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Hotel
 El Fuerte Marbella

Beachfront
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Calle El Fuerte, s/n, 29602 Marbella, Spain – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 909 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.8
Fabulous
909 reviews

Pool was nice and the gym well equipped. Great location to old town and beach yet felt quiet and away from the bustle. Very nice hotel and the food was tasty.

Shelley Canada

Loved the breakfast and having it outside with a glass of pink bubbly. Staff were wonderful… found my pink and grey cashmere wrap which l had lost.

Bried Ireland

fantastic hotel very clean great views friendly staff

Mike United Kingdom

Great hotel in a fabulous location, right next to old town and a 15 minute taxi away from Peurto Banus. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. I am excited to stay at this hotel again.

Ananda United Kingdom

Great location and lovely sun bathing area around the 2 pools. Comfortable room with fabulous sea view.

Kate United Kingdom

Excellent location on the beachfront and a 5 minute walk to the old town. The hotel has excelling facilities with plenty of sun loungers and two swimming pools. The breakfast buffet was fantastic. Would definitely stay here again.

Darragh Ireland

we loved everything about the hotel. the staff could not do enough for you. they are an amazing team. Every morning a warm friendly greeting from the lovely lady who is the manager down to every waiter and housekeeper with impeccable manners. we were a group of three couples and they were very accommodating sitting us together for breakfast. . the food and service was excellent. we had a fabulous room with views of the sea. we cannot wait to come back I already have two stays booked.

Susan United Kingdom

Really like this hotel, can’t fault anything tbh. Staff are all excellent, same as last time - special shout out to Juan Carlos and Eric on the beach. Oh and the ‘egg’ lady in the restaurant, she’s so good and has a great personality.

Jackie United Kingdom

The quality of the hotel and above all the great staff.

Kornelis Spain

Excellent location, with very friendly and helpful staff.

Campbell United Kingdom
8.8
Fabulous
909 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Pool was nice and the gym well equipped. Great location to old town and beach yet felt quiet and away from the bustle. Very nice hotel and the food was tasty.”
    Shelley Shelley Canada Canada
  • “Loved the breakfast and having it outside with a glass of pink bubbly. Staff were wonderful… found my pink and grey cashmere wrap which l had lost.”
    Bried Bried Ireland Ireland
  • “fantastic hotel very clean great views friendly staff”
    Mike Mike United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great hotel in a fabulous location, right next to old town and a 15 minute taxi away from Peurto Banus. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. I am excited to stay at this hotel again.”
    Ananda Ananda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location and lovely sun bathing area around the 2 pools. Comfortable room with fabulous sea view.”
    Kate Kate United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location on the beachfront and a 5 minute walk to the old town. The hotel has excelling facilities with plenty of sun loungers and two swimming pools. The breakfast buffet was fantastic.”
    Darragh Darragh Ireland Ireland
  • “we loved everything about the hotel. the staff could not do enough for you. they are an amazing team.”
    Susan Susan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Really like this hotel, can’t fault anything tbh. Staff are all excellent, same as last time - special shout out to Juan Carlos and Eric on the beach.”
    Jackie Jackie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The quality of the hotel and above all the great staff.”
    Kornelis Kornelis Spain Spain
  • “Excellent location, with very friendly and helpful staff.”
    Campbell Campbell United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.1

Stay in the heart of Marbella – Excellent location - show map

This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. 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.

This is our guests' favourite part of Marbella, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

El Fuerte Marbella has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 17 Mar 2010.

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Most popular facilities

3 swimming pools
Free WiFi
Spa and wellness centre
Pets allowed
Beachfront
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar

ATM and Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM machine and a currency exchange service at this property.

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Marbella, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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4 reasons to choose El Fuerte Marbella

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  • The staff speak English
Closest beaches

  • Venus Beach

    7.9 Good beach
    100 yards from property

  • La Bajadilla Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    350 yards from property

  • El Faro Beach

    7.9 Good beach
    550 yards from property

  • La Fontanilla Beach

    7.8 Good beach
    850 yards from property

  • Cable Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1,200 yards from property

  • Casablanca Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    1,650 yards from property

  • El Pinillo Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.6 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.8
Fabulous · 909 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.1

