The best beach clubs in Marbella are Nikki Beach and Ocean Club for all-out luxury, La Cabane at Los Monteros for designer style, La Sala by the Sea for families and Bono Beach for value, with 2026 sunbed prices ranging from 15 euros at laid-back spots to over 400 euros for VIP poolside beds. There is a beach club for every budget along this 27-kilometre stretch of coastline. Most clubs open between mid April and early May and close between late September and mid October, and the best ones fill up fast during July and August. Here is what you need to know before you book.
How Much Does a Sunbed Cost at Marbella's Beach Clubs?
A sunbed at a Marbella beach club costs from 15 euros on a weekday at La Sala by the Sea to 60 euros for a standard bed at Ocean Club, while VIP and poolside beds run from 185 euros to over 900 euros for a group. These are the 2026 starting prices for the clubs covered in this guide.
| Beach club | Area | Sunbed from | Premium beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Sala by the Sea | Puerto Banús (west end) | 15 euros (weekdays) | Cabanas 70 to 275 euros |
| Bono Beach | Costabella, east Marbella | 35 euros | Free parking |
| La Cabane | Los Monteros, east Marbella | About 35 euros | Designer setting |
| Ocean Club | Puerto Banús | 60 euros | 185 euros (4 people) to 975 euros (12) |
| Nikki Beach | Elviria, east Marbella | Ask the club | 250 to 450 euros per person, peak weekends |
Add a 12 to 15 percent service charge to every bill, and expect a separate minimum spend on Bali beds and VIP areas.
Which Beach Clubs Are Best for a Luxury Day Out?
Nikki Beach, on the beach of the Hotel Don Carlos in Elviria on Marbella's eastern side, has been the gold standard since it opened in 2003. It essentially invented the luxury beach club concept on the Costa del Sol. The setting is pure white beds, umbrellas and staff uniforms against the blue Mediterranean, with a massive pool and daily DJ sets. Expect to spend 250 to 450 euros per person on peak weekends for premium poolside positions. The 2026 season ran from 14 April to Sunday 11 October, and the club usually reopens in mid April. Both Nikki Beach and Ocean Club end the year with a party, and our guide to when Marbella beach clubs close tracks the dates each season.
Ocean Club in Puerto Banus sits right on the marina beach, steps from the superyachts. Our Puerto Banus guide covers the rest of the marina. Its saltwater pool, usually quoted at around 4,000 square metres, is ringed by oversized white sunbeds. Standard sunbeds start from 60 euros, but the experience scales: a Frontline Square bed for up to four people costs 185 euros, VIP Pool Loungers for up to eight people run at 435 euros including a bottle of champagne, and Super VIP beds for groups of twelve start at 975 euros with three bottles included. Their champagne spray Saturdays are legendary.
La Cabane, a few minutes' drive east of the old town at the Los Monteros resort, offers a different kind of luxury: a 1960s club relaunched in 2023 by Grupo Dani GarcĂa and Grupo Mosh, with Dolce and Gabbana as design partner. Sunbeds start from around 35 euros, making it one of the better value luxury options on the coast.
Where Can Families Enjoy a Beach Club?
Not every beach club in Marbella caters to the party crowd. La Sala by the Sea, on the Nueva Andalucia beach at the west end of Puerto Banus, is the standout family-friendly option. Children are welcome to use the pool, sun loungers start from just 15 euros on weekdays, and beach cabana beds go from 70 euros (80 euros at weekends). Even the most premium four-poster poolside cabanas top out at 275 euros, including towels and water. Its 2026 season opened on 1 May.
Bono Beach at Costabella, on Marbella's eastern side, delivers roughly 70% of the luxury experience at 50% of the price, with sunbeds from 35 euros and free parking. It is a solid pick for couples and families who want a comfortable day without the bottle-service pressure.
A full day at a Marbella beach club typically costs between 120 and 350 euros per person, depending on the venue, day of the week, and how much you drink. Service charges of 12 to 15 percent are added automatically.
Best Beach Clubs for a Relaxed Atmosphere
Nosso Summer Club and La Plage Casanis are the local favourites for a laid-back day. Both offer strong food menus, easy-going music and a barefoot, sun-soaked vibe where you can spend an entire afternoon without feeling rushed. These are the places Marbella residents choose when they want to unwind rather than be seen.
Further east along the coast towards Elviria, Sublim Beach Club draws a slightly younger crowd with its bohemian styling and cocktail-forward menu. If you are staying in Elviria or on the eastern beaches, it saves the 20-minute drive into Puerto Banus. Nikki Beach and Bono Beach are on this side of town too, and the dunes at Cabopino are a few minutes further east.
How Should You Book and What Should You Know?
Timing makes a real difference to both availability and price. For weekends between June and September, and any day in July and August, book your beds two to four weeks in advance. Monday to Thursday in May, June or September, many clubs have same-day availability or accept walk-ins.
- Arrive early: Most clubs open at 11:00 or 12:00, and the best positions go first
- Check minimum spend: Bali beds and VIP areas often carry a 300 to 500 euro minimum, separate from the bed rental
- Bring cash for tips: Service charges are added to bills, but pool staff appreciate a few euros for good service
- Book directly: Most clubs offer WhatsApp booking, which is faster and more reliable than third-party platforms
At Premavista, our guests staying in Nueva AndalucĂa are within a 10-minute drive of Ocean Club and La Sala by the Sea, and about 20 minutes from Nikki Beach in Elviria. We share our curated list of beach club recommendations and can help with reservations as part of our concierge service, so you arrive with beds confirmed rather than hoping for walk-in luck.
Which Marbella Beach Clubs Are Open in October and Winter?
Most Marbella beach clubs close between late September and mid October. In 2026 Ocean Club ended its season with a closing party on Saturday 3 October, and Nikki Beach closed on Sunday 11 October with "Endless Summer", from 12:00 to 19:00.
The coast does not shut down after that. Trocadero Arena on Rio Real beach, east of the town centre, opens every day of the year from 11:00 to 01:00, with beds and hammocks on the sand. Smaller beachfront restaurants in Elviria and Las Chapas also stay open all year, and in November average daytime highs still reach around 20C. Our guide to Marbella in November covers what is on once the clubs have closed.
Which Area Should You Stay In for Beach Club Access?
Your choice of accommodation matters. San Pedro de Alcántara and Nueva AndalucĂa put you within 10 minutes of Puerto Banus and its cluster of clubs. The Golden Mile between Marbella town and Puerto BanĂşs has several smaller beach clubs along the way, and La Cabane is a short drive east of the old town at Los Monteros. If you prefer the quieter eastern coast, Elviria and Las Chapas put you next to Nikki Beach and Bono Beach, with beach bars that draw a fraction of the crowds.
A holiday rental with a private pool gives you the best of both worlds. Spend your mornings at the villa, head to a beach club for the afternoon, and return home without the noise of a hotel lobby at midnight.
Marbella's beach club scene keeps growing, but the fundamentals remain the same: book ahead in high season, bring your appetite, and do not underestimate the afternoon sun. Whether you are after champagne sprays at Ocean Club or a quiet sunbed at Bono Beach, the Costa del Sol delivers.
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