With a world-class tennis club featuring 10 courts and lessons; three pools with towel and drinks service; large, elegant rooms with high-end amenities; seven restaurants, including one by twice Michelin-starred chef Dani García; and access to a beautiful beach, Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella is easily one of the most luxurious properties in the region. Celebrities and well-heeled couples have chosen this hotel since it opened in 1979 for its relaxing, classy vibe, upscale amenities, and location right on a quiet sandy beach near Puerto Banús. The only thing missing is a full spa.
With a world-class tennis club featuring 10 courts and lessons; three pools with towel and drinks service; large, elegant rooms with high-end amenities; seven restaurants, including one by twice Michelin-starred chef Dani García; and access to a beautiful beach, Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella is easily one of the most luxurious properties in the region. Celebrities and well-heeled couples have chosen this hotel since it opened in 1979 for its relaxing, classy vibe, upscale amenities, and location right on a quiet sandy beach near Puerto Banús. The only thing missing is a full spa.
The 193-room Gran Melia Don Pepe is a luxury seafront resort that's a six-minute drive from Marbella's Old Town. There's a lot to like here -- most of all the elegant style -- and the resort has a lovely beach with a beach club cafe, indoor and outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a kids' club. The rooms feature elegant contemporary decor, marble bathrooms, and modern comforts like minibars, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- but some can be a bit small for a hotel of this caliber. The attractive spa offers a range of treatments, and there's a bright fitness center with modern equipment and tennis courts. Several restaurants and bars provide varied dining options. The nearby Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella is slightly cheaper and has superior wellness facilities.
The 193-room Gran Melia Don Pepe is a luxury seafront resort that's a six-minute drive from Marbella's Old Town. There's a lot to like here -- most of all the elegant style -- and the resort has a lovely beach with a beach club cafe, indoor and outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a kids' club. The rooms feature elegant contemporary decor, marble bathrooms, and modern comforts like minibars, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- but some can be a bit small for a hotel of this caliber. The attractive spa offers a range of treatments, and there's a bright fitness center with modern equipment and tennis courts. Several restaurants and bars provide varied dining options. The nearby Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella is slightly cheaper and has superior wellness facilities.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Sultan Club Marbella has 76 apartment-style rooms fitted with all the comforts of home, including full kitchens and washing machines. Opened since 1996, the hotel is well-maintained and rooms are cleaned daily, but old-fashioned upholstery and linens are in need of an update. Quality features include a freeform pool with separate kiddy pool, spa with indoor pool and two whirlpools, and spacious (if limited) gym. The location is convenient, being a five-minute walk to the beach and 20 minutes to the old town. Families may prefer Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach, which offers more kid-friendly features and contemporary rooms, though it isn't self-catering.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Sultan Club Marbella has 76 apartment-style rooms fitted with all the comforts of home, including full kitchens and washing machines. Opened since 1996, the hotel is well-maintained and rooms are cleaned daily, but old-fashioned upholstery and linens are in need of an update. Quality features include a freeform pool with separate kiddy pool, spa with indoor pool and two whirlpools, and spacious (if limited) gym. The location is convenient, being a five-minute walk to the beach and 20 minutes to the old town. Families may prefer Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach, which offers more kid-friendly features and contemporary rooms, though it isn't self-catering.
The upper-middle-range Senator Marbella Spa Hotel is a solid choice for travelers who want to be close to the beach but don't need anything too fancy. Rates are more affordable than many beachfront resorts, yet it’s a quick walk from the sand and a short drive from Old Town. Its 185 rooms are clean and spacious, with nice marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges; but decor is dated, and some rooms overlook a parking lot. Notable features include a rooftop pool and full-service spa with sauna and various indoor pools and whirlpools. Still there are a few caveats, including frequent bachelor/bachelorette parties, complaints of poor service, and fees or deposits for breakfast, safes, and beach towels. For a hotel on the beach and closer to Marbella’s Old Town, travelers could consider the Hotel Fuerte Marbella, though rates are higher.
The upper-middle-range Senator Marbella Spa Hotel is a solid choice for travelers who want to be close to the beach but don't need anything too fancy. Rates are more affordable than many beachfront resorts, yet it’s a quick walk from the sand and a short drive from Old Town. Its 185 rooms are clean and spacious, with nice marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges; but decor is dated, and some rooms overlook a parking lot. Notable features include a rooftop pool and full-service spa with sauna and various indoor pools and whirlpools. Still there are a few caveats, including frequent bachelor/bachelorette parties, complaints of poor service, and fees or deposits for breakfast, safes, and beach towels. For a hotel on the beach and closer to Marbella’s Old Town, travelers could consider the Hotel Fuerte Marbella, though rates are higher.
