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Hotel El Faro Marbella

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Lake
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
$81
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9

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C/ Virgen del Pilar, 11, Marbella, Malaga, 29602
  • Place, Venus Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marbella Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Hotel El Faro Marbella

3-star aparthotel in Marbella City Centre
This smoke-free aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, conference space, and concierge services. Each apartment boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a refrigerator and a microwave.
Hotel El Faro Marbella offers 70 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The aparthotel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This Marbella aparthotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Hotel El Faro Marbella is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Car rental
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Conference space

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • 70 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

El Faro Inn Hotel
El Faro Marbella
Hotel El Faro Inn
Hotel El Faro Inn Marbella
Hotel El Faro Marbella
Hotel El Faro Marbella Inn
El Faro Marbella Marbella
Hotel El Faro Marbella Marbella
Hotel El Faro Marbella Aparthotel
Hotel El Faro Marbella Aparthotel Marbella

Hotel El Faro Marbella Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 325 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was not what we booked, they falsely advertised different pictures. Photos showed a big bathroom with a walk in shower, a couch and comfortable table and chairs and none of these were in the room. The bathroom was extremely small, a completely different set up without a walk in shower. It had a difficult bathtub to get into with a small piece of glass as a door. The toilet was on top of the shower & sink so only 1 person could use it at a time & we purposely booked this room because of the spacious bathroom photos in the listing & walk in shower. The floors were unsanitary outdated floors, not the ones shown in the photos. Bugs, hair & dirt were in the room. We went to the front desk & asked for them to put us in the correct room we booked, we even spoke to the manager on the phone & they refused even though they saw the photos of the room we booked & saw it didn’t match the room they gave us & we asked them to call Expedia & they refused that as well. They saw how upset we were & were so rude about it. After actually begging for help they moved us to a room that was exactly the same as the previous one & had very dangerous broken floors that had gaps all over. They didnt even want to move us into this room because they knew it was exactly the same as the first room we were in, but they wanted us to see the room was the same. Overall horrible experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had to wash our dishes, no dishsoap or sponge was provided, when we asked, they were out and they were going to place it behind our door. Never got them and had to travel out early. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel excellent for a mid range hotel staff lovely and the rooms big with balconies very well located street not too noisy, I would come back again. Only downside the lifts very small and manual outside doors
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ninos

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hotel El Faro Marbella.

It was little inconvenient using the bathroom. The toilet was almost underneath the sink.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

The hotel is well located. Close to the beach and the old town. It has parking and a pool and bar. The rooms are large but very dated and the bathroom is tiny. The location and parking suited our purpose on this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ali, Oakville

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly not recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Walid

The location is excellent The hotel is very old needs update
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great area, 2 mins from the boardwalk and marina, many shops within 10 min radius walking. Hotel is aging, and there aren’t modern amenities like usb plug ins, or in room coffee, but the staff are friendly, the pool is clean, and the price was right.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent 👍. Nice swimming pool, good loungers. Breakfast excellent. Flooring throughout (except marble) needs upgrading as tired and worn through in places
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location close to Old town and beach. Room had balcony and view towards sea. Air con was great as was TV with good choice of UK channels. No auto light sensor in corridor to room was a bit anoying as difficult to find switch in dark. Great reception staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel El Faro in Marbella is all about location. Just one block from the beach and right next to the old lighthouse and the Duque de Ahumada promenade, it puts you within easy walking distance of vendors, shops, and restaurants—perfect for enjoying everything the area has to offer. The hotel itself is a bit dated in terms of furniture and appliances, but everything was clean and functioned well. My room had a small kitchen equipped with a refrigerator/freezer, stove, microwave, sink, cookware, and utensils, which made it very convenient for a longer stay. The beds were a little firm for my preference, but overall, the stay was comfortable and pleasant. If you're prioritizing location and value, Hotel El Faro is a solid choice. I would consider staying here again and recommend it to travelers who want to be close to the beach at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hallie Eleanor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were very friendly, hotel was good for a 3 star, very clean and really good location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Great location and walkable. Property could use a make over as dated. Rooms very tiny (studio) with minimal amenities. Old furniture and tile floors chipped in many areas. Location is only plus in my opinion.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The staff were very nice helpful and friendly. The room was very clean and comfortable. We will be back again. 😁😄
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025