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El Faro Marbella

Costa del Sol · Spain

Virgen Del Pilar, 11View location

8.2/10Excellent440 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Comfort7.8/107.8
Condition7.4/107.4
Value8.2/108.2
Amenities7.8/107.8
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About El Faro Marbella

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops.

Rooms have private balconies.

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With a stay at Hotel El Faro Marbella, you'll be centrally located in Marbella, within a 10-minute drive of Marbella Marina and Puerto Banús Beach. This aparthotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Puerto Banús Marina and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Alameda Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and bidets.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • The property is professionally cleaned.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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, debit cards, and cash
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    • Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • This property is professionally cleaned
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
    • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Russian

    English

    Italian

    French

    Dutch

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Marbella Marina 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Playa del Faro 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Venus Beach 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Fontanilla Beach 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Avenida del Mar 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Alameda Park 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Fuente Virgen del Rocio 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Casa del Corregidor 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Orange Square 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Church of the Incarnation 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Museo del Grabado 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Holy Christ Square 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Museo del Bonsai 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Bajadilla Beach 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Marbella Theatre 1.4 km / 0.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of most recent renovation: 2010
  • Total number of rooms: 70
  • Number of floors (main building): 5
  • Apartments: 10
  • Studios: 60
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Cloakroom
  • Lift access
  • Newspaper stand
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Sun terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Conference room
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Entertainment programme for adults
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Snacks
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Room types

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  • STUDIO SUPERIOR MOUNTAIN VIEWSTUDIO • SUPERIOR MOUNTAIN VIEWSTU.SU-VN

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    STUDIO SUPERIOR MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    SUPERIOR MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: STU.SU-VN

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Room code: ROO.SU

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  • APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM WITH KITCHENETTEAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOM WITH KITCHENETTEAPT.B1-KT

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    ONE BEDROOM WITH KITCHENETTE

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    Room code: APT.B1-KT

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  • STUDIO ECONOMYSTUDIO • ECONOMYSTU.EY

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    STUDIO ECONOMY

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  • APARTMENT SUPERIORAPARTMENT • SUPERIORAPT.SU-1

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    SUPERIOR

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  • APARTMENT ECONOMYAPARTMENT • ECONOMYAPT.EY

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    Room code: APT.EY

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  • STUDIO SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDSTUDIO • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDSTU.DB-SU

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    STUDIO SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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    SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: STU.DB-SU

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  • STUDIO BASICSTUDIO • BASICSTU.Z1

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    STUDIO BASIC

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    Room code: STU.Z1

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  • STUDIO WITH KITCHENETTESTUDIO • WITH KITCHENETTESTU.KT

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    STUDIO WITH KITCHENETTE

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    WITH KITCHENETTE

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    Room code: STU.KT

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  • APARTMENT WITH KITCHENETTEAPARTMENT • WITH KITCHENETTEAPT.KT

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    APARTMENT WITH KITCHENETTE

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    APARTMENT
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    WITH KITCHENETTE

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    Room code: APT.KT

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  • APARTMENT ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOMAPT.B1-1

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    APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

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    ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: APT.B1-1

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  • Double or Twin CAPACITY 2Double or Twin • CAPACITY 2DBT.C2

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    Double or Twin CAPACITY 2

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    CAPACITY 2

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    Room code: DBT.C2

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  • STUDIO SUPERIORSTUDIO • SUPERIORSTU.SU-1

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    STUDIO SUPERIOR

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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: STU.SU-1

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  • APARTMENT TWO BEDSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDSAPT.2B

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    APARTMENT TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: APT.2B

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • APARTMENT MOUNTAIN VIEWAPARTMENT • MOUNTAIN VIEWAPT.VN

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    APARTMENT MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    APARTMENT
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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: APT.VN

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • STUDIO MOUNTAIN VIEWSTUDIO • MOUNTAIN VIEWSTU.VN

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    STUDIO MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    STUDIO
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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: STU.VN

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  • STUDIO WITH DOUBLE BEDSTUDIO • WITH DOUBLE BEDSTU.DB

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    STUDIO WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: STU.DB

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  • APARTMENT SUPERIOR CITY VIEWAPARTMENT • SUPERIOR CITY VIEWAPT.CV-SU

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    APARTMENT SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

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    SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

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    Room code: APT.CV-SU

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST

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    STUDIO STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: STU.ST

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  • APARTMENT STANDARDAPARTMENT • STANDARDAPT.ST
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    APARTMENT STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: APT.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about El Faro Marbella

