Barcelo Marbella

Spain , Costa del Sol
MARBELLA, C.Granadillas, Urb Guadalmina Alta, s/n
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Gary

Everything excellent.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Emily

Pleasant reception and buildings. Very good breakfast. We paid extra for the room with the jacuzzi bath, which was lucky, because the spa was closed! Nice touch to have brunch too.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2025

John

Clean room staff helpful good breakfast but gym and sauna was closed 2 days outta 3 which was disappointing as that was main reason I booked it

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Andrew

Very clean and tidy

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Edmund

Very nice hotel in the middle of a golf course. Staff very friendly and breakfast always good! Recommend and would stay here again!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

regina

The hotel needs structural maintenance. It could be nicer. The Buffett was excellent.

4/10

Poor

18 Aug 2025

Diego

Showers were dirty and you could hear everything from outside of my room, not worth the price.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

carlos

Excellent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Ahmed

The breakfast was overly crowded

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Diego

Great and quiet place. A little away from the center of Marbella and Puerto Banus

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2025

Azita

Great facilities and very professional and pleasant staff. Pool area really tranquil and great for all ages.

You need a car or taxi as it is remote from shops and Marbella town and the beach.

Food options, specially in room dining could improve as healthy options were VERY limited.

I wish I had known more about the spa! The Barceló app thing was easy to use but when I am on holiday I prefer to read things rather than looking at my phone!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Philip

Excellent well worth the superioir private pool upgrade

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

maria

Very nice

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Julie

I arrived late at the property but had emailed ahead to notify that this would be the case. This was responded to with a very pleasant and courteous email. Check in was straightforward. The breakfast was amazing, with plenty of choice, an airy environment to eat in. Would definitely stay again when in the area.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2025

Yogendra

I liked the property. Room cleaning staff were good. Reception staff were quick at saying no but not providing alternative. Restaurant staff were very impatient and take your plates away if you move from the table. Rooms were not sound proof. Room next to mine had a call girl in at 3.00am and making lots of noise. My 2 nights were interrupted and I gave felt tired since then.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

26 May 2025

Minesh

The property was beautiful but Expedia charged me extra and promised would add 2 adults to my room and then when I reached there I had to pay for the 2 adults

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Thierry

very nice hotel and pool near to banus

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Matthew

Lovely hotel and room, we had a small issue with a water leak but staff handled it very well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Bertrand

Beautiful hotel, very classy, but central area under renovation while off-season. Incredible breakfast, covering all the bases. Easy parking at reasonable price. Decent bar -restaurant, useful since there is nothing else close by (the only problem with the place is that it is remote from tourist action, restaurants and stores). Very friendly people at front desk. Nice room, fairly spacious, clean, quiet, nice balcony. Would return, as long as not looking for walkable distance to activities. Courtyard must be beautiful in summer.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Thierry

good expérience first time in this hotel very good

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2025

Ashish

Very polite and attentive staff. Always very pleasant and nothing was an issue. Makes all the difference!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2025

Catherine

Lovely rooms but few facilities open. Probably just the time of year.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2025

Richard

Located close to motorway. Large property good parking though expensive overall good stay. Not much interaction with staff

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2024

Sylvia

A lovely hotel, very good amenities and friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2024

Kay

Nice property!

We had limited time at this beautiful resort so only have a nights stay to rate. Great breakfast for purchase but was great for us needing to leave early. We were given a handicap room which was wonderful - large space! The only downside was the shower. It is a huge area with odd setup - by the time I had showered and washed hair there was water all in the actual bathroom (there is no edge to accomade a wheelchair) and all the way out to front door and hallway. There has to be a better system. Based on the door sticking this was not the first time it has happened. Parking was easy for those traveling via car.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Jatin

Loved the place

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2024

leonard

Spot on

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2024

Sue

Staff were wonderful except the pool attendant who was obsessed that we couldn’t use our towels, and only use pool towels as they had to be all the same! All other staff amazing and the breakfast was fresh and fabulous choice. Room perfect!would stay again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

Chris

Spent a few days all inclusive at Barceló Marbella. We had a lovely time. Hotel was nice, food in restaurant was good and thankfully it wasn’t a rugby scrum to get the food! Branded spirits served at the bars. A nice pool. Staff were friendly and helpful.
A great place to go to relax and enjoy the sun!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Jan Richard

Nice stay.

Very friendly staff and clean hotel. Our daughter has some food allergies and the chiefs did everything they could to find food for her. Thumbs up.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Fadlou

Resort is very nice and well worth the price. Pool area is beautiful (kids didn’t want to leave!) with plenty of sun lounges.

