Cortijo del Mar Resort

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Elliot

The apartment itself is fine. Plenty of space, the key issue is the beds. They are the hardest mattress I’ve ever slept on.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

Jaeyoo

This area is very good for staying for the long vacation. It is easy to access any destination of Andalucía

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Suzanna

A nice resort apartment

The apartment is spacious, it has 2 bedroom, and we are couple so we just used 1 bedroom. Location is at Estepona, around 20-25 minutes drive to city area. We booked this property cos of the good review, reasonable price and we need the washing machine to do laundry. Carpark is at basement so very convenient for traveler with car, and it's a free parking. The property does not provide toiletries so just to remind next guest to bring your own.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2025

Jalal

No Customer service when we arrived.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Alison

Spotless apartment that catered for our every needs. Perfect and super comfortable.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

Myrna

Very good price. Good location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Rachel

Thankful for a lovely stay at Corjito Del Mar! Ellie at the snack bar made our poolside experience particularly exceptional. Very thankful to have found this gem, will definitely be back 😊

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2024

Jose Alejandro

It was a lovely property away enough from the noise but close to many beaches to explore.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Yosvel

We stayed in a three bedrooms apartment. It was very nice. Apartment had two terraces. We only recommend improvements in cleaning.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Alexandra

Buen lugar para descansar

Family

2/10

Poor

30 Apr 2024

tarik

First night we had to deal wid a bad smell coming from the pipes the next day after we talked to the office they gave us an apartment which is downgrade from what we paid fore but the big problem we had that at the time we were leaving the townhouse we founded out that they have cameras installed inside the house after we opened claim with the office all they kept saying that that townhouse is privately owned and the cameras are installed by the owner and they only connected when the the townhouse is empty which doesn’t make any sense I even showed them the Spanish law regarding RBand B and short rental properties prohibiting any cameras inside regardless if they on or off I was going to put a charge at the police station but I changed my mind because that will take sometime which I don’t have . Stay away from this place

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2024

Jacques

Felt like home

Great location ! Hotel personnel are very professional and welcoming
Apartment was clean, large and very safe
Restaurants and grocery store in walking distance

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

Bonnie

Beautiful apartment, bright sunny big balcony on second level. Well equipped kitchen for those who wish to cook at home important to remember to request an upper floor apartment and not a main floor as the sunshine coming in. The upper level is worth it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2023

Jean-Paul

Nice property, quiet and clean. Parking in the parking garage. Definitely need a car to get around.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2023

Radu

The property is very nice, the pool is great, very big and nice. The not too great part is when you have to deal with the staff, other than Ivan who was good trying to help.
Their response for the air conditioning not working in our apartment was: the air conditioner was put on fan mode and for that reason was not working, which was not true. We had to stay with that problem until the next day because was no one to clean another similar apartment so we can move. Other than the staff response when you have a question to ask, looking like they do a favor for you, everything was good 😊. Consumer service can and should improve.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2023

Amelia

Amazing resort, beautiful greenery and friendly helpful staff. definitely will want to return was the perfect location.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

14 Aug 2023

Osama

Bad

The apartment was not clean, house keep was bad. On every Sunday, there is no house keeping. The swimming pool was average. They didn’t give remote control for parking as they are out of stock. To be honest, I don’t recommend staying in this resort

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2023

Dominic

Great apartments, Great location.

Great spot. Spacious apartments, very secure with good free underground parking. Pool clean and decent size. Great location with restaurants near by and very central for costa del sol (with a car). Excellent. On the downside, they could use a few more sun loungers at the pool, there is really not enough and leads to stress. Might be worth highlighting no balls or inflatables are allowed at the pool. Staff welcoming and easy check in / check out. Overall excellent

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2023

Alan

Excellent find! Great location, very clean. Food was okay at pool bar. Lots of options to eat locally.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2023

Esther

Great property!

