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El Fuerte Marbella

Marbella , Calle El Fuerte, S/n (Show on Map)

9.2

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsOverall, El Fuerte Marbella is an exceptional 4-star hotel that provides a perfect holiday experience according to previous guests. The outstanding services and facilities, along with the welcoming and comfortable environment created by the hotel staff, make it a highly recommended destination for future visits. Although pricing may be a concern for some, it does not detract from the superb experience that guests have had during their stay.
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Beachfront Hotel

Including lounging chairs and umbrellas, this beachfront hotel provides guests with the perfect destination to relax with a breathtaking view of the sea.

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Room Types

Double Room Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room with Partial Sea View Supreme Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This twin/double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a flat-screen TV and a terrace.

Double or Twin Room with Sea View The twin/double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower.

Junior Suite with Partial Sea View (4 Adults) This suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this suite also offers a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

Junior Suite with Partial Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child) Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. Boasting a terrace with sea views, this suite also features a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room with Frontal Sea View and Livingroom The spacious twin/double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower.

Double Room with Frontal Sea View and Livingroom (3 Adults) The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower.

Double Room with Frontal Sea View and Livingroom (2 Adults + 1 Child) The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower.

Double or Twin Room with Partial Sea View Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV and a terrace.

Double or Twin Room with Terrace Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with city views, this twin/double room also offers a minibar and a flat-screen TV.

Classic Double Room Supreme with Terrace The twin/double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with city views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Double Room with Extra Bed and Partial Sea View Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. Boasting a terrace with sea views, this double room also offers a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Selected Supreme Double Room with Side Sea View The twin/double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower.

Selected Double Room with Sea View The twin/double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower.

Selected Junior Suite This suite's special features are the hot tub and the spa bath. This suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Selected Doble with Livingroom The spacious twin/double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower.

Double Room with Terrace (2 Adults + 1 Child) Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with city views, this double room also provides a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Selected Doble Room with Extra Bed The spacious twin/double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower.

Junior Suite with Partial Sea View (2 Adults + 2 Children) Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this suite also offers a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

Double Room with Terrace Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with city views, this double room also provides a minibar and a flat-screen TV.

Double or Twin Room with Sea View The twin/double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower.

Double Room Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

About El Fuerte Marbella

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Guest Reviews

9.2

Excellent

Location

El Fuerte Marbella boasts an excellent location with guests raving about its proximity to the beach and old town. Many reviewers loved the hotel's beachfront location with direct access to the sand and sea. Despite being in the heart of Marbella, guests felt that the hotel was quiet and peaceful. The views from the hotel were described as spectacular, particularly those of the sea. The location was deemed unbeatable, perfect and fantastic by many with walking distance to everything including the city center, old town and multiple restaurants. Some reviewers raved about the hotel's beautiful garden and its ideal position between the beach and the attractive old quarter. The staff at the hotel was noted for their exceptional service and guests repeatedly praised the hotel's location saying it was perfect and that it could not be beaten.

Breakfast

Guests of El Fuerte Marbella are raving about the hotel's breakfast offerings. With a large variety of food on offer, the breakfast buffets are exceptional and have something for everyone. Many guests have described the breakfast as amazing, superb and fantastic with plenty of choice and fresh, healthy options. The service from the breakfast staff has also received praise with many guests noting the excellent service they received. However, a few negative reviews note misleading information on breakfast and meals and some guests felt the facilities in the outdoor breakfast/dining area were not up to par. Overall, though, guests seem to be delighted with the breakfast at El Fuerte Marbella.

Dinner

Guests at El Fuerte Marbella have raved about the food options available at the hotel with the Soleo restaurant being a real highlight. The dinner at the hotel has great, fancy options which guests have described as tasty and of high quality. However, some guests have had negative experiences with the buffet food with options being limited and some items overcooked or dried out. Some guests also found the service at Soleo restaurant to be slow. Despite these issues, the general consensus is that the food is of good quality and guests recommend trying out the restaurant options for lunch and dinner.

