Location. The Marriott Marbella Beach Resort is located on the Costa del Sol of Spain five miles east of Marbella, just steps from the beach. Panoramic views of Gibraltar and the African coast greet guests of the resort. The Aqua Park at Mijas Costa is 17 kilometers away. Features. The resort's Andalusian architecture speaks of age-old traditions, and property offers Mediterranean gardens. The El Med, in the land of langoustines and gazpacho, is a formal dining room featuring typical Mediterranean cuisine, specializing in fresh fish. Set among white columns and ornate canary yellow upholstered furnishings, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. La Fiesta Tapas Bar serves traditional Spanish tapas from morning to night, indoors and out, under a trellised arch overlooking the Mediterranean. Live entertainment is offered during the resort's busy seasons. The Pool Bar and Grill is a beach-side bar serving light fare and beverages seasonally. Public areas offer wired and wireless Internet access. The Marriott Marbella Resort features a heated indoor pool, a freeform beach-side pool, a garden lap pool and spa pool, plus two spa tubs, a steam room, saunas and a clubhouse with an aerobics room, gym and card games. Access to two tennis courts at a neighboring resort is available for a fee. A teen room offers a pool table and a large-screen TV. Children's amusements include a play area, wading pool and kids' club activities.
Guestrooms. These Andalusian-style villas offer two bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of space for up to six guests. The master bedrooms feature televisions and bathrooms with jetted tubs. The guest bedrooms also offer televisions and private bathrooms. The villas boast fully equipped kitchens and formal dining areas appointed for six. Spacious living areas offer queen sofa beds, televisions with satellite channels, VCRs and stereos. All villas feature furnished private patios or balconies with a mix of Mediterranean views. Utility rooms with washers and dryers, central heat and air conditioning, and telephones with personal voice mail are also provided. All units offer complimentary wired Internet access.
Expert Tip. With a mild year-round climate, Marbella is a wonderland for the golf enthusiast.
