Don Alfredo vs Hotel San Cristobal
Both are in Marbella, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Barrio Alto
Don Alfredo
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Costa del Sol Occidental
Hotel San Cristobal
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hotel San Cristobal
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 320 m apart.
Choose Hotel San Cristobal if you want
- to be closer to the beach (250 m / 500 m)
Why is Don Alfredo better than Hotel San Cristobal?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
Why is Hotel San Cristobal better than Don Alfredo?
- 1250 m closer to the beach (250 m vs 500 m)−250 m
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (82 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable×5.1
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Don Alfredo vs Hotel San Cristobal: which hotel is better? | Don Alfredo | Hotel San Cristobal |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 8.3 | 9.1 +0.8 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 8.6 | 9.5 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.1 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 16 | 82 +66 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 247 | – |
| Rank in Marbella | top 33% +6% | top 39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.3 | 9.1 +0.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 530 m | 230 m −300 m |
| To the beach | 500 m | 250 m −250 m |
| To the airport | 39 km | 39 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 140 m | 40 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 21 +6 | 15 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 8 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 18 +12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
320 m apart
Don Alfredo: city centre: 530 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 39 km, beach: 500 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
Hotel San Cristobal: city centre: 230 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 39 km, beach: 250 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
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Don Alfredo or Hotel San Cristobal: common questions
Which is better, Don Alfredo or Hotel San Cristobal?
Hotel San Cristobal leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Don Alfredo is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Don Alfredo or Hotel San Cristobal?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel San Cristobal is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 530 m for Don Alfredo.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel San Cristobal is 250 m from the nearest beach; Don Alfredo is 500 m.
How far apart are Don Alfredo and Hotel San Cristobal?
The two hotels are 320 m 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