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Don Carlos Leisure Resort and SPA

Carretera De Cadiz Km 192 5 Marbella, 29600 Spain

Beach, tennis, and acres of gorgeous gardens

On the sea, near links
Ten kilometres from Marbella, this palatial resort sits on acres of subtropical gardens bordering the golden-sands of Nikki Beach and the sparkling sea. A dozen golf courses are nearby. Show more
Pool, tennis academy
Guests stroll through lush gardens with Japanese bridges to the resort's tennis academy or beach club, which has a freeform pool with a waterfall; sailboats can be rented on the beach.
Mountain views
The hotel offers rooms with dark-wood furnishings, varying decor, and views of the surrounding mountains as well as multi-room suites with full kitchens and flatscreen TVs showing pay movies on demand. Hide

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4.3out of 5

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90%

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Double Superior Room - Breakfast Included
One king bed or two twin (single) beds. Mountain views. Decorated by international interior designers. Wireless Internet access, safe deposit box, and state-of-the-art entertainment system including a 26-inch LCD TV, a selection of movies, CD player, Internet plug and play, and music on demand. Imported Egyptian linen, goose down pillows, bathrobes and slippers, and Molton Brown toiletries. Interconnecting, smoking and non smoking rooms available.
Two Bedroom Villa - Room only
One queen bed in one bedroom, twin beds in other bedroom and one sofa bed in the living room (sleeps five in total). Two large, furnished terraces beside the private pool. Site complex located adjacent to the hotel. Contemporary, streamlined decor, marble bathroom with bathtub. Fully-equipped kitchen (refrigerator, oven, microwave, washing machine-dryer, dishwashing machine, etc.), flatscreen TV with DVD player, MP4 player, and pay movies on demand. Alarm and safe. All hotel facilities and services are available to suite residents.
Guests of the Two Bedroom Villa also receive the following services:
  • A team of personal assistants and butlers.
  • Mobile phone to reach butler at any time.
  • Private check-in at villa.
  • Express check-out at villa.
  • Welcome drink in villa.
  • VIP treatment throughout the resort.
  • Luggage packing and unpacking.
  • Pillow menu.
  • Selection of MP4 music during the stay.
  • Pool amenities at private swimming pool (refreshing towels, skewers of fruits, cucumber water, etc.).
  • Shoe polishing service
  • Use of the property's Mini Cooper (for limited periods; subject to availability).
  • One Bedroom Villa - Room only
    One queen bed and one sofabed in the living room (sleeps three in total). Large furnished terraces beside the private pool. Site complex located adjacent to the hotel. Contemporary, streamlined decor, marble bathroom with bathtub. Fully-equipped kitchen (refrigerator, oven, microwave, washing machine-dryer, dishwashing machine, etc.), flatscreen TV with DVD player, MP4 player, and pay movies on demand. All hotel facilities and services are available to suite residents.
    Guests of the One Bedroom Villa also receive the following services:
  • A team of personal assistants and butlers.
  • Mobile phone to reach butler at any time.
  • Private check-in at villa.
  • Express check-out at villa.
  • Welcome drink in villa.
  • VIP treatment throughout the resort.
  • Luggage packing and unpacking.
  • Pillow menu.
  • Selection of MP4 music during the stay.
  • Pool amenities at private swimming pool (refreshing towels, skewers of fruits, cucumber water, etc.).
  • Shoe polishing service
  • Use of the property's Mini Cooper (for limited periods; subject to availability).
  • Suite Room - Breakfast Included
    One king bed or two twin (single) beds in the bedroom. Separate living room. Two fully-fitted bathrooms. Balcony with sea views. Decorated by international interior designers. Wireless Internet access, safe deposit box, and state-of-the-art entertainment system including a 26-inch LCD TV, a selection of movies, CD player, Internet plug and play, and music on demand. Imported Egyptian linen, goose down pillows, bathrobes and slippers, and Molton Brown toiletries. Interconnecting, smoking and non smoking rooms available.
    Deluxe Malaga view - Breakfast Included
    One king bed or two twin (single) beds. Sea views. Decorated by international interior designers. Wireless Internet access, safe deposit box, and state-of-the-art entertainment system including a 26-inch LCD TV, a selection of movies, CD player, Internet plug and play, and music on demand. Imported Egyptian linen, goose down pillows, bathrobes and slippers, and Molton Brown toiletries. Interconnecting, smoking and non smoking rooms available.
    Superior Room Sea View - Room Only
    1 king bed or 2 twin beds. Desk. In-room safe. Television - Satellite service. Cable/satellite TV. Television. Pay movies. Voice mail. Minibar. Bathtub only. Bidet. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control.
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    Hotel Policies & Fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