Food served at the pool-area restaurant is a little below average (stick with the pizzas a burgers), but the food and drink are reasonably prices. Breakfast, however, is great. Delicious fresh juices, fruit, charcuterie, cheeses, eggs, bacon, etc., with seating indoors and outdoors.

It’s about a 15-20 minute car ride to downtown Marbella (don’t try to drive and park.

If you’re renting a car the parking garage will fit most vehicles without worry.

Definitely a place to stay - if we come back to Marbella we will definitely consider returning to Barceló.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Marcelo

Well located and easy to access all nearby hot places, such as Puerto Banus, Marbella and Minalva

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

jessica

Nice hotel, small but quiet. Great pool. It's away from the beach, but a shirt taxi ride ($10 Euro). Food and drinks were good. Families using the pool, but wasnt crowded or loud. Lovely holiday.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Limit Your Expectations. Great Staff Though.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating, but the property is dated, and the air conditioning did not work during the two nights of our stay. We didn't explore the property. Our room was a very good size, so was the bathroom, but without functioning AC, it was hard to enjoy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

DARREN

Great to disconnect

Amazing setting for peace and relax

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2024

Linda

Nice stay

Reception staff not friendly. Rooms were not clean hair in sink and Pringle crisp on floor with ants all over it.
Bar staff were nice and friendly and food for breakfast was exceptional.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2024

Paul

Good value for money

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2024

mark

Nice hotel - parking space was very convenient- wellness centre was a disappointment- breakfast was excellent- I would stay here again - great location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

Aracelly

Georgeous Marbella

Beautiful hotel located no more than a10 minutes drive from Puerto Banus.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

01 May 2024

Brad

We have stayed at a Barcelo previously and expected the same type of property. To say we were disappointed would be an understatement. I will highlight that the staff was exceptional and did their best. However, it was very apparent that the management has not put any money into this property based upon our room and the amenities. For example, my wife and I asked for a tissue box or tissues, and we were told to use toilet paper. I am not sure if the room was given to us because we booked through Expedia and that other rooms which seem to have been renovated were better. Bottom line was this hotel needs significant improvements to reach 3 star.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Feb 2024

Denis

Very enjoyable stay

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2024

Deniz

We stay at Barcelo puerto banus.It was wonderful,thank you

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Brian

The property was quiet and the pool area was nice. The room was big and comfortable. Check-in was very easy.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2023

Humbert

Only problem.
The ceiling fan was not working.
The balcony door lock was broken so no security
The walk in shower was just a trickle no pressure.
Apart from the above hotel was good

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2023

Laura

This hotel was just what i wanted. The staff are so friendly and the hotel is very clean. Rooms are spacious and beds are comfy. Food is good, there was always a wide choice at breakfast & lunch. It’s about a 20-25 mins walk to the nearest supermarket but taxi’s/bolts/Ubers are easy to get

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2023

Ilán

Well located, friendly staff, clean

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

micheline

Friendly staff and clean

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Elizabeth

Very clean and kept so well. Beds were very comfortable and the pool area was perfect for us as a family. Lovely lunch at the bar/restaurant

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2023

rachid

very bad hotel

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2023

ihab

Good hotel

Fine hotel. The rooms are spacious. Clean. The breakfast was fine. Far from the city center. Staff was ok

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2023

John Nathan

Asombrosa!

The hotel was very nice and quiet, beautiful property, and great food. I could park my motorbike in the parking garage overnight. Ana was extremely helpful at the front desk with anything I needed. A+ Buy Bien!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2023

JOHN

could be better

Cold water on one day. Cleaning in bathroom questionable. Shower doorwould not close.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2022

Babak

Perfect

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2022

John

2 night break.

Enjoyed the hotel but our check in had us waiting 1hr 40 mins as the room wasn't ready.
Paid for evening meal and as the hotel was quiet it was a set menu and not buffet as advertised,First night ok but the second the main meal was a €1 empanada that wouldn't feed a young child.
Overall everything else was good except these few issues.
Parking expensive considering it's not in a town or centre.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2022

Angelo

Superb hotel and service!!

Excellent hotel and amenities and the buffet lunch was exceptional and the receptionists were very polite and helpful.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2022

Samantha

Buffet didn't have enough healthy fresh options for lunch or dinner. Lot of fried food

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2022

Lyn

Fun in the Sun

Rooms were spacious, but small thing was the tea and coffee in the room was not replenished. Buffet breakfast was excellent, and we could replenish the tea etc from there. Pool and bar were great, although slightly strange timings. Pool didn't open till 11am and closed at 7pm
We had a car, and I think this is essential in this area.
Looking forward to going back again in a few weeks!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2022

ALEJANDRO

Excellent room size for a family

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

18 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Ac not working and no terrace in my room as booked

Not as expected , room was without Ac couldn’t get fixed

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2021

Abdulaziz

Not recommended

Really slow service, food is not good and rooms are either not functioning good or still not clean

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Kids friendly hotel

Family oriented hotel with a kids friendly pool and a standard meal offering.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2020

Philomena

Great hotel to just do nothing and chill! Nice staff especially at reception and in the hotel restaurant...

