Apartamento Altos de Banús III

Apartamento Altos de Banús III Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to Apartamento Altos de Banús III, I’ll be honest — it’s not the flashiest place you’ll see in Marbella. But there’s something refreshingly authentic about this three-star apartment complex that caught my attention right away. The Terrazas del Rodeo development sits quietly above the glitz of Puerto Banús, and you know what? That’s actually perfect. You get all the benefits of being close to the action without paying those beachfront prices or dealing with the constant noise.

Location That Actually Makes Sense

Here’s the thing about staying up in the hills — you’re maybe a 10-minute drive down to Puerto Banús marina, but you feel like you’re in a completely different world. The complex overlooks the coastline, and on clear days you can see straight across to Morocco. I mean, couples absolutely love this spot for good reason (the rating speaks for itself). You’re close enough to hit the beach clubs and fancy restaurants when you want to, but far enough away that you can actually relax and hear yourself think. Plus, parking down in the port area is a nightmare anyway, so being slightly removed is honestly a blessing.

The Apartment Setup

These aren’t hotel rooms — they’re proper apartments with actual living space. The kitchen is fully equipped, which saved me a fortune on dining out every single meal. You’ve got a decent-sized living area, and the terrace is where you’ll probably spend most of your time. The furnishing is comfortable rather than fancy, but everything works and it’s spotlessly clean. The air conditioning is strong (crucial in summer), and there’s enough space that you don’t feel cramped even if you’re staying for a week or more.

What the Area Offers

The Terrazas del Rodeo complex itself is pretty quiet — mostly Spanish families and couples looking for a peaceful base. There’s a small supermarket within walking distance, and honestly, that’s all you really need for basics. The real draw is being positioned between the mountains and the sea. You can drive up into the Sierra Blanca for hiking, or head down to any number of beaches along the coast. Nueva Andalucía golf courses are practically on your doorstep if that’s your thing, and the whole Golden Triangle area is easily accessible.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

Look, this isn’t about marble lobbies or concierge services — it’s about having a proper home base in one of Spain’s most expensive areas without breaking the bank. The value proposition here is solid, especially for couples who want to explore the region at their own pace. You get the independence of self-catering, the peace of being away from the crowds, and still have easy access to everything that makes this part of the Costa del Sol special. That 8.6 rating didn’t come from nowhere — people genuinely appreciate what this place offers.

Apartamento Altos de Banús III Accommodations

Reviews of Apartamento Altos de Banús III

• Viktória from Iceland (9/10)

  was very calm, nice environment

• Adam from Poland (9/10)

  Perfect apartament service and care !
  U can book with closed eyes.
  Good location clean and full equipped.

• Andrew from Portugal (8/10)

  Nice spacious apartment with a large comfortable lounge/dining area and good sized kitchen and bedrooms. The kitchen was very well equipped with plenty of plates, cutlery, glasses and pots and pans.
  Fantastic outdoor space with a large balcony area with plenty of seating for both relaxing and eating.
  Lovely grounds with 2 nice swimming pools, although we didn't actually use them as it wasn't quite warm enough.
  Loads of free parking right outside the complex.
  Good location away from the main part of town but only about 35 minutes walk to the marina.

• Mohammad from Netherlands (9/10)

  Big terrace, comfortable apartment

• Joshua from United States (4/10)

  It was a very spacious apartment.

• Natalie from United Kingdom (6/10)

  Reasonably priced had a bathroom. Each with a powerful shower

• Frame from Spain (9/10)

• Gregory from France (9/10)

  L’emplacement , les explications pour accéder à l’appartement très clair

• Veronica from Spain (8/10)

  Piso amplio con una gran terraza y todas las comodidades , no me acerqué a la zona de la piscina por las fechas que eran pero se tiene que estar muy bien en verano

• Priesh from Portugal (8/10)

  Condomínio tranquilo e longe da confusão. Espaços verdes bem cuidados e excelente piscina.
  Apartamento espaçoso com todas as comodidades. Terraço enorme.

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