Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets allowed
Laundry
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean room
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Minor complaints about service response

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Some reviews mentioned dirty dishes and sand on the floor, as well as dirty towels.
Service
10
General sentiment of positive interactions, especially with the property manager Trevor being communicative and helpful.
Location
10
Consistently praised for being close to the beach, restaurants, and attractions.
Room Quality
10
Mixed sentiments, with some complaints about outdated features, but generally comfortable according to most.
Amenities
10
Good amenities mentioned, but issues with outdated equipment and small bathrooms noted.
Value for Money
10
Location provides good value, but some found it pricey for provided amenities.
Food and Beverage
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive sentiments, although some guests had mixed experiences during their stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:40

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Stay
Experience the ultimate luxury at The Marbella, a 5-star property in Oceanside offering stunning views of the beach.

Unparalleled Location
Located just steps away from Oceanside City Beach, with Harbor Beach and Torrey Pines State Reserve a short distance away, The Marbella provides the perfect seaside getaway.

Modern Amenities
Indulge in comfort with well-equipped rooms featuring coffee machines, private bathrooms, and some with picturesque sea views. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, free parking, and a sun terrace during your stay.

Book now for a memorable beachfront retreat at The Marbella, where luxury meets tranquility.

Important information:

PETs are welcome and guests can bring them for a $ 50,00 PET FEE. Guests with PETs must declare that on the reservation act.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: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 702 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Frank • couple • us
5
It was good 👍 not good on my back though 😞
Pros:

Beautiful location loved the room garage for your car was clean

Cons:

The bed was bad had to sleep in the middle where it was firm the sides you sink in and the blinds they can see inside at night and doesn’t block out the light from outside had to put towels up to block and the shower the water came out and need to fix the holes on the bottom there water will go there and ruin everything have to patch it up

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Rene • family_with_children • at
5
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing location close to the sea and the beach with many restaurants in walking distance.
Apartment 104 was lovely with the balcony and the nice furniture.
It was great that we could use the beach chairs, umbrellas as well as surf & body boards.

Cons:

All great!

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
10
Everything was very clean and comfortable, which made it a very pleasant stay.
Pros:

The room was small, but very clean, and very comfortable. The location was great. It was nice to have beach stuff, and a nice observation patio. The amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body wash) were top drawer. It was nice having a keurig coffee maker and a fully functional kitchen.

Cons:

No private parking

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Fabulous stay! Host made things easy with clear instructions (and no excessive rules or demands). Property was immaculate and the cottage we stayed in was nicely furnished and well stocked with all of the essentials. Location on The Strand cannot be beat, and it really is a value compared with similarly located hotels. Best vacation rental experience I have had so far. Highly recommend!!!

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
M
Metz • couple • us
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Maryann • couple • us
8
Our stay was ok - not perfect .the place Marbella could improve their communication,especially when
Pros:

Breakfast is not included in this stay.but theres the complete kitchenette to cook/prepare your food.the best part is Marbella is located right on the beach.peaceful and quiet area.

Cons:

At first there was confusion as to where to park.there was really no assigned parking area .when i reserved this place the instruction was that there's a green pass hanging inside the door knob when you open the door of the place/room.the green pass was suppose to be used for parking anywhere in the area metered or unmetered,at least that was the instruction. So here we are looking for the green pass which took a while before we were informed that there's no green pass,that we can just park as long as its legal.also the person we were talking to took a while to answer about the parking,maybe about an hour.he text us about what to do.this place is more like a condo airbnb so really no in person/office you can go to if you have an issue.also you have to clean after yourself and linens, towels etc - no one will change/give you a replacement of them.Marbella should improve their way of communication especially when it comes to the parking area.theres no GREEN PASS!!!

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
10
Great time and Trevor is fantastic!
Pros:

This place is right on the water! You see the ocean, hear the Ocean, literally walk across the small strand and can swim in the Ocean.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Pavel • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
A
Aaron • solo_traveller • gb
10
A lovely relaxing time spent here. Would recommend.
Pros:

Spotless clean, great location, friendly and helpful.
Check in and out was effortless.

Cons:

So close to the beach.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
9
Loved it!!! Hope to return soon
Pros:

Great location!!

Cons:

This stay our room was in the back. Next time will chose a different room

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • us
8
Still loved the place and would come back again in the future.
Pros:

location was perfect.

Cons:

the neighbors were very loud in the middle of the night sometimes.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • solo_traveller • us
10
Great location. Would stay again.
Pros:

Right on the ocean. Small walk to restaurants, bars, and shops. Close to Thursday morning Farmers Markets and the Thursday night Sunset Market.

Cons:

The shower was very small as the rest of the bathroom. An extra shelf in there would have been great. We have hanging toiletry bags that worked well. Don’t a complaint, just an observation.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
10
Pros:

The cottage was clean, decorated nicely, and perfect for two people. The view of the beach was beautiful and to hear the sound of the beach when you wake up in the morning was calming and relaxing. Will definitely stay again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Ziegler • solo_traveller • us
9
Excellent beach getaway within 30 miles of downtown San Diego.
Pros:

The location was fantastic. The beach is across the street and the deck was fantastic. It rained one day and I was still able to watch the waves from the deck, peacefully soaking up the ocean breezes.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • couple • us
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Otis • couple • us
10
I’d do it again.
Pros:

The patio was great to watch the locals cruise the strand.

Cons:

It was clean and comfortable.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • au
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jumanah • couple • ca
1
Pros:

The location next to the ocean

Cons:

I had lots of good expectations for this vacation rental but this place disappointed me. I don’t think it should be listed on booking as it sounds like an Air and B which I was not expecting.
The place got 5 stars which encouraged me to book it, the location is good, and its infront of the occuan but the cleaningess is 0 this place does not have hygen desppit I told them during my first day they didn’t belive me and stated that they have professional cleaning which i think is not within my standards. Also when my taxi drop me there the driver did not know where is the location and I tried calling them no response- yes my phone number is private but I left a voicemail i felt like I was scammed- then someone at street help me in finding this place. There is no security or human to speak to, and the place is scary for solo travellers females.
There is one time I stayed at night and tried to call them no response over call.
Its only chatting over booking.

I wont come back here, I am not an American and I just visited California for holidays.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee