Don Carlos Resort & SPA

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Interior
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VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

8.8 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Terrace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room ( 2 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, Frontal Sea View (2 adults and 1 child)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, Sea View (Premium)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Premium Double Sea View (2 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room (2 adults and 1 child)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Washing machine
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 155 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (2 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Superior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella, Malaga, 29600

What's nearby

  • Don Carlos Tennis & Sports Club - 3 min walk
  • Marbella Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive
  • Cabopino Beach - 8 min drive
  • Cabopino Golf Marbella - 8 min drive
  • Calahonda Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Fuengirola Station - 17 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Don Carlos Resort & SPA

Luxury family-friendly hotel located in Nikki Beach
A free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course and 2 poolside bars are just a few of the amenities provided at Don Carlos Resort & SPA. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining and a beach bar. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a sports massage and a body wrap at the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities such as volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and shopping on-site.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, 9 outdoor tennis courts and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A free beach club on-site, an electric car charging station and access to a nearby health club
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 267 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Other amenities include:
  • Baths, bidets and free toiletries
  • 48-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (10,764 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 21 February 2024 to 1 March 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 95 per vehicle (one way)
  • 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 the 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 hot 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 Hotel
Don Carlos Resort & SPA Marbella
Don Carlos Resort & SPA Hotel Marbella

Frequently asked questions

Does Don Carlos Resort & SPA have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Don Carlos Resort & SPA pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Don Carlos Resort & SPA?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Don Carlos Resort & SPA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Don Carlos Resort & SPA?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Don Carlos Resort & SPA provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 95 per vehicle applies.

Where is Don Carlos Resort & SPA located?

Located in Nikki Beach, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Don Carlos Tennis & Sports Club and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cabopino Beach. Playa de las Chapas and Malaga Province Beaches are also within 10 minutes.

Don Carlos Resort & SPA 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