Barcelo Karmina vs Hotel Marbella
Both are in Manzanillo Municipality, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★
Barcelo Karmina
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★Playa Azul Salagua
Hotel Marbella
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
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?
- 1890 m closer to the city centre−890 m
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00)−3h
Why is Hotel Marbella better than Barcelo Karmina?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3)+0.4
- 2750 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 vs Hotel Marbella: which hotel is better? | 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 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| 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 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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.
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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