El Tio Mateo

We had to find somewhere in Marbella whilst our campervan was being fixed in the garage. We stayed here and found a little gem. The family run hostel is very welcoming and they speak very good English. Breakfasts available were lovely. The room had a lovely little terrace and was very clean and homely. Very good value and would recommend to anyone.

Nice, clean place . Very close to the beach, literally 5min walk . I had a room with balcony and beautifully view on mountains. Hotel is at very beginning of town. 1h walking distance to old town. Big minus for not having kettles and coffee at the room . In general, recommend 👌

I’ll start with the location. Just 2 minutes from the beach, which is great. We tried a few beach restaurants, but the one closest to the hotel was the best. I highly recommend La Dolce Vita Beach to anyone staying at the hotel—they offer a free umbrella and sunbed if you have lunch there, and the food is excellent. It’s a bit far from the city center, but the walk along the waterfront is wonderful and didn’t feel tiring at all.

The free parking is a huge advantage and was important for us. The rooms are clean and spacious, and we even had a sea view from the balcony. The amenities and furnishings match the price.

We tried the breakfast twice—very classic and a convenient solution.
I have no complaints—considering the price, we had a wonderful stay.

This is a wonderful little no-frills hotel. The rooms are clean and well-equipped, and it is located very close to the beach,in the chill, relaxed, non-posh part of Marbella. The staff os exceptionally friendly and makes you feel at home, and will offer advice on where to find good food while avoiding local tourist traps - do ask! Parking and breakfast are available.

Easy to reach by car. Good parking. Comfortable rooms. Good breakfast and excellent service. 2.5 km walk to Marbs ferry marina and old town. Good beach and a few restaurants near to location.
All good for us.