Los Monteros Spa & Golf Resort GLvsHotel El Fuerte Marbella
Los Monteros Spa & Golf Resort GL and Hotel Fuerte Marbella are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Fuerte Marbella scores significantly better than Los Monteros Spa & Golf Resort GL. Hotel Fuerte Marbella ranks #7 in Marbella with positive reviews from 5 reviewers such as Oyster, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Los Monteros Spa & Golf Resort GL
 Frommer's
 Star Service
 Michelin Guide
Carretera Cadiz Km 187, 29603 Marbella
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 
 "For nearly half a century, this swanky government-rated five-star establishment has been catering to the rich and famous." Full review
 "Set on spacious grounds 1 kilometer inland from the beach, near the superior Marbella Club, this property is a steady player on the second tier." Full review
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Many rooms and suites feature tubs with multiple jets, so request these units in advance.
 "Menu: 40€ - Carte: 40€-60€" 
Hotel El Fuerte Marbella
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
 DK Eyewitness
 Star Service
 Oyster
Calle El Fuerte s / n, 29602, Marbella, Spain
From $213/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "We'd give the edge to Gran Meliá Don Pepe, but of the hotels in Marbella proper, this resort is in a neck-to-neck race with the Fuerte Miramar." Full review
 "A huge 263-room complex right on the Paseo Marítimo with a host of facilities including gym, heated pool, gardens and spa." Full review
 "El Fuerte was the first purpose-built hotel in Marbella and is still one of the best. It is unmissable – a big pink building surrounded by tropical gardens." 
 "This beachfront resort boasts a superb position along the water, with sea view rooms a highlight at this price." Full review
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Request a room with a balcony and a front sea view; the single and Classic room categories do not have them.
Upscale
 "The upscale Hotel Fuerte Marbella is a stately beachfront resort that’s surrounded by shops and restaurants along the Marbella Promenade and only a five-minute walk from the Old Town." Full review