Marbella resorts provide luxury accommodations as well as lush gardens, fine views, expert hospitality, and long lists of amenities, all along the Mediterranean Sea. This sunny community on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain long has been known as a fine place to hit the beach, soak in the sun, savor fresh cuisine, and enjoy the hot Spanish nights.

Resorts in Marbella are found steps from the Mediterranean, centrally located in the historic city center, and nearby communities in the Málaga province. Whether you're waking up in a spacious guestroom in one of the Marbella hotels, an Andalusian-style villa, or luxury apartment, chances are good you'll be able to look out the window and savor the views of the blazing sun, bright blue skies, and glittering waters of the Mediterranean. The Marbella resorts along Costa del Sol average 300 days of sunshine every year.

When views and access to the Mediterranean are a must, consider booking a Marbella beach resort. The choices seem nearly endless in this town with wide swatches of golden sand that stretch on for miles. Whether you want to spend all day at the beach without worrying about finding parking or you want to keep your options open, a Marbella beach resort is a smart choice for luxury overnight stays and extended vacations alike.

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Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort mingles the traditions of Southern Spain with modern amenities. The various-sized villas with balconies overlook lush gardens or the golden sands along the azure sea. Once guests have stepped away from their choice for Marbella luxury lodging, they will find a wide array of things to enjoy, including a variety of pools indoors and out, a biking trail, tennis, volleyball, a fitness center, outdoor sofa bar, American cuisine, a beachside bar, and a gourmet Mediterranean restaurant. Special rates and packages are available for Marriott Rewards members, seniors, and AAA members.

Vasari Vacation Resort, just a five-minute walk from Puerto Banús beach, specializes in spacious apartment accommodations. This choice for beach resorts in Marbella concentrates on the comfort of its guests through attentive service and a long list of amenities. Its 57 apartments are found in seven buildings that look every bit the Mediterranean retreat you'd expect, all surrounded by palm trees, waterfalls, and tropical gardens. The staff can book golf outings; excursions to Marbella and surrounding communities such as Seville and Granada; car rentals; and restaurant reservations for guests of this Marbella beach resort.

Options for resorts in Marbella include the Don Carlos Resort Leisure & Spa. Guests can reserve a luxury hotel room overlooking the gardens or the Mediterranean, deluxe rooms with balconies, or spacious villas. Like other Marbella resorts, Don Carlos also offers a wide menu of services and things to do, such as tennis courts, a spa, four swimming pools, lush gardens, and gourmet restaurants. At the Nikki beach club, open April through October, you can enjoy lounging in the sun, massages, shopping, and hot parties. At the also-exclusive Don Carlos Beach club, guests are treated to cocktails, fresh fruit, suntan lotion, and sun loungers all overlooking the beautiful beaches of Marbella.

No matter which resort you choose, you'll find a place to escape from the doldrums of the everyday and enjoy a Mediterranean vacation to remember. With the year-round mild weather, you're not limited by the calendar, only by your imagination.