Don Carlos Hotel: Overview

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Crta de Cadiz Km 192, Marbella, 29600, Spain…
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This five-star hotel is a classic as far as hotels go on the Costa del Sol. It stands on 64,000 square meters surrounded by sub-tropical gardens and bounded by one of the best beaches on the coast, with the same name as the hotel. There are 243 rooms, suites, and villas, all with the comforts you'd expect from a hotel of this category, with panoramic views of the Mediterranean sea. The decor is mainly classic, and marble and glass fill the common rooms. The hotel has three pools, a volleyball court, billiard table and ping-pong table. Also on the grounds you'll find the Don Carlos Tennis Academy, which houses 11 tennis courts. The hotel is able to assist guests with the equipment and materials necessary for classes in windsurfing, water skiing, and sailing, all taught by experienced instructors. Guests will also find the famed Los Naranjos restaurant on the property, as well as a number of other upscale restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Type: Conference Center, Resort, Hotel

Amenities and leisure activities

Hotel Amenities:

• Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service
• Common/Public Areas Accessible to Wheelchairs
• Restaurant in Hotel
• Barber/Hair Stylist
• Pets Allowed

Room Amenities:

• Air Conditioning (In Room)
• Telephone
• Television (Cable/Satellite)
• Television
• Daily Maid Service

Leisure Activities:

• Health Spa/Massage
• Beach
• Jogging Track
• Water Skiing
• Game Room

User reviews

Excellent Stay

Recently refurbished with stylish up-to-date finish - modern / contemporary and very comfortable. Stayed in a 2 bedroom 'Beach Suite'. Staff simply couldn't have been more helpful or polite. Extensive beautifully maintained gardens leading down to a lovely beach - just an easy few minutes stroll. Cleanliness rates as probably the best of any 5 star hotel we have visited in Spain or indeed this country! Could improve on the variety and quality of food on the room service menu, but restaurant food and breakfast very good. Also needs to improve on English satellite TV stations offered! Will definitely re-visit.

14 Feb 2007 | A Yahoo! User

Don't Waste Your Money

My husband and I spent four days at the Don Carlos and were very disappointed. It is extremely expensive, and unbelievably the cost of the room does not include a towel and chair next to the pool -- that's extra. The management was hostile and unhelpful. Save your money and stay at a hotel where they treat you better.

05 Jun 2005 | lsulem28

A bit disappointing

My husband and I spent part of our honeymoon here and were slightly disappointed. This is an older hotel with outdated decor and appliances (ancient hairdryer system). The beach is a bit of a walk through the grounds, though they are lovely and well-manicured. Once at the beach, you must pay for your chair, which I thought was cheap and tacky. Restaurant was good and the continental breakfast was excellent. The pool and bar area were lovely. However, the "downtown" area is quite far and cost us $25 cab fare one-way! I wouldn't recommend staying here unless you happen to get a great rate and are up for the extra costs involved.

05 Jun 2005 | dodgerblue1943