When we booked this hotel, we somehow thought it was in Marbella and right on the beach...we were wrong on both counts. It is in Casares (near Marbella) and is about a 5-minute drive up the road from the beach. No matter, it has its own private Beach Club with prompt shuttle service. While the Beach Club is beautiful with a wonderful restaurant and spectacular pool, the beach itself is very uninspiring. As far as the hotel property, the grounds are stunning and the rooms are immaculate, with...
When we booked this hotel, we somehow thought it was in Marbella and right on the beach...we were wrong on both counts. It is in Casares (near Marbella) and is about a 5-minute drive up the road from the beach. No matter, it has its own private Beach Club with prompt shuttle service. While the Beach Club is beautiful with a wonderful restaurant and spectacular pool, the beach itself is very uninspiring. As far as the hotel property, the grounds are stunning and the rooms are immaculate, with...
Great location. Clean and renovated. We enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended. Andres was an awesome host and helped during our stay.
I wished I would’ve known that If you have a car rental the GPS don’t take you to the hotel directly due to city regulations. Park in plaza de la Merced and walk. Yes. Walk. Flat pavement but 2 blocks down. It was messy getting there.
Limited towels and toiletries. Limited plugs for electronic devices.
Great location. Clean and renovated. We enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended. Andres was an awesome host and helped during our stay.
I wished I would’ve known that If you have a car rental the GPS don’t take you to the hotel directly due to city regulations. Park in plaza de la Merced and walk. Yes. Walk. Flat pavement but 2 blocks down. It was messy getting there.
Limited towels and toiletries. Limited plugs for electronic devices.
Mirella
Reviewed November 11, 2026Reviewed November 11, 2026
The staff was amazing, they made me feel like family. the restaurant food and staff especially Elena we're outstanding. I stayed in room 208 with a balcony overlooking the water. And the heated pool on the rooftop Was a great place to relax.
The staff was amazing, they made me feel like family. the restaurant food and staff especially Elena we're outstanding. I stayed in room 208 with a balcony overlooking the water. And the heated pool on the rooftop Was a great place to relax.
Richard
Reviewed September 18, 2022Reviewed September 18, 2022
I stayed at El Pilar last March and returned for one night because of the service, location and beautiful property. The front desk is always helpful and always wear a smile. The recognized I had been there in March, so check in was easy. The roof top bar is awesome as is a light breakfast downstairs.
I stayed at El Pilar last March and returned for one night because of the service, location and beautiful property. The front desk is always helpful and always wear a smile. The recognized I had been there in March, so check in was easy. The roof top bar is awesome as is a light breakfast downstairs.
Timothy
Reviewed November 18, 2022Reviewed November 18, 2022
Lovely hotel charmer with excellent views. We were greeted with a glass of sherry. Our room was located at the top with spectacular views of Arcos. Breakfast was amazing and I highly recommend it. Driving to the old town was challenging even with a subcompact car. Be on guard for a guy asking for tips in the parking lot near the church. He's not affiliated with the parking lot.
Lovely hotel charmer with excellent views. We were greeted with a glass of sherry. Our room was located at the top with spectacular views of Arcos. Breakfast was amazing and I highly recommend it. Driving to the old town was challenging even with a subcompact car. Be on guard for a guy asking for tips in the parking lot near the church. He's not affiliated with the parking lot.