Booked with Thomson, room had a flooded balcony the drainage pipe was set an inch off the ground so water didnt drain below this. Reported to Housekeeping. took 3 attempts over the phone, then calling down in person and trying to get a mop myself before they turned up to get rid of the standing water and prevent the splashing... more

Rounded off a three centre stay with 3 nights at the Fuerte. As most reviewers have said, it's in an unbeatable position. Most of the hotels in that part of the resort are small business hotels and the more upmarket ones are a bit of a hike in the direction of Puerto Banus. The Fuerte has the best of both.... more

The location of this hotel is perfect. Just at ten minute walk from the center of Marbella (which is so pretty). Also it is right on the promenade. Take a walk along the promenade. It is just beautiful with sea on one side and views of the mountains and some beautiful homes on the other. When you cross the promenade,... more

This is a very good hotel.... Firstly, the external appearance is very impressive. My check-in was painless and the room was very well appointed and clean. A well stocked mini-bar, nice flat screen tv and tea & coffee making facilities. The bathroom was a good size as was the bath itself. Taking a walk through the hotel itself, it appears... more

located in the centre of marbella, right next to the beach ( walk across the promenade to get to beach also directly via hotel by underground passage), hotel is clean, and in a very good position. The promenade is an excellent walk day or night there are a variety of eateries located along the way ( few chinese, plenty of... more

Spent one night in this nice hotel. The room was nice and clean (flat screen tv, electric kettle with complimentary tea and coffee, nice bathroom with great water pressure). Nice common areas, specially the garden around the pool. The hotel is literally on the beach. What i liked the most is the buffet breakfast (included in the room's rate) :... more

My wife and I stayed at the El Fuerte in early July, so this is rather belated review but one that needed to be written because this Hotel deserves it. I found the El fuerte to be a little gem placed in what must be an envious position by the other Marbella hotels. As previous reviewers have said its position... more

What a fantastic hotel - amenities were excellent, food was excellent, staff, particularly restaurant staff were very helpful. Gym classes were well organised and lots of fun - hotel location could not be better. more

We have just returned from a five night stay at the El Fuerte in Marbella. The hotel is in the most perfect location, right on the beach and adjacent promenade in the new part of town, however the old town is just over the road, a short stroll away. We booked a front sea view room and were most disapointed... more