The property is excellent, well maintain and clean. The best is the services, super helpful and kind. We definitely recommend this property. It is great for families!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2023

Thomas

Very welcoming reception and they showed us right to our place. The amenities were great and the apartment was beautiful. They were pleasant accommodating when we needed to stay a little late due to a sick member of my family.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2023

Igor

It was really good

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2023

Kirstie

Very clean apartment. Super helpful reception. Very comfy bedding.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2023

osama

Great stay

Excellent, everything just fine.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2022

david

great property

Amazing stay... all around great property and fantastic pool but could benefit form more sundebds and parasols otherwise highly recommend

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2022

Ken

Excellent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2022

Daniel

Very smart, well presented property
Excellent value for money and great pool and pool bar
Very helpful and proactive staff

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2022

Paul

Four day stay

Great location, great apartment very clean and well equipped, all staff looked after us.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2022

Darren

Good Break

Nice resort, quiet (January), clean and tidy.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

We will be back (again & again ….)

Our second stay and absolutely brilliant as before. Everything was perfect, Luca at the restaurant took great care of us. Clean, safe and perfectly located in Marbella. Will return

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2021

Nicholas

Beautiful and well equipped apartments in a fantastic, clean and well located Resort.
Excellent service whenever required or asked by staff, otherwise, you are left to relax.
The resort when above and beyond to help my mother with her heavy suitcases during the night.
On-site parking underneath the complex with lift access.
Excellent stay at the resort.
We will be returning.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2021

Muneera

Customer services at the property was very good

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2021

Jennifer

Highly recommended apartment was excellent and staff at reception are exceptional 👏😁

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Lovey apartments close to both estapona and Marbella centres by car!
We stayed in the private collection which is a small complex with a pool! Clean luxury modern accomodation!l with secure underground parking
We loved it here and will come back in the future hopefully
Downsides - pool not heated, no gym

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2019

david f.

Excellent treatment from you’re lovely staff

Haven’t finished my stay yet but it’s an excellent rating from me

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Pleasant place to stay

I spent 9 days in an appartment in Cortijo del Mar. The rooms were spacious and modern, allover it was clean. I missed some Spanish feeling in the appartment though, the interior is decorated in grey, white and glas which is cool but not very cosy. The kitchen is well equipped but small. The terrasse was huge but there were no deckchairs. The view to sea, hills and the pool including sunset was fantastic. Unfortunately it was noisy because of the children playing in the pool.
Staff at reception was amazing! Super helpful and supportive.
The area around the houses is lush green and pleasant. The next supermarkt is 10 min by foot, a walk to the sea takes 25 min.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2019

Rachael

Family holiday in October

The apartment was at a high spec and very comfortable indeed. We had a ground floor apartment which was great, as you had extra outdoor space. The pool was cold in October, but the kids still went in! Receptionist was very helpful. You really need a car, there is a small strip of restaurants and a shop, but nothing special. The underground car park is very tight, with many pillars, so be careful, but is very secure with two locked gates. We didn’t use the pool bar much but 6 euros for a beer is excessive in a plastic cup for the pool. There is development work going on, but they position guests away from the building work when they can. The daily cleaning service was great. Overall loved the apartment, size was brilliant, would book again if needed to stay in the area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2019

Ben

Great stay as always

Amazing stay as always. You will never go wrong with this resort. Great service, lovely food at the bar, and a great place to relax.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2019

Laura

Just incredible!

Cortijo Del Mar is the best resort! I have stayed here three times now with my family and friends and have loved it each and every time! The staff always remember me which is such a great touch! The accommodation and restaurant and pool are always top class! The staff are so friendly and accommodating! I will always stay here when my friends come to visit me! Thank you!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely spacious apartment and very helpful staff I would definitely return to this resort

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

10 of us stayed at this hotel for my daughters hen weekend. The rooms we were given slept 6 in each and were absolutely beautiful and spotlessly clean. Both rooms had two bathrooms which made it easier when getting ready to go out. The staff, especially the young lady on reception went above and behind to be helpful. Just over a 5 minute taxi ride into peurto banus. I cannot fault this hotel and would definitely book to stay again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing place, a real find. Couldnt fault it in any way

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely place quiet and relaxing would stay again highly recommend

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2019

Bassam

I was very pleased with the apartment, clean modern and spacious. The staff is very helpful. Highly recommended.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Brian50

There was nothing to dislike about the property is was great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Brilliant property for young families. Enclosed area safe for children.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

13 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Apt full of mold it was not the apt we had reserved

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2019

Josh

Great apartments in a good location. Very clean and friendly staff

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2019

Rob

Amazing! We will be back.

