3-star hotel in Marbella, with an outdoor pool, studios and apartments with kitchens, free Wi-Fi and Playa El Faro 150 metres away.
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Hotel El Faro Marbella is a 3-star hotel in Marbella, 150 m from Playa El Faro, with an outdoor pool. Its 30 or 50 m² studios and apartments have a kitchen or kitchenette, balcony, air conditioning and a private bathroom. Some options have a separate bedroom and living room, giving you a choice of accommodation for a beach break or a stay with more space.
The hotel has a large terrace and serves a continental buffet breakfast. Its café offers snacks and drinks throughout the day, and there are bars and restaurants less than a five-minute walk away. Wi-Fi is free; private parking costs €15 per day and is subject to availability, with no option to reserve a space. Plaza de los Naranjos is less than 500 m away, and Marbella bus station is 1.2 km away. The combination of self-catering accommodation, a pool and proximity to the sea suits those who want to alternate time at the beach with walks around the centre.
Hotel El Faro Marbella offers studios and apartments with one or more separate spaces, measuring 30 or 50 m². The studios include a kitchenette, balcony, air conditioning and private bathroom; the Superior Studio is on the fifth floor. The apartments add a separate bedroom and living area, as well as a fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals during your stay.
The 50 m² options vary in layout and configuration: there are one-bedroom apartments, a Superior version on the fifth floor, and an option designed for two adults and two children. Depending on the accommodation type, you’ll find a bath, shower, microwave, fridge, electric kettle and dining table. Some units have a terrace, and bed configurations vary between studios and apartments. You can choose between a compact space with a kitchen and balcony or accommodation with a separate bedroom and living room.
This 30 m² studio combines a balcony and kitchenette, with space to prepare meals and a dining table. It has a private bathroom with a bath and shower, as well as a microwave, fridge and electric kettle. The main configuration offers two single beds, and the accommodation sleeps up to three people.
At 50 m², this apartment has a separate bedroom and living area, with space for up to four people. The balcony extends the living space, while the kitchen is equipped for preparing meals. The private bathroom has a bath and shower; there’s also an oven, microwave and dining table.
Located on the fifth floor, this 30 m² studio has a balcony, kitchen and satellite TV. Its layout accommodates up to three people and includes a private bathroom with a bath and shower. The fridge, microwave and electric kettle complete the kitchenette.
This 50 m² apartment is on the fifth floor and has a private balcony, separate bedroom and living room with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette lets you prepare meals, and the bathroom has a bath and shower. Its layout separates the sleeping area from the communal space.
At 50 m², this apartment is designed for a stay for two adults and two children. It includes a separate bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed and a terrace with garden views. The kitchen has a fridge, microwave and kitchenware; the bathroom has a bath and free toiletries.
Outdoor spaces are part of your stay: there’s a terrace, solarium, patio and outdoor furniture, as well as balconies in the rooms. The beach and sea activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving add more ways to spend the day. You can also go cycling, hiking, fishing or horse riding; there’s a golf course less than 3 km away.
The accommodation has a 24-hour reception, concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information. To get around the area, it offers a shuttle service, car hire and airport transfers. The café, snack bar and bar serve a range of drinks and snacks, while the rooms have a kitchen or kitchenette, fridge, microwave and electric kettle. Wi-Fi is free. Private parking is available on site for €15 per day, with a limited number of spaces that cannot be reserved.
Hotel El Faro Marbella is at 11 Calle Virgen del Pilar, in a central area of Marbella between the coast and the old town. Parque de la Constitución is 140 m away and Parque de la Alameda is 430 m away. Playa El Faro is 150 m away; Playa de Venus is 250 m away, and Playa de La Fontanilla is 300 m away. Nearby restaurants include Taberna El Barril Oporto Tapas, 20 m away, and Pulpería El Asturiano, 40 m away.
For exploring the centre, Mercado Central is 440 m away and Plaza de los Naranjos is 500 m away. Marbella Castle is 630 m away, and the Museum of Spanish Contemporary Engraving is 670 m away. The bus station is 1.2 km away. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 38 km away and Gibraltar International Airport is 56 km away. There’s also a ferry terminal to Puerto Banús 390 m away.
The nearby beaches make it easy to plan days swimming and walking along the promenade without going far from the centre. In the warmer months, Playa El Faro, Playa de Venus and Playa de La Fontanilla are nearby options for enjoying the sea; in spring and autumn, the parks and old-town streets offer a quieter walk. Mercado Central and Plaza de los Naranjos let you combine shopping with a visit to the historic centre, while the museum and castle add cultural stops to a walking route. For a trip outside Marbella, Parque Forestal de los Tres Jardines, in San Pedro Alcántara, is 9 km away.
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Reviews particularly praise the location and the staff. Cleanliness and comfort are also rated positively, while the facilities and services receive slightly more moderate scores. Overall, guests highlight the central location and attentive service.
Rates at Hotel El Faro Marbella vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. To check the current price for your nights, check the available rates for your dates here.
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 38 km from Hotel El Faro Marbella; the drive usually takes around 40 minutes, depending on traffic. Gibraltar International Airport is 56 km away. Marbella Bus Station is 1.2 km away, and there’s a ferry terminal to Puerto Banús 390 m away. The hotel has paid private parking for €15 per day, with no advance reservations and subject to availability.
Hotel El Faro Marbella is 150 m from Playa El Faro and 250 m from Playa de Venus. Parque de la Constitución is 140 m away; Mercado Central is 440 m away, and Plaza de los Naranjos is 500 m away. You can also visit Marbella Castle, 630 m away, and the Museum of Spanish Contemporary Engraving, 670 m away. The bus station is 1.2 km away.
Hotel El Faro Marbella serves a continental buffet breakfast, but it isn’t included in your stay. There’s also a café, bar and snack bar on site; the café offers snacks and drinks throughout the day.
Hotel El Faro Marbella offers private parking on site for €15 per day. Spaces are limited and cannot be reserved, so parking is subject to availability. The parking is in a garage.
Hotel El Faro Marbella has an outdoor pool and a large terrace where you can relax between swims. Playa El Faro is 150 m away, so you can alternate between the pool and the sea during your stay.
Hotel El Faro Marbella offers 30 m² studios and 50 m² apartments. The studios have a kitchenette and balcony; the apartments have a separate bedroom and living room. All accommodation types have a private bathroom, and some include a terrace.