Iberostar Selection Marbella, MarbellaIberostar Selection Marbella in Marbella, Spain has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 30 hotels we score in Marbella. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.5, Agoda 3.4.Iberostar Selection Marbella is a four-star hotel located on the Golden Mile beachfront in Marbella. It sits near Puerto Banús and offers direct access to Río Verde Beach. The property features 170 air-conditioned rooms and suites, including penthouses with private hot tubs. Guests can use the fitness centre, full-service spa, and three outdoor swimming pools, one of which is heated. The grounds include tropical gardens with Moorish and Andalusian style courtyards. Dining options include a buffet restaurant and a beach club with à-la-carte service. While the hotel provides many facilities, some guests find the building's appearance looks worn. It suits travellers looking for a seaside location with wellness amenities.What stands out

Direct beach access

Heated outdoor swimming pool

On-site spa and gym

Tropical landscaped gardens

Watch out for

Worn appearance

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