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Hotels in Marbella

Costa del Sol: the old town, the beaches and Puerto Banús.

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Best-rated hotels in Marbella

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are at least 82 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Marbella city centre.

Hotels near the most searched-for places in Marbella: Puerto Banús.

Looking for something specific? Beach hotels · Hotels with a pool · Adults-only hotels · Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · Hostels · Aparthotels · 5-star hotels · 4-star hotels · Cheap hotels · Boutique hotels.

Marbella is on the Costa del Sol. Hotels across the whole area: Costa del Sol.

To see Marbella with a guide, try the free walking tours in Marbella and the guided visits.

Where to stay in Marbella: the best areas

Marbella’s areas in numbers: places to stay within 600 m of each one and their average guest score. Updated daily.

AreaFrom the centrePlaces to stayAverage score4 and 5 stars
Old town and the AlamedaIn the centre1469.274
Seafront and Playa de la Venus4.3 km129.37
The Golden Mile2.4 km1178.868
Puerto Banús and Nueva Andalucía7.5 km487.816

Old town and the Alameda

The old town is centred on Plaza de los Naranjos, surrounded by narrow white streets full of flowerpots, the town hall and the church of La Encarnación. Next to it is the Alameda, a park with tiled benches, from which Avenida del Mar, lined with Dalí sculptures, runs down to the beach. Everything is within walking distance: shops, terraces, tapas bars and the seafront. It suits those who want to see the town and would rather leave the car behind.

Best-rated in this area: Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella - Adults Only Recommended, with a score of 9.1 from 2,974 reviews.

Seafront and Playa de la Venus

If you want sand on your doorstep, look at the front line between Playa de la Venus and Playa de la Fontanilla. These are town beaches with beach bars, sunbeds and facilities, and the old town is a few streets away. The promenade runs west along the coast, and keen walkers can follow it all the way to Puerto Banús, though it is a long walk.

Best-rated in this area: Nobu Hotel Marbella, with a score of 9.2 from 946 reviews.

The Golden Mile

This is the stretch of coast between the centre and Puerto Banús. It has large residential estates, villas and resorts with gardens running almost down to the sea, and the King Abdulaziz mosque is visible from the road. It is an area for relaxing and driving: there are few street-level shops and you will need to move around to go out for tapas. In return, many properties have direct access to the promenade and quieter beaches.

Best-rated in this area: NH Collection Marbella, with a score of 8.5 from 3,046 reviews.

Puerto Banús and Nueva Andalucía

Puerto Banús is a marina with yachts, fashion boutiques, restaurants and bars open late. It suits people who want to go out at night without needing a taxi home. Heading up towards the hills is Nueva Andalucía, with residential areas surrounded by golf courses, quieter and designed for long stays or families wanting a pool and space.

Best-rated in this area: Aloha Gardens by Vacation Care, with a score of 8.1 from 100 reviews.

Beaches in Marbella

There are 18 beaches within 8 km of the centre of Marbella, 6 with a Blue Flag in 2026. Here are the first 15, Blue Flag beaches first and then the longest. If you want to sleep right by the sand, see the beach hotels in Marbella.

Beaches in Marbella: length, sand, sea, setting and Blue Flag
BeachLengthSandSeaSettingBlue Flag
El Cable900 mGolden sandModerate wavesSemi-urbanYes
Fontanilla750 mGolden sandModerate wavesUrbanYes
La Adelfa700 mGolden sandModerate wavesSemi-urbanYes
La Venus650 mGolden sandCalmUrbanYes
Nagüeles500 mGolden sandModerate wavesUrbanYes
El Faro300 mGolden sandCalmUrbanYes
Río Verde1.8 kmGrey sandModerate wavesUrban–
El Pinillo1.7 kmSand and pebblesModerate wavesSemi-urban–
Marbella Club1.6 kmGolden sandModerate wavesUrban–
Nueva Andalucía1.1 kmGrey sandModerate wavesUrban–
El Ancón950 mSand and gravelModerate wavesSemi-urban–
El Alicate850 mGrey sandModerate wavesSemi-urban–
Realejo700 mGolden sandModerate wavesSemi-urban–
Costa Bella550 mGolden sandModerate wavesSemi-urban–
Los Monteros550 mSand and gravelModerate wavesSemi-urban–

Data from the beach guide of Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition. Blue Flag 2026, from the official ADEAC list.

