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Obal Hotel Marbella

4.0 star property
Stylish urban retreat in Marbella City Centre offers Mediterranean views, seasonal pool, and easy access to nearby attractions for a perfect coastal getaway

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Óbal Urban Hotel Marbella, in the city's heart, offers a rooftop terrace with Mediterranean views and 10 beach bars. Enjoy breakfast or lunch with ocean vistas at Alameda restaurant, relax by the seasonal pool, or take a short walk to explore the charming Orange Square.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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 Twin 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 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Connecting Rooms

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Obal Hotel Marbella is in Marbella City Centre, a neighborhood in Marbella. Marbella Marina and Puerto Banús Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Puerto Banús Beach and Nikki Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Atenas or Puente Romano Tennis Club. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like golfing. Visit our Marbella travel guide
Map
Avenida de Ramon y Cajal, 3, Marbella, Malaga, 29601

What's nearby

  • Orange Square showing street scenes
    Orange Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of the Incarnation
    Church of the Incarnation
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Venus Beach showing a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views
    Venus Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marbella Marina which includes a bay or harbor and a sunset
    Marbella Marina
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marbella Sunset
    Fontanilla Beach
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fuengirola Station
    22 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP)
    50 min drive

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

Upscale hotel near Marbella Marina
10 beach bars, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Obal Hotel Marbella. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Alameda, offers breakfast and lunch. In addition to car rentals on site and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and ATM/banking services
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 110 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • 45-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 20 per night); reservations required
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 m

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 10 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Alameda

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per night(1640 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to October 31
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel San Cristóbal
Hotel San Cristóbal Marbella
San Cristóbal Marbella

Frequently asked questions

Does Obal Hotel Marbella have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Obal Hotel Marbella pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Obal Hotel Marbella?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Obal Hotel Marbella?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Obal Hotel Marbella located?

Located in Marbella City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fuente Virgen del Rocio and Marbella Marina. Avenida del Mar and Orange Square are just steps away.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 283 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms impeccable service (Juan went out of his way to help) comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location Friendly staff Clean and bright
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in Fantastic Location great Room spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Beautiful location. Walkable to the beach and old town. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, location was great and the staff was excellent! Looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best area! Extremely close to the beach and attached to old town. Perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

From entering property looked smart and sleek. Reception staff were extremely professional an
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

darby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel in great area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni Joyce Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing refurbishment of an old favourite. I love what you have done to the hotel, it is clean, spacious and has the friendliest staff. The rooms are huge and we had a great view over the Parque Alameda. The rooftop bar and pool area are great. Breakfast was really good - lots of choice. Thank you - we had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, perfect position within Marbella, wonderful breakfast - loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was just perfect. The staff is super friendly, the food was excellent and everything is very clean. We will definitely come back! The hotel has a perfect location and everything you need is so close.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Great experience! The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, and the Manager Gabriel really know what good service is. We will come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Right in between the beach and the very nice shopping district. Great location, extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
value for money, excellent location walking explorations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to everything! Staff soo friendly and helpful!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay in Marbella

Fab stay,great location close to both old town and beach , staff really friendly and helpful, great sky bar and pool .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazing a and the staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Clean, amenable staff, well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, with a perfect location! Walking distance to everything, and the staff was excellent. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fantastic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, with an amazing rooftop pool. The rooms are amazing and we had a level 5 room overlooking the Main Street with wide opening windows. Couldn’t ask for a better location to beach, old town and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and staff at the hotel were excellent. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minhui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness was impeccable Breakfast Buffet has been fantastic Good prices
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024