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Hotel El Fuerte MarbellavsHotel Don Pepe Gran Melia
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Gran Melia Don Pepe ranks slightly better than Hotel Fuerte Marbella. Gran Melia Don Pepe has a TripExpert Score of 89 with approval from 5 publications like Frommer's, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Hotel El Fuerte Marbella
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Calle El Fuerte s / n, 29602, Marbella, Spain
From $213/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "We'd give the edge to Gran Meliá Don Pepe, but of the hotels in Marbella proper, this resort is in a neck-to-neck race with the Fuerte Miramar." Full review
Lonely Planet "A huge 263-room complex right on the Paseo Marítimo with a host of facilities including gym, heated pool, gardens and spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness "El Fuerte was the first purpose-built hotel in Marbella and is still one of the best. It is unmissable – a big pink building surrounded by tropical gardens."
Star Service "This beachfront resort boasts a superb position along the water, with sea view rooms a highlight at this price." Full review
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Request a room with a balcony and a front sea view; the single and Classic room categories do not have them.
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Hotel Fuerte Marbella is a stately beachfront resort that’s surrounded by shops and restaurants along the Marbella Promenade and only a five-minute walk from the Old Town." Full review
Hotel Don Pepe Gran Melia
Jetsetter Star Service Oyster
The Telegraph Frommer's
Jose Melia s/n, 29600 Marbella
From $333/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "A stay at Gran Melia Don Pepe places you in the heart of Marbella, convenient to Fontanilla Beach and Marbella Marina. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Venus Beach and..." Full review
Star Service "This longstanding midrange favorite is one of Marbella's original cornerstones, a well-established and reliable commercial hotel geared toward the masses." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 193-room Gran Melia Don Pepe is a luxury seafront resort that's a six-minute drive from Marbella's Old Town." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"As one of the oldest resort hotels in town, Don Pepe maintains the opulent spirit of swanky seaside stays of yesteryear." Full review
Frommer's "Not far from the center of the Old Town, this grand resort on the beach combines spacious and beautiful rooms (most with terrace or balcony) with tropical gardens on the grounds" Full review
