Valet parking is a parking service offered by businesses and restaurants. In contrast to "self-parking", where customers find a parking space on their own, customers' cars are parked for them by a person called a valet.

The parking in Marbella during the summer season is nearly impossible and might put you off when going out to eat. But which restaurants in Marbella offer that service and make your life easier?

La Sala

The home of many celebrities, who come and eat here definitely enjoy the valet parking service on the door.La Sala in Puerto Banus brings you the ultimate social and dining experience, day and night. Choose from our varied menu offering a range of International and Spanish favourites, all made from ingredients of the highest quality.

La Sala offers a choice of any one of 8 different areas, so whatever your mood we have an area to suit you! Sit outside in our Spanish "Rincon", or on the front decked terrace where you can relax and watch the world go by. Alternatively choose our Lounge Terrace, or the high tables of the bar where you can soak up the atmosphere of La Sala. Our rear terrace with its stunning views to "La Concha" is the perfect place for a leisurely coffee, or why not spoil yourself in the A La Carte Restaurant for that unforgettable dining experience.

 La Sala

Location:

La Sala

Calle Belmonte, Marbella,

952 81 41 45

www.lasalabanus.com

Bar D'o Restaurant 

Bar D'o

Bar d'o is a new elegant restaurant, bar and lounge with a Belgian-French influenced menu that can be enjoyed both at lunchtime as well as in the evening. It is also the perfect place for drinks with live music at the weekends by different artists and Dj Pierre Ladoux. And of course they offer the Free Valet parking service for their clients to make their visit more comfortable.

The spacious tasteful classic décor with the glamorous photos of Brigitte Bardot and Marilyn Monroe give the restaurant a very sophisticated look and besides the bar, they also have a terrace and valet parking so you don't have to worry about finding a parking space. Their Belgian chef, Steve Dekerf, has dreamed up a mouthwatering menu based on Belgian-French cuisine with an international twist, enticing customers to come back for more! Whether you are looking for a fine dining experience or a more casual affair comprising sharing platters with a cocktail in the lounge, the new restaurant, bar and lounge, Bar D’o Marbella is the place for you. Bard d'o offers live music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Location:

Avenida Principe de Hohenlohe Edf.

Milla de Oro 5-6-7, Marbella

Contact:

+34 952 821 229

info@bardomarbella.com
Open: 

Mon-Thu:11:00-02:00

Fri-Sat:11:00-03:00

Sun:11:00-02:00

www.bardomarbella.com

El Rincon de La Sala

El Rincón de La Sala offers customers an alternative dining experience in San Pedro de Alcántara. Situated on the main street in San Pedro town provides an ideal location for strolling tourists and local residents.

El Rincon de La Sala

This exciting offering boasts the same vibe as the famed La Sala in Puerto Banus but with the added twist of Spanish tradition and flavour. The extensive menu contains an array of Sala Group´s firm favourites such as ‘Chateaubriand served with baby potatoes, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms and Béarnaise sauce,’ along with an exquisite selection of authentic Andalucían style dishes including ‘Shrimps served in a paper cone’ and ‘Crayfish served with garlic and chilli.’ In addition to the gourmet a la carte menu, a snack menu containing The El Rincón Burger and a light bites menu boasting Fried Aubergine with Cane Honey and Curried Tempura Chicken Salad will also be served throughout the day.

El Rincón de La Sala offers all customers a complimentary valet parking service. Guests are invited to park their car in the car park below the restaurant and collect a complimentary car park voucher. Alternatively, the valet team will park the car on arrival where guests will be provided with a ticket. El Rincón de La Sala then asks customers to inform the valet team five minutes before they leave to ensure their vehicle is waiting at the entrance on departure.

In keeping with Sala Group´s eminent live music repertoire, El Rincón de La Sala is proud to present a vivacious ensemble of the coast´s finest musicians every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, guaranteeing to ensure a night to remember.

El Rincón de La Sala is easy to find, we are located just off the main road through San Pedro de Alcántara (not the underpass), opposite the 24 hour chemist on Calle Marqués del Duero. So don't forget that you can pull up right outside and use our FREE Valet Parking service.

www.lasalasanpedro.com

How to use Valet Parking

Beforehand

Have some cash on hand. You don’t want to pull up to the valet only to realize you forgot to get cash for the tip. You either have to drive away and park on your own, or be the ungrateful cad who uses the service and stiffs the valet. Even if you can tip with your card, a cash tip is always the better way to go.

Dropping Off Your Car

Tuck away all your valuables. If you have any valuable items in your car, tuck them away out of sight or put them in the trunk before you arrive at the valet stand. While the vast majority of valets are honest and trustworthy, you never know when you’ll encounter a bad apple.

Grab what you need for the night. Before you get out of the car, make sure you have everything you’re going to need for the evening — cellphone, wallet, tickets, etc. Sure, the valet can run to your car to get these things if you forget them, but if you have him do so, it’s good form to tip an extra few dollars for his trouble. Save your money and double-check before you get out of the car.

Leave the car running. Don’t take your keys out of the ignition. Just park the car and leave it running. Remember, things move quickly at the drop-off zone. Taking your keys out for the valet just mucks up the intricate ballet they have going on.

Wait until the valet opens the door for you (or not).Whether you wait for the valet to open the door for you depends on a few things. If the valet service is being offered at a high-end hotel or restaurant, expect to have the valet come open the door for you. If it’s a less formal event, like an art festival, you might not get that sort of service, so just get out of the car as soon as you pull up.

Even if you can expect the white glove treatment from the valet, if you have a female passenger, the valet will open the door and help her out of the car first. You can sit in the car and wait for him or another valet to open your door for you – but if that makes you feel a little silly feel free to get out of your car yourself while your female passenger is being helped.

Inform the valet of your vehicle’s quirks, if it’s relevant. If your car has a tricky door or a touchy alarm system, let the valet know. They will appreciate this information.

Get your ticket. Make sure to get your claim ticket from the head valet and put it in a safe place.

Picking Up Your Car

Give your ticket to the head valet and pay. When you’re ready to leave, walk over to the head valet. He’s typically at a stand by the drop-off zone. If you’re staying at a hotel, the valet service is typically added to your room’s bill, so you don’t need to worry about paying for the price of parking and valet service. If you’re not staying overnight in a hotel but are using the valet service, you typically pay for the parking and valet service when you’re leaving the event.

Tipping a Valet

Tipping is probably the most intimidating part of the valet process for first-timers. How much do you tip? Do you tip when you drop off your car or when you pick it up?

First, offer a tip even if the valet service is complimentary. Even if the hotel or restaurant you’re staying at offers “complimentary” or free valet service, make sure to still tip your valets. The hourly pay for most valets is similar to that of waiters, i.e., they get paid below minimum wage (usually 5eur an hour), and make most of their income from tips.