Marbella Accommodation

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There are so many ways you can spend your holiday and equally as many places to stay in, whether you are looking to book a Marbella hotel, rent a villa in Marbella, stay in a San Pedro apartment or townhouse, or even camping in a campsite. So how do you choose when there are so many choices out there?

Our best advice on choosing Marbella accommodation is to decide first of all what kind of vacation you would like to have in Spain. Do you simply want to relax in one of the many full service Marbella hotels on the beach with all the amenities, i.e. restaurants, kids clubs, concierge? Or do you want to be active and don´t care to spend much time in an apartment or hotel room?

Scroll down to see a full list of Marbella hotels or click here. You can also check out our list of Top 20 Marbella hotels or click here to read more.

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MARBELLA ACCOMMODATION

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Top Marbella 5 star hotels

Gran Hotel Guadalpin Banus - Family grade: 9.0
Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona
Hotel Gran Melia Don Pepe
Don Carlos Leisure Resort and Spa
Hotel Puente Romano
The Westin La Quinta Guest Resort & Spa
Hotel Villa Padierna Estepona - Ritz Carlton
More Marbella hotels
Marriott Marbella Beach Resort
Marbella hotels with heated pools

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Top Marbella 4 star hotels

Hotel Fuerte Marbella
Gran Hotel Benahavis
AGH Estepona
Selenza Estepona Thalasso & Spa
Atalaya Park Golf Hotel & Resort
Hotel Guadalmina Spa & Golf Resort
More Marbella hotels
Hotel H10 Andalucia Plaza
Marbella hotels with heated pools

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Top Marbella 3 star hotels

PYR Marbella Hotel Apartment
Hotel Claude
San Pedro de Alcantara hotels
Hostal Plaza San Pedro
More Marbella hotels

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Villa

Family Siesta - Mijas
8 bedroom Marbella villa
16 person villa
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Apartment/Townhouse

Miraflores Costa in Mijas
Cancelada apartment
Marbella apartment rentals
Puerto Banus rentals
Nueva Andalucia townhouse
Puerto Banus frontline penthouse
Atlantis property rentals
Studio rental
Kid friendly apartment complex
One bedroom apartments
El Campanario Estepona/San Pedro
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Campsite

Camping La Buganvilla
Camping Cabopino
Camping Marbella Playa
Parque Tropical Estepona
Camping Fuengirola
Los Jarales Calahonda

Tarifa campsites

Torre de la Peña Tarifa
Camping Tarifa - Family grade: 10

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MARBELLA ACCOMMODATION - FLAT OR HOTEL?

Your decision on Marbella accommodation also depends on the length of your stay. If you are staying only a short while (3-7 days), then the easiest option is to find a Marbella hotel, because most Marbella rentals, whether it is a villa or apartment require a minimum of one week stay. If you plan to stay much longer, then you may wont to consider looking at long term rentals in Marbella. Some families with small children, or children who are already grown, may spend the whole summer or even up to half the year in Marbella. In this case the long lets Marbella has to offer are for you.

If you are planning on staying in Marbella for a week or more, then it may be wise to investigate rental proprties in Marbella such as a villa, apartment, or townhouse. It would be most economical to share the cost of a Marbella villa if you are traveling with another family or two.

There are hundreds of villas for rent in Marbella where you can find some of the best rental properties in Spain and splitting the cost will be worthwhile and most cost efficient. There are numerous websites catering to Marbella villa rentals many of which have plenty of photos, easy booking forms, and are not difficult to navigate. The Marbella villa rental market for Spain vacations is a big business on the coast, so you are sure to find something. Take a look at our Marbella rentals page for recommendations on long term rentals, short term rental and holiday rentals in Marbella.

MARBELLA ACCOMMODATION OFF SEASON

The most expensive time to book your Marbella accommodation will be during high season (July and August), so try to avoid traveling to Marbella during these months if at all possible. As Marbella weather is extremely mild with an extended summer you will find that May, June, September and October are still great months to visit Marbella and you still have a chance to swim and enjoy warm weather.

Often times these off-peak months are the best times to visit as the Marbella weather will be milder (July and August can be real scorchers), prices come down everywhere from plane tickets to restaurants, there are fewer tourists around so service tends to be better and you will probably find a good Marbella accommodation at a better price. Even the Marbella 5 stars hotels offer much more reasonable prices off season.

