Hotel Claude MarbellavsDon Carlos Marbella
Hotel Claude Marbella and Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa are both rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Claude Marbella ranks significantly better than Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa. Hotel Claude Marbella comes in at #2 in Marbella with approval from 7 reviewers such as Concierge, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Claude Marbella
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Tablet
Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Calle San Francisco No.5, Casco Antiguo, 29601 Marbella
From $248/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "With only seven rooms in a handsome seventeenth-century house in the heart of the Casco Antiguo... the intimate and friendly Hotel Claude is one of the glitzier resorts on Spain's Costa del Sol."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"With only seven rooms in a handsome seventeenth-century house in the heart of the Casco Antiguo... the intimate and friendly Hotel Claude is one of the glitzier resorts on Spain’s Costa del Sol." Full review
Tablet19.4
"It occupies a 17th-century mansion, and it’s been extensively renovated in a style that seems uniquely Spanish." Full review
Star Service "This cosmopolitan beachside town house-hotel succeeds with its upbeat yet refined decor and affable multilingual staff, sans pretenses." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Claude Marbella is a gem of a boutique hotel in the historic city center, near numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and attractions." Full review
Fodor's "This stylish boutique hotel is in a sumptuous 17th-century mansion and, while all the original architectural features and finishes have been preserved, the overall look is chic and sophisticated." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Luxe, relaxed and divinely converted seven-room boutique retreat. Sleek rooms are perfectly private, the style is supremely sophisticated and service is superb." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Situated in the quieter upper part of town, this sumptuous hotel is housed in a 17th-century mansion of some historical significance – it was the former summer home of Napoleon’s third wife." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The trouble with seaside paradises like the Costa del Sol is that they suffer under the weight of their own undeniable attractions; they’re developed too quickly, and often a little..." Full review
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And the surrounding area is a far cry from the typical Costa del Sol vista — most of us would choose classic Andalusian architecture over mid-century resort towers any day of the week.
Don Carlos Marbella Star Service
Frommer's Oyster Tablet Michelin Guide Condé Nast Traveler
Avda. Zurita s/n, 29604 Elviria, Marbella, Spain
From $270/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Star Service "Near Los Monteros, 8 kilometers east of the town of Marbella, this sprawling destination resort...has endured as one of the coast's best by evolving into a lively catchall." Full review
Frommer's "An oasis of gardens spilling downhill from the stand of pines behind the main hotel to the edge of one of the best beaches on this section of coast." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa is a luxury resort located a 10-minute drive from Marbella's Old Town." Full review
Tablet "After originally opening its doors in 1969, Don Carlos Marbella has been reborn as a sleek design-led resort hotel with stylish sun-filled rooms and a wealth of amenities. There’s a..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"After originally opening its doors in 1969, Don Carlos Marbella has been reborn as a sleek design-led resort hotel with stylish sun-filled rooms and a wealth of amenities. There’s a..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Set on the white sands of Playa Elbiria, one of Andalusia's most coveted beaches, Don Carlos Marbella's reopening last summer after an extensive renovation marked the long-awaited rebirth..."
