Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 33 reviews.
emma
United Kingdom · Family · July 2026
+The pool was large and very deep no shallow end which for adults was great. The area had nice large villas, shops about 6mins drive away for restaurants, Lidl.
−Cockroaches coming out from the drain near the outside toilet, rat near bbq. The bedding and towels need to be replaced, brown sheets blue bedding looked old and didn’t make you feel very clean. Shower curtain is pointless water goes everywhere making the bath mat soaking wet every shower. Blood on pillow however he did the following day replace the pillows when I messaged.
Hannah
Spain · Group of friends · July 2026
“Beautiful villa with outstanding pool”
+Duende is a beautiful villa with a great size pool and large amount of areas to relax. You have everything you need, great facilities, and very relaxing location.
−The location is perfect for relaxation but a car or taxis are needed to get to most places.
Helen
United Kingdom · Group of friends · July 2026
“Absolutely perfect, beautiful villa, perfect host and a lovely peaceful area.”
+The villa is absolutely beautiful, modern and comfortable with everything we needed. The pool was beautiful, there was a gas barbecue, the outside seating area by the pool was stunning and the views were incredible. The beach is a 15 minute walk and the area was peaceful. We had everything we needed in the villa and the beds were very comfortable. We would most definitely stay again and I would recommend . The host Paul was so helpful and the process was very easy. Everything exceeded our expectations.
−Nothing it was perfect.
Mikaela
United Kingdom · Group of friends · June 2026
+We had the most amazing stay at this beautiful villa in Marbella and honestly didn’t want to leave! The villa was absolutely stunning, even better than the photos, and had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. It was spotlessly clean, spacious. The outdoor area and pool were perfect, and the location was ideal for exploring Marbella and Puerto Banús. What really made our stay even more special was our host, who was incredibly helpful, responsive, and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. Thank you for such a wonderful experience - we’ve made some amazing memories here and are already looking at booking again. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this villa to anyone visiting Marbella
Fiona
Ireland · Family · April 2026
+The outside area and poor was excellent and our host Paul was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay there and we will definitely be back 😊
Paul
Ireland · Family · January 2026
“A beautiful Villa and a great base for a family.”
+We stayed at Villa Duende in Elviria as a family of four with two teenage boys and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The villa itself is really beautiful - spacious, clean and very comfortable. The outdoor area is a real highlight, with plenty of space to relax, eat and hang out as a family. Even at the end of December and start of January, we had a couple of really lovely sunny mornings when we could properly enjoy being outside. We visited in winter and at first the villa felt quite cold, but once we figured out how to use the heating it was absolutely fine and cosy enough in the evenings. This is just something to be aware of if you’re staying in the colder months, but it didn’t spoil our stay at all. A couple of extra throws or blankets wouldn’t be a bad idea also. The villa is very well equipped. There’s a good hairdryer and even hair straighteners, which is really handy, especially for ladies who don’t want to pack everything. The kitchen has everything you need - we cooked a couple of times and never found anything missing. There’s also a dishwasher and a washing machine, which makes a family stay nmuch easier. The TV had Netflix and all the usual apps, which our teenage boys
Kathryn
United Kingdom · Family · January 2026
“great stay , host was very helpful.”
+lots of space, nice pool.
−n/a
Ashling
Ireland · Couple · December 2025
“A comfortable and well-located property, with one issue during our stay that we understand is now being addressed.”
+The facilities were excellent , the TV has Netflix built in, so you can simply log in and start watching. The pool and outdoor space are very large, with plenty of deck chairs, and the sofa was very comfortable. The shower also had good water pressure. The location was perfect for us, set in a quiet neighbourhood. We had a car, which made it ideal, and there was a convenient parking space available. Paul was quick to respond to messages, and the property was ready before our official check-in time, allowing us to arrive whenever suited us, which was very helpful.
−A small information booklet on how to use appliances and which switches control which lights would be a nice addition and would improve the overall guest experience, though it is not essential. Our lower cleanliness score was due to one significant issue during our stay. On arrival we found both dead and live woodlice inside the property. We cleaned and disposed of them initially, assuming it was a one-off as the house was very cold and appeared not to have been used for some time. However, we continued to find more each day. I contacted Paul the night before we left. At that point I was not aware that the issue was considerably worse in the second bedroom, as the person staying there had been quietly dealing with it each day. On the morning of departure I went into that room and found woodlice on the wall, floor, mat, furniture, doorway and in the en-suite bathroom. Over the four-night stay (including Christmas Day), we killed at least 30. The en-suite shower only has a curtain and water appears to have caused long-term damp at the bottom of the door, which is visibly deteriorated. This damp area seems to be the main source attracting the woodlice, although they had spread to othe
Alexandra
United Kingdom · Family · November 2025
“Fantastic villa, our family really enjoyed our time here.. would recommend for a nice quiet stay in Marbella”
+Amazing pool, our kids loved it.. location is a nice residential area surrounded by large villas- and a golf course with driving range in walking distance. Beach also only 15 mins walk
−Nothing
Michelle
United Kingdom · Family · August 2025
“Good”
+The pool
−The showers too small, shower curtain sticks to you when you shower. No cupboard space to put food in. The fridge squeaks every-time you open It. No air conditioning in the bedrooms.