El Fuerte

4-star hotel in a prime beachfront location in Marbella town. Totally refurbished in 2007.

The Hotel el Fuerte Marbella commands a superb location in the heart of Marbella. The hotel overlooks the sea and a sandy beach and is separated from the hotel only by a small promenade. A few minutes stroll will take you to the centre of Marbella and numerous shops, restaurants and places of interest are right on your doorstep.

Malaga airport is approximately 40 minutes drive away.

Rooms: 263
Rate: 81.39 - 280.38 EUR
Hotel chain: Fuerte Hoteles

Situated in the heart of Marbella and surrounded by 4000m² of sub-tropical gardens, in prime first line position on the beach.

Furthermore this traditional hotel has a piano-bar, a coffee-shop and restaurant Beach Club Restaurant Grill on the beach which is specialized in fish and rice and closed in January.

In addition to the listed facilities the hotel has deck chairs, children's entertainment in July and August, a TV lounge, a paddle court and live music every day.
An aqua gym and a Turkish bath are available as well.

Standard room: without views of the sea. Some rooms have balcony. Space: 13.5m² (en suite bathroom).

Room with lateral views of the sea: partial views to the sea. All rooms with terrace. Space: 24.72m² (en suite bathroom).

Room with front view of the sea: views to the sea. All with terrace. Space: 26.11m² (en suite bathroom).

All the rooms to have one's disposal Deluxe beds with continental quilt and padded cover.

All the rooms have kettles.

Restaurants:
- Restaurant El Olivo, international food, buffet breakfast and a different menu every day for dinner, air conditioning in the non-smoking area. As of April the restaurant will serve a buffet and will also have show cooking.
Summer: Monday to Sunday: 07:30 – 10:30 and 20:00 – 22:30
Winter: Monday to Sunday: 07:30 – 10:30 and 19:30 – 22:00
July and August: Monday to Sunday: 07:30 – 10:30 and 13:30 – 15:30 and 20:00 – 22:30

Restaurant Beach Club Restaurant Grill, specialising in fish and rice, it has air conditioning and is non-smoking restaurant, closed in January.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner,
Summer: Monday to Sunday from 11:00 – 19:00
Winter: Monday to Sunday from 11:00 – 18:00

Room service from 10:00 to 00:00

Considered as the capital of the Costa del Sol, Marbella has without a doubt, sufficient features for being one of the most important tourist destinations of Spain: beaches, history, leisure activities, sports, night life, luxury... Its privileged situation, at the foot of the Sierra Blanca, prime position along the coast, excellent climatic conditions and in addition a great and beautiful landscape .

Extra Activities: just a few steps from the hotel, you will find the historical centre and the shopping area. 6 km away you'll find the famous Puerto Banus with the some of the most renowned boutiques of the national and international fashion as well as a wide range places to eat and drink.

By Car:
From Malaga Airport:
-N-348 (Avenida Comandante García Morato)
-Continue for 1 km and then turn right onto the N-340 towards Algeciras-Benalmádena.
-Continue for 3 km, turn right onto the A7 (autovía Mediterranea), towards Algeciras Benalmádena.
-Take junction 214 (between Benalmádena and Mijas), take the detour to the right "A7 Costa - Fuengirola- Marbella - Algeciras "
-Take exit towards Marbella centre and Avenida Severo Ochoa 230 metres from there, turn right over Avenida Nabeul.
-After 100 meters turn left over C/ Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente. Cross the main road straight onto Avenida El Fuerte.

The outdoor pool is not available from 3 November until 14 December 2008. A heated, covered pool will be available during this period as well as sauna and Turkish bath in the leisure complex.