Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

No pets are allowed at the property, including service animals.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 17:00 to 00:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Is there an airport shuttle service available?

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located on the beach in Mijas, within a 15-minute drive of Nikki Beach and Fuengirola Beach. La Luna Beach is just 0.2 km away, and other nearby attractions include Calahonda Beach and Puerto Deportivo de Cabo Pino.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no mention of a minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 18 per stay. Rollaway or extra beds are not available.

Macdonald Leila Playa Resort in Mijas Costa, Spain

Average nightly price at Macdonald Leila Playa Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
August	$806
September	$299
October	$464

What guests think

At Macdonald Leila Playa Resort, guests praise the beachfront location, gardens and heated pool, note friendly staff and spacious apartments, report generally good cleanliness, and share mixed opinions of the on-site bar and restaurant.

A coastal boardwalk and nearby supermarkets and restaurants make day-to-day plans easy. Rooms are well equipped for self-catering with balconies and sea views, though decor feels dated in places and some mention minor issues with locks, drains, or slower Wi-Fi. One winter stay reported the heated pool felt cold; some also note stairs and limited space around sunbeds. Expect an easygoing resort feel with practical comforts and outdoor amenities.

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Facilities

Beachfront grounds, well-kept gardens and a heated pool are widely praised, and parking is straightforward. Some mention stairs to upper floors and limited space around the pool, and one winter stay found the pool cold.

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Ivaylo

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very close to nice public beach, beautiful sea view from porch, parking in front of porch, warm outside swimming pool in calm area (protected from winds), necessary kitchen, bathroom and cleaning amenities provided and very easy and friendly check-in. Our double bed had a light in the middle and there was only one small old TV that wasn't smart (no Netflix, Amazon etc.). WiFi is optical, but still slow - limited to 10-15 Mbps.

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jason

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Delightful property with beautiful views and great beach access. The pool area was very relaxing and staff were all great. Would happily stay here again.

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Patrick

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 9 nights

Great facilities, friendly relaxed staff, recommend

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Lee

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional place to stay for a relaxing beach stay. Very comfortable and well appointed apartment. Nice views of beach. Easy to drive to and parking. Friendly reception. Room was ready for early check in. It was very nice that they offered use of the resort facilities after checkout as that was 10 am. The pool is heated and one of the nicest we have seen in our travels. Plenty of restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance. We stayed 2 nights but I wish we had more time to stay longer. Maybe next time.

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Ajmal A

Jun 28, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Good hide away place on the beach close to Marbella. A good restaurant next to it on the beach. The only negative are the steps to get to your room.

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Bo

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Fantastiske lejligheder. Opvarmet pool. På stranden.

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Lorraine

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, needs updating. Staff very friendly and nice pool.

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Andrew

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

8 nights stay. Stayed in a 1 bed apartment (B3). View was ok but definitely better views from there apartments. Good size for a 1 bed. Son on double sofa bed in living area. Good sized balcony although outdoor furniture wasn't great as it got extremely hot in the sun, especially the dining table. Not much room around pool area and you have to like the buzz of children in and around the pool. Beautiful garden area and bar area is well maintained. 2 pool tables and mini golf area. Overall a lovely place even if apartment was a little dated.

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Rose

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Perfect location and exceptionally clean and maintained. The only concern I have it the windy steps to the upper level floors with luggage and when wet. Kitchen equipment looked brand new.

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Carol

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

The reception staff were friendly and accommodating as always. Staff across the resort are very friendly. Spotlessly clean and well equipped apartment. Lovely heated pool with plenty of sun beds. Have been coming to this resort for 37 years and it never disappoints. Will definitely return. Thanks to all the staff.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is repeatedly praised as spotless or immaculate across apartments and grounds. A few outliers mention arrival cleaning issues, pests or mold/odors, but staff responded quickly; one review notes housekeeping is weekly rather than daily.

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Walter

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Needs to be updated bathrooms and furniture, one door to balcony didn’t lock ,wall with mold ,smells bad when you go in .shower on one bathroom drain really slow ,it was clogged.

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Anne Rigmor

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

Fin utsikt og trivelig hageanlegg. Vennlige og hjelpsomt personale. Godt renhold, men plaget av kakelakker som det var mye av på området i år. Da vi meldte om observasjon av dette var de hurtig tilstede for å bekjempe og utbedre mulige steder for hvor de kunne komme seg inn. Ingen plager etterpå. Sittemøbler i stue er gamle og slitte og ikke så komfortable. Det gjelder også utemøbler / solsenger. Hyggelig restaurant og god mat. Veldig hyggelig underholdning med musikk og dans tirsdager og torsdager

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Amanda

Oct 2, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely staff, perfect location with lovely pool and gardens. Apartment was spotless with everything you need. Great happy hour at the bar too 😆

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Jeff

Nov 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Good communication with reception staff very helpful,grounds well kept,very clean apartment even though it was a bit dated,every thing you needed on hand,right on the beach limited number of restaurants for eating

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Lorraine

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, needs updating. Staff very friendly and nice pool.

