Nobu Hotel Marbella

A spectacular luxury hotel experience. Upon arrival Laura and the reception team was warm and welcoming. They provided an excellent introduction to the property which is so beautifully maintained. and recommended some excellent restaurants. There are over 15 restaurants on premises but you never feel like you're in a Las Vegas type atmosphere. The landscaping is magnificent and its right on the beach and plenty of locations where you can just chill On a clear day you can see Morocco across the Mediterranean Sea! The experience is more than worth the cost .Will be coming back soon!

Aside from a modern gym and a location near some restaurants in the Puente Romano area, Nobu Marbella offers very little that justifies its exorbitant rates. There’s no world-class service, no peace and quiet, and certainly none of the attention to detail you’d expect from a true five-star experience. If you’re looking for a luxury stay in Marbella, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. This property may carry a big name, but it dramatically falls short in execution. • The beach loungers need to be completely replaced — as you’d expect in any proper five-star hotel. • At El Chiringuito, guests are expected to pay an extra €100 for a sunbed — and they were fully booked on the day we actually wanted to reserve one. • The pool areas are in serious need of renovation as well. There’s no decent pool service, everything is overpriced — a kids’ meal costs €24, including just one drink. • Overall, neither the guests nor the staff seem to be in a good mood. There are no good vibes at all — you constantly feel ripped off. The value for money is extremely poor, even in the restaurants. If you don’t make a reservation days in advance, the only option left is to eat at 6:00 PM, or the next day, or pay extra to sit in a different area — as was explained to us yesterday when trying to dine at Nobu. We were able to change rooms on the second day, but I was initially placed — with my four-year-old son — in a room directly next to the restaurants, with unbearable noise. I’ve travelled all over the world, and the standard of a true luxury hotel should be completely different. You will leave thoroughly disappointed.

Extremely Disappointing Experience Not Worth the Price or the Hype I’ve stayed at luxury hotels across the globe, and unfortunately, my experience at Nobu Hotel Marbella ranks among the worst I’ve ever had. At over $1,250 per night and having booked three nights I expected far more than what I received. Upon arrival, I was informed that I had been given an “upgraded” room. What I walked into instead was a major letdown. The room was filled with mosquitoes and flies, and there was an overwhelming smell of humidity and dampness. After a long international flight from Japan, all I wanted was rest but sleep was impossible. The room was positioned right next to a venue with blaring music that went on all night, even though it was just a regular Tuesday. No one at check in had warned me about this. Not only was this unacceptable for any hotel, let alone a luxury property, but it also showed a serious lack of communication and guest consideration. I reported the situation first thing in the morning and was moved to a different room by 1 p.m. The new room was a clear improvement quiet, clean, and odor free but the sleepless night was already lost. When I asked the front desk why they would place guests in rooms exposed to nightclub-level noise, I was told, “Some people like to party.” That response, frankly, says it all about their priorities. Aside from a modern gym and a location near some restaurants in the Puente Romano area, Nobu Marbella offers very little that justifies its exorbitant rates. No world-class service, no peace and quiet, and certainly no attention to detail expected from a true five-star experience. If you’re looking for a luxury stay in Marbella, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. This property might have a big name attached to it, but it falls dramatically short on delivery.