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Obal Hotel Marbella

4.0 star property
Hotel with beach bars, a short walk to Marbella Marina

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Creator video
Property entrance
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 20 per person)
Family Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$454
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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Avenida de Ramon y Cajal, 3, Marbella, Malaga, 29601
  • Orange Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Venus Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Marbella Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Málaga (AGP)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Double Room Single Use

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Marbella

Obal Hotel Marbella puts you in the heart of Marbella, within steps of Alameda Park and Fuente Virgen del Rocio. Highlights at this hotel include 10 beach bars, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Alameda, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Marbella City Centre hotel include Marbella Marina and Puerto Banús Beach.

What's nearby

  • Orange Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Venus Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marbella Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fontanilla Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Puerto Banús Beach - 8 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Fuengirola Station - 22 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marisquería la Pesquera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Churrería Marbella - Plaza de la Victoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Canasta - Cafetería Marbella - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Blanca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Barril del Gusto - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Obal Hotel Marbella

Hotel with beach bars, a short walk to Marbella Marina
Obal Hotel Marbella offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 10 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Obal Hotel Marbella. An area shuttle within 200 metres is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Marbella hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 10 bars on the beach
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Obal Hotel Marbella offers 110 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets and hairdryers.

This Marbella hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 25 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 20 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per night(1640 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 31 October.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Obal Hotel Marbella?

Obal Hotel Marbella offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Obal Hotel Marbella?

As of 17 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Obal Hotel Marbella on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$453.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Obal Hotel Marbella?

Yep, Obal Hotel Marbella is a short 3-minute walk from Venus Beach. Fun beach activities include sailing.

Does Obal Hotel Marbella have a pool?

Obal Hotel Marbella has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from April 01 to October 31.

What makes Obal Hotel Marbella a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Obal Hotel Marbella.

Does Obal Hotel Marbella serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Obal Hotel Marbella?

No, Obal Hotel Marbella does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Obal Hotel Marbella?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Obal Hotel Marbella?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Obal Hotel Marbella?

No, pets are not allowed.

Obal Hotel Marbella Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 215 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel in the heart of the city, freshly renovated in every sense of the way!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property would recommend for anyone wanting a central place and sound proof so no worries about not getting to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Kenneth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good, beds a bit hard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

nigel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent city centre hotel which retains its quality from a previous stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, new hotel centrally located between Marbella’s historic centre and wonderful beachfront. Every staff person we dealt with was friendly, courteous and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern facility with lots of amenities in a great location. Close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. Staff was very nice and accommodating. My room was vary spacious and came with, robes, slippers and well stocked mini-bar. I highly recommended this plsce
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camden

Travelled with partner
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

John

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

darby

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

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great centrally located hotel between the sea front and the old town. Ideal for exploring for a few days on foot. We did some 25,000 steps per day, enjoyed the culture, food and drinks.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azita

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

Excellent hotel

I travel a lot. Thiawas one of the best hotels I ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast. Pool and bar was closed for refurbishment when there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam Jan

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in prime location with wonderful employees. Gabrielle at the front desk was especially great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptional! The rooms were a bit small but we had a wonderfully large terrace.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smart modern efficient hotel with great service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michaela

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

Great room for a good price

Great location in the centre of old town marbella and only a 5 min walk to the beach. The room has great views and was clean. The only room for improvement would be the bed. It slipped away from the wall during the night meaning our pillows kept slipping down.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025