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2020

Guy

Great hotel - definitely recommended

Very nice, large hotel which is extremely clean throughout. The service was very good in reception, the restaurant and the bar. The hotel is quite isolated which is my onlynegative; we had a car butif you don't, then it really has very little close by. Even the nearest restaurants are about a 25 minute walk. In all other respects, a fantastic hotel.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2019

SueCandFlo

This is a 4 star plus hotel, and while the building is decent but not stunning the service, excellent food a value for money means for me it more than earns the extra half a star, we had a fabulous view of the mountains from our balcony as well so very happy with the location too. Note to other travelers you need a car for this hotel, which is great for us.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2019

elie

Ok, not great

Not inexpensive for a mid-range hotel. Room size is generous but sparsely furnished. Dont’ expect any thrills. The breakfast is good and offers many choices, even if the products are not upscale. The general feel is that of an entry-level club med, but that is due more to some of the guests than the hotel Itself. A special note about the ladies at the reception desk. They do check-in, check-out, concierge,etc...with efficiency and smile.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel was lovely and clean. Staff very attentive, but the evening meal was really disappointing every night. Food very bland and tasteless

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The property needs a make over in some parts. My bathroom floor was not cleaned during my stay there as some body oil drops I spilled was not swept away. I left lights on so the cleaning lady would see the non working bulb but that was not changed. They should put rubber feet on terrace furniture as the noice is very enjoying when people shuffle them around especially during the night. Otherwise staff pleasant and situated in a good area.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Unhappy with reception staff - unhelpful and disinterested.
On arrival I enquired about a quiet room and was assured that I was given one, after two sleepless nights and numerous complaints they reluctantly agreed to move us!!
The bar and pool staff were excellent - but I feel the hotel management should have a good look at the check in procedures

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Was good, breakfast lovely too, staff friendly, not too busy resort

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel was fantastic and immaculately clean, cannot fault anything, the only thing lacking was a pool bar

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great Hotel set in a lovely location. Only 5 minutes in a cab into Puerto Banus. We stayed on a bed and breakfast basis and can honestly say the food was fantastic. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. Would definite return.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Nice hotel . Stayed twice now great service very helpful staff. Very good size rooms and bathroom.
Lovely breakfast. 100% recommendations

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2019

Abby

Beautiful hotel

Calming oasis within the madness that is Marbella during the summer

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Good food great staff and just a good hotel poolside was really nice too

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel, good location, not far from beach, town of San Pedro, Puerto Banus. Next door to Guadalmina golf club. Not sure why they serve concentrated orange juice at breakfast when pure orange juice is €1 for 2 litres in supermarket. That's the only negative comment I can make about an excellent hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2019

Verified traveler

Staff are so lovely, bedroom is clean and pool is so nice

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2019

Kenneth

Fantastic

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2019

Verified traveler

Likes - The hotel was beautiful. There was a wide variety of food at breakfast and dinner. The show cooking was very good as it could each how your meat/fish was cooked.

Dislikes- I would have expected drinking water to be replenished in the bedroom every day and to be available on request without having to pay for this. Every other 4 Star hotel I have been to this has been available at b&b or half board hotels

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2019

Verified traveler

Comfortable beds, great food, overall a very pleasant stay.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The property was excellent value for money. The breakfasts were first rate.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Very little to dislike but pool was closed so amenities were limited perhaps being \"off season\".Fab breakfasts and meals and a great bar.Prices very reasonable too.Great for golfers and those with a car or those just wanting to stay put!!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2018

Peter

Great hotel , food selection not has good as other hotel in chain.would have been nice if there was some entertainment

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2018

laurence

Lovely, comfortable hotel and enjoyed the buffet breakfast and supper.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2018

Ali

Nice place to stay for a family.

Microwave available 24/7 was useful to sterilise baby bottles. A kettle would have been nice. A few more veggie options in the buffet would be good also. Other than that, great place to stay.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Very comfy bed 😊 parking charges are a pain.

