The hotel is located on the beach, just a few metres from Marbella’s old town with its shops and restaurants, making it perfect for guests who want to combine a beach holiday and city break. Children up to 12 years old can stay for free in the hotel and find plenty of entertainment with various hotel-led activities. Adults can also take part in activities, from cocktail courses to Spanish lessons. Spoil yourself in the spa and beauty centre with fitness studio or relax in one of the two outdoor pools. The hotel become an emblem of Marbella over its 50-year history.
Beachfront hotel: Directly on the sea, surrounded by extensive gardens
Hotel El Fuerte Marbella is situated directly on a fine sandy beach, surrounded by a 4000 m² garden. Some of the 291 rooms have a balcony directly overlooking the sea. All rooms are soundproofed and equipped with air conditioning, a safe, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Meals can be enjoyed directly on the beach at the hotel’s Beach Club grill restaurant. After going for a swim, visitors can enjoy authentic Spanish tapas in deck chairs in the sun.
City: Near the old town of Marbella with many shops, restaurants and entertainment
Just a 5-minute walk from the hotel, guests reach Marbella’s old town with its shops, scenic terraces and restaurants. Thus the hotel is Fuerte Marbella is ideal for those who not only want to relax on the beach, but also appreciate cultural variety. The famous "orange square" forms the heart of the old town (in Spanish, "Plaza de los Naranjos"). The Marina is also located near the hotel, offering a popular nightlife district among locals and tourists alike with its bars and restaurants.
Family: Children under 12 years stay free, varied entertainment programme
In addition to a large playground, the hotel offers a varied adventure programme for children and young people aged 4-16, which includes robotic workshops, face painting or a visit to the ecological vegetable garden. But there is also plenty available for adults: you can participate in cocktail workshops, olive oil tastings, a guided tour of the old town or bicycle tours. In addition, all hotel guests can use the Forti Club, an adventure centre for kids in the neighbouring Hotel Fuerte Miramar, which is located just a few metres from the Fuerte Marbella. Here events are available for the whole family, from live music to children’s shows to Spanish lessons. Children up to 12 years can stay for free in the Fuerte Marbella.
Food & drink: Balanced breakfast buffet, à la-carte-restaurant, beach club, lounge and piano bar
The "El Olivo" restaurant serves a varied breakfast buffet in the morning. In addition to many products from the region, waffles and omelets are freshly prepared buffet for the guests. For lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine à la carte, and regular cooking shows and live music provide entertainment. The Beach Club grill restaurant, which is located directly on the sandy beach of Marbella, specializes in fish and rice dishes. Guests can enjoy a grilled sardine skewer or typical tapas while sunbathing. After dinner, the lounge bar is the ideal place to be, where the bartender creates cocktails to atmospheric live music and fiery flamenco shows. Guests who prefer something quieter can relax in the elegant piano bar and sample excellent Spanish wines.
Sport & leisure: Two swimming pools, Spa and beauty center, gym and entertainment
You can swim not only the sea, but also in the two swimming pools in the Fuerte Marbella available to guests. At the Poniente pool, guests can relax in Balinese-style beds with panoramic views of the Mediterranean. The Levante swimming pool is heated and covered in winter, so guests can also enjoy swimming in cooler weather. The Fuerte Miramar Spa is located just a few metres from the Hotel Fuerte Marbella. This fully equipped hydrotherapy and beauty centre is available to guests. For sporty and active guests, Club Fuerte Sport offers a wide variety of sport options on the promenade of Marbella. The modern fitness studio also features a Turkish bath, sauna and a health bar. In addition, the Costa del Sol is ideal for golfers. A short footpath leads from the hotel to different golf courses: an 18-hole course is only 2 km away. Green fees can be paid by the guest directly at the hotel at bargain prices. The hotel’s on-site activity programme "Fuerte Experiencias" rounds out the leisure options. Here guests can take part in sporting activities such as Nordic walking and biking tours, as well as culinary activities like olive oil tastings or introductions to Andalusian cuisine.
Location: By the sea, 5 minutes’ walk to the old town and a nightlife district in the vicinity
The hotel is centrally located only a few hundred metres away from the old town of Marbella and is on the beach. Guests can take a 5-minute walk to the famous orange square, "Plaza de los Naranjos, " which forms the heart of the old town of Marbella. The nightlife district along the Marina is also nearby. The internationally renowned Marina of Puerto of Banús is located 7 km away and the Malaga airport is 40 km away.
Sneak peek
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Facilities
concierge
elevator
wireless LAN
free of charge
WLAN in rooms
WLAN in lobby
air conditioning
non-smoking building
entire hotel incl. lobby
parking
valet service
Garage
terrace
laundry service
garden/outside area
tanning bed
sunbeds
bar
café
restaurant
reception
24 hour reception
room service
safe
airport shuttle
shuttle to tourist attractions
for a fee
breakfast
breakfast served in room
dogs permitted
bicycle rental
For a fee
tennis
For a fee
jacuzzi
outdoor pool
open year-round
indoor pool
pool heated
rooftop pool
saltwater pool
fitness studio
fitness courses
yoga
children's play area
Outdoor playground
childcare
kids' club, Free of charge
kids' club
Free of charge
sauna
sauna use at extra charge
Massage services
wellbeing massage
spa area
For a fee
Frequently asked questions
There is free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
The following pools are available onsite: whirlpool, outdoor pool, indoor pool, rooftop pool and saltwater pool
The hotel is suitable for the whole family and also offers activities for children. These include, for example a children’s play area, outdoor playground and child care
Discover the beautiful surroundings even easier by bike? At the hotel "El Fuerte Marbella" this is no problem, guests can rent bicycles at the hotel for a fee.
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