The mid-range Pierre & Vacances Residence Estepona is a family-friendly property with 284 apartment-style rooms. It's located in a remote area, meaning there's not much nearby and the beach is about a 30-minute walk away. Most past guests recommend having a car to get around. The well-sized rooms are mostly contemporary, equipped with kitchenettes, living areas housing sofa beds, and air-conditioning, but linens and tube-style TVs could use an update. On-site features include an outdoor pool with separate children's pool, restaurant and snack bar, kids' club, and spa. Families may prefer the beachfront Globales Playa Estepona, which has an on-site water park and more kid-friendly facilities, though rooms lack kitchenettes.
The mid-range Pierre & Vacances Residence Estepona is a family-friendly property with 284 apartment-style rooms. It's located in a remote area, meaning there's not much nearby and the beach is about a 30-minute walk away. Most past guests recommend having a car to get around. The well-sized rooms are mostly contemporary, equipped with kitchenettes, living areas housing sofa beds, and air-conditioning, but linens and tube-style TVs could use an update. On-site features include an outdoor pool with separate children's pool, restaurant and snack bar, kids' club, and spa. Families may prefer the beachfront Globales Playa Estepona, which has an on-site water park and more kid-friendly facilities, though rooms lack kitchenettes.
The Iberostar Costa del Sol is a family-oriented, three-and-a-half-pearl option on El Saladillo beach, set a 20-minute drive from the center of Marbella and Estepona. The hotel’s 265 rooms are all bright and airy, with modern bathrooms featuring round tubs, flat-screen TVs, and tile headboards. Two restaurants include a buffet eatery and sea-themed spot, plus there are two bars, a spa with an indoor pool and gym, and a mini-golf course available. Although the hotel's beach setting is a plus, it's in a somewhat isolated area, so travelers looking for a similar experience closer to Marbella may want to check out the Hotel Fuerte Marbella.
The Iberostar Costa del Sol is a family-oriented, three-and-a-half-pearl option on El Saladillo beach, set a 20-minute drive from the center of Marbella and Estepona. The hotel’s 265 rooms are all bright and airy, with modern bathrooms featuring round tubs, flat-screen TVs, and tile headboards. Two restaurants include a buffet eatery and sea-themed spot, plus there are two bars, a spa with an indoor pool and gym, and a mini-golf course available. Although the hotel's beach setting is a plus, it's in a somewhat isolated area, so travelers looking for a similar experience closer to Marbella may want to check out the Hotel Fuerte Marbella.
Senator Banus Spa Hotel is in a residential area about a 10-minute drive south of Puerto Banus, about a quarter mile from the beach. It’s an adults-only luxury property offering half-board and breakfast-included packages. The 146 rooms are spacious and modern, with balconies. The complex has two outdoor pools, a 7,535 square-foot (700 square meter) spa with a thermal area and fitness center, a garden, and bar terrace. Breakfast earns good reviews for the variety of choices and made-to-order omelets, but guests say the long wait times and food at dinner is more of a four-pearl experience. Be aware that the spa facilities are free to guests for only two hours in the morning -- guests get a 50 percent discount at other times of the day.
Senator Banus Spa Hotel is in a residential area about a 10-minute drive south of Puerto Banus, about a quarter mile from the beach. It’s an adults-only luxury property offering half-board and breakfast-included packages. The 146 rooms are spacious and modern, with balconies. The complex has two outdoor pools, a 7,535 square-foot (700 square meter) spa with a thermal area and fitness center, a garden, and bar terrace. Breakfast earns good reviews for the variety of choices and made-to-order omelets, but guests say the long wait times and food at dinner is more of a four-pearl experience. Be aware that the spa facilities are free to guests for only two hours in the morning -- guests get a 50 percent discount at other times of the day.
The four-pearl Gran Hotel Elba Estepona & Thalasso Spa is located along the coast, about a 22-minute drive from the heart of Estepona. The 204 rooms and suites have a classic elegance and are spacious, plus come equipped with free Wi-Fi, minibars, separate bathtubs and showers, and furnished balconies or terraces -- some with lovely sea vistas. The hotel draws equal numbers of families and couples with its three pools, kids' club, expansive spa, and well-equipped gym. A range of dining options includes one buffet and three a la carte eateries, and there are all-inclusive packages. Note that some amenities are only offered in high season. The large presence of kids means the property has a bustling, often loud atmosphere, so couples may prefer the adult-only Senator Banus Spa Hotel.
The four-pearl Gran Hotel Elba Estepona & Thalasso Spa is located along the coast, about a 22-minute drive from the heart of Estepona. The 204 rooms and suites have a classic elegance and are spacious, plus come equipped with free Wi-Fi, minibars, separate bathtubs and showers, and furnished balconies or terraces -- some with lovely sea vistas. The hotel draws equal numbers of families and couples with its three pools, kids' club, expansive spa, and well-equipped gym. A range of dining options includes one buffet and three a la carte eateries, and there are all-inclusive packages. Note that some amenities are only offered in high season. The large presence of kids means the property has a bustling, often loud atmosphere, so couples may prefer the adult-only Senator Banus Spa Hotel.
The upper-middle-range Globales Playa Estepona is an extremely kid-friendly property located along the coast, about a 20-minute drive from Marbella. The hotel's crowning feature is its splash park with lots of waterslides, plus there are multiple pool areas, a kids' club, and sport facilities. All of the 443 rooms were renovated in 2015, but some have a more cheerful and attractive aesthetic than others. Still, they're modern, and equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning. All-inclusive packages are available for the two dining options on-site, but previous guests have been left unimpressed by the food quality. This is an excellent option for families, but those looking to be closer to Marbella may prefer Hotel Fuerte Marbella.
