17 of the best · Marbella, Spain
Where to Stay in Marbella: Beach Resorts and Boutique Hotels
From legendary Golden Mile resorts to a townhouse in the Old Town.
Our 17 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-19
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Marbella.
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Where Marbella began
Marbella Club Hotel
The founding legend of the Golden Mile: a garden resort running down to the beach, opened by Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe in the 1950s.
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Village-style resort with a dining scene
Puente Romano
An Andalusian-village-style resort on the Golden Mile, with gardens, a beach, a spa, a tennis club and a plaza of restaurants and bars.
Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de HohenloheExplore View on map
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A townhouse in the Old Town
La Villa Marbella
A small boutique hotel in a 19th-century townhouse in the Old Town, three minutes from Plaza de los Naranjos.
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On the beach 6
Resorts by the sea.
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On the beach
Don Carlos Marbella
A five-star beachfront resort east of the centre, with gardens running down to the sea and several restaurants.
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On the seafront, walkable to town
Gran Meliá Don Pepe
A large beachfront hotel at the western edge of the centre, within walking distance of the promenade and the Old Town.
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A reborn classic east of town
Kimpton Los Monteros
A five-star resort in Los Monteros, east of Marbella, with sea views and a beach club.
Calle del Lince 187Explore View on map
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Where Marbella began
Marbella Club Hotel
The founding legend of the Golden Mile: a garden resort running down to the beach, opened by Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe in the 1950s.
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Within Puente Romano
Nobu Hotel Marbella
A lifestyle hotel within the Puente Romano resort, with access to the beach and the Nobu restaurant.
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Village-style resort with a dining scene
Puente Romano
An Andalusian-village-style resort on the Golden Mile, with gardens, a beach, a spa, a tennis club and a plaza of restaurants and bars.
Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de HohenloheExplore View on map
In town 4
Walk to the Old Town.
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Adults only, on the beach
Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella
An adults-only hotel on the beach in the centre, with a pool terrace and a beach club.
Avenida de Severo Ochoa 25Explore View on map
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Boutique Old Town
Hotel Claude Marbella
A small boutique hotel in a historic house in the Old Town, a short walk from Plaza de los Naranjos.
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Central, on the beach
Hotel El Fuerte
A classic hotel on the beach right in the centre, next to the Paseo Marítimo and a short walk from the Old Town.
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A townhouse in the Old Town
La Villa Marbella
A small boutique hotel in a 19th-century townhouse in the Old Town, three minutes from Plaza de los Naranjos.
Golf & hills 4
Space and greens.
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Tuscan-style palace with golf
Anantara Villa Padierna Palace
A palace-style resort among golf courses in Benahavís, west of Puerto Banús, with a large spa.
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Music-themed
Hard Rock Hotel Marbella
A large music-themed resort hotel in Nueva Andalucía, with pools and family offerings, near Puerto Banús.
Urbanización Nueva Andalucía s/n, 29660 MarbellaExplore View on map
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Marbella golf since 1965
Rio Real Golf & Hotel
A boutique hotel on the Río Real golf course, one of the oldest on the Costa del Sol, opened in 1965.
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Golf and spa in the hills
The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa
A golf resort with a spa above Nueva Andalucía, a short drive from Puerto Banús.
Benahavís and the west 3
Village and golf hideaways inland and west of Marbella.
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Themed rooms
Amanhavis Hotel
A small hotel and restaurant in the village of Benahavís, with individually themed rooms.
Calle Pilar 3, 29679 BenahavísExplore View on map
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Adults only
Dehesa de Alcuzcuz
An adults-only boutique hotel in an 1850 Andalusian cortijo in the hills of Benahavís, with seven rooms.
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Its own golf course
Finca Cortesín
A luxury resort with its own golf course on the road to Casares, west of Estepona.
Carretera de Casares s/n, 29690 CasaresExplore View on map
Price guide per room per night in high season: € budget, €€ moderate, €€€ upmarket, €€€€ top end. July and August are the most expensive months.
