The Don Carlos Hotel is close to the beach and 7 miles from the centre of Marbella. One of the main attractions of the hotel is its 40,000 square metre lush tropical gardens which has a huge variety of flowers, plants, cacti and trees exquisitely maintained. Marbella is one of the Costa del Sol`s major tourist centres, with varied facilities and services. The area benefits from the protection of the Sierra Blanca mountain range creating a mild climate all year round.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to families, couples and golfers looking for a good standard of accommodation near to Marbella and close to the beach and the golf course. There are plenty of facilities to keep all everyone happy.
Location and Resort
There are a total of 241 rooms in this contemporary styled hotel, set in stunning tropical gardens. The 18-hole Santa Maria Golf and Country Club is a very short distance from the hotel and there are numerous others in the immediate area on the `Golf Coast`. Marbella is well positioned for exploring the surrounding resorts including Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Ronda, Tangiers and the Sierra Nevada ski slopes.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has a main swimming pool and a children`s pool. The beach club, open from Easter to October, has a spectacular, uniquely designed 1000 square metre sweet water swimming pool.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel has an a la carte restaurant, a buffet style restaurant, a pool bar also serving snacks and light lunches, an inviting beach restaurant in a great setting serving an la carte menu as well as having a cocktail and juice bar and finally a terrace piano bar for pleasant evening entertainment and relaxation.
Accommodation
Twin/double rooms sleep between 1 and 3 people
All have bathroom/shower wc balcony/terrace TV telephone minibar air conditioning safe * (certain amenities may be payable locally)
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