel Roc Marbella is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in a pine forest about 15 minutes outside Marbella. It's within walking distance of the beach, as well as restaurants and bars. Sadly, the hotel is long overdue for a renovation, as decor is showing its age throughout, from the lobby to the restaurant and bars to the guest rooms. Still, families and groups who aren't too picky like to stay here for the outdoor pools, tennis, and other activities. All-inclusive rates are also available, and the game room and kids' pool make this a decent choice for families. Travelers looking for something a little fresher could check out the nearby Alanda Club Marbella, where attractive apartments with kitchens are priced about the same as a room here.
The 281-room Hotel Roc Marbella is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in a pine forest about 15 minutes outside Marbella. It's within walking distance of the beach, as well as restaurants and bars. Sadly, the hotel is long overdue for a renovation, as decor is showing its age throughout, from the lobby to the restaurant and bars to the guest rooms. Still, families and groups who aren't too picky like to stay here for the outdoor pools, tennis, and other activities. All-inclusive rates are also available, and the game room and kids' pool make this a decent choice for families. Travelers looking for something a little fresher could check out the nearby Alanda Club Marbella, where attractive apartments with kitchens are priced about the same as a room here.
The 150-room Alanda Club Marbella is an upper-middle-range property located within walking distance of Nikki Beach, as well as various bars, restaurants, and entertainment options. The well-equipped apartments provide all of the comforts of home, including kitchens, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs, but some have old-fashioned decor in need of an update. Family-friendly features consist of two outdoor pool areas, an indoor pool, kids' club, and a fitness center. Food at the restaurant receives mostly positive reviews and the bar has daily happy hour specials. Note that Wi-Fi reception is reportedly poor, even for guests who purchased faster option. Couples may prefer El Oceano Beach Hotel, which has a spa and doesn't allow kids under 14, though rooms lack kitchens.
The 150-room Alanda Club Marbella is an upper-middle-range property located within walking distance of Nikki Beach, as well as various bars, restaurants, and entertainment options. The well-equipped apartments provide all of the comforts of home, including kitchens, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs, but some have old-fashioned decor in need of an update. Family-friendly features consist of two outdoor pool areas, an indoor pool, kids' club, and a fitness center. Food at the restaurant receives mostly positive reviews and the bar has daily happy hour specials. Note that Wi-Fi reception is reportedly poor, even for guests who purchased faster option. Couples may prefer El Oceano Beach Hotel, which has a spa and doesn't allow kids under 14, though rooms lack kitchens.
This beachfront property is a favorite among families and groups. It features 288 large one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, washer/dryers, furnished terraces, and solid amenities, including LCD TVs with DVD players, jetted tubs, and free Wi-Fi. With several sports facilities, four lovely pools (two of them indoors), three restaurants, and a nice spa, guests are sure to find something to do on-site. The only downside is that there is little within walking distance, and that units facing the next-door bar can get some noise in the evenings.
This beachfront property is a favorite among families and groups. It features 288 large one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, washer/dryers, furnished terraces, and solid amenities, including LCD TVs with DVD players, jetted tubs, and free Wi-Fi. With several sports facilities, four lovely pools (two of them indoors), three restaurants, and a nice spa, guests are sure to find something to do on-site. The only downside is that there is little within walking distance, and that units facing the next-door bar can get some noise in the evenings.
The Vincci Seleccion Estrella del Mar is a quiet luxury hotel with a host of amenities. It has direct beach access, but the hotel is somewhat isolated, with few restaurants within walking distance. Its Beach Club includes a top-notch spa, restaurant, [fitness center](), and multiple pools, but all these amenities, except for the restaurant, requires an extra fee. Its 137 rooms are spacious, with lovely marble bathrooms, minibars, and 24-hour room service. But in-room Wi-Fi comes with a fee, and many rooms lack coffeemakers. The hotel is a good overall value for vacationing families and couples, as its rates are lower than many area hotels in its category, but the fees can add up. Travelers might want to also check out Gran Melia Don Pepe, which is on the beach and closer to Marbella, but rates are higher.
The Vincci Seleccion Estrella del Mar is a quiet luxury hotel with a host of amenities. It has direct beach access, but the hotel is somewhat isolated, with few restaurants within walking distance. Its Beach Club includes a top-notch spa, restaurant, [fitness center](), and multiple pools, but all these amenities, except for the restaurant, requires an extra fee. Its 137 rooms are spacious, with lovely marble bathrooms, minibars, and 24-hour room service. But in-room Wi-Fi comes with a fee, and many rooms lack coffeemakers. The hotel is a good overall value for vacationing families and couples, as its rates are lower than many area hotels in its category, but the fees can add up. Travelers might want to also check out Gran Melia Don Pepe, which is on the beach and closer to Marbella, but rates are higher.
Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa is a luxury resort located a 10-minute drive from Marbella's Old Town. The Don Carlos has lush grounds and superb facilities like a beach club, two outdoor pools and a children's pool, a full-service spa, tennis club, and several restaurants and bars. Its 243 modern rooms come with plush beds, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- though some can be small and the decor in a few is a bit dated. Spacious villas and Oasis Rooms come with extras like personal butlers and high-end sound systems. It's more lavish and more of a conventional resort than the nearby Marriott's Marbella Beach condo resort, but also more expensive.
Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa is a luxury resort located a 10-minute drive from Marbella's Old Town. The Don Carlos has lush grounds and superb facilities like a beach club, two outdoor pools and a children's pool, a full-service spa, tennis club, and several restaurants and bars. Its 243 modern rooms come with plush beds, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- though some can be small and the decor in a few is a bit dated. Spacious villas and Oasis Rooms come with extras like personal butlers and high-end sound systems. It's more lavish and more of a conventional resort than the nearby Marriott's Marbella Beach condo resort, but also more expensive.
