We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Marbella, Spain. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated December 2023.
Opened February 2023. La Fonda Heritage Hotel Luxury, Relais & Châteaux features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Marbella. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 54 km from La Fonda Heritage Hotel Luxury, Relais & Châteaux. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Venus Beach, La Bajadilla Beach and El Faro Beach.Show full description
Great breakfast. Great views. El Fuerte a historic establishment on the Costa del Sol, now transformed to 5 stars, is the Marbella hotel that best combines casual luxury, an exclusive and welcoming atmosphere and the sheer comfort offered by its location on the city centre’s beachfront, which offers stunning sea views right across Marbella’s seafront promenade. The hotel’s warm Mediterranean character is reflected in its classic interior design that offers guests timeless quality, designed by prestigious Chilean designer Jaime Beriestain’s studio, first-class gastronomy and professional service that puts the finest details first. Come and discover the refurbished image and significant improvements at Hotel El Fuerte, the destination you’ve come to love over the years, as it takes one step further in offering you an exclusive experience.Show full description
Cool. Superb breakfast. Rooftop bar. Set on the beachfront, in the centre of Marbella's old town, this Adults Only Recommended hotel offers a spa and outdoor swimming pool. Amare Marbella Beach Hotel - Adults Only Recommended features free WiFi throughout the property and at the Beach Club. The modern, stylish rooms are spacious and bright, and most rooms have a balcony with side or front sea views. The hotel also offers Exclusive Rooms, which include VIP treatment and access to the adults only recommended The One Lounge. One of the hotel´s main attractions is Amàre Club, divided into 3 areas that combine music and entertaining by the sea. Amàre Beach offers restaurant and sun bathing areas, and Amàre Pool has an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace. The Amàre Lounge, a relax area with a bar and café, which also features evening entertainment. The Mare Nostrum Restaurant offers international cuisine with Mediterranean touches. You can also enjoy stunning views of the sea at the Belvue Rooftop Bar, specialised in cocktails. Restaurant Messina, awarded with a Michelin star, also offers a menu by chef Mauricio Giovanini. A wide range of treatments are offered at the on-site spa, by Germaine de Capuccini. For stays of more than 1 night, 1 free hydrotherapy circuit per person per stay is included. The hotel offers a range of activities for adults in Marbella, including live music shows, themed parties, and more. There is an electric car charging point located 200 metres away. Online check-in is also offered to all guests. Málaga Airport is 52 km away, and the hotel can arrange a private shuttle service on request, for a surcharge.Show full description
Óbal Urban, totally renovated in 2023, is centrally located opposite Alameda Park in Marbella's old town, 3 minutes' walk from Marbella Beach. It offers great views and free high-speed WiFi throughout. Air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Óbal Urban feature views over the park, old town or the Sierra Blanca Mountains. All come with satellite TV, a work desk, fridge, safe and private bathroom. Rooms with views on the Alameda & Marbella City Center. Óbal Urban’s Alameda restaurant offers a buffet breakfast and a range of cuisine for lunch and dinner. There is also a café-bar, and our 360 Roof top with amazing views on Marbella. The Óbal Urban Hotel is only 150 metres from the Plaza de los Naranjos, Marbella’s main square. The town's seafront promenade is a 5-minute walk away and leads to the stylish neighbouring town of Puerto Banús. A number of shops and restaurants can be found nearby.Show full description
Very central. Creative. Great location. Popular among business travellers.Opened October 2020. Conveniently situated in the Marbella Old Town district of Marbella, Linda Boutique Hotel is located 1.6 km from Casablanca Beach, less than 1 km from Marbella Bullring and 200 metres from Plaza de los Naranjos. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features family rooms. This hotel is in the center of the historic lively old town of Marbella. The building is a protected monument and rooms are smaller than the normal hotel room in Marbella. The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Guest rooms in Linda Boutique Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and bathrobes. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast served along with coffee. The breakfast has other options (e.g eggs, pancakes, etc.) that can be added at a cost. Linda Boutique Hotel offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Iglesia Mayor de la Encarnacion, Teatro Ciudad de Marbella and Marbella Bus Station. The nearest airport is Malaga, 40 km from Linda Boutique Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Marbella!
Super central. Comfortable beds. Rooftop bar. This modern hotel lies just 100 metres from the beach in the prestigious Costa del Sol resort of Marbella – ideal for a relaxing break in the Andalusian sunshine. The Hotel Lima is located just outside Marbella’s charming old town, where you can wander the ancient, narrow streets and visit its exclusive boutiques. Spend your day on the beach or head to the elegant marina of Puerto Banús, just 5 minutes away. Enjoy views across the resort in comfort from the Lima’s rooftop terrace. Then relax in front of the TV before a good night’s sleep in your spacious guestroom.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CENTRAL central luxury hotel in Marbella. It also has a central location, super comfortable beds and a unique rooftop pool.