Beautiful apartments in a peaceful setting. Seems to be a mixture of private owned and managed apartments. Only 9 years old and very well designed and lifted out. Staff were excellent, pool is beautiful and Lifeguards always help you get sun loungers if people have reserved them too long
Rooms are gorgeous, underground parking and very secure.
We were even allowed to stay in the apartment until 6pm on checkout day as the receptionist wanted us to be happy. We will be back!
Only thing is, you WILL need a car.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The resort is very modern, extremely clean and with a new atmosphere. It hasn't the best location but there are a few restaurants within a 10/15 minute walk. The staff were very helpful and provided great local knowledge and were always friendly.
I've never been to a cleaner outdoor pool. Really nice.
Despite being not that far from the beach, it isn't accessible. There is a busy dual carriageway that would block you walking there. In fact, this is the same dual carriageway that the local restaurants are located beside. Its not the nicest of places to sit and eat in the evenings.
Whilst we had a great holiday and couldn't have asked much more of the resort, I wouldn't return purely as the location didn't suit.
Despite this, I would recommend the accommodation on the basis that it was well priced and great for the kids. We had a ground floor which gave the kids a garden to play in.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The property was lovely, the staff around were very nice and was a great family place.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely spacious apartment with large private terrace over looking the quiet pool. Where it was always possible to get a sun bed!
There was building work happening around us but it didn’t disturb us at all.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2019

Ann

Would recommend this for a quiet stay.

Overall a very relaxing trip. Some minor issues prevent me from giving it 5 stars all round: The bed was enormous in the master suite but it was a little hard, a mattress topper would be great; It was a quiet area and little by way of entertainment in the evening which suited us but it was further from Estopne than we anticipated; Finally, we would have spent more of drinks if the bar offered a waiter service and allowed payments to the room as opposed to cash or credit card on site.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great property very modern and clean with a lot of amenities. Excellent reception and nice staff

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent place to stay. Great apartments and staff. Will definitely stay again

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

property location not convenient for beach or shops if self catering and don't wish to hire a car. Also further than expected sights airport and Marbella.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Enough living and room spaces for family stay. Excellent bets and bass - and wide balcony. We really enjoyed a week stay even during off season.

One really minor disappoints was less capacity of hot water tank in winter season. Needed to wait for a while for all family member to enjoy the basses.

Overall however excellent property.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Townhouses were well equipped and in a quiet location. However the pool was very cold in late October

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2018

Allen

Great place and great location

We can recommend this resort to anyone, the location was spot on and the apartment had everything you could want, the cleaners were there every day and did a great job, we will definitely be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2018

Mike

Third time visit and just as good as ever

This is the third time we have stayed here and it does not disappoint. The quality and size of the accommodation are outstanding. The pool is lovely with a great cafe bar. You need a car as the resort is not close to the beach or towns but there is free allocated parking underground.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2018

Mark

Another wonderful stay at Cortijo del Mar

Another wonderful stay at this lovely resort! This was our third stay at Cortijo del Mar as it offers nice accommodations with good facilities for an excellent price. Walking distance to supermarkets, restaurants and bars make a hot with the family.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2018

staffords

Ideal for a perfect family holiday.

Recommend to any family . Clean. Spacious. Safe. Friendly. Everything you can ask for for a good holiday .

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2018

Katie

Brilliant Find

The complex and room we stayed in was perfect for our family of 4. Fittings were of a good quality, lots of equipment in the kitchen (enough so you didn't have to wash up everytine you used a glass) and the beds were super comfy. The double bed was huge. TV was smart so was able to log into Netflix which was great for the kids.

Grounds were really well kept and the pool area was lovely and water cleaned regularly. Was also impressed that the communal toilet area was well maintained.

