Luxury Hotels in Marbella
16 luxury hotels compared on guest reviews. No paid placements.
Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 27 October 2026
Our picks
Best overall1.La Fonda Heritage Hotel Luxury, Relais & Châteaux€€€€Google4.8· 255 reviewsBooking9.4· 615 reviews
Beach2.Marbella Club Hotel · Golf Resort & Spa€€€€Google4.7· 1,843 reviewsBooking9.4· 408 reviews
Golf3.Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort - A Leading Hotel of the World€€€€Google4.7· 2,114 reviewsBooking9.3· 374 reviews
Spa & wellness4.Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella by IHG€€€€Google4.7· 334 reviewsBooking9.1· 362 reviews
City + beach8.El Fuerte Marbella€€€€Google4.6· 3,116 reviewsBooking9.3· 1,255 reviews
16 Recommended Hotels
La Fonda Heritage Hotel Luxury, Relais & Châteaux
Marbella, Spain
Best overallLa Fonda Heritage Hotel Luxury, Relais & Châteaux in Marbella offers a 5-star experience with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms…
Why this position
Among the three highest guest scores of the 16 hotels we rank here: 9.4 from 615 reviews. Leads the ranking: the same guest score as #2, on a larger body of reviews (615 to 408).
Marbella Club Hotel · Golf Resort & Spa
Marbella, Spain
BeachThis luxurious beachfront hotel, set between Marbella and Puerto Banús, has 2 luxurious pools and 5 restaurants. Surrounded by lush gardens with direct beach access…
Why this position
Among the three highest guest scores of the 16 hotels we rank here: 9.4 from 408 reviews. The same guest score as #1 (9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (408 to 615).
Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort - A Leading Hotel of the World
Marbella, Spain
GolfFeaturing 3 18-hole golf courses, this luxury hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from Puerto Banus. Designed like a Tuscan palace, it features a 2,000 m² spa, Roman Amphitheater and a luxurious beach club…
Why this position
Sits behind #2 on both the score (9.3 to 9.4) and the sample it rests on (374 to 408 reviews).
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Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella by IHG
Marbella, Spain
Spa & wellnessKimpton Los Monteros Marbella by IHG in Marbella offers a 5-star experience with a rooftop swimming pool, spa facilities, fitness centre, sun terrace, and free bicycles. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a…
Why this position
Sits behind #3 on both the score (9.1 to 9.3) and the sample it rests on (362 to 374 reviews).
Finca Cortesin Hotel Golf & Spa
Marbella, Spain
This luxury hotel and spa, with its own championship golf course, is a 5-minute drive from Bahía de Casares Beach. It features 2 outdoor pools and a private, seasonal beach club with infinity pool…
Why this position
Highest guest score of the 16 hotels we rank here: 9.6 from 142 reviews. Scores higher than #4 (9.6 to 9.1), on a smaller body of reviews (142 to 362).
Ikos Andalusia
Marbella, Spain
Ikos Andalusia in Estepona offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or take a dip in the indoor and outdoor swimming pools…
Why this position
Sits behind #5 on both the score (9.3 to 9.6) and the sample it rests on (79 to 142 reviews).
Boho Club Marbella - a Preferred Hotel
Marbella, Spain
Boho Club Marbella in Marbella offers a 5-star experience with spa facilities, a fitness centre, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and a…
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #6 (613 to 79), at a slightly lower score (9.1 to 9.3).
El Fuerte Marbella
Marbella, Spain
City + beachEl Fuerte is a long-established hotel on the Costa del Sol that has been upgraded to five stars. It stands on the beachfront in the centre of Marbella, right on the seafront promenade, with wide views…
Why this position
The largest body of guest feedback on this page: 1,255 reviews, averaging 9.3. Guests rate it above #7 (9.3 to 9.1) and on more reviews (1,255 to 613).
Puente Romano Marbella
Marbella, Spain
DiningWelcome to Puente Romano Beach Resort, a lively resort on the Mediterranean. Puente Romano Beach Resort is a member of “Leading Hotels of the World”, and is located on the south coast of Spain, on the…
Why this position
Sits behind #8 on both the score (8.6 to 9.3) and the sample it rests on (520 to 1,255 reviews).
Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort
Marbella, Spain
Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort is built for holidays where the apartment does as much work as the beach… It stands in gardens on the seafront in Marbella del Este, east of Marbella, with direct access to the sand, two indoor and two outdoor pools and a free fitness centre. Guests speak most warmly about the size and cleanliness of the apartments, each with a balcony, and families value the entertainment laid on for children. The trade-offs are mostly about food and atmosphere. Some guests found only one of the restaurants worth returning to and thought prices inside the resort were high, so it helps that local shops are a short walk or drive away. The family crowd also makes the outdoor jacuzzis busy, with just one indoor pool kept for adults. Families and golfers, with two courses within 3 km, will find a comfortable, well-kept base; couples after calm should look elsewhere.
