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Obal Hotel Marbella

4.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Creator video
Reception
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $234
$212 nightly
$234 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

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Avenida de Ramon y Cajal, 3, Marbella, Malaga, 29601
  • Place, Orange Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Venus Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marbella Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Connecting Rooms

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Room Single Use

  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Marbella

With a stay at Obal Hotel Marbella, you'll be centrally located in Marbella, just a 3-minute walk from Venus Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Marbella Marina. .This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Puerto Banús Beach and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Nikki Beach.

What's nearby

  • Orange Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of the Incarnation - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Venus Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marbella Marina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fontanilla Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fuengirola Station - 22 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Churrería Marbella - Plaza de la Victoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panaderia Troyano - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Barril Del Gusto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Blanca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chocolatería San Ginès - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Obal Hotel Marbella

Obal Hotel Marbella offers 110 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers.

This Marbella hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 110 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 200 meters.
Satisfy your appetite with Mediterranean cuisine at Alameda, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 10 beach bars. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Alameda - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 20 per night); reservations required
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 m

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 10 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Alameda

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's restaurant offers seasonal dinner service.
All guests may check in at the property's reception located on the first floor (not the ground floor) of the hotel. Reception can be accessed via elevator from the shopping center.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per night(1640 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to October 31
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel San Cristóbal
Hotel San Cristóbal Marbella
San Cristóbal Marbella

Obal Hotel Marbella Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 316 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff excellent accommodation and facilities … the location is perfect 2 k mi ims to the old town 4 mins from the beach !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet room and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at the Obal hotel! The front desk was very friendly, room was beautiful and very clean. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Its like an apartment with small kitchen. We shopped around the corner and made breakfast every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location Location Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel… highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location Friendly staff Clean and bright
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms impeccable service (Juan went out of his way to help) comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in Fantastic Location great Room spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just one night very close to walk everywhere Casco antiguo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff! Friendly people and an absolutely stunning room! The rooftop bar is a gem and the view is a must-see!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amenities were really good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Itzel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value plus great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location. Easy walking distance to the sea front and beaches and also to the old town. Room was comfortable and staff were pleasant. Recommend this hotel for both a long or shorts trip to Marbs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Beautiful location. Walkable to the beach and old town. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel , would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, location was great and the staff was excellent! Looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel in great area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, perfect position within Marbella, wonderful breakfast - loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best area! Extremely close to the beach and attached to old town. Perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yadavendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly staff. Best location for old town. Orange square is in corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
value for money, excellent location walking explorations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Right in between the beach and the very nice shopping district. Great location, extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. The staff members were very nice and happy to help! Rooms were updated and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025