Siroko Beach — Restaurant in Marbella

We spent the day tanning, swimming, reading, … After a stressful week at work, we decided we deserved to recharge and spend some time in nature. However, after some hours had passed we noticed the waiters (only men) were overly clingy with us, affectionate, and one of them even threw kisses at us without any reason. Uncomfortable feelings definitely rose, but we decided to ignore the staff’s odd behavior and focus on the good. Nothing or nobody would spoil our beach day. Anyway, some hours passed, and my friend decided to go to the restroom while I was waiting on the bed, reading my book. And in this exact moment, our peace got disrupted. Once alone, two waiters approached me “So are you going to drink or what?” “Oh, come on. Why only Nestea?” (the whole day he insisted I should drink alcohol). Then the other waiter jumped in and insinuated his colleague fancied me, and that I should give him my number. I decided to ignore the question and to neutrally answer the previous one “No, thanks, I’m good. I don’t want to drink”, while I looked away trying to avoid eye contact. I thought to myself, “Shit. Our intuition was right. We were getting some weird vibes and looks from these guys - this place’s staff!”. “I need to tell my friend asap”. My friend came back with a pale face and said to me: “I just had such a terrible experience””What happened?”, I asked her worriedly. She had been verbally harassed by a group of waiters inside of the club. They had made comments on how well the color pink suits her (in a disrespectful language), wanted to find out why she had chosen such color among other things, and initiated conversation and assumptions about her nationality.

She did not want to talk to them. She just wanted to use the restroom and come back. In peace. In silence. As any other human being. An hour passed and it was my turn “I hope I don’t encounter any douches” I thought to myself. I stood up and walked inside. Luckily there was no one in there, so I was relieved. But to my surprise when I came back, my friend had been verbally harassed again - this time by the waiters’ friend who was holding a 40x40cm large speaker, listening to some vulgar reggaeton. This time my friend didn’t share any details, we just wanted to leave the place asap. And so we did, we paid a 90€ bill, and left. Most bitter 90€ we paid in our lives. I am never stepping a foot on this place again - says a local, who’s been going for almost 10 years. It’s truly sad and disappointing, but it is what it is. It used to be a place where I created beautiful memories with family and friends, a safe space where one could be oneself freely. Should I go again, I wouldn’t feel comfortable. I am moved to see such disrespectful behaviors in a place as international and open-minded...

If I could give them 0 stars or less I would! We came to Siroko beach twice in the past week, spending the day here. We were looked after by both Bachata and Nano who gave us lovely beds and who we obviously looked after in return. We thought it was the best beach. We messaged Bacheta with the dates we would be coming and the beds we wanted and he said it would be no problem and indeed it wasn’t for the first two times. However, we turned up today and our beds were taken. He said there had been a mix up so we could sit in the middle even though we had specifically requested the end beds. There were plenty of empty beds at the front so we said ok we would have one of those instead and Batcheta and Nano said they were pre booked. When I asked “why did you honour their reservations and not ours?” they shrugged and said “everyone is a client.” They eventually offered to move a little plastic bed with a thin mattress to our spot and I explained that I have a degenerative back issue so that’s why I booked the normal beds with the big mattresses and they said that they can’t move things around now. I was truly horrified that they couldn’t care less so I said we will be leaving and not coming back and Batcheta walked off and nano said ok sorry. This is NOT how to treat returning customers who spend well over €100 each visit (not including tips). I said to the lady at the front (who was really lovely) that I was very upset and she agreed it wasn’t ok and said that “there must be a solution” and apologised and went off to speak to Batcheta. She came back and said “I’m so sorry I tried but he’s so angry I don’t know why”. It is a whole other level of unprofessionalism when staff take out their bad moods on customers and quite literally ruin their beach day and get rid of customers and seemingly couldn’t care less! It is a real shame that Siroko don’t train their staff better and don’t value clients. So as long as you know that you are only a number to them and don’t expect any repeat good service then by all means go. Otherwise, I suggest you take your business elsewhere as we...

I've got to share this gem of a place I stumbled upon during my Marbella escapade. A buddy of mine kept raving about this chiringuito called Siroko Beach, and boy, was he right!

The chiringuito is on the sandy stretch of beach, and right next to it, there’s this cool spot where you can rent jet skis and go banana boating without burning a hole in your pocket.

The food and drinks are at a reasonable price, and there's no absurd minimum spend.

The place is huge! They’ve got everything from beach chairs for that perfect tan, to comfy beds, and both indoor and outdoor dining spots. So, whether you're in a party mood or just want to chill, they've got a spot.

The staff. I've been to quite a few places in Marbella, and let me tell you, the service at Siroko is top-notch. They’re quick, attentive, and never in-your-face. And shoutout to El Bachata – this guy knows how to make you feel like royalty!

The music and vibe? Absolute party mode. I've made up my mind – whenever I'm in Marbella, Siroko Beach is the spot. Highly...