Nobu Hotel Marbella, MarbellaNobu Hotel Marbella in Marbella, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 30 hotels we score in Marbella. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $927 a night (cached, not a live quote).Nobu Hotel Marbella is an adults-only resort situated on the Golden Mile within the Puente Romano Beach Resort complex. The property consists of 81 rooms and suites set in low-rise, whitewashed buildings surrounding a central plaza. Guests can access a Six Senses Spa, a fitness centre, and several outdoor swimming pools, including a private Nobu pool. On-site dining features the signature Nobu Restaurant, with further bars and eateries located throughout the wider estate. The rooms include marble bathrooms and private terraces. While the hotel offers high-end amenities and proximity to Mediterranean beaches, the high starting price makes it a significant investment for travellers.What stands out

Adults-only environment

On-site Nobu restaurant

Six Senses Spa facilities

Private and outdoor pools

Watch out for

High nightly rates

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