Av. Ramón y Cajal, 12 fase II ap 408, 29601 Marbella, Spain
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The first line of the sea Apartment Overview

First Impressions

Walking into The first line of the sea Apartment, you immediately understand why couples keep coming back to this place. It’s one of those properties where the name actually delivers on its promise — you really are right on the seafront in Marbella. The building itself sits on Avenida Ramón y Cajal, which honestly couldn’t be better positioned if you tried. I mean, you step outside and there’s the Mediterranean stretching out in front of you, no buildings blocking your view.

Location & Neighborhood

This four-star spot puts you in the heart of what makes Marbella special without the chaos of the old town. You’re close enough to walk to Puerto Banús if you’re feeling energetic, but far enough away that you won’t hear the party boats at 3 AM. The beach access is what really sets it apart — you literally cross the street and you’re on the sand. There’s a decent selection of chiringuitos (beach bars) within walking distance, and the local supermarket is just a few blocks inland when you need supplies.

The Apartment Experience

The apartment setup works brilliantly for couples who want more space than a typical hotel room. You get a proper kitchen with everything you need to make breakfast or prepare simple meals, which honestly saves you a fortune when you’re staying in Marbella for more than a few days. The living area opens onto a balcony where you can actually see the water — not just a sliver between buildings, but a proper sea view. The bedroom is comfortable enough, and there’s decent storage space for longer stays.

Practical Perks

What I really appreciated was how well-maintained everything felt. The Wi-Fi actually works properly (you’d be surprised how often that’s not the case), and the air conditioning keeps up with the Andalusian heat. Parking can be a bit tricky in this area, but the building has arrangements that make it manageable. The building’s elevator works reliably, which matters when you’re on the fourth floor with beach gear and groceries. You know what’s nice? The little touches like having beach towels available and a washing machine in the unit.

Why Guests Love It

The combination of that prime beachfront location with apartment-style independence creates something special here. Couples consistently rate this place highly because it gives you the romance of waking up to sea views while maintaining the practical benefits of self-catering. You can have your morning coffee on the balcony watching the sunrise, spend the day on the beach, then come back to prepare a simple dinner with ingredients from the local market. It’s that perfect balance of being on vacation but not feeling like you’re living out of a suitcase in a cramped hotel room.

Early hotels booking in Marbella secures sunset catamaran cruises, private beach cabanas, and olive grove picnics.

The first line of the sea Apartment Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of The first line of the sea Apartment

  • Burduja from Canada (9/10)

    Nice apartment with perfect location.Owner is really polite person.

  • Mary from Ireland (9/10)

    Close to sea and old town

  • Steve from Ireland (8/10)

    Apartment was beautiful
    Great host very helpful
    Building was very nice… Great views from to floor
    Nice pool area
    Very central to old Town Marbella

  • Lisa from Austria (9/10)

    The view is just a dream! You wake up, go to your balcony and enjoy the sea with a cup of tea or coffee. Beach is 2 minutes away, also a very nice spot and not as crowded as the beach when you go further. My mum and i loved it. The apartament was very clean.

  • Willem from Netherlands (9/10)

    Locatie was aan de zee mooi uitziicht vanaf het bakon zeer schoon het appartament alles aanwezig tot
    Een vaatwasser en sinasapp pers

  • Arnolds from Latvia (8/10)

    Ērta vieta pilsētas apskatei.

  • Minh from Germany (9/10)

    Tolle Lage, gute Ausstattung und Tiefgaragenstellplatz
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  • Susanne from Germany (8/10)

    Das Apartment war direkt am Meer, allerdings zurückversetzt zwischen zwei Wohnhäusern links und rechts. Alles sehr sauber und zweckmäßig eingerichtet. Im Komplex zwei Supermärkte. Bars gegenüber. Zum Zentrum nur ein kurzer Weg.

  • Victor from Uruguay (8/10)

    La ubicación y la atención del anfitrión

  • Oleksander from Ukraine (9/10)

    Хороший вид! Уютно!

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
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Balcony

Wellness:

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Activities:

  • Beach

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Sea view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • Spanish

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Adult only
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).:

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
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House Rules at The first line of the sea Apartment

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 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:

9.3

Comfort:

9.1

Location:

9.6

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

8.8