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About the Hotel
With its tawny beaches and mountainous backdrop, Spainâ€(TM)s Costa del Sol is a classic holiday destination. Its natural resort environment is ideally suited to Gran Hotel Guadalpin Banus, a relaxing beachfront sanctuary just a few kilometers from the historic center of Marbella. Colonial-style guest rooms and suites boast splendid views of the Mediterranean Sea, while gastronomy takes a front seat in a collection of exceptional restaurants, whose diversity ranges from an international rice bar to Italian and Basque cuisine.
Location
Gran Hotel Guadalpin Banus
Calle Edgar Neville, s/n,
Puerto Banús, Málaga, Spain
Marbella, Spain
29660
Nearest Airport: QRL
Features and Amenities
Reviews for Gran Hotel Guadalpin Banus
Do not book this hotel
The hotel is definitely not 5 stars! It claims to be..?!? The hotel is dirty, overpriced and in desperate need of renovations. Not to mention the hotel cafes/restaurants and stores being closed and the staff are quite rude/angry?? For your own sanity… do not stay here. This place feels like it’s running on fumes. The rooms, common areas, and overall service reflect a hotel in its final stretch — unless they do a complete turnaround, I wouldn’t be surprised if it shuts down soon (it’s a matter of time)…
taveler19
Great staff but old and over priced
Very good service from the excellent staff. We had a room the next to the reception and woke up every morning at 6.45 due to the noice. We asked for another room which we got and it was much better on the 3rd floor. However, the hotel is very very old and it has absolutely not aged with style. You find handicap bikes placed in the reception, funny arrangements around the pool and all the shops and restaurants on the ground floor are closed and it looks terrible with dirty windows and you get the impression that it is final curtain call. Staff is great but the manager has to step it up and it is heavily over priced due to the fact that it is close to Puerto Banus.
Peter I
I'd go back again! Great experience!
great service and was beyond everything that was promised! Terrific hotel and rooms were above and beyond! We did not eat in the restaurant but had a delicious poolside breakfast that was included in the room rate.
Meander36903
Another great stay at Guadalpin Banus - July 2025
We stayed at the hotel for 6 nights end of June into July 2025. It was our second visit and I am currently arranging another for in a month or so. We had a great time - staff are very friendly and helpful and many we recognized from our stay in 2024. The room was very clean and comfortable and in exactly the location we had requested. We had breakfast each day and a couple of lunches at the hotel - it was great with plenty of choice for breakfast. For lunch, I think the only genuine complaint that could be made is that the portions are very large - and even for this the staff will make adjustments. (I now wish I was a food photo taker to add to illustrate) The rates for lunch menu are very reasonable as are the drinks on the beach area (served to you at your sunbed) and around the pool. We didn't try the evening meal which is now offered -very cost effective at 33 euros --- because we like to go to explore the local restaurants where even a starter can be 25 euros! Whilst I haven't dined there, I read the daily menu options - we just ran out of time to try it. With regard to the hotel - Yes there is a dispute ongoing - which prevents some of the restaurants on the sea front and the shops in the basement opening and it does look sad if you need to walk past to get to the beach club or other independent restaurants. However - the hotel make it very clear that there is an issue regarding broader facilities and for this they offer 20% discount off the normal rates - so anyone wanting a fully operational 5 star hotel but with 20% or more discount needs to wake up and smell the coffee! There is still a great hotel, pool and pool area with full facilities, beach club etc and for the part that is closed there are other restaurants close by - one very popular one within a few minutes walk! What is available is great and has a wonderful atmosphere - yes the staff miss the closed part of the hotel and look forward to it all being one again but this does not detract from them wanting all guests to have a fantastic stay and are very attentive. The rooms we have had - junior suite and pool view double have been great and very clean - yes you could pick fault if you wanted, and say the furniture is dated etc --- but I had exactly the same on recent work related visit to a 5 star hotel in Malaysia! I have read some concerning reviews on here - one which probably overlapped our last stay and I cannot understand it whatsoever. Please do not be put off going to stay at this great hotel - but please remember that you are being given a discount because it currently isn't operating as a 5 star hotel but it is still a very clean and friendly hotel, in a great location with great facilities and very friendly staff that will do whatever they can to make your visit a positive one. We hope to be back there in a few weeks but sadly only for a couple of nights this time.
Jan C
Well done Guadalpin
This is a Great hotel to stay at! The location couldn’t be better. You have 10 minutes walk to Puerto Banus . Mistral Beach club is right infront of the Hotel. The Staff is the best it doesn’t matter if it’s the front desk or the cleaners they all take good care of you.
Michael O
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