Rooms

El Fuerte Marbella is a fantastic hotel that impresses with its cleanliness. While some guests found the rooms to be basic and small, others appreciated the large and comfortable rooms with balconies offering sea views. The hotel could use some updating as the furniture, bathroom and carpets are worn and outdated. However, the beds are super comfortable. Some lucky guests also got upgrades. The hotel needs some renovations, but it remains a very clean and nice option. The rooms' quality is generally average with some needing better air conditioning and refurbishments. While some guests found the rooms disappointing, others rated them as great, comfortable, or with tasteful furnishings. On the downside, some guests found the hotel to be shabby, outdated and with low-standard amenities. Despite some complaints, most guests appreciated the hotel's functionality and perfect location on a narrow pebble beach.

Beds

The beds at El Fuerte Marbella received mixed reviews from guests. While some found them to be comfortable, others found them old fashioned and uncomfortable with some even having to change rooms due to incorrect bed sizes. There were also some negative comments about the mattresses not being as comfortable as expected. However, overall it seems that the majority of guests were satisfied with the comfort level of the beds.

Cleanliness

El Fuerte Marbella is a fantastic hotel with very high cleanliness standards, according to guest reviews. Everywhere in the hotel was immaculate, including the twin rooms and bathrooms. COVID-19 prevention measures were also very well implemented, such as separately packed cutlery, disinfectant products everywhere and sealed rooms with clear "safety first" stickers. Some guests even described the hotel as spotlessly clean and with excellent COVID-19 protocols. However, a few negative comments mentioned areas that were shabby or neglected, such as the outdoor dining terrace. Overall, the staff was praised for being collaborative, courteous and attentive to customer needs.

Staff

El Fuerte Marbella boasts an exceptional team of friendly and helpful staff who make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. They go above and beyond to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay, as noted in countless positive reviews. Special mentions go to Juan Carlos and Eric for their exceptional service on the beach. Despite some negative feedback about a few isolated incidents involving some staff members, the majority are said to be professional, kind and caring, from reception to restaurant waiters. Guests are also impressed by the multi-lingual staff, who are excellent at their jobs, accommodating and courteous. Best of all, the staff are always willing to help and provide guests with top-notch service. In short, it's the perfect location with amazing amenities and facilities, but it's the exceptional staff that makes a stay at El Fuerte Marbella well worth the visit.

Pool

Guests have left mainly positive feedback on the pool facilities at El Fuerte Marbella. The hotel boasts two outdoor swimming pools, as well as a heated indoor pool. The pool area has plenty of sun loungers and offers direct access to the beach. Guests particularly enjoyed the beautiful common areas, pool and garden. However, some guests noted there were not enough staff around the pool area, leading to slow service and queues at the pool bar. Others mentioned that some guests did not follow the COVID-19 restrictions, including wearing masks and insulting others. Overall, guests found the pool area to be a great place to relax and soak up the Spanish sun.

Beach

El Fuerte Marbella is a fantastic beachfront hotel, offering direct access to a private beach with reserved sunbeds available for guests. While the hotel's beach is a little rocky and small, it is conveniently located just a short walk away from a better beach. The hotel's beach restaurant is a highlight, serving up delicious food and offering a cool vibe with lounge chairs. Guests appreciate the hotel's great location, situated between old town and the beach while still feeling quiet and away from the bustle. Some rooms even offer beautiful views of the beach and sea. Overall, guests love the beach club and staff with many praising their service and attentiveness. While some guests find the hotel's beach less than ideal, the nearby beach and easy beach access make up for it.

Parking

Guests at El Fuerte Marbella have varying opinions about the parking situation at the hotel. Some describe the parking space outside the hotel as super limited and other parking alternatives as more costly. Some guests even complain about having to pay for parking. However, those who use the hotel's parking service find it perfect and convenient for accessing the hotel. While some find it hard to reach by car or taxi, others appreciate the public parking lot just next to the hotel. Overall, guests suggest improving the underground parking spaces if possible, but note that the parking situation doesn't necessarily impact their stay.

5 Star

El Fuerte Marbella is a perfect hotel that comes highly recommended by previous guests. Despite being a 4-star hotel, it offers exceptional services and facilities that are comparable to higher-end hotels. The hotel staff provides outstanding service, making guests feel welcome and comfortable throughout their stay. The only downside mentioned in some reviews is the pricing, although this doesn't detract from the superb experience. Guests agree that the hotel provides a perfect holiday experience and they plan to return in the future.

Yes, El Fuerte Marbella has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at El Fuerte Marbella.

No, El Fuerte Marbella doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at El Fuerte Marbella.

Yes, El Fuerte Marbella has a gym.

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