Lovely hotel, close to San Pedro, shops. You need a car to get around though and on-site parking is 15 euros a night. Lovely comfy bed and nice big rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel

From beginning to end this was a lovely holiday. Clean comfortable spacious rooms and a lovely balcony over looking the pool. We upgraded to all inclusive at check in and it was fantastic value, you need to ask for the snack bar menu (all of which was lovely and freshly cooked). The restaurant food was great and the show cooking was always nice, we were often at the restaurant towards the end of service but there was still plenty of fresh food out and being brought out. Service in the bar was quick and the entertainment staff were great if you wanted to join in. Parking was supposed to be 15 euros per day but the reception staff reduced this to 10 so its worth asking. Location wise you can walk to San Pedro Ancantara for its bars and restaurants and kids play areas and the beach is not far with its great beach clubs if you do not want to go to Puerto Banus or Marbella.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2018

David

Great hotel they really care

Fantasy stay. Room so comfortable and relaxing. Food at breakfast and dinner was exceptional. Quality of produce was outstanding. Such good value for money. No faults but I’d like to see better coffee and the gym whilst alright could be improved. Can’t wait to go back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2018

Neil

Great, I'd do it again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2018

Fernando

Very nice hotel in Guadalmina, about 15km from Marbella. The facility was a bit dated but still in great conditions. Very nice pool, friendly staff, good and convenient parking. The hotel cared to organise daily evening activities for families and kids. Good breakfast, but dining options in the hotel were a bit limited: a quite unremarkable dinner buffet on the breakfast, and a separate restaurant with a good ambience but short and simple menu. Not the place to try Spanish cuisine. Great experience overall.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Several problems with de air conditioning in our two rooms reserved.
The Hotel don’t have a bell boy to help with the suitcases.
The Hotel don’t have security personal.
Also, the man Pedro in the Reception was very rude.

2/10

Poor

25 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Appalling service, definitely not 4 star

The room appeared nice and comfortable initially until the second day when we had water leaking through the ceiling. We were told that an engineer would investigate and then fix the problem for us. The engineer didn't turn up until at least an hour after reporting the issue, and then spent 15 minutes in the room 'fixing' the leak. Returning to the room later we were faced with another leak in a different location. A second time we were advised that the leak would be fixed, but we requested to change rooms for fear that our personal belongings might be ruined. Initially I was advised that we could swap rooms but that there were no other deluxe rooms available; we could only move to a standard room. Upon returning to reception with my fiancée I was then advised by another member of staff that the hotel was full. We had to demand that we could stay in a different room with no water leaking through the ceiling. The staff were rude throughout this process.

More generally, the hotel was understaffed with an average 15 minute wait to speak to a member of staff at reception (not ideal when the key card for the room needed regular resetting). The staff were unfriendly and often unhelpful. We were rudely refused the ability to credit drinks to the room, due to the oversight of the staff during check-in.

Breakfast was of poor quality, despite there being a large selection. The kitchen was also understaffed with a 10-15 minute wait to have eggs cooked.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel was amazing, could not fault the facilities

Hotel was lovely, clean and staff were helpful and friendly. The only let down for me was location, I like to be able to walk to the beach or bars and restaurants and supermarkets however if we did that it was around $20 each time. Great hotel just would have been better closer to stuff

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2018

Lucy

Very clean hotel with fabulous rooms

Spent a week here and loved every minute. Food plentiful, great variety and excellent quality. 10 minutes in a taxi to Puerto Banus around 10 € each way and €20 to Marbella old town which is a must. Would definitely go back

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2018

tor

Acceptable hotel

Vodka and tonic good price
Room spacious
Some staff seemed a bit miserable when serving
Buffet good

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Amazing Mountain View’s

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2018

Leonard

Great hotel

great night stay with great service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2018

liltombell6

Attentive to your needs and happy to deal with any minor problems immediately.
Friendly happy calm staff always cant report anything other than good.
My bad would be that the female life guard is a little OTT not always paying attention to the whats going on in the pool more concerned with marching around the pool area ensuring all the adults are behaving but you just have to let it go over your head !!!!!!

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2018

Algar

Fabulous staff and excellent food but issues

This was third visit. Location requires a car. Staff and food are truly excellent. Room OK but no tea making facilities. On second date room was overlooked from cleaning roster. Big issue is room billing system which every so often results in a bar transaction being refused. In company this is very embarassing. As you would expect the IT system was blamed. On balance disappointing this time around.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Return Trip

wonderful hotel .... immaculate .... staff very professional yet friendly too... breakfast buffet one of the best... rooms decorated to a very high standard ... could fault nothing ...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2018

Boileau

Very good overall

Very clean, very comfortable beds, had some little problems in the room the first night but they were fixed immediately. Very efficient staff, excellent breakfast. Highly recommended.

Family