Travelling south towards Gibraltar, take the first on the left after the Marbella Arch. Drive up through an established estate of houses and apartments and find the hotel on your right. There are views of a golf course on the way, but this course didn’t make me want my golf clubs. The hotel is more modern than the surrounding properties... more

We went to the Barcelo for a valentines special which included parking (otherwise 10€ a day) dinner/dance , free use of sauna and turkish bath and champagne in the room. On arrival we waited to get checked in for about half an hour but this was due to their being a convention on for a bank and everyone having arrived... more

Booked via EASYJET Holidays. Great value from the UK. the hotel is right in the middle of what is known as "The Golf Coast" I had read, somewhere, a bad review and consider I owe it to the hotel to put right. 4* hotel, rooms great value for money. free safe. good buffet breakfast which includes bacon and eggs. I... more

My wife and I were booked into the Barcelo by "Golf in Spain" which also included a package of golf courses. We ended up staying four nights and played at three golf courses. The hotel is adjacent to the two excellent golf courses at Guadalmina, which makes it very convenient for golfers since you can walk to the clubhouse from... more

I stayed at the Barcelo Marbella Golf with a group of six friends. Having read glowing reviews of this hotel we were badly disappointed. It's fine if you are a golfer, ie out first thing in the morning and not having to use any of the hotel facilities, including the evening dinner which was a very reptitious buffet and staff... more

You do need a car when staying at this hotel as it isnt near any local amenitites. 10 minute car ride to Puerto Banus. Excellent breakfast buffet. All staff were efficient and friendly. Pretty pool area. Could do with a few more somebeds out though as there is a lot of space for them to fit more in. Would go... more

I stayed here for a week at the end of Sept, with my wife & 6 year old daughter. We booked a junior suite, which was located on the "road " (not busy or noisey) side of the hotel on the 3rd floor. The room was spacious, with a seperate living area, 2 TVs, Dvd player, Hifi system. Only option... more

We stayed at the Barcelo Hotel, Marbella for 11 days in September 2007. We found the hotel very comfortable and clean. The staff were courteous and helpful, the public areas are maintained to a high standard and the breakfasts were okay. We have been in the Costa del Sol several times but not in this area. We were pleasantly surprised... more

We have stayed in some good hotels and this is right up there with them! Great service from extremely friendly staff. Food superb. You will not better the breakfast spread !! Lovely pool area and a couple of bars. Our twin room was big and overlooked the pool area. Room service good and cleaned every day. Yes you need a... more