Dalal F
My friends and I stayed in Senator Marbella end of August 2025 and we generally had a pleasant stay. The hotel felt comfortable and safe, which we definitely appreciated.
However, the main downside was the cleanliness of the rooms. Unfortunately, the floors were quite dirty — it was impossible to walk barefoot without noticing dust and even some random hairs on the ground. It wasn’t just the floors either; the bedsheets didn’t feel as clean as they should have, sometimes we would see random black stains in the bedsheets, which was disappointing.
Overall, the hotel has great potential and many positive aspects, but it’s a shame the cleanliness isn’t up to standard. If they improve their cleaning services, it would make the experience so much better because everything else was genuinely great. I would definitely return to this hotel, but I hope they take cleanliness more seriously.
Rosalind Moss
Beds were the best thing about this hotel. Though it was two, 4'6" beds pushed together, which took up nearly the whole room.
Very loud pop music by the pool. So you couldn't relax to read. Not enough sun beds.
Bar on the roof closed at 9.30 should be 10pm.
The bathroom old with a shower over bath and a curtain. Had to ask for a non slip mat.
Not spotlessly clean. Toilet was very grubby indeed. Towels old and thin.
There were staff strikes while we were there. Not much choice on menu if you wanted dinner.
Air conditioning difficult to set.
Amie Melay
Lovely hotel, very central. The pool area is beautiful and the view from the top floor is second to none. The staff are lovely and welcoming, very nice spacious rooms (we booked two twin beds and they were pretty much the size of two doubles)! It was spotlessly clean, the reception area is decorated beautifully, there is a spa but we didn't have time to go while we were there so I can't comment on that.
There was just one unfortunate incident that occurred while we were there - a friend of mine who is vegan ordered food (a dish from the menu that was clearly labelled vegan). The lady came out and asked her if she ate meat, she replied no and that she was vegan (in Spanish). Shortly afterwards a small snack was dropped out (which she hadn't ordered - from what I gathered it was a complimentary "snack of the day") and upon eating a small piece she discovered it was meat, despite telling the lady minutes beforehand she didn't eat it. My other friend returned the dish and said "you gave my vegan friend meat" to which the lady replied "I know." The food had been dropped by a different staff member before the lady had time to inform the kitchen - I understand that these things can happen but she did not come to the table immediately upon realising, we had to send it back ourselves. She came back a while later and apologised but being honest it seemed like a bit of an afterthought - overall I felt it was a disappointing response to the mistake.
Apart from this, we really enjoyed the hotel and all other aspects of it. I am also vegan and had no issues on the one occasion I ate there - just be extra careful if plant-based!
Elahie Fereshte
I have stayed in this hotel for 4 days/3 nights with my friend during late August 2024. We had a wonderful time during our stay. First of all, their breakfast buffet is 5* with various high quality options! Moreover, our room was clean, comfortable, and cozy (Twin double bed room with Balcony). Furthermore, the pool facility at the rooftop is a great option for spending your day time getting tanned and also enjoy the clean and cozy pool having the view of both Marbella hills as well as Mediterranean sea! There is a bar located next to the pool offering drinks and snacks at reasonable prices. Additionally, the hotel location is great as it is in the middle of the way between Marbella's city center and Puerto Banús (10-15 minutes ride from each). Last but not least, staff in this hotel are super friendly and it is also worth mentioning that this facility provides a late check out option at a reasonable rate! I would definitely recommend this facility and thank you for the wonderful experience!
Andy Winning
Arriving in Marbella for 4 nights checked into the Senator… which to be honest is an “okay” hotel.
Cleanliness wise there is no problems here.
I had booked a suite, which upon arrival I forfeited as all of the suites face onto the mountains rather than the sea, which is ashame, but the deal breaker was the fact that none of the suites have balcony’s… this was not acceptable to me and I opted to move to a “superior room” which is not superior at all. That said a nice room with a decent bed and furniture setup.
A nice rooftop pool which is ideal for swimming lengths.
A basement “hydrotherapy” pool and which in all honesty needs a refurb.
If you’re looking for luxury and up to date quality, look elsewhere. If you want “affordable” comfort, this will probably work for you
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