    Policies
    • Check-out time is Noon
    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Pets accepted
    • Caters to couples
    • Caters to families
    • American Express accepted
    • Diners Club accepted
    • Eurocard accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Visa accepted
    Fees
    • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
      • Buffet breakfast fee: EUR 20 per person (approximate amount)
    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Accessibility Options

    • Handicapped parking

    Property Amenities

    • Swimming pool - outdoor
    • Poolside bar
    • Steam room
    • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
    • Concierge desk
    • Billiards on site
    • Pool table on site
    • Fitness facilities
    • Restaurant(s) in hotel
    • Bar/lounge
    • Room service (24 hours)
    • Coffee shop or café
    • Breakfast available (surcharge)
    • Parking (free)
    • Airport transportation (surcharge)
    • Secure parking
    • Banquet facilities
    • Event catering
    • Exhibit space
    • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
    • Business services
    • Internet access in public areas - high speed
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Doorman/doorwoman
    • Security guard
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    • Multilingual staff
    • Total number of rooms - 241
    • Babysitting or child care
    • Hair salon
    • ATM/banking
    • Currency exchange
    • Tour assistance
    • Beauty services
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Laundry facilities
    • Arcade/game room
    • Fireplace in lobby
    • Patio
    • Barbecue grill(s)
    • Air-conditioned public areas
    • Elevator/lift
    • Supervised child care/activities
    • Wedding services
    • Business center
    • Room service
    • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
    • Tennis on site
    • One meeting/conference room
    • Rooftop terrace
    • Gift shops or newsstand
    • Shopping on site
    • On-site car rental
    • Health club
    • Free guest parking only during stay
    • Outdoor tennis courts -

    Rooms

    This hotel has 241 air-conditioned guestrooms with mountain and sea views. Beds come with imported Egyptian linen and goose down pillows. Contemporary-style glass, mirrors, and naturally-bleached oak wood paneling complement the dark-wood furniture. Amenities include TVs in armoires showing pay movies, minibars, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Bathrooms have marble floors, bathtubs, hair dryers, bidets, plush bathrobes, and Molton Brown toiletries.

    There are also 24 suites located adjacent to the hotel, in a complex with its own pool and parking. All hotel facilities and services, including access to the Beach Club, are available to the residents of the suites.

    Don Carlos Leisure Resort and SPA, Marbella,  Spain, Rooms Guest Room

    Room Amenities

    • Pay movies
    • Climate control
    • Air conditioning
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Internet access (surcharge)
    • Dial-up Internet access
    • Voice mail
    • Minibar
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Sewing kit
    • Slippers
    • Bathtub only
    • Bidet
    • Extra towels/bedding in room
    • Electronic/magnetic keys
    • Satellite television service
    • In-room safe
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Window opens
    • Desk
    • Rollaway beds available
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • In-room massage available

    Dining

    Bahia - A buffet breakfast and occasional dinner (surcharge) are served in this restaurant overlooking the gardens and the sea. The restaurant is decorated in Bisazza tile columns, representing a contemporary and creative version of a local theme, with rich marble floors and white ceilings.

    Los Naranjos - Creative European cuisine is served in a light-filled room with wide garden and sea views.

    Bar La Terrace - This two-level bar has a terrace overlooking the gardens and live piano music every evening. The room has hardwood floors, velvet chairs, and a purple-and-cream color scheme.

    Sol y Sombra - Snacks and drinks are served at this poolside bar. The walls have a Gaudi-style mosaic design. Guests can dine 'al fresco' in the summer months.

    Beach Club Restaurant - Located by the pool and sea, this restaurant serves a buffet lunch.

    Don Carlos Leisure Resort and SPA, Marbella,  Spain, Dining Restaurant

    Recreation

    • Golf - miniature nearby
    • Golf - driving range nearby
    • Personal watercraft nearby
    • Sailing nearby
    • Water skiing nearby
    • Snorkeling nearby
    • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
    • Motor boating nearby
    • Boat launch nearby
    • Windsurfing nearby
    • Running track/path nearby
    • Bicycle rentals nearby
    • Hiking/biking trails nearby
    • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
    • Mountain biking nearby
    • Parasailing nearby
    • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
    • Horse riding/rental nearby
    • Fishing nearby
    • Playground nearby
    • Swimming on site
    • Volleyball on site

    Spa

    • Turkish bath/Hammam in spa

    Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Don Carlos Leisure Resort and SPA

    4.3
    out of 5
    avg. guest rating
    Hotel service:
    4.7
    Hotel condition:
    4.4
    Room cleanliness:
    4.5
    Room comfort:
    4.5
    Location:
    4.5
    Neighbourhood:
    4.3
    91%

    of guests recommend

    out of 11 reviews

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    Joseph M from London
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 3 Nov 2011

    “Happy ahoneymoon”

    This was our 2nd visit to Don Carlos this year, this time for our honeymoon. Very helpful & happy checkin staff. Room was lovely, clean & in very good condition. The beach club is lovely & so relaxing. Perfect honeymoon, we can't wait to go back. 10/10

    Scott C from Salt Lake City, UTAH
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 14 Jul 2011

    “Want to go back!”

