(Rates from $230.28)
Don Carlos Leisure Resort and SPA
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.
See this hotel on a mapPool, 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.
More hotel informationMountain 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.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of Don Carlos Leisure Resort and SPA, Marbella Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 75% of travelers (3 of 4) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Don Carlos Leisure Resort and SPA in Marbella
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
over-priced but very comfortable
I went here with my wife for a 5 day get-away and was happy with the hotels accomadations including the pools, beaches, bars, and restaurants. The food was excellent and there is 3 different places to dine. A few problems I had was they charge for wireless internet, and I need to have connection 24 hours a day, and they charged me 65 euros for the week. Every hotel I’ve been to in the past 4 years has had free wireless ineternt. Also the connection in the room was very weak and disconnected all the time. The best place to connect was on the beach. I also had a problem with the cost of food and alcohol. Its about 30% more than it should be. A coke by the pool was 3.50 euros, and a refill is another 3.50 euros. A perosnal pizza 15 euros. Dinner for 2 at the main restaurant with drinks is more than 110 euros. Taxis to the towm of marbella are 15-25 euros each way, which is expensive. But, if your looking to relax and don’t mind the prices you will have a wonderful time.
Traveler's tip on getting the most out of your stay
request a room with a sea-side view. dont go to the town of marbella between 1-5, siesta time. the area of puerto banus is very upscale with nice places to eat. I had my most expensive drink in my life there, 25 euros.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 |
You are not a bird, try a differente one
Too expensive and poor service. The surrounding area is incredible beautiful, with large gardens but unless you are a bird avoid staying in this hotel. They will charge you for everything, including a chair in the beach or an Internet connection at really high rates. Service is poor and cleanness not as good as it should be considering the hotel says is a five starts one. I really suggest avoiding staying here. There are a lot of very good hotels in Marbella and much cheaper than Don Carlos. Try another one.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Too busy and noisy place.
Nikki Beach club - one of the most attractive clubs in Marbella - is located next to Don Carlos’ Beach club. They have fantastic day and night parties. That is good and bad at the same time, - you don’t have to travel to get there, but you can’t sleep normally because of the loud music and drunken clubbers (these guys fill in the hotel lobby and entrance after the parties are over).