Hotel Apartamentos El FarovsME Marbella
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Melia Marbella Banus ranks slightly better than El Faro. Melia Marbella Banus has a TripExpert Score of 78 with endorsements from 2 sources such as Star Service, Oyster.
Hotel Apartamentos El Faro
Oyster
C/ Virgen del Pilar 11, 29600 Marbella
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterMid-Range
"El Faro is a mid-range apartment complex located within easy reach of Marbella's seafront promenade, beaches, and numerous bars and restaurants -- plus pretty Old Town is only 10 minutes on foot." Full review
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
