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Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach
Spain, Europe
Marbella
This hotel is located just 50 metres from the Rio Verde Beach and 4 km from the centre of Marbella with its exclusive boutiques, shopping centres, restaurants, pubs and discos. It is also 1 km from Puerto Banús and is perfectly connected via Marbella's public transport services, which are just a few steps away. Málaga International Airport is 45 minutes away. The hotel inhabits a Mediterranean-style building with Moorish and Andalusian influences and offers a total of 170 air-conditioned rooms in the main building with 4 floors. It provides a variety of facilities including 3 conference rooms, 2 Internet corners. A cosy bar, a pub and a restaurant offer on-site dining and drinks. Recreational options include 2 swimming pools and a variety of SPA facilities and treatments. Various sports activities are also available and guests can work out in the gym.
Facilities
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Garage
- 24-hour reception
- Wi-fi
- Room service*
- Laundry service
- Bicycle hire service*
- Babysitting service*
- Air conditioning in public areas
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent2,376 reviews
Excellent
70%
Very Good
21%
Average
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
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Disappointing discrepancy in suite description
We checked in to this hotel yesterday. Our experience so far is a bit disappointing, especially considering this is an Iberostar hotel with great reviews.
We booked the Junior suite with pool view. The suite itself was spacious, but the balcony was extremely small and closed off more like an alcove with a tiny window that made it so you couldn’t really sit in the balcony and enjoy the view. What made this even more disappointing was that we had paid for a Junior Suite with a terrace, yet other guests who had booked the same room category had significantly larger balconies and much better views. We brought this up with the staff, but they showed little concern and made no effort to address the inconsistency or explain the difference.
When we asked whether there was any way to improve the situation, such as moving us or offering an upgrade, we were told that all the rooms in the same category were fully booked and we would have to pay extra for an upgrade. They offered a 30% discount on the upgrade.
The website should definitely have these rooms with an obstructed view in a different category at a lower price.
At check-in, we were assured that our suite and our children’s room would be located in the same area. Unfortunately, they were assigned in completely different parts of the hotel. When we raised the issue, the staff did not seem to acknowledge that this was different from what had been promised and showed very little willingness to resolve it.
We also received conflicting information about the pool facilities. We were told the pool would remain open after 7:00 p.m. and that towels would be available at a designated location. When we went there, there were no towels, and after walking back to reception, we were simply told that the towel service had already closed. Clear and consistent communication would have avoided this inconvenience.
While the property has potential, the inconsistencies have affected our experience. We expected more from an Iberostar hotel with such high reviews.
Review by WassimD Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Excellent stay!!!
Our stay at this hotel has been excellent!! Close to puerto Banus! Staff are very attentive and nothing is too much trouble the hotel is spotless and well looked after!! Food and drinks have been excellent!! The best cocktails! Can highly recommend a stay here!! Would definitely return!!
Highly recommend
What a fabulous hotel from the moment we got here we were made to feel welcome. I emailed ahead requested 2 rooms near each other which was done perfectly with no issues. The hotel is immaculate through out. Buffect breakfast had something for everyone. Staff at the hotel are so friendly. Best of all no subbed wars and I have been to hotels where is been a nightmare Highly recommend hotel
Review by Raina L London, United Kingdom
Worst hotel experience – Harassed during our family holiday
We stayed at Iberostar Selection Marbella Coral Beach in June 2025 and unfortunately this was one of the most stressful hotel experiences we have ever had.
We booked and paid for a Junior Suite through Go Global and travelled with our 6-year-old child. The hotel informed us about an additional charge only after the first night of our stay, even though we checked in openly as a family.
What followed completely ruined our holiday. For three consecutive days we were repeatedly contacted regarding the disputed charge. We received calls on our mobile phone, calls to our room, and were approached multiple times in public areas, including the swimming pool.
On 24 June, hotel management threatened that we could be removed from the hotel if we did not accept the disputed charge. Our room access was blocked and the police were called regarding what was essentially a billing dispute.
During discussions, we were treated disrespectfully and were called liars by members of the reception management team. Instead of helping to find a reasonable solution, the situation was escalated and became extremely stressful for our family.
The room itself also did not meet the standards expected from a 4-star Iberostar property. We found damaged furniture, wardrobe doors that did not function properly, and visible mold around one of the bathroom ventilation. Ants climbing into bed and biting, they look dirty at check in and the room smells bad.I have photographs documenting these issues.
What should have been a relaxing family holiday turned into several days of stress, pressure and confrontation.
I cannot recommend this hotel based on our experience.
Review by repeder Falticeni, Romania
Nice resort
Nice clean resort. Try not to rack up €800 room service bill over the weekend 😂😂 Would return though. Pools were nice and apartment spacious Reception a bit slow at times. Easy walk to the centre though 15 mins walk max and your in Peurto quite.