BEST AREAS FOR MARBELLA ACCOMMODATION

Marbella, as well as many other surrounding cities on the Costa del Sol, has one main road dividing the city so you need to decide if you want to stay on the beach side or the mountain side of this road.

If you prefer golfing, then you can look to the mountain side of the road. If you are looking for a beach vacation, then you must ask your Marbella accommodation if they are within walking distance of the beach. Be specific as some hotels may claim to be within walking distance, yet it may turn out to be a hike for some or an unpleasant walk crossing through a major highway.

If you are not familiar with the Marbella town layout and cannot decide where is the best place to rent a Marbella villa or apartment, our personal suggestion is to stay in the Puerto Banus, Old Town Marbella or San Pedro Alcantara area.

Puerto Banus is Marbella´s hot spot marina where you go to see and be seen. If you have not visited Puerto Banus, then you have not visited Marbella. This marina not only is the parking lot for some of Europe´s largest and most expensive yachts, but it also includes a boardwalk with plenty of restaurants and boutiques. Watch this short video on Puerto Banus to get an idea on what it´s all about.

Renting a Marbella villa or apartment in the Puerto Banus area is an exclusive opportunity, so the prices are highest in this zone where you have high-end shopping, fabulous restaurants, and nightlife all within walking distance.

Personally, we find the pomp and glamour of the Puerto Banus area a little overwhelming for a young family and prefer the quieter zone of San Pedro Alcantara, which is two minutes from Puerto Banus and still in good proximity to all of Marbella´s attractions.

There are plenty of shops, restaurants, luxury hotels and activities in San Pedro Alcantara, if not more than in the Puerto Banus area, all within short walking distance away. Prices of a San Pedro Alcantara villa or apartment rental may even be slightly lower than in other parts of Marbella, so it is worth investigating this area.

The only downside to staying in San Pedro is that the San Pedro Alcantara beaches are not very nice. The water and the beach itself are clean, but the sand is quite rocky, however San Pedro Alcantara has a pleasant boardwalk along the water. The Nueva Alcantara Tennis and Padel Club is in San Pedro Alcantara on the beach side, which is very cozy and offers a tennis and padel camp for children, if you are looking for a bit of sport during your holiday.

BEACH VILLAS - SPACIOUS MARBELLA ACCOMMODATION

If you are looking for a beautiful Marbella villa right on an amazing beach, you will need a big budget and most likely have to look along the Golden Mile starting from Puerto Banus to Marbella center and continue as far as Cabopino.

The best Marbella beaches are found here along the eastern part of Marbella more or less near the Don Carlos Hotel. The advantage of Marbella accommodation in this area (El Rosario, Las Chapas, or Elviria) is that here you will find the nicest and cleanest beaches. The downside is that there is not a large infrastructure in this area where you can simply walk to a supermarket or restaurant. You will definitely need a car to move around. If you are used to a big city with lots of traffic, then this may not bother you so much. Take a look at the Costa del Sol´s Top 10 beaches

MARBELLA ACCOMMODATION WITH AN ACTIVE HOLIDAY

If you are an active family and are looking for Marbella accommodation that offers sports, then the easiest thing to do is stay in a Marbella hotel along the beach. Most Marbella beach hotels offer their own water sports facilities, pools, and tennis courts during the warm months of June - October.

If you have decided to stay in a hotel, Marbella villa or apartment that is further away from the beach then you can still enjoy water sport activities as many beaches also offer water sport equipment for rent in the summer, you will just most likely need to bring a car and lug your beach gear.

CAN I CAMP IN MARBELLA?

Yes, if luxury hotels are not your bag, then there are lots of campsites in Marbella and along other parts of the Costa del Sol. Some offer just plots of land, while others offer full service cabins or tents with lots of facilities on site. Some recreational amenities include playgrounds, watersport equipment hire and more. The same suggestions we offer for Marbella accommodation also apply for campsites. Ask which side of the road the campsite is on and if you can walk to the beach…if that´s important to you. If you want a nice beach, then remember to stay on the east side of Marbella or go all the way west to Tarifa (1 hour from Marbella).

USEFUL LINKS

Family Forum with more information on Marbella accommodation.
Top 20 Marbella hotels
How much does it cost to rent a one bedroom apartment in Marbella for the summer?
Where can I stay near the San Pedro boardwalk?
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