8.2
Excellent
440 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
7.4 /10
Value
8.2 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Melanie
Great location, very close to beach and front line shops, bars and restaurants and also close to the Main Street and old town. Very comfortable accommodation with added benefit of kitchenette with microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge etc. Very clean and staff friendly. The pool is small but adequate and right temperature (in June). No problem getting sun lounger as many guests on the beach. Have stayed here probably about 10 times over the last ten years and will
not want to stay anywhere else. It also has a very small car park for quests. A great find.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2026
emma
The images were quite misleading. The room and bathroom were not like any of the pictures shown. The pool was very small. It was all very out dated.
On a positive note, the aircon in the bedroom was very good. Beds were comfy and the location was great for the beach -5 mins walk, Marbella old town-10 mins walk and well worth it and fabulous bars and restaurants in the area were plentiful.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
maria j
Very helpful and professional
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
luke
Nice little hotel in a good location. Staff were friendly nice and quiet not the best pool but your right on the beach so we never really used it overall good value for money
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Diana
The whole experience was very good 👍
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jun 2026
Thomas Richard
A comfortable hotel where I felt at home. Great location as it is situated within easy walking distance between the beach and the main high street. The area was fairly quiet other than a little
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
sean
Very central, lovely staff, only downside was a school and paddle board courts behind which could be noisy in the early mornings but we got used to it after a couple of days.
Family
4/10
Poor
05 May 2026
oleksandr
I wouldn't get it again, not very clean, outdated, however location is very good!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Stephen
This is a great hotel where its greatest asset is its location. The beach is across the street and there are shops and restaurants everywhere.
The daytime reception host seemed a bit off. At one point I’d come down to ask a question and there were already three people in line and I waited while he was talking to the person I believe taking the next shift right in front of everyone. Speaking very loudly and for five minutes all they did was talk to each other. With a line of people you should be devoting all your attention to the people in the line and then when you have no line you can take care of your own business. He made several errors with our room, but eventually straightened everything out. Overall, it’s a good hotel and the other people work in the reception desk were very nice and friendly.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2026
Clare
Good value for money
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2026
Tim
Excellent location. Staff friendly and rooms clean.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Alison
Good location, very big room & bed, clean and good pool area
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
Patrick
Would stay again! Has everything we needed and very close to main attraction, lots of stores and restaurants and markets nearby etc
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2026
Anne Fiona
Balcony overlooked paddle courts. Didn't need the aircon. Room needs an upgrade, ie painting, bidet cracked, flooring damaged and tiles missing on the balcony. But good size, clean and comfortable.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Feb 2026
Igor
Hotel needs renovation.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2025
Graham
Great location nice room with kitchen room cleaned to perfection staff lovely only slight niggle the pool isn’t heated xx I like staying here great value for money x
Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2025
Hazel
The room (1 bed apartment) was very spacious and clean, I couldnt believe how big it was. And the kitchen was well equipped. The location was fantastic and I didnt use the bar but it looked like it had a good offering. My only complaint was the cleaners werent as discrete as they could have been and i felt like they'd gone through my things everyday. But i would definitely stay there again
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2025
Lauren
Staff were lovely, hotel was perfect for what we needed.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
gordon

Central old town Marbella

Very central in old town very clean highly recommended
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2025
Deepika
Good location, close to the beach with plenty of places to eat and drink nearby.
The only thing to note is the parking — if you plan to use the hotel’s underground car park, check it out before paying, as the space is quite tight, especially for rental cars. We had a small car and still struggled a bit, and saw others having difficulty too.
Partner
2/10
Poor
07 Oct 2025
Dana
The Room was not what we booked, they falsely advertised different pictures. Photos showed a big bathroom with a walk in shower, a couch and comfortable table and chairs and none of these were in the room.
The bathroom was extremely small, a completely different set up without a walk in shower. It had a difficult bathtub to get into with a small piece of glass as a door. The toilet was on top of the shower & sink so only 1 person could use it at a time & we purposely booked this room because of the spacious bathroom photos in the listing & walk in shower. The floors were unsanitary outdated floors, not the ones shown in the photos. Bugs, hair & dirt were in the room. We went to the front desk & asked for them to put us in the correct room we booked, we even spoke to the manager on the phone & they refused even though they saw the photos of the room we booked & saw it didn’t match the room they gave us & we asked them to call Expedia & they refused that as well. They saw how upset we were & were so rude about it. After actually begging for help they moved us to a room that was exactly the same as the previous one & had very dangerous broken floors that had gaps all over. They didnt even want to move us into this room because they knew it was exactly the same as the first room we were in, but they wanted us to see the room was the same. Overall horrible experience.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
05 Oct 2025
Raymond
we had to wash our dishes, no dishsoap or sponge was provided, when we asked, they were out and they were going to place it behind our door. Never got them and had to travel out early. :)
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2025
Andrew
Hotel excellent for a mid range hotel staff lovely and the rooms big with balconies very well located street not too noisy, I would come back again.
Only downside the lifts very small and manual outside doors
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2025
Ninos

Hotel El Faro Marbella.

It was little inconvenient using the bathroom. The toilet was almost underneath the sink.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2025
Susan

Good location

The hotel is well located. Close to the beach and the old town. It has parking and a pool and bar. The rooms are large but very dated and the bathroom is tiny.
The location and parking suited our purpose on this trip.
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2025
Ali
Highly not recommended
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jul 2025
Walid
The location is excellent
The hotel is very old needs update
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2025
Jennifer
Great area, 2 mins from the boardwalk and marina, many shops within 10 min radius walking. Hotel is aging, and there aren’t modern amenities like usb plug ins, or in room coffee, but the staff are friendly, the pool is clean, and the price was right.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2025
Nigel
Location is excellent 👍. Nice swimming pool, good loungers. Breakfast excellent.
Flooring throughout (except marble) needs upgrading as tired and worn through in places
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2025
Robert Alan
Great location close to Old town and beach. Room had balcony and view towards sea. Air con was great as was TV with good choice of UK channels.
No auto light sensor in corridor to room was a bit anoying as difficult to find switch in dark. Great reception staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
Tony
Hotel El Faro in Marbella is all about location. Just one block from the beach and right next to the old lighthouse and the Duque de Ahumada promenade, it puts you within easy walking distance of vendors, shops, and restaurants—perfect for enjoying everything the area has to offer.

The hotel itself is a bit dated in terms of furniture and appliances, but everything was clean and functioned well. My room had a small kitchen equipped with a refrigerator/freezer, stove, microwave, sink, cookware, and utensils, which made it very convenient for a longer stay.

The beds were a little firm for my preference, but overall, the stay was comfortable and pleasant. If you're prioritizing location and value, Hotel El Faro is a solid choice. I would consider staying here again and recommend it to travelers who want to be close to the beach at a reasonable price.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2025
Hallie Eleanor
Staff were very friendly, hotel was good for a 3 star, very clean and really good location!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2025
Rob
Great location and walkable. Property could use a make over as dated. Rooms very tiny (studio) with minimal amenities. Old furniture and tile floors chipped in many areas. Location is only plus in my opinion.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Terry
The staff were very nice helpful and friendly.
The room was very clean and comfortable.
We will be back again. 😁😄
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2025
Richard

Good location for a couple of nights

We stayed here for 2 nights and was in a prime location for what we wanted. Clean spacious room and great staff. The bar and pool area was nice. Compared to some of the four star hotels we have stayed in, this 3 star hotel is better.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2025
Roy
Unfailingly polite and friendly staff. Would recommend the hotel were daily with maid service. Tea and coffee supplies in room appear ad hoc. Even budget hotels manage to keep supply on a daily basis. So a couple of minor carps, but overall a good hotel in a really good position with nearly all bases covered
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2025
Penny Andrea
Friendly and helpful staff.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
27 Apr 2025
Mel

You get what you pay for. Beware the Parking!

Served a purpose for us and we got what we paid for. Handy to the beach and restaurants.
Disappointed with the parking situation as we booked it for that reason.
Car park was full so had to park offsite for 25euro.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2025
RASHID
Good value for money, close to everything, helpful staff, clean room.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2025
Ahsan
Great place, close to the beach and the town centre
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2025
Judi
Everyone was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast were delicious. Hotel position was perfect
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2025
Thomas

Good value

The hotel was just a few steps from the main beach and surrounded by restaurants and bars.
The room itself was a decent size and had a small kitchen which was suitable for making snacks or small meals only.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2025
Salma
The hotel has perfect location. Everything is closeby and in walking distance. The area felt safe as well and they had amazing service.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Feb 2025
Rachel

Great location but noisy

Excellent location and breakfast. Lovely outside seating area. Very noisy later in the evening and early morning. Chairs on balcony and in room above. Spoilt what could have been a great stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2024
Sonia
Great staff
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2024
Tara
Lovely little hotel and great location
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Verified traveler

Can't wait to go back

We love this apart-hotel. It's clean, well equipped and the staff are friendly and helpful.
It has a small swimming pool and a terrace area at the back, each room has it's own balcony and they're spacious.

