ME MarbellavsDon Carlos Marbella
Both Melia Marbella Banus and Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to Melia Marbella Banus. Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa is ranked #9 in Marbella with recommendations from 3 reviewers like Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.
ME Marbella
Star Service
Oyster
Tablet
Michelin Guide
Mario Vargas Llosa, S/N, Carretera de Cadiz km 175, Puerto Banus, 29660 Marbella
From $124/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "This hotel is not in the heart of Marbella, but is located near the beach (a two-minute walk across the road) and chintzy Puerto Banus area." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Melia Marbella Banus occupies a quiet stretch of beachfront that’s a 10-minute walk from the world-famous Puerto Banus Marina and a 12-minute drive to Marbella’s Old Town." Full review
Tablet "ME Marbella launched in 2025 as the ME by Meliá brand's first property in Andalusia. ASAH Studio handled the interiors, working with lime, stone, and sea-blue plaster in shapes that..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"ME Marbella launched in 2025 as the ME by Meliá brand's first property in Andalusia. ASAH Studio handled the interiors, working with lime, stone, and sea-blue plaster in shapes that feel..." Full review
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..."
