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Reviews of Marbella Eco Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Marbella Eco Lodge
Aldea La Curvina, Taxisco, Taxisco, Santa Rosa

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 43 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ana

My grand daugther had a paranormal activity in that room where they stayed . Not pleasant experience .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leona

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marlen, Freeport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Marisol on Aug 2, 2023
Gracias Marlen, Fue de gran alegría para nosotros, pues siempre celebramos la estadía de personas como Ustedes. Ojalá nos volvamos a ver pronto. Marisol

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful properties. Too many rules and extra charges for basic needs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia, Metairie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Cecilia on Sep 5, 2022
Muchas gracias amigos y esperamos que hayan tenido un buen viaje a casa. Un fuerte abrazo, Cecilio.

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Odel, Camden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beachfront property
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Cecilio on May 7, 2022
Muchas gracias Rick por su visita, su excelente y afectuoso comportamiento nos anima y sabe Usted que aquí se les acoge como amigos que son.

10/10 Excellent

Abdel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If what you are looking for is a place where right from the moment you put a foot in the door you are treated like family, Marbella Eco Lodge is your place. This place is managed by a couple; he, Cecilio, designed and built the place (con la ayuda de los albañiles chapines que le trajeron más canas a Cecilio) and she, Cecilia, who runs this place (with some help of Cecilio :) with her heart; again, like if we, guests, were her family. Cecilia's love for cooking and perfection goes beyond anything I have seen. Cecilia no relaja sus standares ni para las papas fritas. Do not dare to leave this place without trying Cecilia's antipasto or the combination of tortilla española (which takes an hour to cook) with a side of antipasto. I found that the entire place is designed with this family feeling in sight. There are so many details, the sitting area on top of the bar (where Cecilio retires some evenings to work on his paintings, the fruit trees planted for self-sustainability, Cecilio's turtles (ask him), Cecilio's novels and poetry. But... what will make us come back to this place and stay for as long as vacations allow, is Cecilio's and Cecilia's humanity; no doubts, well, that and the best Internet in Guatemala (for real). I miss those late nights discussing literature, family or world politics with Cecilio (En, Sp, Ge) and Cecilia (En, Es). Also, big thanks to the staff, handpicked with the help of Marisol, Cecilia's right hand, and to Ginger and Gato for their company
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Cecilio on Apr 18, 2022
Mis estimados, Siempre digo que ser hotelero es un oficio de privilegio, porque ¡en cual de ellos conoces a desconocidos y dos días más tarde te despides de ellos con un abrazo y deseos de volverles a ver? En el caso de Ustedes más que un privilegio fue un honor. Muchas gracias, amigos, por vuestra visita y os deseamos toda la felicidad y volveros a ver. Un fuerte abrazo de Cecilia y Cecilio.

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach. Great food. GPS takes you to another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place super friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Cecilia on Jan 25, 2022
Muchas gracias. Es un placer que lleguen clientes como ustedes. Esperamos verles pronto y les deseamos muy feliz viaje,

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners were amazing and always willing to serve us in any possible way. The closeness to the Pacific Ocean and the sound of the waves crashing at the beach created a wonderful and unforgettable experience for us. ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Oceanfront location was the best part of our stay. Wi-Fi was okay. No hot water in shower. Nice family restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. The owners and staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. They arranged a driver both from/to the Guatemala City Airport, which was nice because it is quite far. Everything was clean and the food onsite was excellent. We had a fabulous and relaxing time. We look forward to going back again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from cecilio on Jul 4, 2021
Thank you very much, you were excellent Clients and hope to see you soon, Cecilio

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the owner of the hotel unique. He was very accommodating, friendly and good spirit. Nice simple food in the restaurant. I did not have higher expectations about the nature of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Cecilia on Mar 22, 2021
Thanks a lot for your comments. We hope see you soon. Best regards, Cecilia Rodas

