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Estepona, Spain
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Mar Azul Resort Estepona
Ranked #1 of 37 hotels in Estepona
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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Germany
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Not impressed”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2010
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While the complex is really beautiful, make sure you don't stay in one of the units close to A-7 which is a 100 km/h four lane road right behind Mar Azul and very very busy. The beaches are a brown-grayish disappointment and there's no beach alongside the complex at high tide. You better hang out at the pool, which is a real lovely place. If you don't travel with kids, thus being immune to their noise, you also rather bring ear plugs as the sound insulation between the apartments isn't all too good. We had the "luck" of being surrounded by families on three sides which wasn't a pleasant experience, to put it mildly.
To end with something positive, we have to say that the staff is extremely friendly and the whole complex is meticulously cared for. It may just not be our cup of tea.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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fredsmith1, Manager at Mar Azul Resort Estepona, responded to this review
25 January 2011
The overwhelimingly favourable reviews of Mar Azul reflects its status as one of the jewels of the Estepona Coast. Like most properties up and down the coast with a beach view iit is near to the coast road. In reality its position and the fact that the apartments face into and away from the road mean that in practice noise is minimal and certainly no different from noise experienced by any other similar properies . In 4 years of dealing with guests none have ever complained about noise from the road

As a popular resort with families it will of course have many families staying there which contributes to the great atmosphere at the resort. However there is also a very responsive reaction from staff and guests towards persons staying who have any issues about noise from other guests. Unfortunately in this case you did not make any complaint to the staff before leaving. Had you done so this would have allowed any issues you may have had to be addressed. Interestingly the couple staying below you in C4 who were a mature couple without their family had no compalints about noise from the families you refer to and are looking to rebook next year.
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SouthYorkshire
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Absolutely Brilliant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2010
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Hi Brian
Just to let you know we have all arrived safely back home and thought that I would just send you an email to say A BIG THANKYOU. We have had a terrific time, your apartment E5 AT MAR AZUL is absolutely beautiful and the Mar Azul was great. We have all thoroughly enjoyed it. The quality of accommodation was fantastic, it was really nice to go somewhere with all the home comforts. We would love to go again and will be in touch with you again to arrange this. Our children loved it, the teenagers were really happy with the Wi-fi and loved being able to take their computers and keep in touch with their friends on facebook on an evening. The staff were really helpful, especially Mimi, Carlos at the Pool Bar and the lifeguard Salomee who really was very nice and helpful, in fact she really entertained our youngest daughter who is only 5 and learning to swin, and would give her floats etc in the pool to help her......Paco was great too, he collected us from the airport and took us back this morning and was really friendly and helpful
The pool area is so well kept and clean, I don't think we have every been anywhere before where the staff pay so much attention to ensure how clean the areas and pool are kept. The pool bar was open every day (in fact it was actually closing today) so it was well timed on our part as we used it every day and found it very convenient for drinks and snacks for us all. Also Maria who runs the Pool Bar we visited her restaurant called LA PAMPA in Estepona and can honestly say the best place we ate whilst being there, the food and service was absolutely outstanding.
Anyway just thought I would send a quick email just to say Thank you. The information you supplied before we got there was very informative and very useful on your web site, www.marazol-resort.com Thank you for all your help. We will be in touch again with you to rebook for definite.
Many Regards
Mr and Mrs D Jackson

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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“Amazing, Relaxing, Peaceful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2010

We stayed in E-2 and had a wonderful time. The peaceful and tranquil nature of the pool areas and beach make this an ideal location for relaxation. For those of you that are looking for the party, don't worry, Puerto Banus is only a few minutes away. I would really recommend this resort to anyone. Families were all around, singles as well. The staff was very professional and accommodating. Solome is the best, she can steer you to some of the great restaurants that are a little off of the beaten path.

Stayed August 2010, travelled with friends
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“Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2010

I have now stayed at Brian's apartment E5 for the past 3 years in a row and I dont usually return to the same destination twice. If you want to get away for a completely relaxing break this is the place to go, my sister and I (on our annual girls holiday) dont even bother to hire a car, we go to the Supermarket at the beginning of the week by taxi to buy drinks and snacks for lunch and then get taxis out for dinner in the evening either to Estepona (5 minutes) or buzzing Porta Banus (20 minutes). Brian's apartment is very luxurious and everthing you could possibly want is supplied including UK TV channels!!! The apartment is right next to the pool (15 feet or so) which means you can pop in and out as much as you like without an inconvenient long walk. This year a pool bar has opened which provides very good food and drink all day. As a guaranteed week of good weather (usually reliable in this part of Spain) and lovely, luxurious accomodation and facilities, I couldnt recommend it highly enough. I will no doubt be back again next year. Thanks Brian!!

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Loughborough, United Kingdom
1 review
“Wonderful resort with amazing views & fantastic pools”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2010

This is the second year running we have stayed in Mak's apartment at Mar Azul Resort (see www.marbellaresorts.com) and i have already booked for next year. The kids (2 & 6) absolutely love it. The whole area is so secure and the comfort of having 24hr security guards and CCTV gives total peace of mind. They love to play on the grass in the garden and then run in and out of the pools. There are 2 life guards so we were never worried. Apparently the life guards will be giving swimming lessons from now on which will be great for next time we are there. The apartment is very nice with wonderful views over the pools and the sea. Its such a peaceful place to be and all the staff are very helpful. The grounds are beautifully maintained and everything is so tasteful and classy. Can't wait for next year!

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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