You could survive without a car for a week but to explore the surrounding area (Estepona was great) visit beaches and the larger supermarkets a car made all the difference.

Everyone working at the resort was friendly and helpful especially those working at the bar near the pool.

If I was to be critical at all it would be to say that as the rooms and check in isn't until 4pm (this is advertised and was no surprise) when we got to the resort early (because of our early flight) we chanced our luck to see if our apartment was ready. It was no problem that it wasn't but it would have been nice to be allowed/given the offer to use the snack bar to get a drink or buy lunch and use the pool. A small niggle but would have meant the resort would have had our money rather than us spending it elsewhere.

Overall it was a great holiday and wish we could have been able to stay longer and if returning to Spain would defo look to stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2018

GP

Beautiful apartment with all facilities and Spotlessly clean block but surrounding area and location in a run down condition. Rules surrounding pool use change daily and seem to be there to stop children having fun.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2018

sharon

Everything we needed

Wonderful week in this beautiful immaculately clean serviced apartment. Excellent service from all. Loved the snack bar - great food and service at reasonable prices. Lovely pool area - zero entry pool a bonus.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2017

Nauty

Building works - very noisy

When we arrived the room we were given did not correspond to the pictures online - 2 bed apartment was in a dark corner of the urbanisation, not near the pool as pictures showed - our garden had rubbish in it and the sunbed covers were filthy and unusable, dangerous broken tiles on floor . Garden was unusable also as no privacy, people walking right past, looking in, as there was a walkway there. I complained to a lady at reception who was very unhelpful, no offer to send cleaner to our room to address the issues. I literally had to argue to get us moved to another room which happened on the second day. No offer to help us move with all our bags etc..had to do 3 separate trips ourselves, not very relaxing. Both rooms we had were extremely noisy with the extensive building works taking place all around the outside of the property - drilling, banging and loud workmen from 8am - 7pm at night. We were not told this when booking. The pool was ok, gardens were neat, the rooms inside were clean but lacking extra touches, e.g. No lights on balconies so you have to sit in the dark.
Totally underwhelmed.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

We had a fantastic time and will definitely go back, perfect for families

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2017

Ashley

Lovely apartments and nice setting but not perfect

Stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment in block 'A' top floor. The apartment was great and the beds very comfortable, although the two twins were very thin and both my children rolled out of theirs as they were used to UK sizes.

The pool was nice, but there was not enough sun beds and the umbrellas were even worse. A lot of the umbrellas were getting broken and blowing around injuring people on one particular windy day. Also depending on what lifeguards were on duty, the pool rules seemed to change, with some days they were strict about beds left with towels on (ours never were!) and inflatables in the pool and other days the guys did not want conflict and so just turned a blind eye.

We did not use the pool side bar so can't comment but did seem a bit expensive.

Our biggest downside was building work had recently started on some villas just across the road and the cranes would actually pass over the apartment. It has to happen sometime, but as they were doing ground-works then there was so much dust across our block and outside that everything had a fine covering.

There was a nice if pricey supermarket that you could walk to nearby, but if you went to Lidl down the road, the quality was better at half the price. The restaurants down the road were nice too, and we had a lovely takeaway from the Masala curry place (the Balti was really nice) and we ended up at Cabana twice.

I think the place could do with a bit more investment still, and gym wouldn't go amiss.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2017

Eimear

Great family location

Fabulous accommodation and facilities for family focused holiday

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2017

Chris

Great Holiday

We had a fantastic holiday at Cortijo Del Mar resort, had a great ground floor room near the pool and bar as requested. Pool area was busy, although it was mid July so to be expected and we never failed to get a sun bed. The bar was good and open from 9am until 10pm although food stopped in the evening just after 9pm. On a couple of occasions we were unable to get certain drinks due to low stocks, this shouldn't happen in peak season.
Our room was lovely and spacious and very modern, plenty of cutlery, glasses and pots etc for cooking. The daily house keeping and cleaning was a big bonus for a self catered apartment, especially fresh towels and beds made every day.
There are a couple of minor improvements that would make it perfect; firstly the en-suite bathroom only has a bath, it needs a shower screen and the shower mounting at a height so it can be used as another shower. There were 5 of us and only one walk in shower in the main bathroom. Secondly the storage for clothes was fairly limited, lots of hanging space but very few drawers. The rooms are very spacious and would benefit from a set of drawers in the main bedroom. The final one, which I'm sure would be fixed eventually was a broken tile on the terrace area.

