Nobu Hotel Marbella vs Similar Hotels

Rooms are beautifully designed, modern, and comfortable, but some reviewers noted noise issues.

I recommend room renovations.

Rooms are modern and clean but some issues with noise and condition mentioned.

Rooms described as luxurious, modern touches in classic style and very comfortable; isolated cases mention receiving the wrong room type and some dated elements.

Housekeeping kept everything spotless, but some rooms had issues, such as leaks.

Extremely friendly and above-and-beyond staff. The cleanest resort!

Generally clean, but some comments on noise and condition of facilities.

Generally praised as very clean and well maintained (guests mention cleanliness and tidy grounds), though a few reports of housekeeping noise and occasional smoke smell from nearby rooms.

The location is ideal, close to the beach with plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance.

Top location and restaurants.

Convenient location, easy access to nearby areas.

Highly praised: beautiful gardens, beach access and a great Marbella/Puerto Banús setting; many guests cite the peaceful, picturesque location.

The staff was warm, attentive, and made everything effortless, demonstrating exceptional service.

Extremely friendly and above-and-beyond staff.

Staff consistently described as friendly and accommodating.

Consistently excellent — staff repeatedly described as friendly, attentive, well trained and exemplary across multiple reviews.

Outstanding food and beverage options with an exceptional breakfast experience.

Excellent food and staff.

Breakfast options praised but some issues with food temperature.

Restaurants and food receive high praise overall as exceptional and incredible; a small number of complaints about specific dishes (e.g., a tough duck) or isolated quality issues.

Amenities are good, but some guests expect more for the price paid.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Good amenities including pool and breakfast options, although some improvements noted.

Strong amenities highlighted: multiple pools (including adults-only garden pool), gym, yoga area, entertainment every night, minibar offerings and extensive gardens.

While the hotel has an excellent reputation, some felt that the price did not always match the experience.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Good value given the overall experience and facilities.

Mixed sentiment: many guests feel the hotel is expensive but worth it, while at least one guest felt the price (very high rate) did not match the experience.