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Obal Hotel Marbella

4.0 star property
Hotel with 10 beach bars, near Marbella Marina

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In the heart of Marbella City Centre, Óbal Urban Hotel Marbella offers a stylish retreat with 10 beach bars and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Savor ocean views at Alameda restaurant while enjoying breakfast or lunch, then unwind by the seasonal pool or explore nearby Orange Square.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and 10 beach bars
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car hire on-site
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The current price is £115
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Why we love this property

Pool perfection
This hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool for refreshing dips and leisure moments. Perfect for cooling off and unwinding during warmer months.
Dining excellence
Mediterranean flavours await at the restaurant, while the bar serves drinks. The hotel offers buffet breakfast and cafe options for diverse dining.
Dreamy slumber haven
Sleep soundly with premium bedding and a pillow menu. Blackout drapes ensure darkness while the minibar offers convenient refreshments.

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Avenida de Ramon y Cajal, 3, Marbella, Malaga, 29601

What's nearby

  • Avenida del Mar - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Málaga (AGP) - 50 min drive
  • Fuengirola Station - 22 min drive
  • Fuengirola (FGR-Fuengirola Train Station) - 22 min drive
  • Fuengirola Boliches Station - 22 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Churrería Marbella - Plaza de la Victoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Blanca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Pesquera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chocolatería San Ginès - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mazeh (Gusto) Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Obal Hotel Marbella

Obal Hotel Marbella puts you within a 10-minute drive of Marbella Marina and Puerto Banús Beach. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Alameda, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Other highlights include 10 beach bars, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 110 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Off-site parking nearby (EUR 20 per night; booking required)
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 200 metres*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 10 beach bars
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 100
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Alameda – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 20 per night (1640 ft away; open 24 hours)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from April 01 to October 31

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Hotel San Cristóbal
Hotel San Cristóbal Marbella
San Cristóbal Marbella

Frequently asked questions

Does Obal Hotel Marbella offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Obal Hotel Marbella does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Obal Hotel Marbella?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Obal Hotel Marbella?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Obal Hotel Marbella?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Obal Hotel Marbella and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as sailing and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as 10 beach bars, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Obal Hotel Marbella?

Yes, Alameda offers Mediterranean cuisine.

What's the area around Obal Hotel Marbella like?

Obal Hotel Marbella is located near Venus Beach in Marbella City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Marbella Marina and 2 minutes' walk from Orange Square.

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Reviews

Obal Hotel Marbella Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is in a perfect location for the beach, with many guests mentioning it's just a few minutes' walk away. (18 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, and amazing with a wide variety of options. (14 reviews)
  • The rooftop pool offered breathtaking views and was a highlight of the stay. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Parking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at the Obal hotel! The front desk was very friendly, room was beautiful and very clean. We will definitely stay here again!
Tamara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms impeccable service (Juan went out of his way to help) comfortable beds
Melanie E, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location Friendly staff Clean and bright
Philip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Just one night very close to walk everywhere Casco antiguo
carina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff! Friendly people and an absolutely stunning room! The rooftop bar is a gem and the view is a must-see!
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel… highly recommended.
Bino, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in Fantastic Location great Room spacious and clean
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, staff
Mary, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amenities were really good
kevin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

👍
Murad, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
AIAD, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Easy walking distance to the sea front and beaches and also to the old town. Room was comfortable and staff were pleasant. Recommend this hotel for both a long or shorts trip to Marbs!
Rosemary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value plus great location.
Itzel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel. Beautiful location. Walkable to the beach and old town. Perfect location
JUAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, location was great and the staff was excellent! Looking forward to our next visit
scott, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel. The staff members were very nice and happy to help! Rooms were updated and very clean.
Amasia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best area! Extremely close to the beach and attached to old town. Perfect stay.
Jonny, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was fine
Christopher, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From entering property looked smart and sleek. Reception staff were extremely professional an
Brian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel very convenient for shops and bars. Staff were brilliant very helpful, Bedroom's not so fabulous and floors need a good cleaning ,
mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, clean hotel in great area
darby, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel , would definitely recommend.
Tim, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel for us. We've been here in 2024 too, because it's sich a nice hotel in the old centre of Marbella
Martin Thomas van der, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel, perfect position within Marbella, wonderful breakfast - loved it!
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Right in between the beach and the very nice shopping district. Great location, extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Camden, 2-night trip