    We had a hard time leaving this property to go see the sites in Spain... Property was amazing, and the beach club would work so hard to keep you comfortable, you will not want to leave. I will definitely go back and stay here again!

    Matt C from Essex, United Kingdom
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 11 Jul 2011

    “A beautiful hotel and amazing service”

    The Hotel is wonderful and the grounds are beautiful. We were only there for a few days to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and this was the perfect place to relax and be pampered without the kids! The staff are really friendly and attentive. The Beach Club is lovely and although rather pricey it was well worth it. We had a great massage in the Spa as well as a free massage round the pool. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone!

    Getting around
    Taxis into Marbella town are 16 euros each way. The Taxis all charge the same rates so you don't need to worry about being ripped off.
    Nightlife
    The Hotel is next door to Nikki Beach and we had a beautiful meal with live jazz/chillout and a wicked DJ. Amazing night!
    Joseph MI from London
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 26 Jun 2011

    “The Don of Marbella”

    We arrived on Friday lunchtime for a relaxing weekend & thats exactly what we got. From the moment we arrived we found all of the staff very polite & extremely helpful. The room was very nice, comfortable & clean. We went straight out to the pool at the back of the hotel & saw a sign for the beach club. A few minutes walk down a windy path through lovely gardens brought us to the most amazing setting next to the beach. We were greeted by a really polite & friendly member of staff. Normal sun loungers were free but also there were 4 poster sun beds which are approx 2 metres square for hire for 40 euros per day. This was great & was so comfortable & relaxing. A complimentary fruit juice & fruit was served to us in the afternoon. There are waiters to bring you drinks & food to your sun beds. In the evening we found a Thai restaurant in the gardens which served fantastic food, again by very polite staff. We loved our stay at Don Carlos, very relaxing & 5 star service. Can't wait to go back.

    When to go
    For a relaxing weekend away, catch an early morning flight on a Friday & back Sunday afternoon
    Shawn R from San Francisco, CA
    2.0
    out of 5
    Does not recommend this hotel
    Posted 14 Jun 2011

    “Fantasic Grounds”

    The hotel is about 10 miles from Marbella and further away from Banus which we like to stay. Having said that, the grounds and the beach are absolutely fantastic, the hotel staff were very helpful and friendly and breakfast was good. However, although they said they have renovated the hotel in 2006, it looked a little dated and we saw some stains on the carpets and what not. It does not deserve the 5 stars even with European standards.

    Linda L from Fair Lawn, NJ
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 30 May 2011

    “wonderful hotel...would go back”

    room was modern. bathroom clean but bathroom handle broke. hotel was quick to fix. Good wake up calls. Good recommendations on restaurants. Need car for this hotel. Marbella is too far and would have been expensive without a car. Large pool was being renovated and hotel did not compensate or offer an upgrade. Gardens were beautiful. Nickki Beach was rocky and hard to get into and out of water due to rocks. Morning Buffet was excellent. Lunch and Dinner did not like food such as pasta or hamburgers. I would rate this hotel a 4 star.

    Area recommendations
    Mijas a must see. Ronda a beautiful site for all. Cordoba you can miss. Nothing worth the trip to see. Marbella a nice city. Good reaturants and shopping. Seville a manificent city. Loved Costa del Sol. Would go back.
    When to go
    May
    Getting around
    rent a car..it is needed.
    Must see
    Ronda and Mijas
    A Traveller from London, UK
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 25 May 2011

    “Lovely hotel - will go again”

    My husband and I stayed at the Don Carlos on my "babymoon" and we had a lovely holiday. For European standards, this hotel is a 5 star. (5 star hotels in the Far East, South Asia and the US tend to be more luxurious and modern.) The building looks a bit tired from the outside, but inside is a different story. Our room was clean and well-maintained and the beds were super comfortable. The lobby, pool area and gardens were beautiful. We spent most of our days on the private beach, which was the best part of our trip. The service was great. Yes, the food and drinks are a bit expensive, but not unusual for what you would expect at a five star hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The internet, DVD player and sun beds at the beach club were free. (Next door at Nikki Beach, the sub beds are 25 Euros per person.) We had lunch at Nikki Beach during one of the Sunday beach parties and that was fun. The hotel is a 15 minute drive to Old Town Marbella and about 25 mins to Puerto Banus. I would definitely recommend hiring a car when you visit Marbella - their is one main road and directions are easy to follow. There is a supermarket just minutes from the hotel, which was convenient to pick up snacks and water, etc. The purpose of our holiday was to relax on the beach and eat good food - and we were able to do that at the Don Carlos. We will definitely stay here again.

