The Residence by the Beach House Marbella

The Residence by the Beach House Marbella Overview

First Impressions

Walking into The Residence by the Beach House Marbella, you immediately get that “this is special” feeling — and honestly, it’s not just because of the name. This four-star property sits tucked away in the Coto de los Dolores area, which means you’re close enough to Marbella’s action but far enough away to actually hear yourself think. The whole place has this relaxed, residential vibe that makes you feel like you’re staying at a friend’s really nice place rather than just another hotel. You know what I mean — it’s that sweet spot between polished and homey.

Location That Actually Delivers

I get why couples are rating this location so highly — there’s something genuinely romantic about the setting. You’re in this quiet urbanization that feels worlds away from the crowded beachfront strips, but you can still reach Puerto Banús or Marbella’s old town without much hassle. The Calle Carril del Relojero address might sound fancy, but it’s actually just a peaceful residential street where you can take evening walks without dodging tour groups. What really sold me was having free parking right on site — if you’ve ever tried to park anywhere near Marbella’s center in summer, you’ll understand why this is huge.

The Room Experience

The room setup here leans more toward apartment-style living, which I actually preferred to typical hotel boxes. There’s space to spread out your stuff, and the design feels thoughtfully done rather than cookie-cutter. The windows let in plenty of natural light, and you can tell they’ve put effort into making each space feel like somewhere you’d want to spend time, not just crash for the night. Air conditioning works well too — important detail when you’re dealing with Andalusian summers.

Breakfast Worth Getting Up For

Breakfast here surprised me in the best way. They’ve got the full spread covered — continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan, even gluten-free options. I mean, that’s pretty comprehensive for a place this size. The quality is solid too, not just quantity for the sake of it. They seem to actually care about accommodating different dietary needs, which isn’t always a given even at higher-end places.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

That 9.3 rating isn’t just numbers — you can feel it in how the place runs. The staff knows what they’re doing without being overly formal about it, and the whole property has this calm, well-maintained atmosphere that makes you want to extend your stay. It’s the kind of place where you can have a proper Spanish holiday without feeling like you’re fighting crowds or dealing with tourist traps every time you step outside. For couples especially, it hits that perfect balance of privacy and accessibility that’s surprisingly hard to find along this stretch of coast.

To book a hotel in Marbella during golf season, visitors plan ahead to balance sunrise tee times with tapas in Old Town plazas.

The Residence by the Beach House Marbella Accommodations

Reviews of The Residence by the Beach House Marbella

• Michael from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Amazing staff. Just great service. Emma is a queen

• Peter from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Absolutely outstanding. It's worth staying here for the breakfast alone.

• Jon from United Kingdom (10/10)

  First class

• Emmanuel from United States (10/10)

  Great stay. Rooms are clean. It’s perfect right on the beach.

• Elizabeth from United Kingdom (10/10)

  I’ve been there many times and I like it very much.

• Robert from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Excellent but we are not big eaters

• Elizabeth from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Been there many times, love it.

• Shane from Ireland (10/10)

  The beach, the setting, the breakfast, the food

• Lynn from United Kingdom (10/10)

  We have eaten at tge Beach House on previous holidays but decided to try staying at tge Residence as the Don Carlos hotel where we usuallt stay is closed for renovation. .
  The Residence staff were wonderful and we loved staying there. Will definitely be returning on our next trip ❤️

• Paul from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location on the beach and good attention to detail on the design of the room and public areas. The food was good and the staff were great.

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