12 Avenida Ramón y Cajal, 29602 Marbella, Spain
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Apartamento excelente ubicación cerca de la playa Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Apartamento excelente ubicación cerca de la playa on Avenida Ramón y Cajal, you immediately get why this place scores so well with guests. The building sits in one of those perfectly positioned spots in Marbella where you’re close enough to hear the waves but far enough from the beach crowds to actually get some sleep. It’s a four-star property that doesn’t try too hard — just solid, well-maintained, and honestly exactly what you want when you’re planning a romantic getaway on the Costa del Sol.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about this spot — you’re literally a few minutes’ walk from Marbella’s beaches, but you’re also right in the heart of where locals actually live and work. Avenida Ramón y Cajal runs parallel to the coast, so you get that perfect balance of beach access without the tourist trap pricing at every corner café. There’s a Mercadona supermarket about three blocks away (trust me, you’ll want to know this), and the old town’s charming Plaza de los Naranjos is an easy 10-minute stroll. The couples who stay here consistently rave about being able to walk everywhere — beach in the morning, tapas in the evening, no rental car stress.

The Apartment Experience

The apartment setup here really works, especially if you’re staying more than a couple nights. You get a proper kitchen with everything you need to make breakfast or pack beach snacks, which honestly saves you a fortune in Marbella. The living space feels more like a temporary home than a hotel room — there’s actual counter space, a decent-sized fridge, and windows that let in all that gorgeous Mediterranean light. The décor is modern without being cold, and everything feels recently updated.

Beach Access & Surroundings

The “cerca de la playa” part of the name isn’t just marketing speak — you really are close to some excellent stretches of sand. Playa de la Fontanilla is probably your best bet, about a 5-minute walk south, and it’s got that perfect mix of local families and visitors without feeling overcrowded. What’s nice is you can also easily reach the fancier beach clubs if that’s your thing, but you’re not paying premium prices just to sleep near them. The neighborhood has that authentic Spanish coastal town vibe during the day, with kids playing football in the small parks and older locals gathering at the corner bars.

Why Couples Keep Coming Back

You know what makes this place special for romantic trips? It’s got that “living like locals” feeling without sacrificing comfort or convenience. You can grab fresh ingredients at the market, cook dinner together, then walk to the beach for sunset — it feels more authentic than bouncing between hotel restaurants and tourist attractions. The 9.2 rating speaks for itself, but what I noticed is how many reviews mention feeling relaxed here, not rushed or overwhelmed by choices. Sometimes the best vacation spot is just a really well-located, comfortable base for exploring at your own pace.

Apartamento excelente ubicación cerca de la playa Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
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Reviews of Apartamento excelente ubicación cerca de la playa

  • Victoria from Hungary (10/10)

    Great flat with a fantastic terrace. Comfy and well equipped.

  • Maria from Ireland (10/10)

    Excellent communication with host. Great stay. Great location. Highly recommend

  • Ruchira from India (7/10)

    The location was good

  • Manfred from Germany (8/10)

    Die Lage zur Altstadt ist super

  • Ghadeer from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    البلكونه خيال تطل على البحر والشقه مرتبه وواسعه عباره عن غرفتين وحمامين ومطبخ وصاله وكلها يطلون على البلكونه🤩الموقع حلو بالنسبه لسعره يبعد عن الشاطئ 7 دقايق مشي ويبعد عن كوفي كابتشينو 30 دقيقه مشي كلها على البحر!! مره خيال والاولد تاون مره قريبه تقريباً 10 دقايق مشي

  • Andrés from Spain (10/10)

    Excelente ubicación, trato por parte de África muy atenta y pendiente de todo.

  • Mucavele from Portugal (9/10)

    Gostei de tudo no alojamento, muito bom, a 1 min da praia e com muitos restaurantes e mercados a volta.

  • Neus from Spain (10/10)

    El apartamento estaba impecable, literalmente igual que en las fotografías, a pie de playa, ideal decorado y súper limpio. Quiero destacar la atención por parte de África que fue inmejorable y nos ayudó en todo momento y nos hizo un montón de recomendaciones de Marbella. Estamos encantados!

  • Yunzhou from China (10/10)

    完美的住宿!超出预期!就在海边,楼下是停车场,房间很美丽,采光很好,厨房设施很齐全,全家人都很喜欢!

  • Diana from Italy (9/10)

    L'ppartamento spaziosissimo, i due bagni ma soprattutto la cura dei particolari. La cucina era attrezzatissima e a disposizione anche phon, piastra per capelli, teli mare, cappelli, ombrellone per la spiaggia…
    Una menzione a parte per la favolosa piscina sul tetto dello stabile!!! 😍

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Pablo Raez: 1.5 km
  • La guardería: 850 m
  • Miraflores Resort: 17 km
  • Parque de Alameda: 750 m
  • Pequeños Piratas: 12 km
  • Parque El Capricho: 2.1 km
  • Plaza de los Naranjos: 300 m
  • Roman Villa of Rio Verde: 6 km
  • Monumento Natural Dunas de Artola: 12 km
  • Parque Forestal de los Tres Jardines,San Pedro Alcántara.: 14 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant La Ribera: 40 m
  • Restaurant Mahiki Beach: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Gaspar Panadería Cafer: 50 m

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Cable Beach: 1.1 km
  • Venus Beach: 150 m
  • El Faro Beach: 650 m
  • La Bajadilla Beach: 250 m
  • La Fontanilla Beach: 950 m

Public transport:

  • Bus Marbella Bus Station: 1.9 km

Closest airports:

  • Malaga Airport: 53 km
  • Gibraltar International Airport: 77 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private pool
  • Terrace

Wellness:

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage Additional charge

Transport:

  • Bicycle rental Additional charge
  • Shuttle service Additional charge

Activities:

  • Live music/performance Additional charge Off-site
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Beach

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Sea view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • Spanish

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas

Media & Technology:

  • TV

Reception services:

  • Tour desk

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Bath
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms

Outdoor swimming pool:

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 15 per day.:

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
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House Rules at Apartamento excelente ubicación cerca de la playa

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.5

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.4

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

9.1

Value for money:

8.7