Overall a thoroughly enjoyable stay and will definitely be returning.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

best hotel I've stayed in

beautiful modern apartment, has everything you need, beautiful pool view, no rush for sun beds in the morning, car makes it much easier and less stressful getting around.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2017

James

Lovely hotel with great rooma

Can't recommend highly enough. We had a great stay.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2016

Jason

Lots of space, clean and modern

After staying at a poor all inclusive hotel near Malaga this was like paradise. It was spacious, clean, comfortable and modern. The kitchen was well stocked and it had a good size terrace too. The wifi was excellent. The little issue we had was that we ran out of toilet paper and the office was so far away. The pool area was lovely. We would definitely recommend this place.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2016

TFash

Lovely location, very quite and close to motorway

It is way cheaper than a 4 star and offers similar luxury. I am so impressed with the value of this I will consider owning an apartment. It is will designed and laid out. Very practical and yet still modern and luxurious. It is home away from home and my family and I will surely be back.

2/10

Poor

30 Sep 2016

Taha

Very bad

We arrived and a lady at recipetion was very unfriendly and roud and she didn't explain anything about the resort nor she agreed to move us to other apartment.

Apartment wasn't clean hair everywhere

Shower at master bedroom was not convinced, always have to hold it

Bed sheets only get changed every 2 or 3 days

They will not clean the kitchen as thier policy

They didn't change the shampoo and body wash till we have to ask them for it so many times

No room service

The resort is very far from main attraction and not easily accessible from main road

No elevator

I was surprised when I saw the rating but was shocked when I checked in and try to cancel but couldn't , my advise is stay away from this resort

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2016

Pamela

excellent facilities

a collection of attractive 2 bed apartments with everything you could wish for. It had a lovely terrace that looked onto a small garden. pool was nice and you could walk into it from one side so it would be good for the elderly. The underground garage kept car cool and it was a 10 minute walk to the shops and restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2016

Stephen

Pretty good

Lovely hotel and facilities. Mainly friendly and helpful staff. However, not so impressed with the reception staff that were not helpful with directions or providing information regarding the local area

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2016

Joe

Major points of stay

1. This is not a hotel, it is an apartment in what looks like a time-share complex.
2. The apartment was excellent and fully equipped but the following should be noted:
a) The two bathrooms are quite small.
b) Main bathroom bath/shower is difficult to get in/out so seniors look-out.
c) Hot water is limited to capacity of electric tank.
d) Not the easiest of places to find.
e) Pillows were not comfortable.
f) Has its own parking area in communal garage but not the easiest to get in/out.
g) There is a fully-equipped kitchen but no coffee or water (other than tap water) available for when you arrive.
h) You will need to rent a car since the complex is not walking distance from amenities.
3. The location is not by or close to the seaside.

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

New apartment needs some adjustments

This isn't a hotel, it's an apartment which is new and spacious with a lovely pool . The beds are very hard and the kitchen doesn't have basic supplies . The area around d is not so nice particularly if you try to walk to the beach. There was only one key to gate which didn't work , and even thought there were 6 of us they sad one key was all we could have. There isn't people on hand to ask questions too , although when all the power went out in the flat someone did come quickly

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Very nice apartment: we had a huge living room and balcony. The staff was efficient and un-intrusive.

