Marbella Club Hotel · Golf Resort & Spa

We have stayed here twice in the past 4 months (Oct 2024 and Jan 2025). The hotel itself, grounds, pool, and beach areas are stunning and just lovely places to be. There are so many sustainability initiatives around the hotel that I adore. The pizzas at el patio (especially) are great and most staff friendly and helpful. The pools are heated, but we found them still to be a little cold most the time, so we did't actually get to swim, but I do recognise that is our opinion and it would depend what climate you are coming from. One thing we would say is, we were there over Jan 6th, which we (now) understand is a important Three Kings celebration for Spain, however for those staying (apart from a Brunch), there was no way of really knowing what was going on if you were not familiar with Spanish culture. I note there was a email sent on Nov 18th, with a small part saying there would a lunch at the beach club for eur 80 pp, however absolutely no context as to why. The Three Kings holiday was not noted at check, nor that it would be a public holiday, and we neither asked if we would like to book the brunch. When I realized about the public holiday, I asked if there would be any special activities for the day for guests, I was told quite bluntly by a lady at the concierge desk there are "the wellness activities"... which were also there last time we stayed, and had happened for the day. With most things understandably closed, we ended up sitting in our room (which might had booked a villa had we known frankly, had we known we end up spending so much time in it) watching an TV program for the evening. Kindly, as someone having worked in the hotel industry.. a hotel (at this high level) could have thought about arranging something, or just a small way to include or introduce the in house guests to the Spanish tradition of the Three Kings celebrations, other than a paid for brunch. Frankly, we felt left and a bit unwelcome. Both times we stayed in junior suite categories and they were comfortable, with elegant furnishings, ideal for two people. During both stays we had a few other issues arise which is why the rating is a 4/5...although it should really be a 5 (and would have been if there were no issues). However, we would to say thank you to Antonio from concierge in particular, both for his help in arranging events etc, and sorting issues, and Valeria from guest experiences who went above and beyond in service recovery. We love Marbella and hope to come back to the Club.

MCH is one of my favourites so hard for them to exceed expectations, however they did! It was my partners birthday which made it even more special. We had an early check in, an upgrade to a garden suite AND they had a complimenatry cake and champagne waiting our arrival. We also had our first Paddle Court lesson which was made so much more fun as our instructor was so good. We cannot wait until our next visit.

we enjoyed the meals and the boutique atmosphere. the club has worked hard to provide beautiful ambience and quality service. the pool is great and the staff are friendly and helpful. I’d recommend - though of course it comes with a price tag. worth a splurge

Superb experience. Such a wonderful and welcoming group of staff everywhere you go. Location lovely and room with a sea view was just perfect. Mixed weather whilst there but still found plenty to do and the morning on the bikes was brilliant. Good gym and all facilities great. Cocktail bar and The Grill exceptional. Will be back again. Thank you.