Don Carlos Marbella

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
View from property
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella, Malaga, 29600
  • Don Carlos Tennis & Sports Club
    3 min walk
  • Víbora Beach
    11 min walk
  • Santa Maria Golf Club Marbella
    20 min walk
  • Málaga (AGP)
    43 min drive

Room options

Premium Room (PREMIUM 2 ADULTOS + 1 NIÑO)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE TWO BEDROOMS (5 ADULTS)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room (PREMIUM 3 ADULTOS)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE PREMIUM TWO BEDROOMS (4 ADULTS)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE PREMIUM TWO BEDROOMS (5 ADULTS)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE PREMIUM TWO BEDROOMS (2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE PREMIUM TWO BEDROOMS (2 ADULTS + 3 CHILDREN)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

PENTHOUSE SUITE SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

INFINITY POOL GRAND SUITE SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

PENTHOUSE SUITE PRES SEA VIEW 2 BR

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE TWO BEDROOMS (2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

SUITE JUNIOR SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

RESIDENCE PREMIUM ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

RESIDENCE TWO BEDROOMS

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE PREMIUM TWO BEDROOMS

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

SUITE

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Pool

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

SUITE SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (SUITE JUNIOR 3 ADULTOS)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (SUITE JUNIOR 2 ADULTOS + 1 NIÑO)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE TWO BEDROOMS (4 ADULTS)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Room (COMFORT 2 ADULTOS + 1 NIÑO)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE PREMIUM ONE BEDROOM (2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

RESIDENCE PREMIUM ONE BEDROOM (3 ADULTS)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

RESIDENCE ONE BEDROOM (3 ADULTS)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

PREMIUM SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

DELUXE

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

DELUXE SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

SUITE JUNIOR

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE TWO BEDROOMS (2 ADULTS + 3 CHILDREN)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

COMFORT

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

PREMIUM

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

PREMIUM PANORAMIC

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Sea View (2 ADULTOS + 1 NIÑO)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Room (COMFORT 3 ADULTOS)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

RESIDENCE ONE BEDROOM (2 ADULTOS + 2 NIÑOS)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Sea View (SUITE JUNIOR SEA VIEW 3 ADULTOS)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Marbella

With a stay at Don Carlos Marbella in Marbella (Nikki Beach), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cabopino Beach and Don Carlos Tennis & Sports Club. .This beach hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Los Boliches Beach and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Fuengirola Beach.

What's nearby

  • Don Carlos Tennis & Sports Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marbella Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cabopino Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cabopino Golf Marbella - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Calahonda Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Fuengirola Station - 17 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nikki Beach Marbella - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Plage Casanis - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪DiVino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Beach House Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Don Carlos Marbella

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Don Carlos Marbella offers 267 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 48-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 267 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a steam room. This Beaux Arts hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Orange Beach Club, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 3 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or one of 2 poolside bars. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Marbella? This hotel has 10764 square feet (1000 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 14 meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Orange Beach Club - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Ombu - This restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Bahia - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Open select days.
Los Naranjos - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Sol y Sombra - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking options include a carport and a garage
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–11:30 AM: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • 4 restaurants and 3 coffee shops
  • 2 poolside bars, 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Orange Beach Club
  • Ombu
  • Bahia
  • Los Naranjos
  • Sol y Sombra

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 9 outdoor tennis courts
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (10764 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 14

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests age 16 and older have access to the spa's water circuit during the pool closure period (November 21-December 14).
Bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking must be paid in full at check-in.
This hotel's restaurants and beach club are open seasonally May-September. Limited dining options are available during the remaining months.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 15 2024 to April 30 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, October, November, and December:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Beach
  • Children's club

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 80.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 95 per vehicle (one way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 80.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club or spa tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Carlos Resort
Don Carlos Leisure
Don Carlos Leisure Marbella
Don Carlos Leisure Resort
Don Carlos Leisure Resort Marbella
Don Carlos Resort
Carlos Don Hotel
Don Carlos Hotel Marbella
Don Carlos Leisure Hotel Marbella
Don Carlos Leisure Resort And Spa
Don Carlos Marbella
Don Carlos Leisure Resort SPA
Don Carlos Resort SPA
Don Carlos Marbella Hotel
Don Carlos Marbella Marbella
Don Carlos Marbella Hotel Marbella

Don Carlos Marbella Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 714 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 714 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 714 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 714 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 714 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

james

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel needs a refit badly. Hotel rooms are tired and old.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel great position Looking foward to the New Don Carlos 2025
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If the Hotel wouldn’t close down as of November, we would be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manuel & Blas were super nice in the front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay again at Don Carlos and the staff always shine, the breakfast experience is wonderful and though the hotel is due for complete refurbishment shortly, it still exudes quality We will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff remembering who we were each day what we drunk & where we liked to sit! Pool staff helping so we never really had to get up!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abderrahim

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent
Perfect in every way from helpful staff to clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ata-ul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Mohamad

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

khatchig Hatcho

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were beyond Great especially , Patricia, Rebeca ,Lucia, Adrian , Isabel , Maria and Denys
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pooja

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the team at the Deluxe Villas were fantastic! A special thanks to the manager Maria and her team - Denys, Lucia, Isabel, Rebecca, Patricia, Adrian. They made sure everything was perfect and worked hard to look after my daughter who requires a gluten free diet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel ! Surroundings are beautiful. I recommend a room with a balcony but I like to sit on the balcony at night. The views are beautiful staff very attentive, private beach area beside Nikki beach which is also great place to eat and drink ! Love this hotel been twice this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nibba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel , and good service !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Omar

Visitors to property restricted. Had to cancel my family booking in the neighbouring hotel and book one at the don carlos to be able to see them. The discussion we had with the check in desk to sort was then shared with other residents at the hotel. Zero professionalism.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023