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2015

Lyn

Immaculate well equipped apartment

Our two bedroom/2 bathroom apartment was spacious and modern with large terrace. There was no bar/restaurant (pool bar during summer season only) but for a self catering holiday it was perfect. 10-15 minute walk to limited number of shops and restaurants but a car is absolutely essential. Large swimming pool (too cold to swim in November!) but no other communal area. There is a golf/country club next door which offers reduced membership and access to restaurant but we were only told about this on our final day, as we checked in after the reception closed (very helpful security guard met us). Welcome pack available on request with all the essentials for late arrival/breakfast. Daily maid service (except Sunday) and exceptionally clean.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Really nice set of apartments. We took the family apartment and the size was perfect for a family of 2+2.

Apartment was exactly as described, very clean and modern.

Would stay here again if ever holidaying around Costa del Sol. It is a short drive to Estepona, San Pedro, Porto Banus and Marbella.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2015

Phil

I'll be back

This was my second stay at Cortijo Del Mar, and I'll probably be back next year too. Rather than a hotel, it's a self-catered apartment with cleaners that come by daily (though not Sundays) to give the place a quick once over, and changing towels and bedsheets every 2 days and weekly respectively.

It's a bit remote in terms of walking distance to places, so I'd defintely recommend a car for anyone staying here.

The size and quality of the apartment, the poolside, the sunshine and the value for money is what will have us return.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2015

Ellie

Beautiful apartments

We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend. The apartments are beautiful and very well serviced. The staff were very helpful and went out of their way to make is feel welcome. I agree with the comments that say a car is essentail. We used google maps on our phone to find the apartments without it I think we could have got very lost.

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2015

Emma

Lovely apartment

Absolutely lovely apartment, very modern. However the location is quite remote, would recommend hiring a car. It would of also been helpful to have a welcome pack with local information, tourist attractions and information about the resort such as the kids club, pool and bar info etc. we would recommend Selwo Adventura for a day out with children and the resort offer discounted tickets 11 euros per ticket instead of 24 on the gate!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2015

ANNA

Excellent apartments

Stayed here for a week, great apartments, clean and good amenities. Good directions and map supplied in email after booking. Check in efficient and was given good information about the area.Loved the huge pool, life guards on duty everyday. Only criticism would be that there should be more sun beds to accommodate all guests.(we had no problem finding beds but other families did) pool cafe was also great, food and drink reasonable prices. The beds were comfy but they had no mattress protectors on them which for the high standards of the apartments was something that should not of been overlooked. ( the bed sheets kept sliding off the bed!)
Overall great stay and would definitely come back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2015

Paul

Cortijo del Mar

Stayed here in Aug 2015 with my family and we all thought it was really a nice place. Very spacious & clean with undeground car parking and really nice, well maintained grounds.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Lovely peaceful holiday.

Great place to stay - you need a car as out of the way - but well worth it .

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Quality accommodation

Apartments modern, very comfortable and pool and bar area very pleasant. Situated off the A7 near a good range of restaurants most within walking distance. Many attractive villages in the area and sights such as Casares and Ronda within easy reach by car. Would definitely visit again.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Absolutely beautiful apartments

My family and I stayed here last week and couldn't fault the apartments at all, we were given a bottom floor 2 bedroom apartment with a patio area and garden.

It was the best apartment we have ever stayed in, very spacious, very modern and clean.

I read the reviews before we went and decided to hire a car which is the best idea for staying here as its just off the highway, there are a selection of shops and restaurants within a 10 minute walking distance, its around a 7 minute drive to Puerto Banus and around 10-15 mins to Estepona, 10-15 mins to Marbella, very central for all 3 places.

I would highly recommend these apartments especially if you have small children there is a small grass area beside the pool bar where they can play around and the shallow end of the pool is more than suitable for toddlers to puddle around in, and there is a lifeguard there all day which gives parents peace of mind.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2015

Aditya

Wonderful resort on Costa del Sol

The apartment was very spacious and clean. Nicely decorated, very light. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate kitchen, and a big balcony. One bathroom has a jacuzzi and there was also a dishwasher and washing machine.

People at the reception were very nice and explained everything about the neighborhood, restaurants, shops, beaches, etc.

The elevator in our apartment stopped working, so i would suggest to take ground floor apartments.

