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5.0 of 5
Avda. Zurita s/n, 29604 Marbella, Spain
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Al Muharraq, Bahrain
1 review
“A great stay on don Carlos hotel in Marbella”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

All what I can say it is a great stay and it's the right choice. Everything is excellent. Only there toilet need to be re design. But overall it is the best hotel I have stayed in my europe trip. I recommend this hotel it's really a five star hotel ***** and one star from to them *.

Room Tip: Higher floor have a very nice view.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sheffield, UK
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Nice”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

Stayed here for a wedding, it was very nice. Two adults in a room, we had a double bed each. The beds were extremely comfy and the rooms spacious.
The decor is modern and very nice, the bathrooms are lovely and cleaned on a daily basis. The complimentary toiletries are lovely.

Breakfast is great, lots of choice and plenty of champagne!

The villas are lovely inside and secluded from the rest of the resort, great for kids or groups.

The gardens are lovely and it is a short walk to the beach and nikki beach, both great.

Only problem we had was housekeeping leaving our door open when they had finished, luckily nothing happened but still....

Would visit again if I went back to Marbella.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Vevey, Switzerland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beach holiday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

We stayed in the private villas, well worth the extra money, breakfast in the room each morning, fantastic service from Maria, the lady responsible for our stay. Beautiful gradens to walk from the hotel to the beach. Very ncie staff, all extremely helpful.

The hotel, or more likely Maria organised a small birthday party for my daughter aged 2, cakes, ballons and toys, fantasitc !

For a beach holiday without all the flashing lights and noise, it would be very difficult to beat i think. The hotel may look a little dated, but as we all know, the best soup is made in the old pans !!

Room Tip: Go for a 1 room villa, well worth the extra money
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Leeds, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Lovely place for a holiday with a little bit of everything”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

Booked via hotel as it seemed the best rate. See view with balcony looking the Marbella side. We arrived with our 3 year old daughter and we were warmly greeted by the reception staff who checked us in, told us lots of info and showed us to our room. Our room was on the 6th floor and well equipped malton brown products and a kiddie kit of robe, towels, toothpaste in her own special bag- v cute). We were able to choose an extra bed or cot for our daughter and te bathroom was equipped with potty and step! The balcony doors were really tough to open (a must for people with young kids!) so clearly a lot of thought goes into the running of the hotel!
Hotel is modern but with homely inviting sofas. Swimming pools are chilly but nice and clean. Lots of easy access fresh towels (where you don't need to put a deposit!!!). Kiddie pool slopes in Which is good as I'm paranoid about steps and goes up to 0.5m so ideal for toddler who just want to splash. Lots of sun beds with cushions and a 3-4 min walk in lovely hotel grounds to the beach (not the cleanest beach but still nice with sun loungers). There's a small park next to the pool with slide, swings and seasaw. There's even a strange outdoor toilet next to the park with outdoor sink and toilet tissue (bizarre but clean!). indoor play place is suitable from 2.5-5 with a few toys (wasn't manned but open from 11-6). Kids club must be summer months.
Didn't go to spa so can't comment. We ate half board which meant you could eat in the bar (upstairs with terrace,) or formal restaurant. Or Thai restaurant on thur-sun. Starters were 10-12€ and mains (lobster, steak etc) 18-22€. Kids menu was available anywhere- pizza (homemade) pasta, chicken nuggets, burgers. Food was fantastic and although it seemed posh, it was still ok to take the kids!
Breakfast had a great selection although I was slightly disappointed with "cooked" sections of choice but others had a huge variety with lots of fresh juice.
A lovely luxury hotel but very family orientated with a beach!!!
We had a lovely time and will come back as staff work hard, rooms are lovely an there's enough things for kiddies to do on and off the beach.
All I can say is fantastic!!! A huge thank you to everyone who made our short break sooo relaxing.
Plus. I forgot to say. Free wifi everywhere- good signal in rooms, by the pool and even on the beach!!

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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24 reviews 24 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Excellent Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012

Myself and my wife were on our honeymoon and decided at the last minute to stay at this hotel we rang and they had vancies so we took it.We were not left down we were met with the best welcome and the most friendly staff Emma on the front desk is a God send and was so good at her job and made us feel so welcome its people like this that makes me go back.The room we had was on the 6th floor with was beautiful we had great views and a good sized balcony the room was spotless it had everything you could ask for and more.The maid service was great very quick and friendly.The food was lovely breckfast was great smoked salmon and everything you could think of with the most friendly staff you could met.We ate in the Thai restaurant which was wonderful.We had 2 glorious days of sun and the the worst rain in years for 4 days straight but that didnt stop us enjoying the hotel.The beach club was great good service and not badly priced and felt very secure.The bar at night had great entertainment but the price of drinks were to much but thats to be expected.The hotel is 11 km away from marbella its €13 in a taxi which we did most days because of rain which was nice to The coincerige in hotel was great just seemed liked he cared.Will return again soon but I will rent a car next time as taxis are quiet expensive.But hotel I give top marks to see you soon and a big thanks to the staff for making our honeymoon.