    Area recommendations
    Dinner in Old Town Marbella one night; dinner in Puerto Banus
    When to go
    As with most European beach cities, Marbella is the most busy in July and August. We went at the end of May, so Marbella wasn't packed, but it wasn't empty either. Generally speaking, the crowd was largely couples in their 30s, 40s and 50s. There were quite a few hen and stag do's as well. If you want to avoid massive crowds full of 20s year olds, May is a good time to go. The weather was perfect for the beach/pool - hot and sunny (on average 75 degrees Fahrenheit).
    Getting around
    I would definitely recommend hiring a car. Driving around Marbella and to and from the Malaga airport is very straightforward. The roads are easy and everything is sign-posted well. Don Carlos has a parking area that is free for hotel guests.
    A Traveller from Orange County, CA
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 15 Sep 2010

    “Don Carlos-Marbella”

    The hotel was nice and clean. The food was good and the service was extraordinaire. Personally, it has the feel of a large resort but I prefer a smaller boutique hotel. That is the only downside of this place. I would not stay there again.

    A Traveller from Surrey
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 16 Jun 2009

    “Lovely hotel and great beach club”

    We had lovely holiday, and was surprised the hotel was so quiet - which was not necessarily a bad thing. Also quite expensive, so better to eat elsewhere.. Would recommend though!

    PATRIK P from VENEZIA
    3.0
    out of 5
    Does not recommend this hotel
    Posted 29 Aug 2011

    “DON CARLOS RESORT MARBELLA UN BUON 4 STELLE MA NON UN 5 STELLE”

    Breakfast eccellente; per il resto servizi da buon 4 stelle ma non 5 stelle; spiaggia e servizio in spiaggia assolutamente low profile-non corrispondente ad un 5 stelle; scarsa l'animazione minima e l'intrattenimento serale; l'hotel non si trova a Marbella ma a 15 Km da questa, in un quartiere residenziale chiamato Elviria; inesistente la vita serale fuori l'hotel, ti serve l'auto o taxi (spese minima serale 40 euro andata e ritorno pe il taxi) per recarti a Marbella. Altri Hotel in altre parti sono almeno attrezzati con shuttle giornalieri con minima spesa, visto che fuori dell'hotel non c'e nulla. Decisamente non corrisponde agli standard a cui siamo abituati, tuttavia la colazione a buffet è eccellente. Penso che anche se ci siamo riposati dalle fatiche di un anno di lavoro non ritorneremo in questo resort.

    Area recommendations
    MARBELLA CENTRO, possibilità quantomeno di uscire dall'hotel trovando negozi, bar, ristoranti.

    Don Carlos Leisure Resort and SPA

    Carretera De Cadiz Km 192 5 Marbella, 29600 Spain

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    Nearby Points of Interest

    • Marbella Beach - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
    • Marina La Bajadilla - 9 km / 5.6 mi
    • Playa de la Bajadilla - 9.6 km / 6 mi
    • Orange Square - 10 km / 6.2 mi
    • Playa de la Fontanilla - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
    • Puerto Banus - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi

    Location Highlights

    • On beach
    • Airport nearby
    • Convention center nearby
    • Water nearby

    The preferred airport for Don Carlos Leisure Resort and SPA is Malaga (AGP) - 32.4 km / 20.1 mi.

    Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

    Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

    Nearest Major Airport:

    • Malaga, Spain (AGP)

    Area:

    Marbella, Spain: Synonymous with international glamour, Marbella presents both the old and new faces of the Costa del Sol. Its charming Old Town is a warren of whitewashed streets with authentic tapas bars while six kilometres west, glitzy Puerto Banús boasts super yachts, designer outlets and gold-card dining. There are two sandy town beaches with water sports, and nearby championship golf courses. After dark, nightclubs are upscale and often exclusive.

    Don Carlos Leisure Resort and SPA

    Carretera De Cadiz Km 192 5 Marbella, 29600 Spain