Remember to bring washing up equipment with you
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Nov 2024
Mark
Off season always a hit
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
12 Nov 2024
Diana
The room has an unbearable smell of cigarette that makes me feel really bad at the point that I can not sleep, and I am feeling really bad. I talked to the receptionist right after the check in and he said that he can not do anything to help us, and the fault is of the prior guest that smoked and it’s not his problem
It’s disgusting
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
claudio
Reception personnel were helpful, and very efficient solving concerns.
Cleaning personnel was efficient.
Bathroom and flooring needed some work.

Leisure
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2024
Mark
Always a hit!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2024
Ann

Nice place to stay, friendly staff

Our stay was great, except for the parking. The hotel provides underground parking for very small cars. Very tight.
The parking is the only reason I didn’t give this 5 stars.
Excellent location in a walkable neighborhood close to the beach. Very quiet at night. Coffee and breakfast available every morning in the lobby area.
Property was clean and comfortable. We had such a great trip. Would recommend this hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
dennis
Enjoyed my stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Kathleen
Warm welcome and very pleasant staff. I have stayed here several times in the last few years and it never ceases to please. Excellent value. Lovely too that you are offered a welcome drink - of your choice.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Ruben
The reception lady was so helpful and on point with all the recommendations about restaurants and tourist site. Excellent
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2024
Magdelines
Beautiful Marbella, nice hotel
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Terry
just a great place to stay
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2024
Sally Jill
We were a bit dubious about staying at The Al Faro. Staff were lovey, happy and so helpful. The property is not 5 star and there were some elements pf ware and age. But we loved it! Everything was so close by. Restaurants and Bars and the Old Town is just 2 roads away. The pool area was quiet and the seating area outside suited us. No fighting for being served. Receptionist was 24hrs.. The kitchenette was small but having a fridge was what we needed most. Hairdryer, Iron and small ironing board. We did hear some strange noises one night, not sure if it was the lift or the pipes. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Reda
Awesome place very close to the beach
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2024
Bev
Although the property is tired it is clean and has a good location
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Aug 2024
Anthony
Rooms look old, needs to be upgraded.Although, staff was very friendly, offer a free drink on arrival, had easy access to all areas. Hourly parking using an app was available right in front of hotel, and close proximity to the beach.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2024
Bev
Lovely stay although hotel a little tired and no facilities if you are leaving late
4/10
Poor
14 Jul 2024
César

Needs update and care

This place need urgent refurbish and update. Is more like a motel in a highway
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2024
M

Hotel El Faro is a fantastic place to stay.

We decided to stay at this hotel for locality to the beach and bars in Marbella. This hotel certainly didn't disappoint. We had an amazing time and the staff were fantastic. Even though we were a stag party of 12 men, the staff made us feel welcome and even joined in with some of our fun activities. The hotel has a nice pool area and seating area to relax and was generally quiet which meant we all had an area to relax in during the mornings or day time when we wasn't out and about.

We would all highly recommend this place to anyone wishing to stay in Marbella.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2024
Michael
The staff are excellent. The two I interacted with are outstanding hospitality professionals, Pablo the receptionist and the young lady that runs the bar/ pool service would make any hotel proud of the standard guests appreciate. Well done both and I expect many others.
4/10
Poor
13 Jun 2024
Amanda

Better options elsewhere

Room was ok but the noise from other rooms was so bad no sleep was achieved.
People coming back at 3 am and partying in their room had me feeling like I was in a box prison in my room. No one stopped them. They must have woken the entire hotel.
Was glad to leave
Far better options around for less money
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Oliver
Great place - excellent service!
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Bernadette
Very nice Hotel and staff…
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2024
AIDA
Cute hotel in great area
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2024
OMAR E
Parking very narrow and difficult, ac extremely bad, had to request a portable ac unit as the ac conditioner didn't cool the room, other than that it was great.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2024
Juan
good for staying the night in the central area
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2024
Lucy
10/10 experience. Excellent location, friendly staff, couldn’t ask for me!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2024
Moises
The hotel and staff were great! Friendly staff and great service. Highly recommended
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 May 2024
Mark
Usually good place to stay but experienced a very unpleasant receptionist.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2024
Moises
Great place
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2024
Mohammed
Amazing room size with a kitchen and clean facilities. Location was absolutely perfect and staff were incredibly lovely. If I could nit pick, I’d only say washing up liquid for the kitchen would be helpful. But other than that, 10/10 experience
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2024
John

Very good location

Good location for walking to water and Plaza Naranja. Restaurants close by. Nice little family run Thai restaurant right across the street. Nice bar area and very pretty patio area (although it was raining so didn't get to sit outside). Their underground parking spots were very cramped to pull in and out of and the entrance /exit ramp was very steep with a turn it it. There was other paid public underground parking close by that I would use next time. The room was spacious enough and had a seperate little kitchenette with some basic cutlery, pots and pans etc.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
Brian
Kitchenette in room. Very nice breakfast.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2024
Arina
Приятная атмосфера отеля
4/10
Poor
16 Mar 2024
Elizabeth
Hotel is run down. Rust and mould in the bathroom. Beds are cheap and ancient with blankets rather than duvets. Rooms are very basic. The area is pretty noisy and dirty looking.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
11 Mar 2024
Amanda jane

Disappointing.

