Óbal Hotel Marbella
Marbella · Andalusia · 4 Stars

Óbal Hotel Marbella

4-star hotel in Marbella’s historic centre, opposite Parque de la Alameda, with a restaurant, 360 terrace and beaches a few minutes’ walk away.

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9.2 Score
1.979 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Marbella
Nearby Plaza de los Naranjos · 150 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Óbal Hotel Marbella

Óbal Hotel Marbella is a 4-star hotel in Marbella’s historic centre, opposite Parque de la Alameda. Fully renovated in 2023, it combines an urban address with proximity to the coast: Playa de Venus is 250 m away. The air-conditioned rooms offer views of the park, the historic centre, Sierra Blanca or interior courtyards; they include a private bathroom, satellite TV, a desk, a fridge and a safe. There are double room categories, a family room and a junior suite, ranging from 18 to 38 m².

The Alameda restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and prepares lunch and dinner; the hotel also has a café and bar. The 360 rooftop terrace offers views of Marbella. Facilities include a gym, massages, a 24-hour reception and free WiFi. Plaza de los Naranjos is 150 m away, and the seafront promenade is a five-minute walk. Its proximity to the old town and the coast makes it easy to combine city walks, cultural visits and time at the beach.

Óbal Hotel Marbella
★ 9.2 · Wonderful · 1.979 reviews

Plan your stay at Óbal Hotel Marbella

4-star hotel in Marbella’s historic centre, opposite Parque de la Alameda, with a restaurant, 360 terrace and beaches a few minutes’ walk away.

Room types

The five room categories at Óbal Hotel Marbella combine air conditioning and a private bathroom with views that vary by room: some overlook the park, the historic centre or Sierra Blanca, while others face interior courtyards. Room sizes range from 18 to 38 m², with double bedrooms, a family room and a Junior Suite. The Standard Double and Twin Double rooms are 18 m², while the Premium and Family rooms offer 30 m².

Details can help you choose the setting you’re looking for: the Premium is on the upper floors and may have a furnished terrace; the Family room has a courtyard and four single beds. The 38 m² Junior Suite adds a bathrobe and slippers. There are also options with city or landmark views, and the rooms are soundproofed. Beds range from a large double to single beds, with an extra-large double in the suite.

Standard Double Room — Óbal Hotel Marbella
Standard Double Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Patio
  • Views of an inner courtyard

At 18 m², this room may offer views of the park, the historic centre, Sierra Blanca or the interior courtyard. The courtyard and views of different parts of Marbella give it its own character. It has air conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom with a shower; a safe is also provided.

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Premium Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Óbal Hotel Marbella
Premium Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • City view
  • Coffee machine

At 30 m² and located on the upper floors, the Premium offers views of the park, the historic centre, Sierra Blanca or the interior courtyard. Its modern décor and walk-in shower set it apart. Some rooms have a furnished terrace; it also includes tea and coffee-making facilities and a welcome gift.

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Family Room — Óbal Hotel Marbella
Family Room
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 4 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Patio
  • Views of an inner courtyard

This 30 m² room stands out for its patio and views of the inner courtyard, unlike the categories overlooking the city or park. It has four single beds, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. Soundproofing and a safe complete the listed facilities for this room.

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Junior Suite — Óbal Hotel Marbella
Junior Suite
38 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathrobe
  • Slippers

The Junior Suite offers 38 m² and views of the city or landmarks, along with a bedroom and bathroom with a shower. Unlike the double rooms, it includes a bathrobe and slippers. It also has soundproofed walls, a minibar and a coffee machine, with an extra-large double bed.

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Twin Room — Óbal Hotel Marbella
Twin Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Soundproofing
  • Desk

This 18 m² room has two single beds and views of the city or landmarks. Unlike the Standard Double Room, a patio is not listed among its distinctive features. It has air conditioning, soundproofed walls and a private bathroom with a shower; a desk is also provided.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the historic centre on foot: Plaza de los Naranjos is 150 m away.
  • you’d like to walk to the beach: Playa de Venus is 250 m away.
  • you like rooms with views of the park, the old town, Sierra Blanca or the city.
  • you want a restaurant, café and bar in the hotel.
  • you want to add a gym, massages and a rooftop terrace with views of Marbella to your stay.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: nearby private parking costs €20 per day.
  • you want to reserve a parking space before you arrive: nearby parking cannot be reserved.
  • you want breakfast included: the buffet is served in the Alameda restaurant, but it is not part of your stay.
  • you’d rather stay away from the bustle of the old town: the hotel is in the historic centre, with restaurants 50 m away.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel has outdoor furniture and open-air spaces on the terrace and sun terrace. Reception is open 24 hours; you can also leave your luggage and request daily housekeeping, ironing, dry cleaning or laundry services. For business meetings, there is a business centre and rooms for meetings or banquets. The building has air conditioning, heating, soundproofing and a lift, as well as family rooms and facilities for guests with reduced mobility.

Dining options include a restaurant, café, bar and snack bar, with fruit, wine or champagne and special-diet menus available on request. To relax or stay active, the hotel has a gym, massages and sun loungers with parasols. Internet access is free. The golf course less than 3 km away adds leisure options for guests looking to combine the hotel’s facilities with outdoor activities during their stay.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Beach
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle

General facilities

  • Terrace / sun terrace
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Business centre
  • Meeting / banquet rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility

Parking

  • Parking in a garage

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Special-diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe
  • Views
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Óbal Hotel Marbella is on Avenida Ramón y Cajal, in Marbella’s historic centre, opposite Parque de la Alameda. The old town’s layout invites you to explore its squares and streets on foot: Plaza de los Naranjos is 150 m away and Mercado Central is 250 m away. Capilla de Santiago is also 120 m away, and Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo is 300 m away. Avenida del Mar is 220 m away and connects the centre with the seafront promenade.

The coast is close enough to reach on foot: Playa de Venus is 250 m away, Playa de La Bajadilla is 500 m away and Playa del Faro is 590 m away. Marbella bus station is 1.3 km away. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 38 km away and Gibraltar International Airport is 56 km away. The seafront promenade is a five-minute walk and continues towards Puerto Banús.

You can alternate swims in the sea with visits to Castillo de Marbella, 280 m away, and the museum, as well as walks through the town centre’s squares and streets. In the warmer months, the coast makes it easy to combine days at the beach with walks through the old town; Playa de Venus and Playa del Faro are two nearby options. For a slightly longer outing, Monumento Natural Dunas de Artola is 11 km away. The shops and restaurants in the centre are also within a short walk.

Plaza de los Naranjos — Old-town square surrounded by terraces and historic buildings. 150 m
Parque de la Alameda — Tree-lined promenade with fountains, benches and traditional mosaics. 100 m
Central Market — Municipal market where you can discover local produce and buy fresh food. 250 m
Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving — Collection devoted to Spanish engraving from the 15th century onwards. 300 m
Playa de Venus — Central urban beach for swimming and walking by the sea. 250 m
Playa del Faro — Stretch of coast close to the centre, accessible from the seafront promenade. 590 m

What guests say about Óbal Hotel Marbella

9.2
Wonderful · 1.979 reviews
Staff
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort of the facilities. They also highlight the proximity to the old town and the beach. Reviews describe a well-maintained hotel with attentive staff and services that guests rate highly during their stay.

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