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cozy hotel close to Monterrico City center but also far enough to have a quiet, relaxing stay. You have to get the cocolimon drink! The tables set up on the beach are great for friends traveling and enjoying evening chats. They'll bring food and drink to you as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from cecilio on Mar 3, 2021
Thanks a lot and I'llbe happy seeing you soon again, Cecilio

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I never stay it was a very duri place it don’t suppose to be on Hotels.com
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Cecilia Rodas, Gerente General on Jan 22, 2020
No nos importa su calificación ni tampoco sus amenazas de pésimas reviews,sino la certeza de que personas de su calidad no visiten hoteles de starnets. Ya están incluidos como personas no gratas en nuestras asociaciones de hoteleros por su comportamiento, Silvia y Mario, inaceptable.

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Cecilia Rodas, ID 15509293 on Jan 12, 2020
No hay otra respuesta. Si Ustedes quieren favorecer a sus clientes es problema solo suyo, porque nosotros seguimos el adagio de a tal señor tal honor y ustedes sigan rechazando respuestas merecidas y correctas como la que hicimos, y verán como nos damos de baja de su membrecía nosotros y nuestros asociados hoteleros locales..Porque sepan que Expedia no es negocio para nuestro Hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Cecilia Rodas on Jul 4, 2019
Muchas gracias por su visita, y les esperamos pronto

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna, McKee, Kentucky USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, right on the beach!
The hotel owner, Cecilio, is a very charming and interesting man, full of knowledge! Alot of fun! The staff also very sweet. Within walking distance of town. The beach was lovely, and we also enjoyed the pool alot! We definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Cecilio on Feb 6, 2018
Thanks a lot Donna.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over priced,
The owner is a nice person, I kind of feel bad to said this but it was a complete dissapoitment not even close to what I expected. Over charged. I don't recommend it at all.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Beach front hotel with great potential.
The stay was amazing. Great weather, great beach, great view.

2/10 Terrible

SERGIO, Guatemala

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Osvaldo Ferreira

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A propiedade é bem Localiza e fica a beira mar, mas não tem TV e nem Frigobar nos quartos.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonito lugar tranquilo y excelente para ir en familia
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

manfredo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Cecilio on Nov 28, 2023
Muhas gracias Manfredo, fue un placer conocerle y le esperamos pronto. Un gran saludo.Marbella Eco Lodge

8/10 Good

Jean

Traveled with partner
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Cecilio on Jan 21, 2023
Muchas gracias. Estamos a su disposición y agradecemos haber tenido clientes tan amables. Saludos cordiales.

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Lily on Jan 21, 2023
Muchas gracias. Estamos a su disposición y agradecemos haber tenido clientes tan amables. Saludos cordiales.

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Muy buena experiencia
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Cecilio on Jan 21, 2023
Muchas gracias. Estamos a su disposición y agradecemos haber tenido clientes tan amables. Saludos cordiales.

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Response from Lily on Jan 21, 2023
Muchas gracias. Estamos a su disposición y agradecemos haber tenido clientes tan amables. Saludos cordiales.

8/10 Good

Nasly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Cecilio on Jul 27, 2022
Muchas gracias Nasly. Fue un gusto departir con ustedes y siento que al final no nos despidiéramos. Será un placer volverles a ver. Mucha suerte y feliz dia.

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar agradable a simple vista, excelente cerca del mar y servico excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Cecilio on Jul 27, 2022
Muchas gracias Esteban. Celebro que te haya gustado el Hotel y nuestro servicio. Fue un placer conoceros y os esperamos pronto. Mucha suerte. Cecilio

6/10 Okay

Rosalba

Traveled with partner
La comida no tiene muy buena calidad/precio
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente comida, y atención de din cecilio
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

LOURDES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Cecilia Rodas ID 15509293 on Jan 13, 2020
Gracias Lourdes, con clientes como ustedes es un placer servir. Un gran saludo y siempre y pronto a vuestras ordenes

8/10 Good

Edwin Armando

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Viaje familiar
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019