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El Fuerte Marbella

5.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from room
Poolside bar
Exterior
3 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Parking available

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Calle el Fuerte s/n, Marbella, Malaga, 29602
  • Venus Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Orange Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Marbella Marina
    ‪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)

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

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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

  • Partial sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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)

  • Partial sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 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

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

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Selected Junior Suit Vista Mar Frontal

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

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

Selected Vista Mar Frontal

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

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Double Room, Partial Sea View (2 Adults)

  • Partial sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • 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)

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

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • City view
  • 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)

  • Partial sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • 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)

  • Partial sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

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

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Double Room Single Use, Sea View

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

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Double Room with Living Room

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

View all photos for Selected Junior Suit Vista Mar Frontal

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

Selected Junior Suit Vista Mar Frontal

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Twin Beds 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

  • Ocean view
  • 29 sq m
  • 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)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 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

  • Sea view
  • 29 sq m
  • 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

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 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

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

About the area

Marbella

With a stay at El Fuerte Marbella, you'll be centrally located in Marbella, within a 10-minute drive of Marbella Marina and Puerto Banús Beach. .This beach hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Puerto Banús Marina and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Cabopino Beach.

What's nearby

  • Venus Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of the Incarnation - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orange Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marbella Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Puerto Banús Beach - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

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 hot 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 hot 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. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 26 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 26 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,314 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 26 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 26 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 smoke detector, 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. 694 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1015 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

Imad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel with stunning sea view lookout coupled with an outstanding customer service and care by all of the hotel staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maximiliano

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paraveen M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gem of a hotel. friendly staff, amazing breakfast and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Hotel & great staff! Thoroughly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grigori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Raleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great resort. We stayed 3 nights. We booked a Junior Suite with frontal ocean view and it was totally worth the price. We had a large balcony with its own jacuzzi and a very spacious room with very comfortable bed. Everything at this resort is to notch. The included breakfast was also fabulous and it was served in an indoor/outdoor setting with views of the beach. It was the perfect relaxing way to start each morning.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible customer service in numerous areas such as reception and dining by many staff members. An excessively long wait for the room to be prepared and guests who arrived after us were serviced ahead of us. Certain waiters didn't even provide the special menus we were entitled to due to the level of resources we paid for for.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe J

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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