Gala Marbella is a pool club and restaurant on Calle Pablo Picasso in Marbella, a short drive from the town centre. It's categorised as a restaurant but runs more like a day club, with a pool and premium sunbeds pulling in the crowd.
See how it stacks up against the rest in our Marbella beach clubs guide.
Music is central to the experience. Reggaeton features across multiple reviews, and the vibe skews lively rather than quiet. Kids are welcome, and families show up regularly.
Prices sit at €€ and free parking is available on site with usually plenty of space. The venue is currently listed as temporarily closed on Google, so call ahead on +34 659 23 07 09 before you go.
Rated 4.5 from 52 reviews. Forty of those are five-star, and very few reviews land at two stars or below. It's a strong result for a smaller venue.
Our picks for a night in Marbella:
- Golden Mile iconPuente Romano Beach Resort
- Historic luxuryMarbella Club Hotel
- Lifestyle hotelNobu Hotel Marbella
- Five-star resortGran Melia Don Pepe
- Beachfront resortDon Carlos Leisure Resort
Food & Drinks at Gala Marbella
The tacos are what people come for. One reviewer described them as "the best I've ever had," and the single detailed review gives food a perfect 5/5. Wagyu is also on the menu, which puts the kitchen above typical pool-bar territory.
Cocktails come up in plenty of reviews and the bar runs a full drinks menu including alcohol. It's dine-in only, so this is a proper sit-down experience.
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