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Obal Hotel Marbella

4.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Creator video
Property entrance
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 20 per person)
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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Avenida de Ramon y Cajal, 3, Marbella, Malaga, 29601
  • Place, Orange Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Venus Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marbella Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Connecting Rooms

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Room Single Use

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Marbella

With a stay at Obal Hotel Marbella, you'll be centrally located in Marbella, within a 15-minute drive of Puerto Banús Beach and Puerto Banús Marina. .This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Nikki Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Fuente Virgen del Rocio.

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

  • Fuengirola Station - 22 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 50 min drive

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

Hotel in Marbella with beach bars and a fitness center
Obal Hotel Marbella offers 110 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers.

This Marbella hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 110 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 200 meters.
Satisfy your appetite with Mediterranean cuisine at Alameda, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 10 beach bars. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Alameda - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 20 per night); reservations required
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 metres

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 10 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Alameda

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per night(1640 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
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
The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to October 31
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel San Cristóbal
Hotel San Cristóbal Marbella
San Cristóbal Marbella

Obal Hotel Marbella Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 272 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Poppy

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bino

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel… highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compliments to Juan at the front desk who went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that we had a comfortable room and even helped out with our luggage. Compliments to David, who was our waiter in the dining room he was very professional and friendly. Compliments to the chef for an amazing fresh tuna loin and to die for mashed potatoes which I don’t normally order as a side. Breakfast every day was tasty and fresh. Compliments to Paula at the front desk who assisted me and making sure that my phone was working. She was patient and kind. The owner should be very proud of his new hotel. Not only is the hotel first class, but the staff is even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni Joyce Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing refurbishment of an old favourite. I love what you have done to the hotel, it is clean, spacious and has the friendliest staff. The rooms are huge and we had a great view over the Parque Alameda. The rooftop bar and pool area are great. Breakfast was really good - lots of choice. Thank you - we had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce, Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed and pillows were very hat and uncomfortable. Room was very tight for the price. Parking is a pain, and not on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful few days staying in this warm, friendly hotel. Location is perfect as beach few minutes away and behind us the beautiful old town. When we arrived Sara was exceptionally helpful and welcoming. Although we arrived in the morning she arranged for us to have a room earlier and the use of shower on last day was so beneficial. Without her we wouldn’t have known you could get the boat to Puerto Banus which we thoroughly enjoyed and went at teatime for dinner and then got a taxi back. Just wish we could have stayed for longer ….. we will definitely come back. 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Beautiful location. Walkable to the beach and old town. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amasia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. The staff members were very nice and happy to help! Rooms were updated and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees all of them are fantastic very helpful very polite, especially especially Sarah and Diana at the front desk. They were amazing. The rooms were very spacious food fantastic And Tony at the restaurant on the rooftop. One of the best waiters loved the place will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast. Comfy beds. Spotlessly clean. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best area! Extremely close to the beach and attached to old town. Perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to everything! Staff soo friendly and helpful!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sameh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good hotel in great location. Big rooms.

Very nice hotel in a fantastic location. Friendly staff. Fabulous size of room although not much storage space and badly designed access to wardrobe. Good shower and large towels. Good air con system. Rooftop pool is not for swimming. Very small but satisfactory. Pool bar food not great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin Thomas van der

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for us. We've been here in 2024 too, because it's sich a nice hotel in the old centre of Marbella
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, location was great and the staff was excellent! Looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025