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Shelley
    CanadaCanada
    “Pool was nice and the gym well equipped. Great location to old town and beach yet felt quiet and away from the bustle. Very nice hotel and the food was tasty.”
  • Bried
    IrelandIreland
    “Loved the breakfast and having it outside with a glass of pink bubbly. Staff were wonderful… found my pink and grey cashmere wrap which l had lost.”
  • Mike
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “fantastic hotel very clean great views friendly staff”
  • Ananda
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great hotel in a fabulous location, right next to old town and a 15 minute taxi away from Peurto Banus. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. I am excited to stay at this hotel again.”
  • Kate
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location and lovely sun bathing area around the 2 pools. Comfortable room with fabulous sea view.”
  • Darragh
    IrelandIreland
    “Excellent location on the beachfront and a 5 minute walk to the old town. The hotel has excelling facilities with plenty of sun loungers and two swimming pools. The breakfast buffet was fantastic. Would definitely stay here again.”
  • Susan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “we loved everything about the hotel. the staff could not do enough for you. they are an amazing team. Every morning a warm friendly greeting from the lovely lady who is the manager down to every waiter and housekeeper with impeccable manners. we...”
  • Jackie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Really like this hotel, can’t fault anything tbh. Staff are all excellent, same as last time - special shout out to Juan Carlos and Eric on the beach. Oh and the ‘egg’ lady in the restaurant, she’s so good and has a great personality.”
  • Kornelis
    SpainSpain
    “The quality of the hotel and above all the great staff.”
  • Campbell
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent location, with very friendly and helpful staff.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Does this room come with an iron
    Some Suite Deluxe have got iron. The rest have not iron but you can order to our housekeeping Regards
    Answered on 28 October 2019
  • Is the pool open in the winter? Is it heated?
    There is a heated pool which is open in winter.
    Answered on 12 November 2019
  • COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF WE COULD ADD ONE EXTRA NIGHT 30TH MAY TO OUR BOOKING OF 5 NIGHTS. WE HAVE TWO 3 BEDDED ROOMS BOOKED . COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE COST. MANY THANKS. PAULINE AND ROBERT ALDERSON
    Dear Mr and Ms Anderson, To offer you that availability we would need to know what your booking confirmation number is. You can contact us at reservas@fuertehoteles.com, we would be glad to attend you there. With our kindest regards
    Answered on 12 March 2021
  • My wife and I are interested in booking a sea front view room with access to your cabanas. We have been guestes on two previous trips. What is your exclusive longue and what is required to access?
    If you prefer to have the exclusive service included, you would have to choose room types with exclusive. Because we do not have a suplement to add the services extra. Kind regards,
    Answered on 6 May 2021
  • Is there an iron in the room?
    No there is not in the room but you ordered to our house keeping Regards
    Answered on 28 October 2019

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Marisqueria Santiago
    0.2 miles
Natural beauty
  • Sea/ocean Mar Mediterráneo
    0.1 miles
  • Lake Lago de las tortugas
    6.3 miles
  • River Río Guadalmina
    8.7 miles
  • Mountain Sierra Blanca
    12 miles
  • Mountain Arroyo de Juanar
    12 miles
Ski lifts
  • Teleférico Benalmádena
    26.3 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Venus Beach
    100 yards
  • La Bajadilla Beach
    350 yards
  • El Faro Beach
    550 yards
  • La Fontanilla Beach
    850 yards
  • Cable Beach
    1,200 yards
Closest airports
  • Malaga Airport
    24.8 miles
  • Gibraltar Airport
    35.7 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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5 restaurants on site

    Restaurante Le Marché

    Cuisine: Mediterranean

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

    Menu: Buffet & à la carte

    Levante

    Cuisine: International

    Menu: À la carte

    Levante Pool

    Cuisine: International

    Open for: Brunch, Lunch, Cocktail hour

    EDGE Skybar

    Open for: Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

    Soleo Marbella

    Cuisine: Mediterranean

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of El Fuerte Marbella

Most popular facilities

3 swimming pools
Free WiFi
Spa and wellness centre
Pets allowed
Beachfront
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Airport drop off Additional charge
Reception services
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Business centre Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoor Free!
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Pool with view
Pool 2 - outdoor Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
Pool 3 - outdoor Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Solarium
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

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Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:30 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Red 6000 JCB Diners Club American Express El Fuerte Marbella accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note the published rates for half board stays on December 24th and 31st include a mandatory fee for the gala dinner held on that evening.

Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance.

Please note that when booking a rate where payment is due before arrival, the property will provide detailed payment instructions, for example a link to a secured payment platform.

When travelling with pets, please note that maximum 1 per pet, per room is allowed. Pets weighing upto 5 kgs are allowed.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

FAQs about El Fuerte Marbella

  • Check-in at El Fuerte Marbella is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Room options at El Fuerte Marbella include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to El Fuerte Marbella by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 1h

  • El Fuerte Marbella offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Solarium
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Fitness
    • Beach
    • Live music/performance
    • Spa facilities
    • Yoga classes
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at El Fuerte Marbella on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at El Fuerte Marbella can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet

  • El Fuerte Marbella is 600 yards from the centre of Marbella.

  • El Fuerte Marbella has 5 restaurants:

    • Soleo Marbella
    • Restaurante Le Marché
    • EDGE Skybar
    • Levante Pool
    • Levante

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from El Fuerte Marbella.

  • The prices at El Fuerte Marbella may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.