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Five-star hotel in Marbella, next to Playa de Venus, featuring design by Jaime Beriestain, five restaurants and rooms with terraces and sea views.
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El Fuerte Marbella is a 5-star hotel in Marbella, 50 m from Playa de Venus and next to the seafront promenade. Its interiors, inspired by classic Mediterranean style, bear the signature of designer Jaime Beriestain, and the property has been upgraded and given a refreshed look.
The double rooms and suites offer a private bathroom, terrace, minibar and coffee machine. Some have sea or city views, while the suites add a seating area and, in certain categories, a bathtub. The dining options include five restaurants, a café and a bar, with options such as breakfast in your room and a children's menu. The hotel also has a gym, spa, sauna and activities along the coast. Its location makes it easy to walk to Plaza de los Naranjos, 300 m away, and the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving, 340 m away. Public parking is available at the property for €32 per day.
The double rooms and suites combine a private bathroom, terrace, minibar and coffee machine. The rooms in this selection range from 23 to 35 m², with views of the sea, the city or the hotel surroundings. Some double rooms have a bathtub; others have a shower, and one category has both a bathtub and a shower. Air conditioning is available in several configurations.
The suites have a different layout, with a separate bedroom and a seating area; one includes a private hot tub and access to the executive lounge. The Junior Suite with Partial Sea View adds a terrace and space for a family with one child. Among the double rooms, some have partial or side sea views, while one has city views. There are also options with a sofa bed, as well as configurations with an extra-large double bed or twin beds.
At 23 m², this Supreme Double Room offers a terrace and partial sea views. It has air conditioning, a minibar and a coffee machine; the private bathroom includes a shower, toiletries, a bathrobe and slippers. An extra-large double bed is one of the available configurations for two guests.
This 24 m² double room stands out for its sea views from the terrace. It includes air conditioning, a minibar and a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries. An extra-large double bed is one of the available bed configurations.
At 35 m², this Junior Suite adds a seating area to a separate bedroom and a terrace with partial sea views. The bathroom has a bathtub; the room also includes a minibar, kettle, coffee machine and flat-screen TV. The bed configuration includes an extra-large double bed and a sofa bed.
This 23 m² Double Room combines partial sea views with a terrace and a private bathroom with a bathtub. It also has a bidet, toiletries, a bathrobe and a hairdryer. Unlike the double rooms with showers, this one stands out for its bathtub and bidet.
This 24 m² room offers a terrace with city views. The private bathroom has both a bathtub and a shower, as well as toiletries and a bathrobe. It also has a minibar and a flat-screen TV; its city views set it apart from the sea-facing rooms.
This 24 m² room combines a terrace and partial sea views with an extra-large double bed and a sofa bed. The private bathroom has a bathtub, bidet, toiletries, bathrobe and hairdryer. It also has a minibar, kettle and coffee machine, making it suitable for a stay with one child.
At 24 m², this Selected Supreme Double Room has a terrace and side sea views. The private bathroom has a shower, toiletries, a bathrobe and slippers. Air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV complete this option, which has an extra-large double bed and a different outlook from the rooms with direct sea views.
This 25 m² Selected Double Room has a terrace with sea views and a private bathroom with a shower. It has air conditioning, a minibar and a coffee machine, as well as toiletries and slippers. The extra-large double bed provides a straightforward configuration for two guests by the coast.
El Fuerte Marbella offers five restaurants, a café, a bar and a snack bar; breakfast in your room and a children's menu are also available. WiFi is free throughout the property. Public parking costs €32 per day and cannot be reserved; valet parking makes arriving by car easier.
A stay by the sea comes with access to a terrace, garden and sun terrace. Wellness options include a gym, spa, sauna, hot tub, massages and yoga classes. You can also enjoy activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, cycling, walking and cycling tours, as well as live music and evening entertainment. Families can make use of a kids' club, babysitting service and indoor and outdoor games. The hotel also offers bicycle hire, concierge service and a 24-hour reception.
El Fuerte Marbella is on Calle El Fuerte, next to the seafront promenade and facing the coast of Marbella. Playa de Venus is 50 m away; Playa de La Bajadilla is 300 m away, and Playa El Faro is 450 m away. The coastline connects with the old town: Plaza de los Naranjos is 300 m away and Parroquia Nuestra Señora de La Encarnación is 260 m away. Avenida del Mar is 160 m away and Parque de la Alameda is 150 m away.
Marbella Bus Station is 1.5 km away, and the ferry terminal to Puerto Banús is 640 m away. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 38 km away; Gibraltar International Airport is 56 km away. For a cultural visit, the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving is 340 m away, while Mercado Central is 490 m away. These distances make it easy to plan walks around the centre and visits to the coast without leaving the urban area.
In the warmer months, you can alternate beach visits with walks around the old town, its squares and shopping streets. Playa de Venus and Playa de La Bajadilla are the closest beaches; Playa de La Fontanilla is 750 m away. For a slightly longer outing, the Roman Villa of Río Verde is 5 km away and the Artola Dunes Natural Monument is 11 km away. Parque Forestal de los Tres Jardines, in San Pedro Alcántara, is 9 km away and offers another option for walking among green spaces.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort, and also comment positively on the facilities. The proximity to the centre and the sea is among the most popular features, while the WiFi receives a more moderate rating.
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El Fuerte Marbella is at Calle El Fuerte, s/n, in Marbella. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 38 km away and Gibraltar International Airport is 56 km away. Marbella Bus Station is 1.5 km away, and the ferry terminal to Puerto Banús is 640 m away. If you're arriving by car, public parking is available at the property for €32 per day; it cannot be reserved.
El Fuerte Marbella is 50 m from Playa de Venus and 300 m from Playa de La Bajadilla. Plaza de los Naranjos is 300 m away; Alameda Park is 150 m away, and the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving is 340 m away. Central Market is 490 m away, so you can combine walks along the seafront with gardens, culture and shopping in the centre.
El Fuerte Marbella offers continental, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet breakfasts. Breakfast in your room is also available, along with a café, bar and restaurants. Dining options include a children's menu and a snack bar; drinks are not included with half board.
El Fuerte Marbella allows pets on request, with a maximum of one per room and a weight limit of 5 kg. The supplement is €70 per stay; acceptance is subject to approval and these limits.
El Fuerte Marbella offers a Junior Suite with Partial Sea View for two adults and one child. It measures 35 m² and has a separate bedroom, a seating area, a terrace and a bathroom with a bathtub. The bed configuration includes an extra-large double bed and a sofa bed.
At El Fuerte Marbella, published rates for half-board stays on 24 and 31 December include a mandatory supplement for the gala dinner. Drinks are not included in half board.