+ Easy check in. Big Comfortable bed. Good fridge. Maids in daily. Central.
- Very noisy. Builders doing work which we werent told about when booked or on check in. Complained & nothing done about it. Power cuts. Bar hardly open & we were there for a week.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2024
DEIRDRA
Really comfortable room super friendly staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
Rosalinda
4 minute walk to the beach! Safe neighborhood, lots of dining options and shopping. Nonsmoking room smelt a little like cigarettes but wasn’t a deal breaker.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jan 2024
Sophie
El Faro is good value in an excellent location close to the beachfront and main tourist areas including restaurants and other popular areas such as the Old Town. It is just a shame that the management of the hotel don’t see that a few small changes to the way they do things would make this hotel amazing, such as; ensure the lights in the hall ways remain on; supply washing up liquid and washing up cloth in the rooms with kitchenettes; play better music in the lobby and play it all the time; improve breakfast - set the tables; offer better array of food and don’t leave food sitting there for so long; get the marks off the walls; play great music at night when you want people to enjoy the bar… I think El Faro could be a super hotel if only the owner’s tried a little harder to make guests feel valued and changed a few things that say “we care”…
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2023
jeff
Quick check in. Staff was hospitable. Good stay...
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2023
Brian

Excellent location

Great location, clean rooms, friendly staff
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2023
mark

Great location

Great location 2 minute walk to the promenade 5 mins to the marina

Stayed bed breakfast in a superior room … a little cramped with 3 of us but plenty of room for 2 people the extra bed is a put up bed not the best

Breakfast is very basic and of not great quality had to keep asking for fresh items fried eggs etc
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2023
Fiona
Great location
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Sep 2023
Verified traveler
Stay was ok. Clean
Pool was very disappointing very little sun around pool and is gone by 4.30 each day
Wud have liked a better array of food
Otherwise good location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2023
Matthew
Very kind and helpful staff. I will stay there again on my next visit. Excellent location.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2023
Terry
It was lovely
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2023
wojciech

Overall ok but mixed bag

Staff were nice and friendly. Perfect location , a stone’s throw from the beach and restaurants as well as from the medina. On a down side - no hotel car park available , need to use expensive public one. Strange noise in our room they could not fix so they moved us to another room after first night. In the second room toilet water tank stopped working. Wifi was ok . Did nit use the pool .Kitchen area needs more cleaning but overall ok for 3 nights and location beats it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2023
Jen

See you next time (again)

We stayed for 2 nights this time but always choose this hotel. Others may seem a bit more modern but this one had never let us down. It has everything we need to cook ourselves breakfast or lunch, is clean and in a perfect location for the Puerto Deportivo.

Remember to take your washing up liquid and a sponge, saying that if you forget there's plenty of shops nearby!

The only down side is the underground parking which is only suitable for small cars and even then is very tight.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2023
PHILIP

Paddys day stay

Excellent time. Hotel was well priced and conveniently located. Would definitely return
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2026
terese
Paikka oli siisti mutta aamiainen oli vähän suppea
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2026
EMBRIK
Jeg har bodd på hotel el Faro 2 år på rad nå. Det er veldig avslappende og roligt på hotellet samt med bassenget. Men en av de ansatte ble veldig sur når jeg spurte om vann på kvelden. Jeg trengte vann mtp at jeg var veldig tørst og tør i munnen men dette va såvidt jeg fekk vann oppi min flakse. Veldig skuffet og dårlige kunde opplevelse med d! Dette kan føre til jeg ikke kommer tilbake til dette hotellet.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Allen
L'hôtel est bien positionné
Self
4/10
Poor
04 Jun 2026
Lena
Jag blev ”utlåst” en timma för de var tvungna byta dörrlåset. Fick vänta med blöta badkläder och blev två timmar sen till ett födelsedagsfirande. Rummet och Hotel annars helt ok
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Michaela
Very good! We Are satiesfied
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Rogerio
Limpo excelente localização, diz no anúncio que tem estacionamento, NÃO TEM, park público é pago

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El Faro Marbella
Virgen Del Pilar, 11, Marbella, Spain

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