- Costa del Sol Holidays
- Marbella
- Marbella Club Hotel
South Coast of Spain/Costa del Sol/Between Marbella and Puerto Banus/on the golden mile - Located on the Southern Coast Of Spain in the Costa del sol between Marbella and Puerto Banus in the heart of the Golden Mile / A 40 minutes drive from Malaga airport and 75 minutes drive from Gibraltar Airport / 5 minutes drive from the old town Marbella and 5 minutes to Puerto Banus / Beach front location / Approximately 25 golf courses within a 30 km distance from the hotelQuick facts -Opening date 1954 -Accommodation. 35 rooms / 80 suites / 17 villas -Sports facilities. Technogym fitness centre / water sports including SUP / sailing / kayaking / use of nearby 18-hole golf course and 14-court tennis club -10 tennis and 2 paddle located at sister hotel Puente Romano / equestrian centre under the same ownership -Swimming pools. 2 heated outdoor swimming pools -Wellness. Pilates studio / Aerial Yoga Deck / Holistic Studio / Herb Garden and Thalasso Spa -Kids Club. 5000m2 kids club open 365 days a year featuring a dance studio / music room / garage kitchen and perfumery -Beach Club. luxury sunbeds available for guests and non-guests on the beach opposite the hotel and fringing the lower heated seawater pool with unrivalled service from the hotel team
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments and facials. After practising your swing on the golf course, you can dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and babysitting (surcharge).
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The most incredible hotel with the impeccable service. Loved every minute of it. The Marbella Club is a special place. We will be back !!
I’m sure that, in its heyday, Marbella Club was a truly beautiful and distinguished property. Sadly, our experience felt more like style over substance.
For anyone looking for an elegant, tranquil and genuinely discerning hotel, this may not be the right choice. Breakfast was consistently hectic and chaotic, with the terrace struggling to accommodate guests when the hotel was at full occupancy. We appreciate that the outdoor setting and surrounding nature mean birds can occasionally make a mess. However, being shown to a table covered in bird faeces, despite paying approximately £3,000 per night, was unacceptable. Even after we highlighted it to staff, no meaningful effort was made to clean the table properly or replace the linen.
The food across the property was generally good, and the pool staff were undeniably attentive. However, as the stay progressed, we found ourselves continually lowering our expectations.
There was very little sense of personalised service. Rather than feeling valued as individual guests, the experience felt transactional, as though the focus was simply to move guests through as efficiently and profitably as possible.
The rooms are also in need of refurbishment. On arrival, we were allocated a room below the category we had booked and paid for. Reception initially tried to explain that room categories were based on size rather than the photographs displayed online. After I produced our reservation correspondence and demonstrated that the room was incorrect, the hotel eventually acknowledged the mistake. We then waited approximately three hours while the correct room was prepared.
Marbella Club may appeal to those looking for an Instagramable backdrop where they can showcase their latest luxury purchases, pay a premium and move on. However, beneath the image, we found the hotel lacking the understated elegance, refinement and genuine hospitality its reputation suggests.
The sense of old-world class now feels more like a memory of a bygone era than the reality of the current guest experience.
We had been looking forward to this holiday for a long time, which is why we are especially disappointed with our experience.
On our first night, we were given a room where the bathtub was covered with hair, which was a very unpleasant first impression. Even more frustrating, a family of birds had built a nest directly outside our room door, making it impossible for us to sleep. As a result, neither we nor our two young children (aged 2 and 4) were able to get any proper rest.
The following day, I reported the issue, and the staff were very kind and helpful. They immediately offered us another room, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, this room overlooks the bar, and we had to listen to loud music and the evening entertainment until 11:30 p.m. Once again, our 2- and 4-year-old children, as well as ourselves, were unable to get a good night’s sleep.
I would like to emphasize that the staff, especially the colleague who assisted us, did everything they could to help, and everyone has been friendly and professional throughout our stay. However, despite their efforts, we are extremely disappointed. Considering the significant amount we paid for this holiday, we expected to be able to relax and enjoy a peaceful stay. Had we known in advance that we would spend both nights without being able to sleep properly, we certainly would not have chosen this hotel.
In addition, the soundproofing of the rooms is very poor. Every noise from the corridor can be heard clearly, and we could also hear conversations and other sounds from the neighboring rooms, making it even more difficult to rest.
Our stay was absolutely flawless. This is genuinely the best hotel I have ever stayed at. The attention to detail is remarkable across the board—from the stunning landscaping to thoughtful touches like housekeeping organizing our charging cables with neat straps. The entire team was exceptional: warm, welcoming, and always eager to help. A special shout-out to Carlitos at the beach for making our days even better. Thank you, MCH, for an unforgettable stay!
Our stay at Marbella Club was truly unforgettable. From the beautiful surroundings and exceptional food to the pool, beach, and incredible service, everything felt so special. What really made our stay memorable was the people. Sergio was absolutely wonderful—so kind, attentive, and genuinely caring with our children. Our kids loved him and were always so happy to see him. He was incredibly thoughtful and patient, and his warmth really stood out to us. Angel at reception was always so happy to see the kids and made them feel so welcome every time we passed by. Nizar was also extremely kind and helpful, and Carlos at the club gate was always friendly and welcoming. We truly appreciated all of them. The entire housekeeping team was wonderful and always so helpful. The beach staff and waitresses were also exceptional. They went above and beyond with our children, even providing beach toys and offering fresh fruit and delicious, healthy snacks for the kids. Those little thoughtful touches meant so much to us. The food throughout the hotel was delicious, the pool was beautiful, and the beach was absolutely perfect for a family vacation. There is something very special about Marbella Club—the elegance of the property combined with the warmth and genuine hospitality of the staff. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Marbella Club team, especially Sergio, Angel, Nizar, Carlos, the housekeeping team, and the wonderful beach staff. You made our family feel so welcomed and cared for, and you helped make our time in Marbella truly unforgettable. We cannot wait to return. ❤️