Room Tip: Try and upgrade to deluxe room
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Don Carlos Leisure Resort And Spa
Don Carlos Leisure Hotel
Don Carlos Leisure Hotel Marbella
Don Carlos Resort
Don Carlos Marbella
Don Carlos Hotel Marbella
Carlos Don Hotel
Address: Avda. Zurita s/n, 29604 Marbella, Spain
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Region: Spain > Andalucia > Province of Malaga > Costa del Sol > Marbella
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Business Hotels in Marbella
#4 Family Hotels in Marbella
#6 Luxury Hotels in Marbella
#6 On the Beach Hotels in Marbella
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Two outstanding features of this famous resort have attracted many clients over the years- its magnificent Gardens and its renowned Beach Club where lazy days in the sun fly by all too quickly. The 24 exquisitely decorated Deluxe Vilas combine the luxury of a 5 star hotel with the many advantages of an apartment home.Overview:The well established consists of a main central building and two wings of 3 and 4 floors respectively. Its many attractions enhanced by recent innovations, combine contemporary design, ultimate comfort and state of the art technology for the full enjoyment of guest. Location: Set amid 40,000 square metres of lush sub-tropical prize-wining gardens, exotic flowers and pinewoods, the hotel adjoins Marbella’s finest beach about 7 kms to the east of Marbella centre. Accommodation:243 rooms and suites with luxurious bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, air conditioning, state of the art entertainment system, 26” LCD TV, internet wireless access, complimentary safe, minibar and telephone and 24 hours room service.The 24 DELUXE VILLAS harmoniously combines the facilities of a 5 stars Resort with the numerous advantages of a comfortable 1 or 2 bedrooms apartment . A team of personal assistants will be at your service to ensure maximum comfort and exclusivity during your stay.This site complex located adjacent to the hotel. Contemporary, streamlined décor, marble bathroom with bathtub. Fully equipped kitchen, DVD tech, flat screen TV with pay movies on demand. All hotel facilities and services are available to suite residents.For Children:Don Carlos Resort offers unforgettable experiences for children. At the arrival, the youngest will feel that great adventures are waiting for them. Special surprises and amenities in the room plus Club Mare Kids for children from 4 to 12 years old with many activities throughout the day. They will have great fun with sports and outdoors activities coordinated by a team of professional instructors in a unique natural environment. Baby sitting service available on request and at extra charge. Relaxation:Outdoor swimming pool, heated in winter, with spacious terraces equipped with sun loungers and parasols. The impressive Don Carlos Beach Club (charge), open Easter to October, has its own pool, restaurant and bar. Nikki Beach (April- October), the trendiest in Marbella, is an exclusive and innovative club adjacent to the Don Carlos Beach Club. La Terrasse Bar is the resort’s cocktail bar, open until the small hours, with regular live music and DJ. Dining:A delicious buffet breakfast starts the day at the Bahia Restaurant or Sol y Sombra when Bahia is closed. Sol y Sombra, next to the main pool is open for lunch plus theme dinners in peak season; Bahia is for dinner most of the year. Los Naranjos Terrace is the perfect place to enjoy an outdoor dinner with incredible views over the gardens and sea in the peak season. Ombu is the gastronomic restaurant open Wednesday to Sunday from June to early September. Don Carlos Beach Club offers a quality cuisine designed for guest to repeat daily. Variety that ranges from snacks service to the sun beds, to the New Mediterranean restaurant with its innovative menu of assorted seafood, meats and exotics salads.Special Features: Hairdresser salon, gymnasium, Don Carlos Spa, Tennis Club, 5 a side football court, basketball court, and Don Carlos Seaside where to find options to rent yachts, sailings, pedal boats, kayak…Golf:The Marbella coast is known throughout the world ad the “Golf Coast” and Don Carlos Hotel is situated at the very centre of this genuine golfers’ paradise. Besides its associated golf course, the magnificent 18 hole Santa Maria Golf & Country Club, which is just a stone throw away from the Resort, Don Carlos guests enjoy special rates in a variety of golf courses. Our Golf Desk is dedicated to our golfers’ needs, from Tee Time bookings to the hiring of golf clubs. ... more   less 
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