Nikki Beach Marbella

Nikki Beach Marbella is the local outpost of the global luxury beach club brand, sitting right on the coast along the Cádiz highway at km 192. It's part restaurant, part club, part event venue, and one of the bigger names on the Marbella scene.

The pool is the centrepiece. 81 reviews mention it, and the sunbed setup around it draws a crowd that skews towards groups and couples looking for a party atmosphere. Live music comes up in 115 reviews, with sax players getting their own shout-out in 16 of those. Champagne pops regularly here too, mentioned in 13 reviews.

The food side covers breakfast through dinner, with options like organic dishes, small plates, salad bar and a kids' menu. Vegetarian options are available. There's table service throughout, and you can also do brunch or catering for private events.

Reservations are accepted and worth booking ahead, especially on weekends. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, has free parking, and offers free Wi-Fi. High chairs are available for families.

Rated 4.2 from 2,275 Google reviews. 61% of guests leave five stars, but 9% leave one star, so opinions are split. The glamour factor pulls people in, though some find the experience doesn't match the price tag.

The club is currently marked as temporarily closed, so check their website before planning a visit.