Le Papillon Restaurant & Beach Club sits directly on Elviria beach, about 12km east of Marbella centre in the Marbesa urbanisation. It's a full restaurant and beach club with sunbeds, umbrellas, and a terrace right on the sand.
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The vibe is relaxed and romantic. The beach setting and sunsets draw consistent comment from guests, and live music plus DJ sets keep the atmosphere going without tipping into loud or chaotic. Families and couples make up the main crowd.
Prices run €20-30 per person. It's open Wednesday to Sunday, 1pm to 10pm, and closed Monday and Tuesday. Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner. Free parking is available on-site and on the street.
Rated 4.1 from 650 reviews. About 74% leave four or five stars. The 51 one-star reviews pull the score down, and service gets mentioned frequently on both the praise and complaint sides.
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Food & Drinks at Le Papillon Restaurant & Beach Club Marbella
Paella is what people come for. It's the most talked-about dish and the kitchen builds around a wider Mediterranean menu of fish, steak, and Spanish classics. The steak gets consistent praise. Salads, small plates, and healthy options round things out.
The drinks are a genuine highlight. Cocktails and the wine list get strong mentions, and the coffee is worth ordering. The full bar covers beer, spirits, and late-night food is available if you're staying into the evening.
Food quality is mixed. One reviewer called out a €17 pizza as frozen and disappointing. If you stick to the paella, fish, or steak, you're likely to do better. The food score in reviews sits below the atmosphere score.
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