El Fuerte Marbella

The hotel has undergone an extensive renovation and now is absolutely first class. Having stayed many times previously we noted that some of the charm and character of the hotel has been lost but compensated by the new modern styling. The hotel is excellently placed for the beach and the old town. Previously the hotel had sun loungers on the beach but they weren’t there this visit. We stayed in a jacaranda selected room which was extremely stylish and comfortable with front sea views. The selected option allows access between 11-9 to an area where complimentary snacks and drinks are available. There is inside and outside seating and provides a pleasant area to enjoy the sun and relax. Breakfast in the selected area was relaxed and buffet was substantial. Bar food was excellent too. The staff were in the main very helpful, knowledgeable and polite with unfortunately a few who were less helpful. Overall very impressed and hope to return soon.

This is the best hotel that I’ve ever stayed at in Europe! It’s a top top 5* hotel! Everything’s was close to perfect! The place was so clean at all times, staff were fantastic, and breakfast was great. The pool areas are amazing! Huge comfy loungers, and waiter service around the pool. We paid £2200 for 4 nights so it wasn’t cheap, and even a Diet Coke is £4, but it’s worth it for the setting and service. The guy at the pool bar with the lint tail was brilliant, and Juan Manuel was great at check in and check out with our luggage. We can’t wait to return

Don't stay too long at a hotel Newly refurbished hotel in a great location. So all looks and feels very nice. The hotel has a few issues I feel from my vast experience of hotels around the world and this area. Rooms are ok size. It's newly decorated in a mustard colour, which, to be honest, is terrible. The furniture is basic. Not utilising the space in the rooms. But the worst thing is wardrobe space. There isn't much room at all. It's only good for a weekend stay. There are no mirrors in the rooms, only the bathroom. We'll that doesn't work out well. Think whoever designed the room's the hotel should get their money back. It's just awful. Which is a real shame. The garden and restaurant area are lovely. The pool area is nice as well, maybe a little packed in. There is no adult area thou which is a must. There is a pool that says no children. But between 12 noon and 4 pm they can swim in this pool... drrrr. So it's full of kids with toys all day. Not what everyone wants. So don't advertise no children area. The bar and restaurant are nice. A rooftop restaurant and bar is lovely with great views. The staff are generally very good. Maybe overworked. Need more staff around the pool areas and definitely for breakfast. The breakfasts morning is a zoo. In high season, forget it. The beach restaurant is very nice and has nice beds on the beach. We were thinking of coming in summer for 2 weeks but think the hotel will be too stressful and rooms not able to cope with 2 weeks of summer clothes etc. Repaint rooms and add some extra hanging space and draws. I felt like I was at my sons Uni accommodation where u have to think carefully where you put everything.

Booked a one night stay, a computer glitch was the only down side to our visit. Upon arrival the reservation was in limbo, not to worry we were told , ushered to the patio where we were provided complimentary drinks and munchies. Three hours later everything cleared up and we were taken to our room. Other than the computer problem it was a delightful experience. Every person must have been carefully pick by management , and sent to the same training classes. Have never experienced the treatment that we received in any hotel The staff could not do enough to make the stay a warm comfortable experience The food was very nice and the setting outstanding, my compliments to El Fuerte , most certainly will return.

We came here for lunch and to celebrate Gran’s honeymoon visit exactly 60 years ago. The food and service was exceptional as we would have expected but the highlight was Maria Antunez who went out of her way to bring a 50th anniversary album to show us photographs of the hotel from that time and to take away. As you can imagine, Gran was delighted with everything, as we all were. Any visit to Marbella should include a visit to Elfuerte. Absolutely delightful.

My wife and I have watched the refurbishment of this hotel while staying previously at the Amare, owned I’m certain by the same company, so thought we’d try El Fuerte this time and we’re very pleased we did! The hotel is beautifully furnished and decorated, but equally as important the staff are almost without exception very friendly, welcoming and helpful. We opted for room and breakfast, the breakfast choice was varied and of a high quality but not just quite up to the standard of the Amare, but that’s being picky. Our only other minor criticism would be the (few) children allowed in the adult only swimming pool, I fully appreciate that this is the only 1 of the 4 pools that are heated but it was irritating, this is possibly not an issue later in the season when the other pools have been heated by the sun. Overall we had a great time and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel.

We visited El Fuerte 10 years ago before its refurbishment. It was a lovely hotel then, but has definitely gone up a level now. It has everything a five star hotel should have: impeccable service, beautiful grounds and excellent food. The manager, Maria, was fantastic and went above-and-beyond to make our stay memorable.

The hotel is absolutely amazing location service and cleanliness is second to none and the staff are very accommodating at all times and very helpful the standard of the rooms and furnishings around the hotel are of good taste and our overhaul experience is making us want to keep going back Dean&Rachel from Chorkey 👍😂

We have just come back from a short Honeymoon break. We were amazed by everything this hotel has to offer!! Staff were soo attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The attention to detail that has gone into this hotel is simply incredible. We upgraded to a side seat view and this did not disappoint. Thank you soo much for making memories for us.