Óbal Hotel Marbella

Hotels
9.2 (1895 reviews)
Avenida Ramón y Cajal , 3 , Marbella , es

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Parking issues
Small room size
Minor cleanliness complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Overall cleanliness praised in multiple reviews, with minor complaints about bathroom water leakage.
Service
9.99
Staff consistently mentioned as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.76
The location is highly rated for convenience to beaches and attractions.
Room Quality
8.51
Rooms are generally comfortable but noted to be small in some cases.
Amenities
8.74
Amenities like the rooftop pool and breakfast options were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
9.2
Value for money was generally considered fair although parking costs were mentioned.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Breakfast options noted to be basic yet sufficient.
Overall Experience
9.82
Guests expressed a strong desire to return, indicating positive overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 20:46

Property Description

Centrally Located Luxury Hotel in Marbella's Old Town

Stunning Views and Modern Amenities
Enjoy breathtaking views of Alameda Park, the old town, or Sierra Blanca Mountains from our air-conditioned rooms. Stay connected with free high-speed WiFi, relax with satellite TV, and unwind in a private bathroom.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in a buffet breakfast and diverse cuisine at Alameda restaurant. Sip on drinks at the café-bar, or visit our 360 Roof top for panoramic views of Marbella while enjoying a memorable experience.

Convenient Location
Located just steps away from Plaza de los Naranjos and a short walk from Marbella Beach, our hotel offers easy access to the vibrant seafront promenade leading to Puerto Banús. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Óbal Urban Hotel.

Important information:

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AGP

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 20 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for € 55 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1895 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.76
Room Quality: 8.51
Amenities: 8.74
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 9.82
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CalCosta Couples Campinas, State of Sao Paulo
10
Excellent Location • Personalised Service • Hidden Gem
Pros:

Having travelled extensively and with high standards when it comes to accommodation, I can confidently say that Obal Hotel was one of the most pleasant surprises I have experienced.
The hotel is perfectly located, ideally positioned between Marbella’s beautiful beach and the charming Old Town. The property is modern, welcoming, exceptionally comfortable, and thoughtfully designed.
The breakfast was excellent, with fresh fruit, freshly squeezed orange juice, and delicious food throughout our stay. The rooms and facilities are new, spotless, and very comfortable. The high-quality amenities were an unexpected and delightful touch.
In fact, I had booked a luxury resort for the second part of our holiday, but after experiencing Obal Hotel, I regretted leaving and even tried to cancel the resort reservation in order to return. Unfortunately, the hotel was fully booked.
A special mention must go to Manager Gabrielli and the entire team, who provide genuinely personalised service and make guests feel truly valued.
For travellers seeking quality, comfort, excellent service, and an outstanding location, Obal Hotel is a hidden oasis in Marbella. I would return without hesitation and highly recommend it.

2026-06-13 via Tripadvisor
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Annjanette couple gb
9
A clean, functional and well-located hotel on the edge of Marbella’s old town, with lovely staff and excellent local adv
Pros:

Óbal Hotel Marbella is ideally located on the main street, right at the edge of Marbella’s beautiful old town, making it a great base for exploring the local area. The hotel itself is clean, functional and comfortable, with everything needed for a short stay.
The staff were very pleasant and helpful throughout our visit. A special mention must go to Sara on reception, who gave us excellent recommendations for places to eat and things to see, along with helpful local information generally.
A very convenient and welcoming hotel for anyone wanting to enjoy Marbella and the old town.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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lizzledrain Family London, England
10
A great 4 star hotel in fantastic location
Pros:

My sister & I had a lovely 5 night stay. A true 4star hotel in great location. Particular shout out to Jeerah on reception who was fantastic. Room was clean modern & big with fantastic walk in shower & plentiful hot water at a great pressure. Air-con also very efficient. It was at times noisy during our stay but understandable when there was a Fiesta at the park during our stay but no late night noise. Great hotel for those wanting a break near the sea but with city vibes.

2026-06-12 via Tripadvisor
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GillianH413 Family Kent, England
10
Perfect
Pros:

Absolutely fantastic location for the beach and the old town. Immaculate. Lovely staff. Highly recommended 5*****

2026-06-12 via Tripadvisor
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Linda couple gb
10
My sister and I loved our 5 night stay and would highly recommend it. We finally found a true 4 star hotel at last 👍
Pros:

Great location, excellent customer service from all staff (particular shout out to Jearah sorry if that’s not correct spelling) very clean and comfortable and lovely modern decor. The room was very spacious and the bathroom amazing with fantastic walk in shower. Water pressure really good and always hot and the air conditioner exceptionally good.

Cons:

Not much to dislike but would suggest a magnifying mirror in the bathroom and more choice of breakfast cereals. Perhaps some light music in the courtyard at breakfast would be a nice addition too.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller it
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Kociszewska family_with_children pl
7
Pros:

Lokalizacja przy samym starym mieście, bardzo dobre wyciszenie hotelu.

Cons:

Monotonne sniadania

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Pedro couple pt
8
Pros:

Hotel bem situado ,bastante próximo da zona central de Marbella ,de lojas de comércio e restaurantes...
Existe opção de transporte público para ir até Porto Banús mais ou menos 15 a 20 minutos cerca de 7 a 8 Km.

Cons:

O Hotel não tem Garagem existe um Park público próximo e uma situação de Estacionamento vigiado 24 h só que 30€ por 24h e como estava-mos de mota não tivemos grande escolha para poder-mos dormir minimamente tranquilos.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Gerhard couple de
8
Freundliches und angenehmes Hotel in der Altstadt
Pros:

Sehr saubere und neu eingerichtete Zimmer. Sehr freundliches Personal. Gutes Frühstück.

Cons:

Verkehrslärm

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Denise couple gb
8
Great hotel, centrally located near the beach and the town
Pros:

Hotel with clean, very well located in the centre of old town Marbella. Breakfast was lovely, staff were very helpful, towels were provided for the pool and beach

Cons:

The pool was quite cold even though the weather was warm.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Jose Luis couple es
10
Agradable descubrimiento en Marbella
Pros:

La ubicación es perfecta entre la playa y el pueblo viejo. La habitación muy cómoda y el servicio del personal muy profesional. Buena relación calidad precio. El parking es publico, cercano y accesible aunque no para llevar las maletas.

Cons:

Es difícil cargar y descargar las maletas porque el espacio que tienen reservado para carga y descarga casi siempre está ocupado y es la calle principal de Marbella con policía vigilando.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Donal couple ie
9
Top notch
Pros:

all good, expensive but great location between beaches/prom and old town(both 3 min walk away),

Cons:

pool is small but nice on the roof, pool bar closes at 8pm so couldnt get a cocktail after that!

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Marcus Scott extended_group gb
10
Now stayed 4 times in 2 years and will definitely be going back
Pros:

Clean, great staff, great location…. Roof top bar is fantastic

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple be
8
Pros:

Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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WAFAA couple kw
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Conor couple gb
9
Perfect location and friendly staff especially Marcos and Vanessa at the rooftop bar
Pros:

Location couldn’t be any better. 2 minute walk to most restaurants in the Old Town each night and only a 10 minute taxi to Puerto Banus

Cons:

There wasn’t anything we didn’t like

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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ELISABETH SUSANA solo_traveller ar
10
Excelente
Pros:

El personal, el servicio, la ubicación

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Felice couple it
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Jayne couple gb
9
Lovely except for above
Pros:

The rooms very spacious and so clean! Located in center of town and double glazing very good ! Staff were great. Pool was lovely and comfortable

Cons:

My bed was very hard. And staff put something to try and help but I still found it very hard. We had problems with a c unit and the staff adjusted it from reception but to be honest we couldn’t sleep well the last night was a bit better as technician came but still wasn’t good enough so spoilt nights for us

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Sara couple ie
10
It was absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee