Bask in the sun on Marbella Eco Lodge's private beach, where you can enjoy ocean views at Restaurante Español or unwind with a drink at the swim-up bar. The hotel offers a range of amenities, including free WiFi, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, and a garden to explore.
Estación Biológica el Banco - 26 min drive - 9.8 km
Sea Museum - 37 min drive - 17.1 km
Getting around
La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) - 177 min drive
Restaurants
Johnny's Place - 17 min walk
Restaurante Las Tortugas - 11 min drive
Osmosis - 3 min drive
Café del Sol - 17 min walk
Iguanas Ranas - 12 min drive
About this property
Marbella Eco Lodge
Marbella Eco Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Monterrico Beach. Guests can indulge in beachside massages and enjoy Spanish cuisine at Restaurante Español, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features of this Colonial hotel include an outdoor pool, a beach bar, and a children's pool.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Private dining
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
What to do
On a private beach
Beach yoga
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Horse riding nearby
Boat tours nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free beach cabanas
Beach sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Romance packages
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2015
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Colonial architecture
Accessibility
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Restaurante Español - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Onsite venue #2 - bar. Open select days.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6.50 to 9.50 for adults, and USD 6.50 to 9.50 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Marbella Eco Lodge Monterrico
Marbella Eco Monterrico
Marbella Eco
Marbella Eco Lodge Guatemala/Monterrico
Marbella Eco Lodge Hotel
Marbella Eco Lodge Taxisco
Marbella Eco Lodge Hotel Taxisco
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Marbella Eco Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Marbella Eco Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Marbella Eco Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Marbella Eco Lodge?
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Marbella Eco Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as beach yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and a garden. Marbella Eco Lodge also has access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Marbella Eco Lodge?
Yes, Restaurante Español offers alfresco dining, Spanish cuisine, and garden views.
What's the area around Marbella Eco Lodge like?
Marbella Eco Lodge is located on the waterfront, a short 13-minute walk from Chiquimulilla Canal and 19 minutes' walk from Monterrico Beach.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
7.8
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
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Beach
Food
Room
Waves
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2025
The staff we really nice.
Elias
Elias, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
We asked staff at resort to organize transportation from smaller town about hour away to the resort. They did that flawlessly. They sent us very nice driver!
Irena
Irena, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (for the hotel)
We were honestly surprised to see some of the negative comments because we loved our stay here!
The pool was crystal clear and always clean, and the staff were some of the nicest people we’ve met — incredibly patient and kind with our four kids (all under 12). The atmosphere was peaceful, and the beach space was amazing — tables right in the sand, and you’re so close to the ocean that you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves every night.
Our room was spotless, the beds were super comfy, and the bathroom and shower were great. The only small note is that our family room had frosted glass for privacy — fi
Tara
Tara, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 5, 2024
When we booked this hotel, I read the reviews and most said it was a very nice place and friendly staff. We had to take a 2 hour ride, which was as expected. But when we got there it was very run down and the room was so tiny and very old. But we decided to give it a try. The pool was awful, not cleaned for a very long time. Weeds everywhere. The toilet did not work and could not find staff. Because of the shared ride, we had no place to go. One of the worst places I've ever gone to.
Leona
Leona, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 15, 2016
Beach front hotel with great potential.
The stay was amazing. Great weather, great beach, great view.
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Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2022
Great place! Managers were very helpful in getting transportation to and from the airport in Guatemala City. Definitely recommend going here and want to vacation here again. Thanks
Steffan
Steffan, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 29, 2024
There was not WiFi not credit card services , not much mosquitoes
Otto
Otto, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2023
Beautiful properties. Too many rules and extra charges for basic needs
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2023
good
Marlen
Marlen, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 11, 2024
My grand daugther had a paranormal activity in that room where they stayed . Not pleasant experience .
Ana
Ana, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2023
Relaxing Stay, Amazing Staff and Manager
The staff and manager at Marbella are so friendly and helpful. There was never a request that was denied. The room is small, but comfortable with the air conditioning working perfectly. The view of the ocean and sound of the waves outside the window are amazing. The beach is very clean and although public it only had hotel guests in the area in front of the hotel during our stay. The hotel is aging so do not expect everything to be shiny new, but everything is in working order and could not be more relaxing. The food is very good. It is more expensive than typical for restaurants in the area, but it must be staffed and is serving a small hotel population so is understandable. Overall a wonderful place for a short holiday. We will return here when we visit Monterrico again.
Gary
Gary, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2023
An absolute highlight of our trip, I could not recommend Marabella eco lodge more. The staff were helpful and friendly, the food was incredible, and the beach was right at the door step. We loved meeting Marta Elena, the cat, and Ginger, the dog, apparently there was another cat we weren’t lucky enough to meet.
Only a short walk down the beach brings you to Cecon, a nature reserve where you can see iguanas, turtles, and crocodiles where they are looked after by some amazing volunteers before being released back to the wild!
A little further down the beach and you reach a shopping strip where we had cheap and delicious food.
The black sands were everything I hoped to see, a little rough for me to go past my knees but that was fine as the pool was perfect to have a splash. There was nothing I could fault. I’m already dreaming of our return one day.
Brendan
Brendan, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 11, 2026
Positiv:
- Nähe zu Strand unschlagbar
- sauberer und schattiger Privatstrand
- Hotelanlage hat Potential
Dafür gibt es einen Stern
Contra
- Zimmer wurden nicht sauber gemacht. Auch der Müll wurde bei der Hitze nicht von alleine geleert.
- Personal schwer auffindbar. Habe den zweiten Tag mehrfach gerufen und gesucht, weil wir Hunger hatten.
- Essenszubereitung dauert 1-1,5 Stunden, auch wenn man der einzige Gast ist.
- Weil das Personal nicht immer zu finden ist, habe ich den nächsten Tag das Essen 2,5 Stunden vorher bestellt (Vorbestellt) und erst als ich nach 2,5 Stunden zum Tisch gekommen bin wurde mir gesagt, dass sie die Zutaten für das bestellte Essen gar nicht haben. Ich war mit meinen Kindern fast alleine im Hotel und immer am gleichen Ort. Wäre das Personal bemüht, hätte man mich vorher fragen können, ob ich was anderes bestellen möchte.
- 6 mal wollte ich ein bestimmtes Essen von der Karte haben, 3 mal hatten sie die Zutaten gar nicht da.
- Die Bar war geschlossen.
- einmal hatte mein Kind ein Haar im Essen.
- Einen Abend gab es Party bis Mitternacht und es wurde nicht unterbunden.
- einen Tag gab es 2 Stunden mein fließend Wasser.
- bei der Abreise war die Frau fürs Bezahlen noch nicht da und wir mussten warten.
Etc.
Nach schriftlicher Beschwerde wärend des Aufenthaltes bezüglich der Sauberkeit hat sich das Personal bemüht. Dafür gibt es den zweiten Stern.
Wenn das Personal insgesamt aufmerksamer wird, könnte man das Hotel empfehlen.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Unas hamacas sería bueno
Reyes Francisco
Reyes Francisco, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Sep 22, 2025
No se queden en este hotel, la propiedad no merece la calificación que tiene, con suerte llega a un 2 de 10.
Sucio, feo, huele mal, pésimo servicio de recepción, etc.
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 26, 2025
Endroit bien en général sauf pour service à la clientèle manque d’initiative
SUSANA
SUSANA, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 30, 2024
A propiedade é bem Localiza e fica a beira mar, mas não tem TV e nem Frigobar nos quartos.
Osvaldo Ferreira
Osvaldo Ferreira, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2024
Bonito lugar tranquilo y excelente para ir en familia
Mynor
Mynor, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 20, 2023
La gentillesse du patron qui Ns à trouvé une voiture pour aller de El paredon à monterrico
Suite à mon désappointement sur la chambre de luxe sur classement ds une autre bien plus agreable
Bon wifi et restau moyen personnel gentil et beau jardin
Cet hotel nécessite un bon rafraichissement idem pour la piscine qui pourrait être top
Jean
Jean, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2022
Me encantó el lugar,muy acogedor,enfrente del mar donde pudimos realizar caminatas y luego utilizar la piscina,todo muy hermoso,además Ginger y Mohamed,el perrito y la gatita nos alegraron mucho más la estancia
Vivian
Vivian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2022
Excelente
Muy buena experiencia
Mario
Mario, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2022
Todo lo indicado mas arriba aqui en el survey mas la proximidad al mar.
Ampliar area de parqueos, lo cual adicionalmente ayudaria a maniobrar para la salida del hotel
Nicolas
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2022
HOTEL LINDO
Las habitaciones son algo pequeñas, pero la experiencia es unica ya que a unos cuantos esta el mar y tiene una vista expectacular
Nasly
Nasly, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2022
Un lugar agradable a simple vista, excelente cerca del mar y servico excelente