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title: "Barcelo Karmina vs Hotel Marbella: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hotel Marbella. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. Barcelo Karmina or Hotel Marbella in Manzanillo Municipality? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Barcelo Karmina vs Hotel Marbella

Both are in Manzanillo Municipality, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★
## [Barcelo Karmina](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barcelo-karmina-manzanillo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1187029/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Playa Azul Salagua
## [Hotel Marbella](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-marbella-manzanillo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1598202/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Marbella

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose Barcelo Karmina if you want

-   to walk to the sights (770 m / 1.7 km)

### Choose Hotel Marbella if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.3)
-   to be closer to the beach (70 m / 820 m)

### Why is Barcelo Karmina better than Hotel Marbella?

1.  890 m closer to the city centre (−890 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00) (−3h)

### Why is Hotel Marbella better than Barcelo Karmina?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3) (+0.4)
2.  750 m closer to the beach (70 m vs 820 m) (−750 m)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Barcelo Karmina | Hotel Marbella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.4) |
| Location | 6.0 | 8.1  (+2.1) |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 | – |
| Beach access | 7.5 | 10.0  (+2.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 27  (+21) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.0 | 8.1  (+2.1) |
| Distance to the centre | 770 m  (−890 m) | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 820 m | 70 m  (−750 m) |
| To the airport | 23 km  (−1.8 km) | 25 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 39 | 45  (+6) |
| To the nearest food shop | 700 m | 120 m  (−580 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 9  (+8) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 324 | – |
| Floors | 7 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1999 | – |
| Listed amenities | 26 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−3h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

2.1 km apart

Barcelo Karmina: city centre: 770 m, Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO): 23 km, beach: 820 m, 39 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Marbella: city centre: 1.7 km, Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO): 25 km, beach: 70 m, 45 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Manzanillo Municipality

[Manzanillo Municipality weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/mexico/colima/manzanillo/weather)

## Barcelo Karmina or Hotel Marbella: common questions

### Which is better, Barcelo Karmina or Hotel Marbella?

Hotel Marbella leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Barcelo Karmina or Hotel Marbella?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Barcelo Karmina is closer: 770 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Hotel Marbella.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hotel Marbella is 70 m from the nearest beach; Barcelo Karmina is 820 m.

### How far apart are Barcelo Karmina and Hotel Marbella?

The two hotels are 2.1 km apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Barcelo Karmina vs Las Hadas by Brisas](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/barcelo-karmina-manzanillo-vs-las-hadas-by-brisas-manzanillo/)
-   [Hotel Marbella vs Las Hadas by Brisas](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-marbella-manzanillo-vs-las-hadas-by-brisas-manzanillo/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/barcelo-karmina-manzanillo-vs-hotel-marbella-manzanillo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/