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Estepona

Elba Estepona Gran Hotel & Thalasso Spa

Carretera Estepona - Cadiz 151, Estepona, 29680

8.6 Excellent4470 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

Luxurious Beachfront Property

  • Elegant Rooms with Stunning Views

    Indulge in stylish décor and breathtaking sea views from the private balcony or terrace of our elegant rooms. Each room is equipped with satellite TV and a modern bathroom for your comfort.

  • Exceptional Spa and Dining Experience

    Relax and rejuvenate at our spa with a sea water circuit, hot tub, sauna, and more. Treat yourself to a variety of therapeutic treatments. Enjoy dining at our 3 themed restaurants and take advantage of our all-inclusive service.

  • Family-Friendly Activities and Convenient Location

    During summer, Kids' Club activities are available for the little ones. Conveniently located just outside Estepona, our hotel is easily accessible from the AP7 Motorway and a short drive from Marbella.

Book your stay at Gran Hotel Elba Estepona & Thalaso Spa for an unforgettable beachfront experience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly staff

  • Excellent food

At the hotel

Popular amenities

96 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beach
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Pools & wellness

  • Beauty Services
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedicure
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request

Fitness & outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Table tennis
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Hot spring bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Street parking

Guest services

  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Games room
  • Hammam
  • Indoor play area
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Solarium
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Themed dinner nights
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

4,470 reviews
7/ 10
The location is excellent, the facilities are very nice, there is access to the sea, the pool area is fantastic, and the staff are very good.
Hakon Einar · couple · 2026-10-15

The guest experience

8.6out of 10
4470 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly staff
  • Excellent food

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Service delay · Additional charges for amenities

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.3

    Great location right on the beach, with good views and parking available.

  • Service9.1

    Staff were described as friendly and professional, though some service issues were noted.

  • Food and Beverage8.8

    Food was praised highly, especially breakfast, with only minor concerns reported.

  • Room Quality8.8

    Rooms were noted as spacious and clean, with some minor issues in specific accommodations.

  • Overall Experience8.7

    Overall enjoyed the stay, with some significant issues that affected the experience.

  • Amenities8.3

    Facilities such as pools and spas received mixed feedback; additional charges for amenities were mentioned.

  • Value for Money8.3

    Price concerns were raised, particularly regarding extra charges.

  • Cleanliness7.8

    Some issues were reported with cleanliness, such as stained sheets and maintenance problems.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

69% of 16 recent stays rated 8+

8.64470 reviews

  • Excellent

    7/10

    Hakon Einar · couple · 2026-10-15

    “The location is excellent, the facilities are very nice, there is access to the sea, the pool area is fantastic, and the staff are very good.”

  • No es un hotel de 5 estrellas

    7/10

    Alexandra Mircioaga · couple · 2026-10-15

    “La ubicación y el personal muy amable”

  • Ein Traum, ein Ort zum absoluten Wohlfühlen. Wir freuen uns auf den nächsten Besuch in diesem Hotel.

    10/10

    Johann · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Es war einfach nur wunderbar! Ein schönes Hotel das keine Wünsche offen lässt. Der Empfang, da können andere Hotels sich ein Beispiel nehmen. Einfach nur herrlich. Liebe Menschen, toller Service. Eine Herzlichkeit die echt und authentisch ist. Noch nie haben wir uns in all den Jahren einer Reise so wohl gefühlt. Das Personal, einfach herrlich und zuvorkommend. Echte spanische, andalusiche Herzlichkeit. Wir kommen wieder ! Das Frühstück phänomenal, tolle Auswahl, kein Gedränge durch die Positionierung der Speisen auf großem Raum. Tolles Personal am Morgen, offen, freundlich und sehr nett. Besonders der Koch am frischen Buffet. Eine gute Laune Kanone! :-) Restaurants, auch hier perfektes Personal, sehr gute Speisen, gute Weinkarte. Die Zimmer, mit Liebe zum Detail jeden Tag aufs neue perfekt hergerichtet. Pralinen überraschend auf dem Bett am 2. Tag. Cava zum Empfang und nochmals Pralinen persönlich zu uns ins Zimmer gebracht. Die Betten, einfach spitze!!!!!So etwas habe ich auf meinen vielen Reisen noch nie erlebt. Die ELBA_Gruppe weiß wie es geht. Da könnten Novotel und Co sehr viel lernen!! Besonders in Frankreich und Nordspanien. Andalusien ist an Herzlichkeit nicht zu übertreffen.”

  • Relaxing holiday

    8/10

    Malatesh · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “Staff helpfulness, facilities and Pool”

  • Excepcional.

    10/10

    angel · couple · 2026-10-12

    “La ubicación, la playa y la comida.”

  • Super

    10/10

    Veronique · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Très belles chambres et très propres. Beaux espaces belle piscine”

  • Pas terrible

    3/10

    michael · couple · 2026-10-12

    “Pas grand-chose”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Delma · couple · 2026-10-12

    “Beautiful seafront room with lots of space. beds very comfortable”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    jacek · couple · 2026-10-12

    “Położenie”

  • Fantastique

    10/10

    Binyamin · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Accueil et disponibilite du personnel, Chambres spacieuses et propres avec terrasses, Dressing dans la salle de bain permettant de s'habiller dans deranger les personnes qui dorment, beaute du lieu, taille et qualite de la piscine, petit dejeuner copieux”

  • Perfect for a short getaway and be able to find amazing food at restaurants in Estepona in the evenings as a quick ride

    9/10

    Alice · extended group · 2026-10-10

    “Location on a beach with stunning views out to sea, a lovely promenade outside to walk or cycle along, and close to Estepona for going out to dinner.”

  • Cool

    7/10

    Ariel · couple · 2026-10-10

    “La taille de la chambre et la terrasse”

  • Sehr erholsame Tage in einem sehr schönen Hotel.

    9/10

    Cornelia · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Die Aussicht, direkte Meerlage, die Grösse des Zimmers, das Frühstücksbuffet”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Jean marc · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Grande chambre , très belle vue , confortable”

  • On marche beaucoup mais c est agréable

    8/10

    albert · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Simplicité”

  • We will return

    9/10

    hollie · solo traveller · 2026-09-19

    “Staff are excellent, friendly and attentive. Very clean , lovely rooms, views etc. Excellent breakfast. Lovvely beach promenade that you can walk along to a nice beach further east or for a pleasant 1 hour walk to main Estepona for lovely choice of evening dining. Just 10-13 euros by public taxi to get to the town from hotel. This our 3rd visit and we intend on returning. This is a luxury hotel experience which reflects the higher than average cost but well worth it. Huge rooms and bathrooms - we had junior suite.”

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