Top Hotels Near Playa de Artola in Marbella from AU$113

"I recently stayed at the Grand Hotel Marbella Beach Club & Resort and overall had a fantastic experience. The hotel itself is beautifully clean and well maintained, with a real sense of luxury throughout. The pools are stunning and provide a perfect place to relax and unwind. The staff truly made the stay exceptional — everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The gym is excellent. Breakfast was another highlight, with a great selection and high-quality food that set us up nicely for each day. There are just a couple of minor points worth mentioning. The bar prices are extremely high, even by Marbella standards — charging around €20 for a gin and tonic felt excessive and a bit unnecessary. Additionally, while there is supposed to be an adults-only pool policy, this wasn’t consistently enforced. Children were allowed to play in the adult pool area, and despite lifeguards being present, the rules didn’t seem to be upheld. That said, these are relatively small issues in what was otherwise a wonderful stay. I would definitely recommend the hotel for its cleanliness, excellent staff, great breakfast, and beautiful pool areas."

"2 bed apartment was fabulous, beds are so comfortable. Right next to the beach. I would highly recomend this place to anyone. "

"A Perfect Two-Month Stay – Already Booked Again!We truly felt like we were living our best life during our two-month stay at Casa Serenity in Elviria. This home exceeded our expectations in every way.I am very particular about bed comfort, and I these were the best sleeps we’ve had in a long time. Every guest who stayed with us commented on the exceptional quality of the beds.The kitchen is incredibly well-equipped—perfect for anyone who enjoys cooking. It had every appliance and tool we could possibly need, along with thoughtful touches like oils, vinegars, and spices. We never found ourselves missing a thing.The location is ideal—perfectly situated between Málaga and Gibraltar. It’s an easy walk to the beach, with two grocery stores just half a block away, and only a 12-minute drive to Marbella’s beautiful boardwalk.One of our favourite features was the glass-enclosed terrace overlooking the garden. We spent most of our time there when at home. With built-in heaters, it was cozy even on cooler or rainy days. The heated pool was another standout—absolutely wonderful, even in February and March.The hosts were exceptional—responsive, attentive, and truly committed to ensuring a great stay. When there was a neighbourhood power outage that affected the router, they quickly arranged a workaround and had it replaced within two days. You simply could not ask for better hosts.We loved our stay so much that we’ve already booked again for the next two years."

"Excellent "

"This was a wonderful spot on the beach with beautiful views from the spacious terrace! The unit was well equipped, very clean and nicely decorated. The owners are so nice - they met us on arrival and were very responsive to every question we had. The beach is fantastic for walking and there are a number of great restaurants and shops within walking distance. It’s a perfect spot for a get away! "

"Comfortable, spacious flat with pleasant outside space and good soundproofing. The kitchen area was small but well laid-out, so we could prepare simple meals very easily. There were excellent facilities for and washing and drying clothes. Excellent smart TV and WiFi. It’s not the sunniest of flats due to its orientation, but you can’t have everything! "

"We had the most amazing stay at this beautiful villa in Elvira for Christmas and New Years. Our host, Françoise, was very welcoming, excellent at responding to communication, and ensured that we had a lovely stay. The house was superb with all of the essentials needed to make it feel like a home for our stay. The location was perfect as we were only a short drive from a local supermarket as well as the beach. For me, the highlight of my stay was the beautiful view of the sea and the mountains. I would highly recommend this villa."

"The host was late in providing the address we where asked to text at arrival, then when baggage was delivered, then at leaving the airport, finally we contacted the office and texted the adress. As we had left the aiport in two cars we were left with coordinating, not the best start. He forgot to leave the second set of keys, and the late to return with the keys, leading to have to wait for them untill noon the following day. The Apartment is vey worn, tirn pillows broken blinds, chipped paint doors not working well, the list is long."

"Very good joining and key card collection instructions. Lovely location and very good accommodation with nice view over lake and par 3 golf course. Short drive down to Elviria centre with excellent restaurants and supermarket. All good. "