Why this position
Scores higher than #9 (9.1 to 8.6), on a smaller body of reviews (514 to 520).
Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club
Marbella, Spain
Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club in Marbella offers a 5-star experience with spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests enjoy a modern restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and a bar…
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #10 (604 to 514), at a slightly lower score (9.0 to 9.1).
Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá
Marbella, Spain
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…
Why this position
Sits behind #11 on both the score (8.7 to 9.0) and the sample it rests on (402 to 604 reviews).
Don Carlos Marbella
Marbella, Spain
Surrounded by 20.000sq meters of gardens, this luxury resort opens onto Marbella’s Elviria Beach, where it has a private beach club with VIP amenities. The resort offers several swimming pools, a…
Why this position
Scores higher than #12 (9.0 to 8.7), on a smaller body of reviews (322 to 402).
Nobu Hotel Marbella
Marbella, Spain
Peace and quietSurrounded 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…
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #13 (850 to 322), at a slightly lower score (8.8 to 9.0).
ME by Meliá Marbella
Marbella, Spain
ME by Meliá Marbella works best for travellers who want a polished base close to the action of Puerto Banús… The marina is within walking distance and the beach is close by, yet the hotel backs onto greenery, and three outdoor pools and a 24-hour fitness centre fill the time in between. Guests speak most warmly about the staff, who come across as friendly and quick to help, and about rooms that are spacious, spotless and finished with care, each with its own balcony. The weaker points are mostly about dining. Breakfast wins praise, but some guests found the restaurant food simply fine, and others felt the restaurants could be presented more clearly. It is also a short walk to the sand rather than a beachfront stay. Couples on a special trip and anyone planning evenings around the marina will feel well looked after; those who want the beach on the doorstep should look elsewhere.
Why this position
Scores higher than #14 (8.9 to 8.8), on a smaller body of reviews (234 to 850).
Anfitrión Villas & Suites
Marbella, Spain
Anfitrión Villas & Suites is aimed at travellers who want privacy close to the bustle of Puerto Banús… It offers suites and villas with an outdoor saltwater pool that is open all year, with a garden, a sun terrace, a beauty salon, a fitness centre and yoga classes. Guests speak most warmly about the location, the spacious, beautifully finished suites and a 24-hour reception that comes across as warm and well informed, and private check-in sets a calm tone from the start. The drawbacks are small but worth knowing. One guest missed tea and coffee making facilities in the room, another found the plunge pool disappointing, and the beach at Nueva Andalucía is a short walk away rather than on the doorstep. Couples who value quiet, personal service and easy free parking will feel at home; travellers who want a full beach resort should look elsewhere.
Why this position
Guests rate it above #15 (8.9 to 8.9) and on more reviews (404 to 234).
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When is it cheapest?
Nightly prices over the coming months compared with each hotel's own usual price, from Tripplo's daily price checks.
October
32% dearer
November
1% cheaper
December
Usual prices
January 2027
Usual prices
Updated daily. We only show months with price checks from at least eight hotels.
Ranking updated 27 October 2026
16 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements
Compare the hotels
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Fonda Heritage Hotel Luxury, Relais & Châteaux | 5★ | Google4.8· 255 reviews Booking9.4· 615 reviews | Marbella Centre and Old Town | Best overall |
| 2 | Marbella Club Hotel · Golf Resort & Spa | 5★ | Google4.7· 1,843 reviews Booking9.4· 408 reviews | The Golden Mile | Beach |
| 3 | Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort - A Leading Hotel of the World | 5★ | Google4.7· 2,114 reviews Booking9.3· 374 reviews | West of Marbella to Casares | Golf |
| 4 | Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella by IHG | 5★ | Google4.7· 334 reviews Booking9.1· 362 reviews | East Marbella | Spa & wellness |
| 5 | Finca Cortesin Hotel Golf & Spa | 5★ | Google4.7· 1,453 reviews Booking9.6· 142 reviews | West of Marbella to Casares | — |
| 6 | Ikos Andalusia | 5★ | Google4.6· 1,111 reviews Booking9.3· 79 reviews | West of Marbella to Casares | — |
| 7 | Boho Club Marbella - a Preferred Hotel | 5★ | Google4.6· 1,018 reviews Booking9.1· 613 reviews | The Golden Mile | — |
| 8 | El Fuerte Marbella | 5★ | Google4.6· 3,116 reviews Booking9.3· 1,255 reviews | Marbella Centre and Old Town | City + beach |
| 9 | Puente Romano Marbella | 5★ | Google4.7· 3,661 reviews Booking8.6· 520 reviews | The Golden Mile | Dining |
| 10 | Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort | 5★ | Booking9.1· 514 reviews | East Marbella | — |
| 11 | Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club | 5★ | Google4.5· 1,424 reviews Booking9· 604 reviews | East Marbella | — |
| 12 | Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá | 5★ | Google4.6· 2,719 reviews Booking8.7· 402 reviews | Marbella Centre and Old Town | — |
| 13 | Don Carlos Marbella | 5★ | Google4.5· 1,439 reviews Booking9· 322 reviews | East Marbella | — |
| 14 | Nobu Hotel Marbella | 5★ | Google4.5· 788 reviews Booking8.8· 850 reviews | The Golden Mile | Peace and quiet |
| 15 | ME by Meliá Marbella | 5★ | Booking8.9· 234 reviews | The Golden Mile | — |
| 16 | Anfitrión Villas & Suites | 5★ | Booking8.9· 404 reviews | The Golden Mile | — |
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How we ranked these hotels
16 hotels looked at for this destination: 16 ranked above, 0 more we recommend.