Hotels in Marbella in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 8 km of the centre of Marbella. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
+200
average score of 191 rated properties
9.1
guest reviews
95,092
four- and five-star hotels
109
Spa hotels
2
Rural hotels
3
Beach hotels
120
Hotels with a pool
120
Adults-only hotels
27
Pet-friendly hotels
120
Hotels with parking
120
Accessible hotels
120
Family hotels
120
Hostels
7
Aparthotels
26
5-star hotels
13
4-star hotels
53
Cheap hotels
11
Boutique hotels
13

Getting to Marbella

The nearest airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP), 39 km away as the crow flies.

Getaways near Marbella

Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.

When to go to Marbella: weather and hotel prices month by month

In Marbella the warmest month is August, with an average high of 30.8 °C, and the coldest is January, with an average low of 7.4 °C. It rains most in November (100 mm over 6 rainy days) and least in July (0 mm).

Hotels are cheapest in February (€143 per room per night on average) and most expensive in August (€360). The busiest month for hotels is August and the quietest, December. 80% of hotel nights are booked by travellers who live outside Spain.

The municipality of Marbella has 159,786 inhabitants.

warmest month (30.8 °C high)
August
coldest month (7.4 °C low)
January
wettest month (100 mm)
November
cheapest hotels (€143 a night on average)
February
busiest month for hotels
August
Weather, average hotel price and hotel nights in Marbella by month
MonthHighLowRainRainy daysSun a dayAverage priceHotel nights
January16.8 °C7.4 °C69 mm65.8 h€15684,078
February17.7 °C8.2 °C60 mm56.4 h€143100,048
March19.6 °C9.8 °C52 mm47.2 h€153181,709
April21.4 °C11.1 °C44 mm58.1 h€191245,083
May24.3 °C14.2 °C20 mm39.4 h€238275,991
June28.1 °C18.0 °C6 mm111.0 h€272284,051
July30.5 °C20.5 °C0 mm011.2 h€354322,881
August30.8 °C21.1 °C6 mm110.2 h€360342,904
September28.2 °C18.8 °C20 mm28.5 h€258274,903
October24.1 °C15.0 °C57 mm46.9 h€196257,744
November20.1 °C11.3 °C100 mm65.7 h€168117,391
December17.5 °C8.9 °C100 mm75.2 h€25483,729

Weather: 1981-2010 climate normals from AEMET, Spain’s state weather agency, at the Málaga Aeropuerto station (7 m above sea level, 39.7 km from the centre of Marbella). Rain in millimetres; rainy days are those with 1 mm or more. Hotels: Hotel Occupancy Survey by INE, Spain’s National Statistics Institute (tourist spot Marbella), average from October 2023 to September 2026. The average price is the average daily rate (ADR): what hotels earn per occupied room; the price for your dates may differ. Hotel nights: overnight stays per month. Population: INE municipal register at 1 January 2025.

Things to do in Marbella

Free walking tours, guided visits, tickets and day trips. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.

See all free walking tours in Marbella

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Scores, reviews and prices from Civitatis, updated daily. You book on Civitatis.

More hotels in Marbella

Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in Marbella

How many hotels are there in Marbella?

We list more than 200 places to stay within 8 km of the centre of Marbella: 14 five-star, 95 four-star, 54 three-star, 4 two-star and 6 one-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in Marbella?

Hard Rock Hotel Marbella - Puerto Banús, with a score of 8.8 out of 10 from 6,037 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.

What is the best area to stay in Marbella?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Marbella explains what each one offers: Old town and the Alameda, Seafront and Playa de la Venus, The Golden Mile and Puerto Banús and Nueva Andalucía.

Which area of Marbella has the most hotels?

Old town and the Alameda, with 146 places to stay within 600 m. The area with the best average score is Seafront and Playa de la Venus, with 9.3.

What is the cheapest month to stay in Marbella?

February: according to INE, Spain’s National Statistics Institute, hotels in Marbella charge an average of €143 per room per night, compared with €360 in August, the most expensive month.

What is the weather like in Marbella?

According to AEMET climate normals (1981-2010), the warmest month is August, with an average high of 30.8 °C, and the coldest is January. The wettest is November, with 100 mm.

Which beaches in Marbella have a Blue Flag in 2026?

6, according to the official ADEAC list: El Cable, Fontanilla, La Adelfa, La Venus, Nagüeles and El Faro.

Are there beaches with calm water in Marbella?

Yes. According to the beach guide of Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition, La Venus, El Faro and La Bajadilla have calm water.

Is there a free walking tour in Marbella?

Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Marbella lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.

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