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4.5 (37 reviews)
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View from room 207 - A view of the beach and ocean is visible through a window with partially open horizontal blinds. The scene includes the sandy shoreline, the water reflecting sunlight, and a person walking along the beach. An umbrella is also visible outside on the sand. The window frame and blinds are in the foreground, with the outdoor scene in the background.
Juliet B.

I've stayed here a handful of times. The best thing about the Marbella is obviously the location. You can't get any closer to the water; it's literally steps away from the hotel. I have a few issues with this place. The biggest one, being that they charge just a hefty cleaning fee of $115. I feel like they are trying to be an air bnb and I get that but tell me why they tell you to wash your dishes and take out the trash when you check out?? So they charge $115 to change the sheets then? I truly don't understand. Seems like a lot to charge when they ask you to clean up after yourself. Another issue I had staying in room 207 the last couple of days is how tiny the bathroom was in this room. There was also no closet to hang clothes. Just a small closet space, but no hangers or anywhere to hang clothes. The Marbella is still one of my favorite spots to stay because of the location being so close to the water as well as shops and some of the best restaurants to eat at.

The shower in unit 106
Beverly E.

We were in "Apartment 106" which is heaven because it's steps to the beach! The kitchen has everything you could think of! From plates, bowls and utensils - to glass and plastic cups, a couple mugs, cutting boards, knifes, a microwave and fridge, etc. There are also Marbella souvenir mugs you can take home (see my photo)! There's also a keurig machine and some coffee pods. I don't drink coffee often so it would've been nice to have tea options as well! Here are other things that were included with our unit: Parking spot (garage). * Our sedan fit, but I also saw smaller SUVs able to park as well! I highly recommend checking the dimensions on their website to double check your vehicle will fit. Kitchen * 1 roll of paper towels * 1 kitchen towel * My recommendation would be for them to supply either an additional roll of paper towels or another kitchen towel. At least for 4 ppl. Bathroom * 3 rolls of toilet paper * Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash * Blow dryer * Lotion is not provided, so plan to bring your own! Our booking was for 4 people, so I was glad to see 4 sets of towels, but we only had 2 face towels and 4 hand towels. No towel or mat for the feet after showering so we had to improvise a bit. Wi-Fi. * Secured Wi-Fi is also included. You'll see the password on the wall by the sofa. Shared Items. * Body boards * Beach chairs * Beach toys for kids One thing to be mindful of (if you're considering this unit), is that it is ground level so you will hear the loud cars and noise outside. I highly recommend this place! The location is great and walking distance to everything downtown! Thank you Marbella, for the fun staycation!

A small stack of smooth, rounded stones is placed on a black metal railing in the foreground. The background features a concrete patio area with buildings, stairs, and string lights, leading to a beach with the ocean visible under an overcast sky.
Irina N.

We had an amazing time. Beautiful king suit with lots of space and walking distance to beach,shops and restaurants .Peaceful terrace where you can enjoy ocean view and sound of waves. Absolutely love this place and definitely be back soon.

The image shows a small, modern kitchen with light wood cabinetry, a black refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, and coffee maker. The backsplash has a black and white geometric tile pattern. Open shelves hold decorative items and mugs. The space is part of a compact apartment or hotel suite, with a wall-mounted TV visible nearby. The floor is wood, and there are some cords and miscellaneous items on the floor and counter.
Tiff M.

