We stayed at the Barcelo Hotel, Marbella for 11 days in September 2007. We found the hotel very comfortable and clean. The staff were courteous and helpful, the public areas are maintained to a high standard and the breakfasts were okay. We have been in the Costa del Sol several times but not in this area. We were pleasantly surprised... more

We have stayed in some good hotels and this is right up there with them! Great service from extremely friendly staff. Food superb. You will not better the breakfast spread !! Lovely pool area and a couple of bars. Our twin room was big and overlooked the pool area. Room service good and cleaned every day. Yes you need a... more

We stayed here for 3 days with the intention of relaxing round the pool and generally doing nothing. The hotel fitted the bill perfectly, its was nicely decorated, clean, had good rooms and nice facilities. Wouldn't go back again, not because we didn't enjoy the hotel, its just because there nothing there to pull us back. Overall, its a nice... more

Clean hotel with helpful staff and great food. The pool area was quiet and had plenty of sunbeds when we stayed, no need to make a run for them early in the morning (we did take our own beach towels though). The drinks in the hotel were expensive but we expected that. You do need to hire a car though,... more

After reading the reviews we decided to book this hotel but there were a few things that we would dispute from some of the previous reviews and some others that also need to be raised. Overall the hotel was clean, and very well presented. The staff were helpful and friendly (on the whole!). However, altho' we had a very nice... more

We stayed in the hotel for the first two weeks in August. There are a number of positives and a number of negatives that I would like to point out : Positives 1. Very clean hotel, towels changed everyday 2. Very friendly staff 3. Good facilities in the hotel including pool and gym 4. Breakfast buffet is extensive 5. Nice... more

Booked this hotel for a 3 night break in the sun. We are a young couple looking for a upmarket hotel, without too many kids, in the resort of Marbella. This hotel is set in the quiet golf resort, away from the main town centre. Overall the hotel is nice, but doesn't quite have the WOW factor I was hoping... more

The overall hotel building and size of rooms fitted the bill. The problem that we had is that the beds were extremely uncomfortable and there was pretty much no night life, not even a pool bar or decent uncovered outside area as such. We were aware when booking that the hotel was situated where you would need a car to... more

We stayed four nights and loved it. We agree with previous reviews that the hotel is more of a five star than a four star hotel. Rooms were far nicer than website photos suggest. Buffets breakfasts were fantastic - great choice, and it was nice sitting out on the shaded terrace to eat. All the hotel staff we encountered were... more