Hotel El Faro Marbella

Name: Hotel El Faro Marbella
Address: C/ Virgen del Pilar, 11, Costa del Sol, spain
Telephone: +44-204-505-9777
Rating: 3.8

Marbella, Costa del Sol, Spain

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About Hotel El Faro Marbella

location

This sprawling apartment complex is fabulously located just a few minutes walk from the promenade as well as from the sandy beach and marina. It is just a few paces to the historical centre with its many shopping and entertainment venues and links to the public transport network are 100 m away.

facility

10 apartments and 60 studios are located on 5 storeys and can be reached by lift. English- and French-speaking staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a cloakroom, a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access (for a fee) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The apartment hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a hotel shuttle bus. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the mountain view from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a queen-size bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a desk are also available. The kitchenette comes with a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. A trouser press is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Cosmetic products and a selection of towels provide additional comfort in the bathrooms. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

sport

The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including cycling/mountain biking, golf, fishing and horse riding. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy snorkelling and diving. A spa and solarium are available in the wellness area. Entertainment options and leisure facilities include an entertainment programme and a casino.

meals

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a café and a bar. A continental breakfast guarantees a great start to the day.

Amenities at Hotel El Faro Marbella

Facilities
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  Air conditioning
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  Lobby
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  24-hour reception
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  Conference Room
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  Internet access
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  Room Service
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  Garage
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  Elevator/ Lift
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  Laundry
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  Newspaper
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  Smoke detector
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  Smoking rooms
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  Wifi
Common Area
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  Outdoor Furniture
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  Picnic area
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  Sun Deck
Distances
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  Beach
General Services
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  Concierge
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  Luggage storage
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  Multilingual Staff
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  Pool/ Beach towels
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  Wake-up Call / Service
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  Wheelchair
Hotel Type
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  Family-friendly Hotel
Hygiene
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  Contactless check-in/-out
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  Protective equipment for guests
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  First-aid services
Meals
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  Breakfast Buffet
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  Breakfast Served
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  Continental Breakfast
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  Bar
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  Cafe
Object Information
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  Fax
Outdoor Activities and Sports
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  Cycling
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  Outdoor sports
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  Snorkelling
Room Facilities
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  Shower
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  Bathtub
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  Hairdryer
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  Fridge
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  Safe
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  TV
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  Closet
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  Room service
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  Toiletries
Security
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  Security Guard
Shopping
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  Souvenir shop
Sport/Entertainment
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  Outdoor Pool(s)
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  Swimming Pool
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  Diving
Transfers
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  Airport Transfers

Location

Around this property:

Bars / Pubs

50 m

Shopping opportunities

50 m

Restaurants

50 m

Beach

50 m

Nightclub

100 m

Public Transport

100 m

Golf Course

2000 m

User Rating & Reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent

143

Very Good

170

Average

Poor

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Recent Reviews: 460

User:Mobile64609839046
Trip type: Family
Great location
27 Jun 2026
The hotel was perfectly situated 5 minutes walk from the beach and marina in one direction and 10 mins from the old town. The hotel was cleaning the staff were very helpful. They booked taxis for us, looked up and printed information for us. The court yard style garden and pool were cool, pretty and comfortable.Only downside there was some noise from the surrounding area at night, but would recommend and go back again.
User:world-travelllerr
Trip type: Couples
A bit old fashion hotel- need renovation
07 Dec 2025
The room needs full renovation, bath should be replaced, air conditioning looks very old and dirty, glasses were all dirty- it is a shame to leave used glasses to other guests. Very small choice for breakfast. But the worst was car park- on hotel website it says it is available and cost 15€ but they forgot to say that the car park is only for smart cars- not possible to park there any bigger car. You have to go on other car park which cost 25€ per day and then you need to walk to the hotel. Only staff was very nice and helpful.
User:trimley
Trip type: Friends getaway
Needs TLC but it was clean and comfortable.
26 Sept 2025
6 of us old boys on our annual weekend away. One of the other guys booked the hotel and then reading some of the recent reviews I expected the worst. It's true that the hotel needs updating and TLC, looking very tired in places. But in general, it was clean and comfortable and the shower over the bath worked well. Location was perfect, close to the beach and a short stroll to the old town.
User:Jarle K
Trip type: Family
Here you get Bed bugs
06 Aug 2025
During our stay my daughter got many bites from bed bugs. We could see bed bugs crawling on the bed. When we got home all our luggage and clothes had to be frozen for 3 days to kill any bed bugs that might have gotten into our luggage. The hotel has a nice and central location, but the entire hotel is run down and old. Be aware that you will get bed bugs at this hotel.
User:Highstandards2000
Trip type: Family
Misleading photos, filthy room, and shockingly rude service
15 Jun 2025
From the outset, the room we were allocated did not match the standard represented in your promotional photographs. It was tired, poorly maintained, and in urgent need of refurbishment. Specific issues included visible damage to the skirting boards and kitchen worktops, along with clear signs that the room had not been properly cleaned – there were liquid stains left on the work surfaces from previous guests.When we raised our concerns with the reception manager, Jaun, we were offered a larger room. However, this was simply a more spacious version of the same substandard accommodation and did not address our concerns. We took photographic evidence of the condition of the rooms to support our case.Despite calmly explaining that we were unhappy and did not wish to stay for the planned four nights, Jaun refused to consider a refund and accused us of making threats – a completely inappropriate and inaccurate characterisation. When we asked to escalate the issue to the hotel manager, Jaun initially claimed to be the manager himself. Only later did he admit otherwise, saying the manager was off-site and refusing to guarantee any follow-up contact. We never received a return call or response.Ultimately, we felt we had no choice but to check out and find alternative accommodation. I must also express my serious concern about Jaun’s attitude and behaviour during our interaction. His dismissive and condescending tone, particularly towards my wife, was entirely unacceptable and caused her considerable distress.We expect a full response to this complaint, including an appropriate apology and a refund for the nights we did not stay due to the unacceptable condition of the accommodation and the way the situation was handled.