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#9 of 79 hotels in Marbella
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 263
Description: Popular Sandstone-colored Hotel with access to beach promenade, in town center. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Avda El Fuerte s/n
Marbella 29600
Spain
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( 4-8 of 55 )
“Geat hotel atmosphere”

El Fuerte Hotel

8 May 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Hotel
All members of the hotel staff were helpful, friendly and went out of their way to answer my questions or queries. The hotel was very clean and the common areas well maintained.
The hotel is very well positioned, right on the beach and 5 minutes from the old town.
Breakfast
Breakfast was a huge selection from the full cold buffet, which included juice, cereals, breads, cheeses and a full selection of cooked items, including freshly cooked omelettes or eggs.
Dinner
We ate out every night and walked back to the hotel.
Rooms
Our room had twin beds pushed together with quality duvets and a selection of pillows. The room and the bathroom were very clean. Good shampoos, soaps etc. were ever present. Our room only had a side view and was a little small but a sea view is available at an extra cost.
Pool areas
Again both the external and internal pools were clean. While we stayed, lots of sun beds were available and towels were provided at no extra cost.
In short, in our opinion one of the better hotels on the Costa del Sol, we had a great time at the hotel
Car Park
The hotel does have a car park, which was free.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The friendly staff and the quality of the food available
    • Disliked — Smallish room
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Co.DownBill's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 06 March 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Fantastic location good value”

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4 of 5 stars
london
5 May 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed here for a 4 night break following reviews on here and was not dissapointed.

The hotel is a bit old fashioned but the location makes up for this. 2 mins walk from the shops and restaurants of the old town and right on the beach promenade.

Would recommend booking a sea view room as these have balconies even the side sea view. The standard rooms do not

Air con was not over effective fine in april but could be an issue in mid summer

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Most central hotel in marbella
    • Disliked — old fashioned entertainment in bar but we went out and this was not a major issue
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mcaa1's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Travelled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 09 February 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Shopping
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“Weak overall”

El Fuerte Hotel

1 May 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

If you want to have a Spanish experience this is not the hotel for you. This hotel caters to English and German tourist for the most part,and has no Spanish flare. Breakfast was very bad English food. Baked beans and over cooked ham. Our room was small and the view was of a rundown apt building "Mediterriano" My wife and I upgraded to a full sea view room for 65 euros a night more. This second room wasnt much bigger but had a beautiful sea view. Overall the staff are ok, however some are down right rude. The hotel has a valet car service only when it feels like it. We were often waiting 20 minutes plus to have our car parked. One time the valet guy told me to park it myself. This is a good hotel if you don't plan on spending much time in it. It was a nice launch off point for day trips to Sevilla and Granada. Its also a good hotel if your idea of Spanard is "Miguel" from "Fawlty towers." The staff will do the up most to perpetuate the stereotype of the bumbling Spanish servant to a mostly ignorant British clientele.

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AmericanTourist5's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Member since: 01 May 2008
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“Fabulous hotel and location”

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5 of 5 stars
Nottingham
26 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed here on our way round Andalucia and loved it! From the minute we arrived and our hire car was parked for us to when we left, the staff and the hotel were brilliant. We didn't have a sea view room but were on the side of the hotel which was fine. The room was spacious, with very comfy beds, pillows and duvets - we could have slept all day! The outdoor pool was a little on the small side but there are plenty of loungers and the sea and beach are about 10 seconds from the hotel. There is an indoor heated pool as well. There are loads of bars and restaurant areas within the hotel and the breackfast was great - a mixture of traditional continental and "English" breakfast - bacons, sausage etc with eggs cooked to order.
The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the old town which was very picturesque with plenty of bars and restaurants and lovely narrow winding roads. The hotel has a beach barbeque, grill and drinks area which is open til about 6.30 p.m which was lovely also.
All in all a fabulous hotel and well worth the 4 stars. I would stay here again without hesitation.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything - the luxury!
    • Disliked — Nothing at all. Nada.
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Travelpony's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 02 October 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“What a friendly place”

El Fuerte Hotel

17 Feb 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Stayed here for a week with our mum's. A great place for the older traveller. Excellent location, spotlessly clean, very friendly welcoming staff in beautiful gardens. The weather was not the best and I can't think of a better place to hang out. A lovely lounge area with sea views and non smoking! A great place to chat and meet fellow travellers.
The indoor pool is of a good size and nice and clean. The gym has a good timetable and the spa is the best.

Evening entertainment is varied and there is always a spanish theme. I would recomend this venue to anyone wanting a high quality hotel that also has a relaxed atmosphere.

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JapeLeeds's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Member since: 28 August 2007
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Reviews of El Fuerte Hotel

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Avda El Fuerte s/n, Marbella 29600, Spain