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Hotel Fuerte Marbella: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
Avda. el Fuerte s/n, 29602 Marbella, Spain
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€130 (EUR)
Hotel Fuerte Marbella
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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dublin
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A really,really nice hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2011

We stayed here for a week and just cant wait to go back.
Everything was just perfect, with helpful friendly smiling staff who were most helpful with all our questions and we had many.
Locationwise its absolutely perfect. Exit the back way and you are on the seafront right beside restaurants and the sea .Nice Italian place about 50m up.
Or exit the front and you are in the centre beside more restaurants and 5 mins from the old town.
This is a great hotel with lovely grounds, and lots of quiet places just to sit and read and listen to the ocean waves.

Room Tip: If I were going again I would try to avoid rooms 130, 131 and 132 as the view is not great
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  • Stayed September 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Stuart, Florida
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90 reviews 90 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Welcome, and do everything for yourself!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2011

This is an old property that needs a lot of updating. I was greeted by the receptionist and told that I didn't have the correct number (printed directly from hotels.com) to check in. While they let me do all the work on their computer to find the number, they waited on several other people. I was allowed to check in after I showed them whatever number was required only the find out (after a long drive with a bad back) that they don't have a bellhop to help you with you luggage. I am on a one month trip and have quite a bit to move. Then I get to the room which reminds me of camping out in a tent it's so small. AC? Forget it. Nice grounds, bar and pool. Right on the beach and nice view. In the action. I wouldn't stay there again. Weak, very weak......and my back thanks them. Oh, and pay for internet and parking too.

Room Tip: Don't go...unless you like a cheap place just to stay the night.
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  • Stayed September 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Perfect in every thing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2011 via mobile

Exselant location perfect breakfast
Verry clean rooms and verry nice stuff what else you can seek in a hotel

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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antwerp
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“amazing breakfast !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2011

we just came back from 1 week Costa del Sol
This hotel is perfectly situated : at the beginning of the restaurants and nightlife.
at the other side, you have the old town - traffic free
great hotel, very friendly personnel, speak different languages
perfect room, clean, large, balcony,...

tha buffet breakfast : we have never seen before the varietey and choises
almost a -course breakfast: you can start with a cava - then the normal breakfast, and end with cakes, pancakes, chocolatefountain,...
fruit, yoghurt, meat, fish, vegetables, everything was there and filled till ending time : 11h.00
perfect on vacation

we certainly go back

  • Stayed September 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kuwait
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64 reviews 64 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Great location, warm welcome, excellent breakfast”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011

Excellent location in Marbella. Warm welcome, excellent room service, amazing breakfast. The bar area is ok, We were given a room on the 6th floor, the elevator only goes to the 5th floor. The room was ok.

  • Stayed June 2011, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Hotel Fuerte Marbella

Also Known As:
El Fuerte Resort
El Fuerte Marbella
El Fuerte Hotel Marbella
Address: Avda. el Fuerte s/n, 29602 Marbella, Spain
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Region: Spain > Andalucia > Province of Malaga > Costa del Sol > Marbella
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#7 On the Beach Hotels in Marbella
#9 Family Hotels in Marbella
#9 Luxury Hotels in Marbella
#17 Romantic Hotels in Marbella
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Fuerte Marbella, the most emblematic hotel in the centre of Marbella, combines tradition and innovation. On the beach front and surrounded by 4000 sq. meters of garden, Fuerte Marbella Hotel is an oasis walking distance to the Marbella old town, with restaurant and shops. Most of the rooms have magnificent views of the Mediterranean sea. A 7 km long beach promenade allows gentle walking to the famous Puerto Banus, with international shopping and restaurants. Fuerte Marbella offers a complete sports centre with covered heated pool (winter only) and a beach restaurant with sun beds (extra charge, summer only). Easy access from Malaga International airport (60 km) by rental car, shuttle bus or private transfer (book through the hotel). Public direct bus to Marbella bus station is also available. ... more   less 
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