El Tio Mateo

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Situated 100 metres from Marbella’s Playa del Cable Beach, Tío Mateo offers free Wi-Fi access and free private parking. Each air-conditioned room has a terrace with sea or mountain views. Rooms at this family-run guest house are decorated in typical Andalusian style. They all have a TV, small seating area and a private bathroom. El Tío Mateo has a bar and a restaurant, serving traditional regional cuisine. There is a garden terrace and a children's play area. Staff speak a variety of languages, including English, German, French and Italian. El Tío Mateo is located at the entrance of the old town, 700 metres from Marbella’s fishing port and 10 minutes' drive from the city centre. The A7 Motorway is a 2-minute drive from the guest house, and offers direct access to Estepona, Fuengirola and Malaga.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • FREE private parking!

Availability

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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Thomas
Austria Austria
“Super friendly and helpful staff. Room spacious and clean with a nice loggia. A big fridge outside the room in the hallway to share with the other rooms. Just a few minutes walk to the beach! Bus stop as well just a short walk away....”
Ian
Gibraltar Gibraltar
“Quaint room with great mountain views. Free parking. Excellent location”
Siyana
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“I’ll start with the location. Just 2 minutes from the beach, which is great. We tried a few beach restaurants, but the one closest to the hotel was the best. I highly recommend La Dolce Vita Beach to anyone staying at the hotel—they offer a free...”
Sian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was perfect, I would highly recommend staying in this guest house. The room was spacious and super clean. The staff couldn't do enough for us and went out of their way to help my partner with a particular problem he had, not related to...”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a lovely stay at El Tio Mateo. Right from the start we had a great welcome and throughout our stay the staff couldn't have been nicer. Very comfortable room, great breakfasts and very near the beach. Highly recommended.”
Orla
Ireland Ireland
“Sea view and across road from prom and miles of beach . Big clean roam with balcony . Owner so helpful . Parking at property . Fridge and freezer available to store drinks etc . Tasty freshly cooked omelettes available for breakfast with a real...”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had very easy access to the hostel park was also good”
Gabriel
Romania Romania
“All was perfect, our host was very nice and ready to help.”
Croxy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and welcoming hosts, comfortable bed, great aircon and a fantastic breakfast.”
Amy2890
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“1. Room was clean and stay was comfortable 2. Breakfast was delicious 3. Location is 20 minutes walk to Marbella Old Town however it can be difficult to walk during peak summer 4. Staff was friendly. Host was sweet and helpful 5. Communal fridge...”

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
El Tío Mateo is a family run hotel that offers the best of the authentic Andalusian way of Life. With airy rooms, private terrace, on-suite, TV and air conditioning. This is a property that will assure any guest the perfect stay in Marbella.
With more than 30 years of experience, having been trained in the Swiss catering schools, we serve all our guests with much love and professionalism. We sell home to home services and are always looking forward to make our clients most welcomed in our house.
At 10 minutes from Marbella Old town, we are at a few 100 meters from one of the most beautiful beaches from the Costa del Sol, with a wooden promenade and at 5 minutes walk from the traditional fishing port. Surrounded by a beautiful mature garden and Summer Terrace. Just at the entrance of Marbella we have an easy access and free Parking for all of our guests.
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish,French,Italian

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House rules

El Tio Mateo takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 12:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform El Tio Mateo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 12:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

License number: 474/04I