The Google and Booking ratings for these hotels are based on a combined 28,973 reviews reported by the sources. This is not the number of review texts Tripplo has analysed.
How guest ratings, hotel class and facts inform our selections.
Read our methodologyWhere to stay in Marbella?
Areas drawn from our hotels' addresses and updated as the selection changes.
The Golden Mile
Best for High-end resort livingThis prestigious stretch of coastline connects Marbella's old town to Puerto Banús, lined with exclusive estates and sub-tropical gardens. It is the premier destination for fine dining, beachside lounging, and legendary resort living.
Marbella Centre and Old Town
Best for Culture and diningOffering a mix of historic charm and seaside convenience, this area encompasses the whitewashed alleys of the Casco Antiguo and the bustling beachfront promenade. It is ideal for those who prefer to explore tapas bars and local boutiques on foot.
East Marbella
Best for Quiet sandy beachesLocated to the east of the town centre, this region, which takes in Elviria and Los Monteros, is known for having some of the finest natural sand dunes and golf courses in the municipality. It offers a more tranquil, relaxed atmosphere away from the bustling tourist hubs.
West of Marbella to Casares
Best for Golf and spa retreatsSituated further west towards Estepona and the foothills of Benahavís, this area provides expansive, self-contained resort estates. It is highly suited to travellers seeking championship golf, extensive spa facilities, and peaceful surroundings. At the far western end, in Casares, the estates sit about an hour's drive from Marbella.
Areas to consider
Avoid booking remote inland or hillside properties if you do not plan to rent a car, as relying solely on taxis for beach and dining trips can become highly expensive.
Marbella: weather and sea temperature
Right now: 20° air · 21° sea
Tripplo price index: Marbella
€340
Typical price per night at the luxury hotels we recommend
9 hotels · check-in 29 Oct–27 Nov · two adults, two nights · checked daily by Tripplo
Stays starting on a Friday or Saturday cost around 8% more per night than those starting Sunday to Thursday.
| Hotel | Usual range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| La Fonda Heritage Hotel Luxury, Relais & Châteaux | Typically €256, usually between €218 and €468 | €256 |
| Boho Club Marbella - a Preferred Hotel | Typically €264, usually between €232 and €408 | €264 |
| Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club | Typically €265, usually between €226 and €350 | €265 |
| Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella by IHG | Typically €311, usually between €254 and €388 | €311 |
| El Fuerte Marbella | Typically €340, usually between €315 and €381 | €340 |
| Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort - A Leading Hotel of the World | Typically €343, usually between €290 and €399 | €343 |
| Nobu Hotel Marbella | Typically €385, usually between €385 and €659 | €385 |
| Puente Romano Marbella | Typically €539, usually between €519 and €831 | €539 |
| Marbella Club Hotel · Golf Resort & Spa | Typically €542, usually between €484 and €773 | €542 |
Each bar shows how a hotel's nightly price moved over the period, leaving out the most unusual days. The marker is its typical price.
Every hotel counts once, at its own typical price, so hotels we happened to check more often don't carry more weight. Prices are the lowest rate available for the whole stay, worked out per night in euros.
Tripplo's luxury hotel selection in Marbella in numbers
Most common facilities
- Pool (15 of 16)
- Free WiFi (14 of 16)
- Parking (14 of 16)
- Spa & wellness (13 of 16)
- Bar (13 of 16)
- Family rooms (12 of 16)
What these hotels do best
- Beach access (10 of 16)
- Dining (9 of 16)
- Spa & wellness (8 of 16)
- Pools (7 of 16)
How we chose these hotels
At our latest review (August 2026) the properties listed above were measured against the same standard: sustained guest scores on both Booking.com and Google (weighted by how many reviews sit behind them), five-star class or an equivalent premium level, a first-rate location, and facilities that set the hotel apart.
As a guideline we look for around 8.5 or higher on Booking.com, but no single number decides on its own. When the sources disagree, the broader evidence wins. Guest scores on this page update continuously, and the selection is re-reviewed at regular intervals. The full standard is described in how we choose hotels.
