Banana Beach

Banana Beach Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Banana Beach feels refreshingly different from the typical beachfront hotels you’ll find scattered along the Costa del Sol. The name might sound a bit playful, but this four-star property takes itself seriously where it counts. Located on a quiet residential street just off the main coastal drag, it strikes that perfect balance between being close to everything while actually letting you get some sleep at night. The lobby has this clean, modern vibe without trying too hard — you know what I mean, no over-the-top marble or chandeliers that scream “look how fancy we are.”

Location That Actually Works

Here’s the thing about Marbella — everyone talks about the glitzy Puerto Banús area, but honestly, this spot on Calle Tales de Mileto puts you right where you want to be without the chaos. You’re literally a five-minute walk to some decent beaches that aren’t completely overrun with tourists, and the old town center is close enough that you can stroll there for dinner without needing a taxi. I mean, couples seem to get this — they consistently rate the location around 8 out of 10, and after spending a few days here, I totally understand why. The parking situation alone makes this place worth considering, especially if you’re planning to explore the surrounding areas.

The Rooms

The room I stayed in was honestly better than I expected from the photos online. Clean lines, decent space, and — this matters more than you’d think — really good blackout curtains that actually block the morning sun. The bathroom was modern and well-maintained, though not huge by any means. What I appreciated most was the attention to small details: proper reading lights by the bed, enough outlets for your devices, and air conditioning that doesn’t sound like a freight train. The balcony views vary depending on which side you’re on, but even the street-facing ones aren’t bad since it’s such a quiet area.

Service and Amenities

The staff here seems to actually care about doing their jobs well, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how rare that can be in beach destinations. They’re helpful without being overly chatty, and most speak decent English if your Spanish is rusty. The hotel doesn’t try to be everything to everyone — there’s no massive pool complex or five different restaurants — but what they do offer works well. The common areas are kept spotless, and I never had issues with things like WiFi or hot water that can make or break a stay.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

Look, Banana Beach isn’t going to blow your mind with flashy amenities or Instagram-worthy infinity pools. What it does is provide a solid, reliable base for exploring Marbella without the inflated prices of the more famous hotels. The 8.2 rating reflects exactly what this place is — consistently good at the fundamentals. If you’re the type of traveler who values location, cleanliness, and straightforward service over bells and whistles, this place delivers. Plus, having guaranteed parking in Marbella during peak season? That alone might save your vacation.

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Banana Beach Accommodations

Reviews of Banana Beach

• Ulrich from Ireland (9/10)

  Spacious apartment, couldn't be closer to the beach. Nive big beach, we found it kid-friendly. You do need to have access back to the apartment though, but tis is OK since it's so close. Facilities OK, sufficient for our purposes, but see some of the concerns below.

• Pat from Ireland (9/10)

  everything was excellent
  very big ,comfortable appartment with balcony with sise sea view
  very convenient location, beside beach
  very secure
  near mercadona supermarket -10mins walk
  lovely boardwalk to centre of city and in opposite direction

• Dovile from Lithuania (7/10)

  Good location, close to the sea.

• Aga from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location

• Carol from United Kingdom (9/10)

• Isha from United Kingdom (9/10)

  There was lots of space and it was right by the beach. It was also very good value for money

• Oliver from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great staff, apartments are big and clean. We got upgraded and were allowed to stay an extra few hours before our flight for free. Location is ace and value for money is great. Pool is nice and clean, beach just seconds away

• Milly from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Really well equipped with a lovely balcony! Only 30 seconds from a great beach and the communal pool was also amazing and super easy to access. Property was great value as well!

• Ruaridh from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location, good staff and easy to check in/out

• Márk from Hungary (7/10)

  The apartment is really nice and great location: Near to the beach.

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