The communication after booking with air b n b, was good. I was misinformed of the second part of the billing. Air bnb said September 25th for the second payment, but was contacted by the manager who said the balance would be taken when I left. It was taken September 25th. I was also suppose to be given a code for the garage, but the garage doesn't have a code. We were told we'd get information regarding a service to pick up anything we needed before which would have a charge, but we never did. Not a big deal since we brought what we needed. This was a family trip. I brought my parents. Since they have health issues and disabilities, I am always looking to make the trip as easy as I can for them. Being as close to the beach as possible is a must. This location is definitely close to the beach, but unfortunately the drop off getting to the beach was too high and rocky at this end for them to get to the ocean. (Not by fault of the owner, just an fyi). I knew the garage would be smaller than I'm use to, but it seems smaller than 88". Getting into the parking lot/garage area is a tight turn. The lot part of it is also small, and can be stressful if multiple people want to get in or out. We had a few encounters of impatient people not wanting to wait or give us the space we needed to get in. I know some reviews said that the street was too noisy, I felt the noise from other guests was louder. You can hear them shutting the door (if they don't close the door carefully). Even though no one is above you, it sounded like kids were running and jumping above us. The first thing I noticed walking in was the fact it was smaller than I thought. It is very cute, but small. The hall to the bedroom and bathroom and the bathroom door is small. The bedroom is a good size with a comfortable king bed, but it did have a fishy smell that we couldn't get to go away. The walls headed down the small hall were dirty. There is no vent for air conditioning in the bedroom, but they did have one small travel fan in the closet. Just in case, they also have two portable heaters in the closet. The recycle bins are right behind the room, so at times you can hear people when they toss the recycle. I slept on the queen bed that is the couch which converted into a bed, and it was less than comfortable. I also noticed how black the bottom of our feet were getting. When looking at the rug, it was pretty dirty. I received an email to see how things were going, and I did voice my concerns. The fish smell, broken trash can lid, chipped plate, fuzz in the ice cube trays, dirty walls, dirty floor, and the coffee we couldn't find but ended up finding. The manager reached out to me within a couple of hours to address all of it. He brought a new rug, and even swept the floor that was full of sand. He even offered to send the cleaning crew, but I declined as we had already gotten settled. Yes this will happen when you are by a beach, but it is important for the cleaning staff to make sure it is checked for and cleaned up. Now I did what I always do, and take my black light to the beds and towels. It came out clean. They do have great smelling soaps, offer beach towels, have a good amount of toilet paper, extendable table, dishes, and a great view. The tv is adjustable for better viewing, and it does have Netflix and YouTube. The patio is nice too and complete with a gas fire pit. Keep in mind it is required that you do your own dishes and empty the trashes. There is no vent in the bathroom for the steam or hand railing for the steps. We DID have a great time, and the manager was quick to address our concerns. When we were leaving, the maid told us to leave the door open so I was not able to do the checkout on the door. When doing the link to the site, it said it was complete. I wanted to make sure so I wasn't charged, so I called the number and left a message. No response from anyone, but I got a survey so I assumed it all went through. And FYI, they do tell you to be patient with unlocking the door. It takes three times to unlock. But, I do love the security of it.

My friends and I really enjoyed our 3-day stay at Marbella last month. The rooms were clean, nicely furnished, and the deck facing the beach was the perfect spot for out first meal together. We also had the benefit of a garage which comes with the suites so, we didn't have to look for parking for our rental. The location has easy access to the beach as well as the east side, towards shopping, restaurants, and the Farmers Market. One small gripe was that my room seemed more of a junior bedroom, I.e., there was a tight squeeze between the toilet seat and the bathroom door. (The suites were more roomy). Regardless, I would definitely book another stay at Marbella.

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This place is steps from the ocean. We had a great time staying there. We were in one of the front cabins.

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Nice room with a high rise pool , beautiful views great location . I had a great stay. Staff was helpful and very nice.

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This place was amazing, was better than i had hoped, The room was cozy rather than confined. it just felt nice.

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We booked the Blue Whale last minute as an exchange from our timeshare…read more Upon arriving, it was raining and we parked our Hummer in the front area unknown were to check in because all the parking was marked with #'s. We were greeted by a lady who seemed to ask us too many questions about who we were & if we are "owners" & that we "needed" to move our vehicle. We found out how to ck in without the office open and moved in to our parking space related to our "condo" stay. It was an upstairs unit that was a cute little place for the location and view of the beach. The unit was equipped with all the needs for our stay. The studio had a murphy bed that needed some mattress improvement. Saturday morning we found a note put on our H2 vehicle about the measurement requirements / parking space (which we were within requirements), and if we did not comply our first offense would be $50 and second offense would be a tow away! We liked the place but felt like the people who owned their units were being too watchful and unwelcoming to us. We continued our stay for 2 days and then decided to leave. I would come back to stay because it is a delightful beach location to stay but maybe come in a different vehicle & be prepared to ignore the other tenants if they repeat their unwelcoming watchful eye.

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