Puente Romano Marbella, MarbellaPuente Romano Marbella in Marbella, Spain has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 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 $1,309 a night (cached, not a live quote).Puente Romano Beach Resort is a five-star property situated on the Golden Mile in Marbella. Established in 1979 and updated in 2014, the resort consists of 259 rooms and suites housed within 27 low-rise Andalusian-style villas. These accommodations are set inside 55,000 m² of subtropical gardens and offer views of the sea or the grounds. Facilities include four outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and a tennis club. Guests can choose from twelve different restaurants and bars, such as Nobu. The resort suits families and travellers seeking a beachfront setting, though some guest reviews indicate inconsistent room quality and cleaning standards.What stands out

Beachfront location on the Golden Mile

Twelve diverse dining options

Extensive subtropical gardens

On-site tennis club and spa

Watch out for

Inconsistent room quality

Occasional cleaning issues

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