Andalucia
  HOTEL DON CARLOS, Marbella
HOTEL DON CARLOS BEACH & GOLF RESORT HOTEL, Marbella, Spain
Two outstanding features of this famous hotel have attracted many clients over the years - its splendid, colourful and relaxing gardens; and its renowned Beach Club where lazy days in the sun fly by all too quickly. The 24 recently constructed and exquisitely decorated Beach Suites combine the luxury of a five star hotel with the many advantages of an apartment home.

Overview
This very well established 5 star hotel consists of a main central tower building, and two wings of 3 and 4 floors respectively. It enjoys a select yet relaxed atmosphere enhanced by recent renovations which integrate an exclusive contemporary design, ultimate comfort and state of the art technology for the full enjoyment of guests.

Location Set amid 40,000 square metres of lush sub-tropical prize-winning gardens, exotic flowers and pinewoods, the hotel is also situated on Marbella’s finest beach about 12 kms to the east of Marbella centre.

Relaxation Outdoor swimming pool, heated in winter, with spacious terraces equipped with sun loungers and parasols. Towel service. The very impressive Beach Club, open from Easter to October, has its own pool, restaurant and bar. Nikki Beach, the trendiest beach in Marbella is an exclusive and innovative club adjacent to the hotel’s beach club and offers a personalised service ranging from bars and à la carte restaurant, sun loungers and beds and massage, to Nikki shop, valet parking and a dedicated boat service. La Terrasse is the hotel’s evening cocktail bar for before and after dinner drinks.

Sports/Games arco Tennis Academy with 11 courts (9 clay, 4 floodlit and 1 quick) and 2 paddle courts. Preferential arrangements with Santa Maria Golf and Country Club and other nearby 18 hole courses. In peak summer months, water sports available at the beach including windsurfing, waterski, jetski and sailing.

Dining A delicious hot and cold buffet breakfast starts the day at the Bahia restaurant, and Sol y Sombra with its open air terrace serves snacks and light lunches. Los Naranjos offers an à la carte dinner service on its terrace during summer; and inside during winter. The Beach Club is for buffet lunches in July and August, with à la carte service during the rest of the summer.

Entertainments Regular evening music and, in peak summer, a disco at the Beach Club, and of course fabulous Nikki Beach!

Special Features Shopping arcade with drugstore, newsstand and hairdresser. Gymnasium and steam bath. Hydromassage (charge).

For Children Children’s pool and playground. Baby sitting can be arranged.

Accommodation 241 fully refurbished rooms and suites with luxurious private bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, air conditioning, satellite and pay TV, 26” LCD TV and CD player, internet wireless access, complimentary safe, minibar (charge), and telephone. Rooms with balcony and/or seaview available at a supplement. 24 hour room service. The 24 Beach Suites (see The Best) offer both excellent accommodation and privacy.

THE BEST.... 24 superb Beach Suites in a private wing, which has its own exclusive pool. Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living room with a convertible sofa-bed, plasma screen satellite TV, DVD player, hi-fi equipment, minibar, safe and individually controlled air-conditioning.
One bedroom suites, on the ground floor, have a bathroom and a large terrace with stunning garden views.
Two bedroom suites are duplex-style, with two en suite bathrooms and two terraces with sea and garden views.

Open All year....Official Category 5 star