The upper-middle-range Globales Playa Estepona is an extremely kid-friendly property located along the coast, about a 20-minute drive from Marbella. The hotel's crowning feature is its splash park with lots of waterslides, plus there are multiple pool areas, a kids' club, and sport facilities. All of the 443 rooms were renovated in 2015, but some have a more cheerful and attractive aesthetic than others. Still, they're modern, and equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning. All-inclusive packages are available for the two dining options on-site, but previous guests have been left unimpressed by the food quality. This is an excellent option for families, but those looking to be closer to Marbella may prefer Hotel Fuerte Marbella.
The 176-room Hotel TRH Paraiso Costa del Sol is a mid-range property set a 20-minute drive from Estepona and Marbella. Decor-wise, the hotel feels dated and generic, though everything's clean. Bare-bones rooms have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, but no free Wi-Fi, and only some rooms promise a balcony. There's little in the immediate area, though a couple of golf courses attract guests looking to hit the links. On-site, there are an indoor and outdoor pool, a pool bar, spa facilities, and plenty of entertainment options for kids, including a kids' club. All rates include buffet breakfasts, and all-inclusive packages are available. Past complaints include too-firm beds, thin walls, lukewarm food, and minimal entertainment. Travelers wanting a beachfront getaway should consider the more contemporary Hotel Fuerte Estepona, though rates are higher.
The 176-room Hotel TRH Paraiso Costa del Sol is a mid-range property set a 20-minute drive from Estepona and Marbella. Decor-wise, the hotel feels dated and generic, though everything's clean. Bare-bones rooms have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, but no free Wi-Fi, and only some rooms promise a balcony. There's little in the immediate area, though a couple of golf courses attract guests looking to hit the links. On-site, there are an indoor and outdoor pool, a pool bar, spa facilities, and plenty of entertainment options for kids, including a kids' club. All rates include buffet breakfasts, and all-inclusive packages are available. Past complaints include too-firm beds, thin walls, lukewarm food, and minimal entertainment. Travelers wanting a beachfront getaway should consider the more contemporary Hotel Fuerte Estepona, though rates are higher.
This 210-room, upper-middle-range Hotel Fuerte Estepona has a beachfront location in a quiet part of Estepona, about a 10-minute drive from the town center. Contemporary, attractive rooms are equipped with minibars, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and lovely jetted bathtubs. All have balconies, but only some are furnished and overlooking the sea. A quality list of on-site amenities includes multiple pools, including adult-only and kiddy pools, kids' club, well-appointed spa, and sports facilities. Travelers looking to be within easier walking distance of shops and restaurants might prefer Hotel Balcon de Europa, though it's not as family-friendly.
This 210-room, upper-middle-range Hotel Fuerte Estepona has a beachfront location in a quiet part of Estepona, about a 10-minute drive from the town center. Contemporary, attractive rooms are equipped with minibars, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and lovely jetted bathtubs. All have balconies, but only some are furnished and overlooking the sea. A quality list of on-site amenities includes multiple pools, including adult-only and kiddy pools, kids' club, well-appointed spa, and sports facilities. Travelers looking to be within easier walking distance of shops and restaurants might prefer Hotel Balcon de Europa, though it's not as family-friendly.
The upper-middle-range H10 Estepona Palace is a beachfront property located a five-minute drive from the town center. The 237 rooms are contemporary but some are more attractive and coordinated than others. All come equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, air-conditioning, and furnished balconies. Notable features for both kids and adults include three pools -- one for kids -- an excellent and expansive spa, seasonal kids' club, and fitness center. The hotel also has four restaurants and bars plus all-inclusive packages, though two are outdoors and only open seasonally. It may be worth comparing prices with H10 Andalucia Plaza for guests who want to be walking distance from restaurants and bars in a livelier city.
The upper-middle-range H10 Estepona Palace is a beachfront property located a five-minute drive from the town center. The 237 rooms are contemporary but some are more attractive and coordinated than others. All come equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, air-conditioning, and furnished balconies. Notable features for both kids and adults include three pools -- one for kids -- an excellent and expansive spa, seasonal kids' club, and fitness center. The hotel also has four restaurants and bars plus all-inclusive packages, though two are outdoors and only open seasonally. It may be worth comparing prices with H10 Andalucia Plaza for guests who want to be walking distance from restaurants and bars in a livelier city.
The mid-range, 401-room Atalaya Park Golf Hotel and Resort is situated along the coast, a 20-minute drive from Marbella. Rooms range from dated with tube-style TVs and worn, blue carpeting, to contemporary spaces with sleek wood floors and sea-view balconies. Common spaces similarly run the style gamut, but a plethora of on-site activities make it a good value for families. There's a rocky beachfront, two outdoor pools and two kiddy pools, a game room, sports facilities, and wellness area. A variety of dining options include three restaurants and two bars, and food receives mostly positive reviews. Note that there's little within easy walking distance of the hotel. It's worth considering the Hotel Fuerte Estepona, which has more contemporary rooms and is a 10-minute drive to Estepona's center.
The mid-range, 401-room Atalaya Park Golf Hotel and Resort is situated along the coast, a 20-minute drive from Marbella. Rooms range from dated with tube-style TVs and worn, blue carpeting, to contemporary spaces with sleek wood floors and sea-view balconies. Common spaces similarly run the style gamut, but a plethora of on-site activities make it a good value for families. There's a rocky beachfront, two outdoor pools and two kiddy pools, a game room, sports facilities, and wellness area. A variety of dining options include three restaurants and two bars, and food receives mostly positive reviews. Note that there's little within easy walking distance of the hotel. It's worth considering the Hotel Fuerte Estepona, which has more contemporary rooms and is a 10-minute drive to Estepona's center.
