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El Fuerte Marbella

5.0 star property
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Building design
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Calle el Fuerte s/n, Marbella, Malaga, 29602
  • Venus Beach
    2 min walk
  • Church of the Incarnation
    4 min walk
  • Orange Square
    5 min walk
  • Málaga (AGP)
    48 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (3 Adults)

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (3 Adults)

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room with Living Room

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Double Room with Living Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Selected Doble Vista parcial al mar

Selected Doble Vista parcial al mar

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Terrace, City View

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Classic Room, Terrace, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Classic Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Selected Doble Frontal con Salón; sofá 90*190

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Selected Doble Frontal con Salón; sofá 90*190

  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Selected Junior Suit Vista Mar Frontal

  • 46 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Selected Double Room with Frontal Sea View & LIving Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Partial Sea View (2 Adults)

  • 24 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Junior Suite, Sea View (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Partial Sea View (with Extra Bed)

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Double Room, Partial Sea View (with Extra Bed)

  • 24 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Terrace, Partial Sea View (Supreme)

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Double Room, Terrace, Partial Sea View (Supreme)

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room Single Use

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room Single Use, Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room with Living Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Selected Doble Frontal con Salón; sofá 90*190

View from room

Selected Doble Frontal con Salón; sofá 90*190

  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room with Living Room

View from room

Double Room with Living Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Terrace, City View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Classic Room, Terrace, City View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Selected Doble Frontal con Salón; sofá 90*190

View from room

Selected Doble Frontal con Salón; sofá 90*190

  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, City View

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, City View

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room Single Use, Terrace, City View

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Classic Double Room Single Use, Terrace, City View

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Marbella

With a stay at El Fuerte Marbella, you'll be centrally located in Marbella, within a 15-minute drive of Puerto Banús Beach and Puerto Banús Marina. .This beach hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Cabopino Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Church of the Incarnation.

What's nearby

  • Venus Beach - 2 min walk
  • Church of the Incarnation - 4 min walk
  • Orange Square - 5 min walk
  • Marbella Marina - 5 min walk
  • Puerto Banús Marina - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Fuengirola (FGR-Fuengirola Train Station) - 22 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Padthaiwok - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Churrería parquesol - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Barril del Gusto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zozoi Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Soleo Marbella Hotel Fuerte Marbella - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Fuerte Marbella

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
El Fuerte Marbella offers 266 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Marbella hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 266 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Levante, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Marbella? This hotel has 2314 square feet (215 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Levante - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Le Marché - Onsite buffet restaurant. Open daily.
Levante Pool - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Qahwa Coffe House - Onsite café. Open daily.
Edge Skybar - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 25 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 25 per day)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Levante
  • Le Marché
  • Levante Pool
  • Qahwa Coffe House
  • Edge Skybar

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Lifeguards on-site
  • Shopping
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Pushchair

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (2314 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 100
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Renovated entire property – December 2022
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 7 and March 8.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 70 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 70 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pets are not permitted in common areas of the hotel.

We should mention

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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Fuerte Hotel
Fuerte Hotel Marbella
Fuerte Marbella
Fuerte Marbella Hotel
Hotel Fuerte
Hotel Fuerte Marbella
Hotel Marbella Fuerte
Marbella Fuerte
Marbella Fuerte Hotel
Marbella Hotel Fuerte
El Fuerte Hotel Marbella
El Fuerte Marbella
El Fuerte Resort
Hotel Fuerte Marbella
El Fuerte Marbella Hotel
El Fuerte Marbella Marbella

El Fuerte Marbella Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Super friendly , excellent food , felt secure
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness and hospitality and the beauty. I strongly recommend El fuerte
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience at EL Fuerte. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel right at home. The food was delicious, with a fantastic variety at every meal. Plus, the location was perfect for exploring Old City Marbella. I highly recommend this hotel and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Darnley M

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was OK. Service is not very attentive. The staff is very selective at who they are pleasant with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Well above my expectation. Has to be one of the nicest hotels in Marbell. Excellent location and service was second to none. Highly recommended. Not cheap but worth the money !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The information on the web site regarding different rooms are not accurate. We reserved a room with City View (important to have open view) and what they offered us was a room with wall view about 15 ft of an old and ugly building. When we explained that we expected a city view and they said rudely that “This what we mean by City View”. We were very tired after driving for many hours and the front staff not very welcoming and telling us that you can cancel if you like. Totally unexpected from a five star hotel. The Concierge staff NOT helpful at all and really not experienced to be a concierge staff. Polite but NOT helpful at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diarmuid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel close to both the Passeo and to Orange square. The staff are very attentive and the hotel is spotless. The sunbeds are very comfortable around a lovely pool. Breakfast is stunning as well
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

LORAINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint was at the concierge was unavailable past 8 PM for questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service and facilities at this property are excellent! We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not luxury at all.
We had a leak in our room dropping water on our floor from the room upstairs. It took one hour and a half for our bags to get to our room after we checked in. You have to go from pool to pool to find towels. Then you have to find your lounge chairs, open heavy umbrellas yourself and position them yourself without assistance. It can take 30 minutes, especially at the upstairs pool to have someone come to take your drink order. Then you wait….
Leak in room after repair.
Frame left on bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, very convenient (very close to the Old Town). The breakfast buffet was very good with lots of options to choose from. I just wish that the property would provide some entertainment in the evening other than singers singing quietly. It is very quiet in the evening so you will need to leave the property if you want to have a little more lively evening. I am not young but it was even too quiet for me. Also, the pool closes very early in the evening…I didn’t understand why because there are 3 pools on site and the Adult Only pool was far from the bedrooms windows so noise would not have been a issue. Such a shame.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cyrus

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael david

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanaa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
7 stars!!
My stay was perfect! The location is beach front and so close to old town and not too far from Puerto Banus. Staff was friendly and so welcoming despite my poor spanish. Cannot wait to go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOE

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Salma

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice hotel location across from the beach, testaments and shops. Several nice pools in hotel. An easy access to beach across the street from hotel and private hotek beach section w food and beverage service. Nice ocean view from room, bathroom could use some update/ upkeep. Overall customer service good and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect from the moment we arrived until the moment we left! Great friendly staff, a beautiful hotel with attention to detail—truly the benchmark for how a hotel should be run!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024