Central. Rooftop restaurant. Very clean. Hotel Apartamentos Princesa Playa sits on the seafront promenade, 5 minutes’ walk from the old town. It has have a roof-top pool, wonderful sea views and free WiFi zone. The studios and one-bedroom apartments at the Princesa Playa have a private terrace, air conditioning and satellite TV. They also have a kitchen with microwave. Hotel Apartamentos Princesa Playa has a terrace bar with Mediterranean views, where breakfast is served daily. Gluten-free breakfasts are available on prior request. There is also a lounge with board games. Nearby Marbella centre offers shops and restaurants, with a supermarket located 250 metres away. Tennis, horse riding and golf can all be found nearby. There is a bus stop next to the hotel, and Puerto Banús is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. You can walk there along the charming seaside boardwalk. The hotel does not accept unaccompanied minors. Those under 18 years of age must stay at the hotel accompanied by their parents, guardians or adults duly authorized by them.Show full description
This apartment hotel has A COOL ROOFTOP RESTAURANT.
Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá is located on the seafront, 15 minutes' walk from Marbella Old Town. It offers 3 outdoor pools surrounded by gardens, and a spa; and each luxurious room has a large plasma-screen TV. Rooms at the 5-star Don Pepe have views of the sea, hotel gardens, or mountains. They offer interactive satellite TV, an electronic safe and a minibar. All rooms have free WiFi. Guests of the hotel receive free access to the heated indoor pool and gym. The hotel also has 1 tennis court and 2 paddle courts. The spa includes a Turkish bath, hot tub and sauna, and offers various massages and treatments. The hotel also has a grill restaurant specialising in steak, and Mediterranean and barbecue specialties. Its Tahini Restaurant serves Japanese cuisine and offers ocean views. Situated on the popular Costa del Sol, Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá is just 6 km away from Puerto Banús. Marbella’s historic old town is less than 2 km away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Stylish. This luxurious beachfront hotel, set between Marbella and Puerto Banús, has 2 luxurious pools and 5 restaurants. Surrounded by lush gardens with direct beach access. Featuring bedrooms with a private terrace and sea or garden views, Marbella Club Hotel was originally the private residence of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, the founder of the hotel. The property has 5 restaurants, serving International and traditional Spanish cuisine. Puerto Banús offers a wide range of designer shops, bars, and restaurants. The hotel provides shuttle service to Marbella Club Golf Resort. The 18-hole golf course was designed by Dave Thomas and offers views of the Mediterranean Sea and Africa. The property also features a Thalasso Spa with sea views, offering a range of treatments, including a sauna and water bed. This spacious complex also features a Kids' Club for children. It includes a dance studio, music room, an enchanted forest, among many other leisure and educational facilities.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in Marbella.
Elegant. Creative. Great restaurant. Surrounded by gardens and fountains, Nobu Hotel Marbella is set in Marbella. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has views to the resort's Plaza square , and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming, a fitness centre and La Suite night club. Plaza de los Naranjos is reachable within 3.6 km and the nearest beach is 500 metres away. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room has a private bathroom, and a terrace with views to the resort's la Plaza square, a leisure area with several restaurants and bars. All units come with a seating area. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area of the Nobu Restaurant. The signature in-house restaurant specializes in Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. Non-stop guidance is available at the reception with the possibility to pre-arrival check-in. Plaza de toros Marbella is 4.4 km from Nobu Hotel Marbella, while Puerto Banus is 3.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 43 km from the hotel.Show full description
Elegant. Great restaurant. Welcome to Puente Romano Beach Resort, the Mediterranean's most vibrant place to be. Puente Romano Beach Resort is a member of “Leading Hotels of the World”, and is located on the south coast of Spain, on the famous “Golden Mile”. This is a luxurious residential area situated between Marbella and Puerto Banus, just 45 minutes from Malaga airport. With an Andalusian village-style feel, you can indulge in our elevated gastronomy offer with more than 15 restaurants and bars, experience sensational nightlife, relax at the spa and wellness facilities, enjoy open-air venues, its botanical gardens, or play at a world-famous tennis court. Discover the best things in life at Puente Romano, under the sun all year round. Take your first steps and explore one of Europe's finest resorts.Show full description
Very clean. Comfortable beds. Set in Marbella, NH Marbella lies just 5 minutes' walk from the seafront and 20 minutes' from the centre of Marbella. Free WiFi and outdoor pool are featured. Enjoy a workout in the NH Marbella’s gym before cooling off in the sunshine beside the outdoor swimming pool. You can also enjoy the warm Andalusian sunshine from the hotel’s gardens or terrace. Dine in elegance at the on-site restaurant, where you can choose from Mediterranean and other international cuisine. You can then finish off each day in the relaxed lounge bar. Use the NH Marbella as a base to visit the wonderful local beaches or the prestigious golf clubs of the Golden Mile.Show full description
A rooftop pool with wonderful sea views can be found at this spa hotel. Situated 300 metres from Guadalpin Beach, it offers free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms with a 42-inch flat TV. The Senator’s modern rooms have smart wooden floors and seasonal air conditioning and heating. Bathrooms come with toiletries and a hairdryer. TVs have digital, cable and 3 international channels. A couple of small bottles of water are provided in the room upon arrival. A safe is available for an additional cost. The elegant Senator Marbella Spa Hotel has a grand entrance hall with 2 panoramic lifts. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide information about the area. Guests can enjoy the onsite spa for an extra charge. There is private parking on site available for an extra charge, and includes an electric vehicle charging station. You can enjoy light meals in the hotel’s snack bar, and relax with a drink in the lounge-bar. A wide range of bars and restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walk. Located on Marbella’s Golden Mile, Senator Marbella Spa Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Marbella Convention Centre. The historic town centre is around 2 km away. We offer the Google chromecast service.Show full description
