Best Family Hotels in Marbella

El Fuerte a historic establishment on the Costa del Sol, now transformed to 5 stars, is the Marbella hotel that best combines casual luxury, an exclusive and welcoming atmosphere and the sheer comfort offered by its location on the city center’s beachfront, which offers stunning sea views right across Marbella’s seafront promenade. The hotel’s warm Mediterranean character is reflected in its classic interior design that offers guests timeless quality, designed by prestigious Chilean designer Jaime Beriestain’s studio, first-class gastronomy and professional service that puts the finest details first. Come and discover the refurbished image and significant improvements at Hotel El Fuerte, the destination you’ve come to love over the years, as it takes one step further in offering you an exclusive experience.

- "Great" - "A perfect hotel" - "M•A•G•N•I•FI•Q•U•E•" - "Amazing hotel, service, views and locations" - "Great stay, beautiful scenery , by the beach 👍" - "A bit more expensive that other hotels in the area but worth every penny." - "we had an excellent time , thank you" - "Fantastic" - "Beautiful hotel in super-central location." - "Best hotel ever" - "Really nice stay and we were pampered by the wonderful Staff."

In beautiful gardens on the sea front, Marbella Beach Resort features elegantly furnished rooms with a balcony, a TV and a CD player. The apartments have direct access to the beach. Guests can enjoy 2 indoor and two outdoor swimming pools which surrounded by gardens and a terrace. Towels are provided and free access to the Marriott’s fitness center is also available. Santa Maria and Santa Clara Golf Courses are within 2 miles of the hotel. Funny Beach is also just 2 miles from the property. The apartments at the Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort feature a kitchen, and separate living and dining areas. There is a laundry room and the bathroom includes a spa tub. The complex has several restaurants and bars including the seasonal El Med Terrace restaurant and Beachside Grill. There is also a grocery store on-site.

- "Perfect place" - "Great stay shame about the weather" - "Just come back from a Christmas break at the Marriotts and again did not disappoint. Wonderful location with very good f" - "Overall, our stay at the Marbella Marriott Beach Resort was everything we could have hoped for!" - "Highly recommended. Fantastic stay." - "Highly recommend" - "last minute booking, hassle free." - "Amazing hotel" - "Beautiful hotel perfect for a relaxing group getaway"

Set on the beachfront on the Costa del Sol, Estepona Hotel & Spa Resort offers 4 outdoor pools, a spa and free WiFi throughout. The center of Estepona is 5 minutes by car. The stylish, modern rooms and suites at the Estepona Hotel & Spa Resort are spacious and air conditioned. They feature a balcony, and satellite TV. All rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities. Estepona Hotel & Spa Resort has a bar and a stylish restaurant. Outside, there is a sun terrace and attractive gardens. The Estepona’s spa has a sauna and offers a range of massages and beauty treatments. There is an adults-only section with pool. Trips to nearby towns such as Ronda, Gibraltar and Jerez are organized, as well as to Tangier in Morocco. Valderrama Golf Course is 15 minutes' drive away, and discounted green fees are available at a number of nearby courses. The nearby A-7 and AP-7 roads give direct access to Sotogrande and Puerto Banús in 20 minutes, and Gibraltar in 40 minutes. Private parking is available at the hotel for an extra charge. An airport shuttle service is available for an extra charge.

- "Wonderful place" - "Perfect" - "Overpriced" - "Really good staff and spacious place but over priced and way too far from any other amenities even s"

Featuring direct access to the beach, H10 Estepona Palace is located 0.9 mi from the Estepona Marina. This hotel has two swimming pools and a children's swimming pool. The other is for children and there are also free loungers at Guadalobon Beach. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a private balcony. This hotel features a combination of Andalusian style architecture and avant-garde design. The bright rooms at H10 Hotel Estepona Palace have tiled floors and smart décor. Each one comes with a mini-bar and a private bathroom with hairdryer. The Estepona Palace's Despacio Spa features a sauna, Turkish bath and fitness center. The indoor spa pool is equipped with water jets and a spa bath. The Alborán restaurant serves buffet meals with show cooking. There is also a poolside restaurant and a mini club. Beach sun loungers and an attractive chillout terrace with sea views are available in the summer. The center of the town is 1.6 mi away.

- "Such a delight" - "Very enjoyable stay" - "Perfect" - "Very relaxing stay at Estepona palace hotel" - "Lovely week in late summer sun. Hotel highly recommended for comfort, cleanliness and lovely staff" - "Very relaxing break. Location means a taxi required to go anywhere." - "A very enjoyable and relaxing stay in a beautiful resort with many included activities. Breakfast was superb." - "Great value for money, terrific staff & amenities"

Set within extensive gardens, the Sol Marbella Estepona-Atalaya Park in Estepona offers 3 swimming pools including 1 children's pool. This resort is set next to Atalaya Isdabe Beach, on the Costa del Sol, and 1.9 mi from the Atalaya Golf & Country Club. Rooms at the Sol Marbella Estepona-Atalaya Park have a private balcony, with views of the mountains, gardens, or pool. Sea views are available for an additional cost. All the rooms have air conditioning, a mini-bar, and a safe. Sol Marbella Estepona-Atalaya Park offers free public Wi-Fi access. There are 2 restaurants, and 3 bars. The family entertainment program includes shows and lives music, and there are activities for children and a children's water playground. Sol Marbella Estepona-Atalaya Park is between Estepona and Marbella, and the popular Puerto Banus is just 4.3 mi away. Private parking is possible on site, additional fees may apply.

