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Hotel El Fuerte MarbellavsRefugio de Juanar
Both Hotel Fuerte Marbella and Refugio de Juanar are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Fuerte Marbella ranks significantly higher than Refugio de Juanar. Hotel Fuerte Marbella comes in at #7 in Marbella with accolades from 5 sources including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
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
Refugio de Juanar Frommer's
Fodor's
Sierra Blanca, 29610 Ojen
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The former hunting lodge of King Alfonso XIII has been turned into this hotel and restaurant, an ideal retreat from Marbella." Full review
Fodor's "A world apart from the glamour of Marbella, just 30 minutes' drive away. The hunting theme prevails, both in the common areas—where a log fire roars in winter—and in the restaurant." Full review
