Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella by IHG

Excellent staff and cleanliness

When we arrived, we were welcomed by Emiliano (if I remember correctly), a very kind receptionist who helped us with our luggage. He made us feel very comfortable and explained everything nicely. The next morning, we wanted to spend some time at the pool, but soon realized that many guests were leaving towels on the loungers to reserve them and coming back whenever they pleased. Because of this, we were only seated in the third row. We were also told that sunbeds cannot be reserved, yet some cabanas had “reserved” signs on them. It was also quite noisy with many small children, so we decided not to spend the rest of our stay at the pool. We also had a reservation at La Cabane Beach Club, and although it is advertised that a golf cart will take guests there, the receptionist told us to either walk or take a taxi, which was disappointing. The restaurant staff was average, but the cleanliness of the hotel was excellent and the bed very comfortable. Overall, it was a very nice stay.

We stayed at Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella for our honeymoon, and it was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with such kindness—the staff upgraded our room and surprised us with a bottle of cava, a delicious dessert, and a thoughtful handwritten card. It was such a lovely welcome and set the tone for the rest of our stay. Every member of staff we encountered was exceptional—from the cleaning staff to the pool team, reception, breakfast crew, and the restaurant staff. Everyone made us feel genuinely cared for and added to the overall warmth of the experience. Our room was beautiful, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. The bed was large and so cozy, and the bathroom was modern with double sinks and a great shower. Even the hair dryer was powerful—no need to bring your own! I loved that the hotel used all Diptyque products. It felt very luxurious. Breakfast each morning was a highlight. I couldn’t wait for the almond croissants—they were absolutely delicious! The fruit selection was fresh, the bread was baked to perfection, and the scrambled eggs were impressively well-cooked—something that’s rarely done right in a hotel buffet. On our final night, we dined at Jara Restaurant and it was outstanding. The staff were amazing and so friendly and professional. I had the lamb, which was cooked to perfection, while my husband enjoyed the whole squid, which was also excellent. We ended the meal by sharing a rich chocolate dessert—so tasty and a perfect way to end the evening. We enjoyed cocktails by the pool daily—they were strong, well-made, and added to the relaxing atmosphere. The sun loungers were so comfortable and the towels were new and fluffy. The hotel itself is about a 10-minute drive from Marbella town, which was perfect for us—it felt peaceful yet conveniently located. The decor throughout the hotel is modern and stylish, with a calm, chilled-out vibe. And the scent throughout the property was divine!

We were excited that the hotel has reopened its doors this year. And we were also very happy to meet again with some of the old staff. The suite was very comfortable, with finally Smart TVS and new furnitures. The bed was cloudy and so comfortable. Everything was so well thought through. The Breakfast Buffet was excellent, the new swimming pool was amazing, we had lunch by the pool, it was tasty and delicious. I highly recommend it!

We had a duplex suite and it was just incredible. So much space, beautiful balcony etc. The breakfast was really good and we ate in the restaurant one night and that was delicious too. Loved our days by the pool and I did yoga one morning which was delightful.