- "Super friendly Hotel…." - "Great hotel, food and location" - "amazing beautiful place lovely people" - "Good hotel with adequate accommodation in a nice setting" - "A shame. It’s letting the brand down." - "Had to go out every day for meals instead of eating buffet"

Set on Atalaya Isdabe’s beach front, Globales Playa Estepona is a 10-minute drive from Puerto Banús. This resort features 3 swimming pools, a garden and tennis courts. Each room at Globales Playa Estepona comes with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Some of them feature a private terrace and either sea or garden views. A breakfast buffet is available and there are 2 restaurants and a snack bar. Guests can also enjoy some drinks on a terrace with sea views. The resort features a large variety of activities on site, including water sports, ping-pong, snooker and darts. There's also evening entertainment and karaoke, as well as a kid’s club. Guadalmina Golf Club is a 10-minute walk from the property. There's easy access to the A-7 Highway. Marbella’s center can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

- "End of season stay end of season food"

Barceló Marbella is in Guadalmina, 10 minutes’ drive from Puerto Banús on the Costa del Sol. It features a seasonal outdoor pool and is just 656 feet from Guadalmina Golf Club. All air-conditioned rooms at the Marbella are spacious and decorated in a bright, elegant style. Some rooms have hydromassage baths and a terrace overlooking the golf course. There is also free Wi-Fi. The Barceló Marbella has a Turkish bath and a sauna. A range of massage services is also available in high season. The Barceló Marbella has a buffet restauran, and a lobby bar, snack bar and the Gastro Bar Santa María open during high season. Marbella is a 20-minute drive away. Other towns worth a visit in the area include Ronda and Mijas.

- "Great property in Marbella." - "If staying in Marbella and you don’t need to be on the water. This is your place." - "Enjoyed our stay at the hotel very comfortable." - "Very satisfactory" - "Good enough for one or two nights." - "Beautiful hotel reception staff could be more polite and helpful"

Surrounded by tropical gardens, BlueBay Banús is a 10-minute walk from the beach in Puerto Banús. It features 3 outdoor pools and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. The rooms at BlueBay Banús feature tile floors and cheerful colors. Each one has a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The hotel has 2 restaurants that serve traditional Andalusian food. There is also a poolside bar, as well as a beach club bar. The staff at the 24-hour front desk can help book tickets for guided tours, live shows and other events. Guests can also rent a car or bike at the front desk. Easily accessible from the A7 Highway, the hotel has 5 golf courses within 3 miles of the property. Central Marbella is 5.5 miles away.

- "Well recommended:)" - "Great value for money" - "Overall ok but wouldn’t go back" - "Great value friendly staff great location."

Offering views of the Mediterranean Sea and North Africa, TRH Paraíso is a 15-minute drive from Puerto Banús. Set next to an 18-hole golf course, it offers outdoor pools, as well as rooms with a balcony. Located between Marbella and Estepona, the hotel is just 2.5 mi from Atalaya Beach. The hotel’s golf desk offers discounted green fees at the neighboring course and other nearby clubs. Guests have access to a wellness center where different treatments can be enjoyed for a surcharge. Each room at the hotel has simple, stylish décor and wooden furniture. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and toiletries. Rooms offer views of the mountains, sea or golf course. The hotel’s La Pergola restaurant offers a varied breakfast. À la carte or buffet meals are served in The Pyramid. The nearby AP7 Motorway offers access to Marbella and Estepona in around 20 minutes. Málaga is an hour’s drive away.

- "genial place, very close to all areas you want to go, need a car to be flexible, with free parking !" - "Nice clean hotel, with great staff, fantastic swimming pool and comfy beds!" - "Lovely hotel, great staff and comfortable room but I wouldn’t stay again because of location" - "good location, great pool, but pool could not be used before 10am. Rooms very basic" - "All o.k. as I expected" - "Decent" - "Bed was ok. It was clean enough. Quiet. We slept there one night."

Welcome to Puente Romano Beach Resort, the Mediterranean's most vibrant place to be. Puente Romano Beach Resort is a member of “Leading Hotels of the World”, and is located on the south coast of Spain, on the famous “Golden Mile”. This is a luxurious residential area located between Marbella and Puerto Banus, just 45 minutes from Malaga airport. With an Andalusian village-style feel, you can indulge in our elevated gastronomy offer with more than 15 restaurants and bars, experience sensational nightlife, relax at the spa and wellness facilities, enjoy open-air venues, its botanical gardens, or play at a world-famous tennis court. Discover the best things in life at Puente Romano, under the sun all year round. Take your first steps and explore one of Europe's finest resorts.

