Hard Rock Hotel Marbella, MarbellaHard Rock Hotel Marbella in Marbella, Spain has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 19 of 30 hotels we score in Marbella. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3, Agoda 2.6. Rooms from about $206 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hard Rock Hotel Marbella is a four-star property in Puerto Banús on the Costa del Sol. Originally opened in 1972 and renovated in 2022, the hotel contains 383 rooms and suites featuring music-themed decor. It sits 500 metres from Playa de la Siesta and is a short walk from the local marina and shopping centres. Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, a rooftop infinity pool, a fitness centre, and a spa. The hotel also provides eight meeting rooms for events. While the property caters to adults, it does offer kids free stays. The location is central to local entertainment, though the music-inspired design may not suit those preferring traditional decor.What stands out

Rooftop infinity pool

Near Puerto Banús Marina

Recent 2022 renovation

On-site spa and gym

Watch out for

Music-themed interior design

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