Great value. Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Alanda Marbella Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in Marbella's Golden Mile, just 3 km from Puerto Banus. Free WiFi is available throughout. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Sierra Blanca mountain range, this hotel provides contemporary rooms including air-conditioning and satellite TV. Guests will find a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries in all units. A complete buffet breakfast at the Aceituna Restaurant is served daily. Light meals and snacks are provided at the poolside bar. Alanda Marbella Hotel is a health and wellness-oriented property, free from products derived from pork and alcoholic drinks. Marbella old town and Monteparaiso Golf Course are within 3 km from the property. Malaga Airport is 56 km from Alanda Marbella Hotel.Show full description
Trendy. Nice style. Cosy rooms. The Rio Real Golf & Hotel is a luxury resort situated 5 km outside Marbella. The hotel has an 18-hole golf course, a wellness centre and outdoor swimming pool. Free on-site underground and open-air parking is available. The rooms at the Rio Real Golf & Hotel are stylishly decorated and feature balcony with views of the hotel golf course. All air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and private bathroom. Other facilities at the Rio Real Golf & Hotel include gym, terrace, club house and restaurant. The hotel wellness centre offers a range of treatments, including massage, facials and wraps. A free shuttle service to the beach is provided to guests in July and August. Located on the Costa del Sol, the Rio Real Golf & Hotel is located close to several beaches. Puerto Banús and the Sierra Blanca mountain range can be reached in under 30 minutes, by car. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 40 minutes drive from the property.Show full description
This boutique hotel has very cosy rooms and outstanding views.
Hip. Creative. Friendly staff. Located in Marbella, 700 metres from Río Verde Beach, Boho Club provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge and a toaster. At Boho Club all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Boho Club. Puerto Banús Beach is less than 1 km from the hotel, while Nueva Andalucía Beach is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 61 km from Boho Club.Show full description
This is likely one of the coolest, most creative and stylish boutique hotels in Marbella! It also has amazing staff. So NICE!
Opened April 2023. Set in Marbella, 800 metres from Río Verde Beach, Eurostars Oasis Marbella offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. At Eurostars Oasis Marbella all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Puerto Banús Beach is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Casablanca Beach is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 58 km from Eurostars Oasis Marbella.Show full description
Very clean. Cosy rooms. Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach is located just 1 km from central Puerto Banús. Set among lush palm gardens, the complex features outdoor pools with sun loungers, beach club, gym and rooms with private balcony. Central Marbella is just 4 km away, while Malaga Airport can be reached in 45 minutes by car. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout. All Coral Beach’s bright, air-conditioned rooms include satellite TV, a safe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Decorated with Arabic and Andalusian touches, many offer views of the sea, gardens or pool. Minibars are available at an extra cost. Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach’s 2 restaurants offer Mediterranean and Andalusian cuisine. One of them is a buffet restaurant and the other á la carte restaurant is located at the hotel's beachfront club. A poolside bar serves light snacks. A massages service is available for a surcharge. There is also a games room available. There is a free public car park outside, whereas private covered parking spaces are available at an extra cost.Show full description
Central. Great value. Great location. Occidental Puerto Banús is located in the centre of Puerto Banus, 300 metres from the beach. It features 2 swimming pools and free WiFi throughout the property. Occidental Puerto Banús offers apartment with terrace or balcony with table and chairs and private bathroom with a shower a and hairdryer. This hotel has an adult pool and a separate pool for children. Both are surrounded by sun loungers. There are more than 50 golf courses within an hour’s drive of the hotel. A casino can be found just 800 metres away. Selwo Aventura is just 14 km away, while Marbella city centre is about 6 km away from Occidental Puerto Banus.Show full description
Gran Guadalpin Banus has direct beach access and is a 15-minute walk from the centre of Puerto Banus in Marbella. It offers an outdoor pool, wellness centre, gym and free Wi-Fi. All air-conditioned rooms at Gran Guadalpin Banus feature flat-screen TV and a safe. All have a private balcony, some with sea views, and the bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries. The wellness centre includes a sauna and steam room. The complex has a beach club and a poolside sunbathing terrace. There is also a play area for children. Gran Guadalpin Banus has a range of places to eat, including the Italian restaurant Trattoria Il Mare; the restaurant La Brasería, which specialises in grilled meat and fish; and the international restaurant Jatame. There are also bars offering drinks, snacks and cocktails. There is a 24-hour front desk, and Gran Guadalpin Banus's golf department can help with booking rounds at local courses and arrange golf classes. Concierge services to arrange a array of activities and services are also offered. The lively Marbella can be reached in 15 minutes by car.Show full description
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