- "Lots of fun in luxurious surroundings" - "One of the best hotels I have visited in a while. Absolute comfort" - "I had amazing time during my stay." - "Lovely long weekend break in a fabulous hotel" - "I enjoyed my stay at puente Romano I felt comfortable relaxed & calm" - "Pleasant stay, well looked after, great location" - "not what we expected but a wonderful break. Gardens amazing" - "Overall experience was great."

Kempinski Hotel Bahía Beach Resort & Spa is a beachfront hotel overlooking the Mediterranean, just 15 minutes’ drive from Puerto Banus. It features 3 outdoor swimming pools, gardens and a spa. Rooms at the Kempinski Marbella feature a balcony or terrace. Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a marble bathroom with hairdryer. Facilities at the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Beach Resort & Spa include a fitness studio with free fitness activities and tennis courts. The hotel Spa has a sauna, steam bath, indoor relaxation pool and 6 treatment rooms. There is also a seasonal Kid's Club, open during peak season. The Kempinski offers a buffet breakfast buffet and two further restaurants offering a range of Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine. Guests can enjoy a drink overlooking the garden and sea or at the poolside snack bar. This hotel is a 5-minute drive from the center of Estepona, offering several restaurants, beachclubs and clothing boutiques. Marbella can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Malaga Airport is 45 mi away. During this winter season we are taking the opportunity to execute some annual maintenance work on our swimming pools. The pools in the lower part of the main garden will be closed until the end of February 2025. The main exterior heated swimming pool will remain open, as well as, our indoor relaxation pool at the spa. We thank you for your understanding.

Located in Mijas, 7.3 miles from La Cala Golf, La Zambra Resort Mijas - Marbella - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. An indoor swimming pool and a car rental service are available for guests. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room is equipped with an electric tea pot, while selected rooms have a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. Guest rooms include a closet. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. At La Zambra Resort Mijas - Marbella - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt you'll find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Pizza and Spanish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for windsurfing and cycling, and bike rental is available at this 5-star hotel. Plaza de España is 9 miles from the accommodation, while Puerto Marina Benalmadena is 13 miles away. Malaga Airport is 19 miles from the property.

- "Had the best holiday at La Zambra" - "Relax, enjoy, indulge - we got what we wanted!" - "Great hotel and service, could not ask for more" - "Lovely stay" - "Truly stunning hotel, 5 star from start to finish" - "Beautiful hotel, with wonderful staff in the Costa del Sol" - "Perfect clean super Spanish hotel" - "Incredibly relaxed" - "Great" - "Its a resort to refresh your mind and soul" - "Excellent" - "Great hotel with a couple of issues"

Surrounded by gardens and fountains, Nobu Hotel Marbella is set in Marbella. Each accommodations at the 5-star hotel has views to the resort's Plaza square , and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming, a fitness center and La Suite night club. Plaza de los Naranjos is reachable within 2.2 mi and the nearest beach is 1640 feet away. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room has a private bathroom, and a terrace with views to the resort's la Plaza square, a leisure area with several restaurants and bars. All units come with a seating area. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area of the Nobu Restaurant. The signature in-house restaurant specializes in Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. Nonstop guidance is available at the reception with the possibility to pre-arrival check-in. Plaza de toros Marbella is 2.7 mi from Nobu Hotel Marbella, while Puerto Banus is 2.1 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 27 mi from the hotel.

- "Stay tuned for my review of the space on instagram @theculturedvice" - "What an incredible luxury experience, definitely coming back in the summer!!" - "Super 🤩" - "Home away from home!" - "10 plus star resort with everything and then some!" - "Beautiful surroundings superb attention to detail everywhere fantastic fun vibe amazing choice of places to drink and ea" - "Perfect setting gorgeous hotel with great facilities"

Surrounded by 20.000sq yards of gardens, this luxury resort opens onto Marbella’s Elviria Beach, where it has a private beach club with VIP amenities. The resort offers several swimming pools, a wellness center and tennis facilities. Offering free WiFi, each elegant, air-conditioned room at hotel Don Carlos Marbella has a flat-screen TV, with a selection of films. The Spa, available for a surcharge, features water circuit with pool, sauna and steam bath, as well as a range of exclusive treatments. There are also 7 clay tennis courts on site. The main swimming pool is heated and offers free hammocks. There is a kid's club and a children's playground. In the summer, guests can enjoy several parties at the famous Nikki Beach Club, located within the Don Carlos Resort & Spa. Central Marbella is 6.8 mi away.

- "Amazing, comfortable, enjoyable and happy." - "Our stay at Don Carlos was perfect. Beautiful hotel, perfect location and wonderful staff. I will definitely come back a" - "Really excellent can’t wait to go back and bring my family" - "Fabulous hotel, exceptional service, lovely food and surroundings" - "Exactly what was needed to relax and reset" - "Wonderfull" - "A unique experience where pure luxury meets home comfort with 7star service"