Overall it was a good experience.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2015

Alison

Great modern apartments

Great apartments and complex. lovely pool area. only downside was the location, it was a good walk to a few bars and restaurants and a drive to the beach and more facilities.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2015

Lyndsey

Sisters hen weekend

Fantastic accommodation! We had three apartments for 14 people and there was more than enough room. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The pool area was lovely and clean and there is a pool bar for food and drinks.
It was fine for a weekend without a car but I would recommend hiring a car if going for longer. There is not much choice in terms of restaurants in close proximity to the accomodation. Marbella/Peurto Banus about €15 in a taxi 10 mins drive.
Overall great choice and would like to go back in the future!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Loved it! Will be back next year!!

Amazing weekend staying here!! Perfect 10 minute taxi to banus 40 min transfer time from airport. Everything really organised even though there were 14 of us!! Local shops cheap enough to do a full shop for the apartment amazing balcony! Speakers in all rooms for music loved it had a great time

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Wow!!!

Frankly everything sounded too be good to be true! Especially at this price. But Cortijo Del Mar truly is superb. The photos, the reviews, the service, the facilities are exctly what you are led to believe. To be honest they are even better.

The six of us - four adults, two kids had a truely wonderful stay. The property is built, landscaped and maintained to an extremely high standard.

And the lovely terrace and private garden meant that we had our own privacy when we wanted, while the outdoor bar and pool gave us the opposite option when we wanted. And everything was crowned by exceptional service - a huge thanks to a wonderful reception team and Cortijo staff.

I have spent half my working life as a management consultant staying in four star and five star hotels across the world. And yet this is one of the best stays I have ever experienced - especially with the family. And when you take into account the price it's pretty much number one.

Cannot rate this place highly enough!!!

BTW recommend a car or use taxi. But wherever you stay in this area I would recommend a car or taxi to get the most out of your holiday.

L

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Beautiful apartment

Wonderful two bedroom apartment with own garden and access to pool. Beautifully furnished and maintained with daily cleaning. Friendly, informative reception staff always keen to help and resolve any issues without hesitation.
Highly recommended...

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2014

Jennings

Pretty good with only a few minor flaws

Overall pretty good. Very friendly and attentive staff - be they at Reception. or cleaning, security or management. They gave us a lovely 2 bedroom ground floor apartment near the pool, which was modern, clean and bright. Overall, very comfortable. Only minor quibbles to report were slightly insufficient kitchen equipment (eg only 6 knives, forks and spoons etc were provided for a four person apartment) and though a very nice L shape sofa in living room was great for 2-3 people, this would not be suitable to seat four sensibly. Also, would have been great to have a table and chairs on the patio to eat outside though at least there were two lovely outdoor sofas and two sun loungers. Choice of bedframes with sharp wood edges was not ideal for second bedroom as there was a tendency to catch shins on corners as one single bed was almost in the doorway. However, all in all, we had an enjoyable holiday and the apartment was still one of the better ones stayed in. Also,the fact that the staff really cared about their guests made it even more enjoyable. Would certainly recommend as a great high quality self-catering complex.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2013

John

Quality Apartment

Excellent apartments and the rooms are extremely comfortable well equipped with all modern appliances etc.

Staff in office very helpful, cleaners excellent, gardens immaculate and pool staff, life guards, cafe very good.

Cafe good but food pretty basic, but is all you need when sitting by the pool.

Only real issue is I would recommend having a car as you are 15-20+ minute walk to the beach but wod suggest if you want to beach go to Puerto Banus, Marbella or Estepona, again car or local bus. For bus use L2, which takes you between Centro Diana and Estepona (last bus home is 9.30pm) or 79, which takes you to Puerto Banus (rich & famous) or Marbella (Old City).

Quality apartment and you will not be disappointed

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2013

jay

hotel

excellent location/new and clean hotel with great amenities for families
car would be handy but taxi ten min to Puerto banus

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2025

LEANDRO

Apartamento muito bom e espaçoso, em uma localização muito tranquila e silenciosa, mas um pouco afastada do Puerto Banús e do centrinho de Marbella.
A limpeza do apartamento deixou muito a desejar.

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