Hotel San Cristobal
Avenida Ramon y Cajal 3, 29601, Marbella Spain
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#25 of 86 hotels in Marbella
Location
4.8
Cleanliness
4.3
Service
4.2
Value
4.3
Downtown Marbella and 225 mts. from the Beach and the Sea promenade in front of the Alameda ParkShoping, restaurants,bars and Entertainment around the hotel not needing Vehicle.96 rooms (70% with terrace) redecorated between 2003 and 2007) complete bathroom, hair dryer ,telephone,satelite chanel TV, rental safe box, air conditioned and heating.Breakfast buffet. Lunch/dinner waiter service daily menu.Bar and meeting room 100 people with free WIFI.Over 800 private parking places 250 mts around hotel, the hotel owns a limited nº at special fare. Not suitable for phisically handicapped persons.Granted with “Q” Tourism Spanish autorities quality award and ISO14001 environmental management standard
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Property amenities
Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Car hire
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Baggage storage
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Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Taxi service
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
Private balcony
Safe
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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Mid-range
Park View
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Italian
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100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
367Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
65Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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The location is excellent. The shops are close by. Good food joints in the lane opposite to the hotel. The beach is also at walking distance. The room facilities are average. The AC was not working - in fact it was heating when put on cool mode. Overall the facility needs maintenance for plumbing and air-con.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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We stayed here for a week in July, was a fantastic stay. Can’t fault the hotel. Location is great bus stop and taxi rank directly outside for Peurto banus, which is 10 minutes away. 5 minutes walk from the beach also. It’s is perfectly situated in the old town. Yes are room was dated, but very clean, and a good size too. Big thanks to the cleaners who left it spotless every morning, with fresh towels also. We didn’t eat at the hotel, but it seemed to have a nice restaurant/ bar area. Staff were all very polite and helpful.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Cristobal Parra, Marketing at Hotel San Cristobal
Responded Aug 5, 2022
Dear guest, Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you had a fantastic stay besides the room you stayed was not renovated. We close in October for a big work and reopen hopefully for summer 2023 with new services like a Rooftop with a pool or a gym. Hope to see you again. Kind regards,
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Third visit to this hotel and will definitely return, hotel is very central to Marbella old town, our room was spacious and exceptionally clean with kettle and small fridge, the reception staff are so helpful and made our visit very pleasant. I did not give an overall rating of 5 as I feel some areas of breakfast could improve but all in all really decent hotel.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip: Go premium
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Response from Cristobal Parra, Marketing at Hotel San Cristobal
Responded Jul 18, 2022
Dear Eileen, Thank you very much for your review. We will work to improve our buffet breakfast service! We close in October for a big work and next year if you come back will find a new Hotel with lots of new services! Warm regards,
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Fabulous centrally located hotel. Stayed here for 5 days at Easter and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We were assigned a lovely high level room with balcony that faced out to the main Street and park. This was the perfect location to view all the Easter processions from the comfort of our balcony, before hitting the town when it was all over. The food here was nice and the reception staff couldn't be of more help. Parking was a bit tricky as the car park where the hotel have an assigned space is a 5 minute walk back up through the old town, but is not too far. The hotel has a back entrance which brings you immediately to the old town where lovely narrow streets with shops and restaurants wait for you. Also if the beach is what you are looking for it's less than a 5 min walk down to the promenade for a day on the sands. Santi on reception could not have been more helpful and friendly for our entire stay. He is great !! Give that guy a raise. We will be back ! …
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Central location, lovely staff, nice clean rooms,
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Response from Cristobal Parra, Marketing at Hotel San Cristobal
Responded Jul 18, 2022
Dear guest, Thank you for posting about your stay! You described perfectly what San Cristobal is. Next yeat will be much better, we close the Hotel some months for a big refurbish and reopen as a 4 Star with new services! Hope to see you soon again. Kind regards,
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We (7 men in our 50s) stayed here 4 years ago and our return visit was delayed by covid. The hotel were very understanding and honoured the booking we paid for 2 years ago. On arrival we were told not all rooms were ready but we could leave our bags in one we were offered free safes as returning guests nice touch. The other rooms were ready in no time. We felt the rooms were much better and the showers were great. Location is spot on. The only reason I took one point off is because the fire alarm went off at 4 am one morning and when we gathered down at reception the doors were shut and we couldn't leave the building for at least 15 mins that needs sorting very dangerous.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Cristobal Parra, Marketing at Hotel San Cristobal
Responded Jun 30, 2022
Dear James, I am sorry about the fire alarm, a "funny" guest activated the alarm bottom and some guests woke up at that time. We included him in the black list and hopefully it won´t happen again. In October we close for a big work until May/June. We will have a Rooftop with a swimming pool, new rooms, a gym and other services. Hope to see you again! Kind regards,
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The hotel is in a very bad condition. Everything stinks, rooms are dirty. In the first room the smell of the bathroom was so bad that we didn’t spend their a minute. When we were moved to a different room the room was smaller and everything was in a very tired condition. Our air conditioner didn’t work, so they had to come in and fix it. Also, if you want to use the safe in your room, you have to pay extra to rent it (have never seen anything like this). The entire hotel looks old, dirty, and tired. The breakfast was whatever. Definitely this place is not worth the money. Will never come back and will never recommend it to anyone. The only good part was the location. Luckily we were there only for 1 night.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Cristobal Parra, Marketing at Hotel San Cristobal
Responded Jun 30, 2022
Dear Klara, We apologize for the inconvenience during your stay. You booked a Standard room which are not renovated and that ís what you got. In October we close the Hotel for a big refurbish and everyhing will be new and modern. We will have a Rooftop with a swimming pool, a gym, etc. We will reopen in May, hope you will give us a second chance and visit us if you come back to Marbella. Kind regards,
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Hotel rooms weren't as advertised on booking. Com they were much smaller and hard beds too. Very different from what we saw to what we got.. Air con was turned on at night when we arrived and woke up with what was like black Ash all over me it mustn't be cleaned regularly. The only bonus we had was that it was a 2 or 3 minute walk to the beach.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Cristobal Parra, Marketing at Hotel San Cristobal
Responded Jun 15, 2022
Dear guest, Thank you for posting about your stay. We do apologize for the inconvenience, we have all the rooms advertised on booking.com but maybe you did not see it as we have more rooms renovated. We close the Hotel in October for a big refurbish. We will have a Rooftop with a little pool and some other services. Kind regards,
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The hotel is situated near the old town. Only a few minutes walk to the beach. The most rooms are renovated and clean. The staff is very friendly. If you look for a good hotel at a good rate, this is the one! Bus stop is also in front of the hotel. We have enjoyed our stay again.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Cristobal Parra, Marketing at Hotel San Cristobal
Responded May 6, 2022
Dear Susanne, Thank you for your review and your visit one more time. Looking forward to seeing you in our new Hotel next year. Kind regards
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Hotel is located in city centre .You come out and have a park and from other city old city.Hotel have a choice of rooms so make sure you check for your needs (kettle balcony etc)Generally I give them high 4 stars.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Cristobal Parra, Marketing at Hotel San Cristobal
Responded May 6, 2022
Thank you very much for your review! Next year after a big refurbish we will pass to 4Star with lots of surprises. Hopefully you will rate us with 5 points :) Kind regards
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This hotel is a 5* hotel in disguise! Presumably because it’s on a busy road and has no pool etc. it has a 3* rating, but don’t be fooled. The staff are wonderful and extremely helpful and professional, and our room was truly one of the best we’ve ever had - clean, spacious, modern and comfortable. There was a small fridge provided in the room for guest use, which was very useful. The hotel’s location is perfect for exploring Marbella old town, with its stunning buildings, pretty streets and great bars and restaurants. Alternatively, a short walk through the beautiful park and promenade opposite the hotel takes you down to the port and beachfront, again with a myriad of bars and restaurants etc. I love this city and love this hotel, and can’t wait to go back to both!
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Room Tip: Rooms on the main road are noisier during the day and again first thing in the morning. Didn’t...
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Response from Cristobal Parra, Marketing at Hotel San Cristobal
Responded Mar 10, 2022
Dear Jane, Thank you very much for posting such a nice review! Next year we will be a 4 Star with a pool on a roof top and some other services I cannot tell you now :) Looking forward to seeing you again! Kind regards,
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PRICE RANGE
$1,171 - $1,321 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
residencia san cristobal marbella
LOCATION
SpainAndaluciaProvince of MalagaCosta del SolMarbella
NUMBER OF ROOMS
100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel San Cristobal
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel San Cristobal?
Nearby attractions include Dust Devils (0.3 miles), El Palique (0.1 miles), and Marbella Old Town (0.10 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel San Cristobal?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel San Cristobal?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel San Cristobal?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel San Cristobal?
Conveniently located restaurants include Timonel Marbella, Sauvage Restaurante, and Yaba Of.
Is Hotel San Cristobal located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the center of Marbella.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel San Cristobal?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Hotel San Cristobal offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel San Cristobal?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel San Cristobal?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Murallas del Castillo (Las) (0.2 miles) and Capilla de San Juan de Dios. (0.1 miles).