El Fuerte Marbella

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Marbella Marina

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from room
Poolside bar
3 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Calle el Fuerte s/n, Marbella, Malaga, 29602
  • Venus Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Orange Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Marbella Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Málaga (AGP)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (3 Adults)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room with Living Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

Selected Doble Vista parcial al mar

  • Partial sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • Partial sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, Terrace, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Selected Doble Frontal con Salón; sofá 90*190

  • Ocean view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Selected Junior Suit Vista Mar Frontal

  • Sea view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Selected Vista Mar Frontal

  • Sea view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Partial Sea View (2 Adults)

  • Partial sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, Sea View (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • Partial sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Partial Sea View (with Extra Bed)

  • Partial sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room, Terrace, Partial Sea View (Supreme)

  • Partial sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room Single Use, Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room with Living Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

Selected Junior Suit Vista Mar Frontal

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Selected Doble Frontal con Salón; sofá 90*190

  • Ocean view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room with Living Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Classic Room, Terrace, City View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Selected Doble Frontal con Salón; sofá 90*190

  • Sea view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, City View

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Classic Double Room Single Use, Terrace, City View

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Marbella

On the beach.With a stay at this Marbella City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Venus Beach and Fuente Virgen del Rocio. Avenida del Mar and Church of the Incarnation are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Venus Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Orange Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marbella Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fontanilla Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puerto Banús Beach - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Fuengirola (FGR-Fuengirola Train Station) - 22 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Padthaiwok - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Churrería parquesol - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Barril del Gusto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zozoi Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Soleo Marbella Hotel Fuerte Marbella - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Fuerte Marbella

5-star beachfront hotel near Marbella Marina
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At El Fuerte Marbella you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of El Fuerte Marbella was completed in December 2022.

This 5-star Marbella hotel is smoke free.

  • 266 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2314 sq ft of conference space
  • 215 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
El Fuerte Marbella offers 266 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Marbella hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 26 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 26 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 70 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 11 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 26 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 26 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 70 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Pets are not permitted in common areas of the hotel.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Fuerte Hotel
Fuerte Hotel Marbella
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Hotel Marbella Fuerte
Marbella Fuerte
Marbella Fuerte Hotel
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El Fuerte Hotel Marbella
El Fuerte Marbella
El Fuerte Resort
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El Fuerte Marbella Marbella

El Fuerte Marbella Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steffi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
6-Night Stay Dec-2024
The hotel is lovely & check-in was very smooth. We did not realise, however, the hotel was closing on the Sunday & although we can appreciate staff looking forward to their holidays, service was quite lax (not unpleasant, just staff were mainly absent, something unexpected from a 5 Star hotel, where in every other area, they excelled) - this was both in the bar, in the restaurant; breakfast service, however, was excellent I do believe if we had known the hotel was closing, we would have changed our booking by one-day, so we were disappointed that a) we were not able to use any of the facilities on the final day (or sit by the pool) & b) the service had slipped It is a beautiful hotel though, in an excellent position, we were just disappointed as we are used to hotels exceeding our expectations
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barry John, Hornchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel with stunning sea view lookout coupled with an outstanding customer service and care by all of the hotel staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maximiliano

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paraveen M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gem of a hotel. friendly staff, amazing breakfast and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Hotel & great staff! Thoroughly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grigori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Raleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great resort. We stayed 3 nights. We booked a Junior Suite with frontal ocean view and it was totally worth the price. We had a large balcony with its own jacuzzi and a very spacious room with very comfortable bed. Everything at this resort is to notch. The included breakfast was also fabulous and it was served in an indoor/outdoor setting with views of the beach. It was the perfect relaxing way to start each morning.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible customer service in numerous areas such as reception and dining by many staff members. An excessively long wait for the room to be prepared and guests who arrived after us were serviced ahead of us. Certain waiters didn't even provide the special menus we were entitled to due to the level of resources we paid for for.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe J

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Super friendly , excellent food , felt secure
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness and hospitality and the beauty. I strongly recommend El fuerte
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience at EL Fuerte. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel right at home. The food was delicious, with a fantastic variety at every meal. Plus, the location was perfect for exploring Old City Marbella. I highly recommend this hotel and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Darnley M

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was OK. Service is not very attentive. The staff is very selective at who they are pleasant with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Well above my expectation. Has to be one of the nicest hotels in Marbell. Excellent location and service was second to none. Highly recommended. Not cheap but worth the money !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The information on the web site regarding different rooms are not accurate. We reserved a room with City View (important to have open view) and what they offered us was a room with wall view about 15 ft of an old and ugly building. When we explained that we expected a city view and they said rudely that “This what we mean by City View”. We were very tired after driving for many hours and the front staff not very welcoming and telling us that you can cancel if you like. Totally unexpected from a five star hotel. The Concierge staff NOT helpful at all and really not experienced to be a concierge staff. Polite but NOT helpful at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diarmuid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel close to both the Passeo and to Orange square. The staff are very attentive and the hotel is spotless. The sunbeds are very comfortable around a lovely pool. Breakfast is stunning as well
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

LORAINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint was at the concierge was unavailable past 8 PM for questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service and facilities at this property are excellent! We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024