THE PEARL - MARBELLA, Marbella

The Pearl - Marbella is a 4-star adults-only bed and breakfast (scored 8.4/10 on Booking.com) set in a quiet residential neighborhood of Marbella, a 2 km walk from El Pinillo Beach and about a 10-minute drive by car or taxi to the Old Town. The property offers six uniquely decorated rooms, including a bungalow with a private garden, decking terrace, and sunbeds, as well as Deluxe Queen Rooms, a Deluxe King Room, a Junior Suite, and a Deluxe Suite with a sunken bath and large walk-in closet. Premium bedding, private bathrooms with high-end amenities, and soundproofing are standard across accommodations. A continental or à la carte breakfast is served in-room each morning, featuring fresh pastries, fruits, yogurt, granola, Spanish cheeses, cured meats, and a daily hot egg dish; the breakfast is highly praised in guest reviews. The property has an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and sun umbrellas, a garden with an outdoor fireplace and barbecue facilities, and a sun terrace. Leisure options include movie nights, table tennis, and temporary art galleries on site; an honesty bar offers self-service drinks and snacks by the pool. Business amenities include free Wi-Fi, a business center with fax/photocopying, and meeting/banquet facilities. Family services are not offered-adults only-but the property accepts dogs and provides concierge, luggage storage, private check-in/check-out, daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing. A paid airport shuttle to Málaga Airport (50 km) is available, and free street parking is possible. The Pearl - Marbella also features a coffee house on site and a shared lounge with a self-service bar.

Homemade breakfast with fresh local produce, praised by guests as a highlight.

Quiet neighborhood with free street parking and easy taxi access to Marbella's Old Town.

Individually decorated rooms and bungalow with private gardens and pool access.

Honesty bar and on-site art galleries add to the boutique atmosphere.

Pet-friendly policy allows dogs to stay with guests.

The property is a 40-minute walk from the Old Town (or a short car/taxi ride), which may be inconvenient for guests without transport.

Some rooms, like the Deluxe Suite, have uneven floors and a bathroom with low, wobbly toilet and sewer smell, according to a guest review.