Family-run guest house in Marbella, next to Playa del Cable, with rooms offering sea or mountain views, a garden terrace and free private parking.
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El Tio Mateo is a 1-star guest house in Marbella, 150 m from Playa del Cable, with rooms featuring a terrace. Family-run and decorated in an Andalusian style, it offers accommodation for up to two people, with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV and a small seating area. Depending on the room, the views look out towards the sea or the mountains, giving you a choice of setting for your stay.
The property has a bar and restaurant serving traditional regional dishes, as well as a garden terrace and a children's play area. Free private parking is available nearby, and Wi-Fi is free in the common areas. El Tio Mateo is at the entrance to the old town and 700 m from Marbella's fishing port. The A-7 motorway is a two-minute drive away and connects to Estepona, Fuengirola and Málaga; the city centre is a ten-minute drive away.
El Tio Mateo has two options: 18 m² double rooms for up to two people. They share air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV and a small seating area, as well as a balcony and terrace. The Andalusian décor gives them a shared style, while the choice of view is the main difference between the two categories.
The Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds faces the mountains and combines the scenery with a seating area and features such as soundproofing. The Double Room with Sea View - 1 or 2 Beds lets you look out over the coast from the terrace and also has a seating area. In both rooms, you can choose between two single beds or one double bed, depending on the configuration offered. The private bathroom has a bath or shower, and the rooms come with bed linen and towels.
At 18 m² and accommodating up to two people, this room stands out for its mountain views. The balcony and terrace extend the space, while the seating area gives you a place to relax indoors. It also has air conditioning and soundproofing.
This 18 m² room accommodates up to two people and offers sea views from the terrace. It shares a balcony and seating area with the other category, but the coastal scenery sets it apart. It has air conditioning and a private bathroom.
El Tio Mateo brings together outdoor spaces and practical facilities for your stay in Marbella. It has a garden, terrace and sun terrace, as well as a balcony and views; the beach is also listed among its facilities. Wi-Fi is free in the common areas, and free private parking is available nearby. For outdoor activities, cycling and hiking are among the options.
The rooms have air conditioning, heating, a private bathroom, toilet and bath or shower. They also offer a seating area, TV, bed linen, towels and toilet paper. Daily housekeeping adds to the everyday facilities. There are non-smoking rooms; the accommodation also has a designated smoking area and prohibits smoking elsewhere on the property.
El Tio Mateo is next to the Arco de Marbella, 120 m away, at the entrance to the old town and near the coast. Playa del Cable is 150 m away and Playa El Pinillo is 850 m away; Playa de La Bajadilla is 950 m away. The fishing port is 700 m away, while Plaza de los Naranjos, one of the best-known spots in the old town, is 1.7 km away.
To explore the local heritage, the Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo is 1.5 km away and Marbella Castle is 1.6 km away. You can also visit the Mercadillo de Marbella, 750 m away, or the Mercado Divina Pastora, 1.4 km away. Alameda Park is 2.2 km away. These distances make it possible to combine a walk through the old town with cultural visits and stops by the sea, without limiting your stay to just one part of the city.
Marbella bus station is 2.6 km away and Málaga Airport is 36 km away; Gibraltar International Airport is 58 km away. The A-7 is a two-minute drive away and connects to Estepona, Fuengirola and Málaga. In the warmer months, nearby beaches invite you to swim and walk along the coast; during the rest of the year, the old town, markets and museum offer things to do in the city. Playa de Venus, 1.4 km away, and Playa El Faro, 2.2 km away, add more options for exploring the coastline.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff and value for money, as well as the proximity to the beach. Cleanliness receives positive feedback, while the facilities and comfort get somewhat more moderate reviews.
Rates at El Tio Mateo vary depending on the season, dates and room you choose. To see the price for your stay, you can check the current price here.
El Tio Mateo is 36 km from Málaga Airport and 58 km from Gibraltar International Airport. Marbella bus station is 2.6 km away. The A-7 motorway is a two-minute drive away and connects to Estepona, Fuengirola and Málaga. The accommodation offers free private parking nearby, with no reservation required.
El Tio Mateo is 150 m from Playa del Cable and 120 m from the Arco de Marbella. Playa El Pinillo is 850 m away and Playa de La Bajadilla is 950 m away. For a walk through the old town, Plaza de los Naranjos is 1.7 km away; the Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo is 1.5 km away.
El Tio Mateo offers free private parking near the accommodation. You do not need to reserve a space. The parking is not on the property, so it is outside the accommodation grounds.
El Tio Mateo offers free Wi-Fi in the common areas. The service is limited to these spaces and is not listed as available in the rooms. The accommodation's Wi-Fi score is 8.5.
El Tio Mateo has 18 m² double rooms for up to two people. You can choose a room with mountain views or one with sea views; both have a terrace, balcony, seating area, air conditioning and a private bathroom. The beds can be arranged as two singles or one double.
El Tio Mateo has a children's play area and a garden. The rooms accommodate a maximum of two people and allow up to one child within that limit, according to the occupancy specified for each room.
Noise is not permitted at El Tio Mateo between 22:00 and 12:00. The accommodation also does not allow bachelor or bachelorette parties or similar celebrations.
Check-in at El Tio Mateo is from 16:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 11:00. The property asks you to let them know your expected arrival time in advance.
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