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Obal Hotel Marbella

4.0 star property
Marbella hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of Marbella City Centre, Óbal Urban Hotel Marbella offers a stylish retreat with 10 beach bars and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Savor ocean views at Alameda restaurant while enjoying breakfast or lunch, then unwind by the seasonal pool or explore nearby Orange Square.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 10 beach bars
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car rentals on site
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is CNY856
CNY942 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5

Why we love this property

Pool perfection
This hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool for refreshing dips and leisure moments. Perfect for cooling off and unwinding during warmer months.
Dining excellence
Mediterranean flavors await at the restaurant, while the bar serves beverages. The hotel offers buffet breakfast and cafe options for diverse dining.
Dreamy slumber haven
Sleep soundly with premium bedding and a pillow menu. Blackout drapes ensure darkness while the minibar offers convenient refreshments.

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida de Ramon y Cajal, 3, Marbella, Malaga, 29601

What's nearby

  • Orange Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of the Incarnation - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Venus Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marbella Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fontanilla Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 50 min drive
  • Fuengirola Station - 22 min drive
  • Fuengirola (FGR-Fuengirola Train Station) - 22 min drive
  • Fuengirola Boliches Station - 22 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Pesquera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Churrería Marbella - Plaza de la Victoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Blanca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chocolatería San Ginès - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Venezia Gelato Italiano - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Obal Hotel Marbella

Obal Hotel Marbella puts you within a 15-minute drive of Puerto Banús Beach and Puerto Banús Marina. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Alameda, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Other highlights include 10 beach bars, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 110 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property's restaurant offers seasonal dinner service.
    • All guests may check in at the property's reception located on the first floor (not the ground floor) of the hotel. Reception can be accessed via elevator from the shopping center.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 20 per night; reservations required)
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 200 meters*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 10 beach bars
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Alameda - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 20 per night (1640 ft away; open 24 hours)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from April 01 to October 31

Policies

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's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel San Cristóbal
Hotel San Cristóbal Marbella
San Cristóbal Marbella

Frequently asked questions

Does Obal Hotel Marbella offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Obal Hotel Marbella does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Obal Hotel Marbella?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Obal Hotel Marbella?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Obal Hotel Marbella?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Obal Hotel Marbella and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as sailing and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like 10 beach bars, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Obal Hotel Marbella?

Yes, Alameda offers Mediterranean cuisine.

What's the area around Obal Hotel Marbella like?

Obal Hotel Marbella is located near Venus Beach in Marbella City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Orange Square and 5 minutes' walk from Marbella Marina.

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Obal Hotel Marbella Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Location
Room
Old town
Beach
Restaurant
Breakfast
Parking
Parks
Bar

What guests liked

  • The property is in a perfect location for the beach, with many guests mentioning it's just a few minutes' walk away. (18 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, and amazing with a wide variety of options. (13 reviews)
  • The rooftop pool offered breathtaking views and was a highlight of the stay. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location Friendly staff Clean and bright
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From entering property looked smart and sleek. Reception staff were extremely professional an
Brian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best area! Extremely close to the beach and attached to old town. Perfect stay.
Jonny, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay

Great experience! The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, and the Manager Gabriel really know what good service is. We will come back!
Christian, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, location was great and the staff was excellent! Looking forward to our next visit
scott, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely breakfast. Comfy beds. Spotlessly clean. Excellent location.
Robert Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was just perfect. The staff is super friendly, the food was excellent and everything is very clean. We will definitely come back! The hotel has a perfect location and everything you need is so close.
Lena, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel for us. We've been here in 2024 too, because it's sich a nice hotel in the old centre of Marbella
Martin Thomas van der, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located to everything! Staff soo friendly and helpful!
Aileen M, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, clean hotel in great area
darby, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Right in between the beach and the very nice shopping district. Great location, extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Camden, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short stay in Marbella

Fab stay,great location close to both old town and beach , staff really friendly and helpful, great sky bar and pool .
ian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel, perfect position within Marbella, wonderful breakfast - loved it!
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

value for money, excellent location walking explorations
Adam Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Marbella

Check in was quick and easy. Two ladies at the front desk were super nice and very helpful. Every morning staff greeted us with smile and a friendly conversation. Hotel is in the heart of old town, few minutes from so many restaurants and cute little shops.
Anita, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel , would definitely recommend.
Tim, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel in the heart of the city, freshly renovated in every sense of the way!
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, with an amazing rooftop pool. The rooms are amazing and we had a level 5 room overlooking the Main Street with wide opening windows. Couldn’t ask for a better location to beach, old town and restaurants.
Aaron, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent city centre hotel which retains its quality from a previous stay
Richard, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property would recommend for anyone wanting a central place and sound proof so no worries about not getting to sleep.
Timothy Alan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

professional staff, nice room.
Edwin, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location and staff at the hotel were excellent. I would recommend.
Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Stay

Wonderful hotel in a great location next to the Old Town. The hotel has been recently renovated and feels brand new. Very modern and clean. The hotel also has a very nice rooftop bar. Overall a great value for the money.
Shannon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Clean, amenable staff, well located.
Marc, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience
Andrew, 6-night trip