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RACHEL

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The property was exceptionally clean. A little dated but clearly high end furnishings. Large and comfortable. The air con worked well. The balcony was huge. Friendly service apart from the bar/restaurant but this is run by a third party. Shame because the rest of the hotel was excellent.

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Kathleen M

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Immaculately clean Friendly helpful staff Perfect location

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Marina

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

Localização: excelente, na praia Na descrição do hotel informa que a limpyé diária. Não é correcto. A limpeza dos quartos e mudança de roupas é feita somente uma vez por semans. Informação a ser alterada na descrição do hotel

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Carol

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

The reception staff were friendly and accommodating as always. Staff across the resort are very friendly. Spotlessly clean and well equipped apartment. Lovely heated pool with plenty of sun beds. Have been coming to this resort for 37 years and it never disappoints. Will definitely return. Thanks to all the staff.

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Ewa

Feb 25, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotellet er ikke av nyeste dato og bærer preg av slitasje, men er meget sjarmerende. Har fantastisk beliggenhet, flott hage- og bassengområde og ligger nesten rett på stranda. Bra service. Bassenget averteres som oppvarmet, men vannet var iskaldt og umulig å bade i i februar. Dårlig renhold på rommet ved ankomst, som skyldtes nok alle de stormene som herjet i Andalucia i januar, men kunne ha vært sjekket før gjestene ankom. Det ordnet seg raskt da vi sa fra. Restauranten på stedet anbefales ikke; dårlig mat, lite blid personale og alle vi 4 som spiste der ble dårlige selv om vi spiste 4 forskjellige retter. Kanskje vi var bare uheldige den dagen, hvem vet.

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Rooms

Apartments are spacious and well equipped for self-catering, often with large balconies and sea views. Many note dated furnishings and occasional minor issues such as locks, drains or slower Wi-Fi, and some older units have smaller terraces or outlooks.

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Walter

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Needs to be updated bathrooms and furniture, one door to balcony didn’t lock ,wall with mold ,smells bad when you go in .shower on one bathroom drain really slow ,it was clogged.

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stephane

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Chambre avec terrasse très sympa, vue mer. Cuisine pour faire les petits déjeuners. Supermarché à proximité. Plage tout proche. Hôtel très sympa Parking gratuit.

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Ivaylo

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very close to nice public beach, beautiful sea view from porch, parking in front of porch, warm outside swimming pool in calm area (protected from winds), necessary kitchen, bathroom and cleaning amenities provided and very easy and friendly check-in. Our double bed had a light in the middle and there was only one small old TV that wasn't smart (no Netflix, Amazon etc.). WiFi is optical, but still slow - limited to 10-15 Mbps.

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Haissam

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Great location on the beach front. Lots of choices of cafe, bars, restaurants. Safe area. Not crowded. Service was great. Nice people at the reception. But, the the resort is relatively outdated. Room was clean but the furniture was little old. In summary, we had great time.

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Anne Rigmor

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

Fin utsikt og trivelig hageanlegg. Vennlige og hjelpsomt personale. Godt renhold, men plaget av kakelakker som det var mye av på området i år. Da vi meldte om observasjon av dette var de hurtig tilstede for å bekjempe og utbedre mulige steder for hvor de kunne komme seg inn. Ingen plager etterpå. Sittemøbler i stue er gamle og slitte og ikke så komfortable. Det gjelder også utemøbler / solsenger. Hyggelig restaurant og god mat. Veldig hyggelig underholdning med musikk og dans tirsdager og torsdager

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Lee

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional place to stay for a relaxing beach stay. Very comfortable and well appointed apartment. Nice views of beach. Easy to drive to and parking. Friendly reception. Room was ready for early check in. It was very nice that they offered use of the resort facilities after checkout as that was 10 am. The pool is heated and one of the nicest we have seen in our travels. Plenty of restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance. We stayed 2 nights but I wish we had more time to stay longer. Maybe next time.

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Richard

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Have stayed here before, so that should speak volumes! Have previously stayed in B apartments, this time we stayed in C. These apartments are smaller and don't have such a good outlook, also the terrace is a lot smaller. I assume they are older. Plenty of parking and convenient for the airport.

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RACHEL

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The property was exceptionally clean. A little dated but clearly high end furnishings. Large and comfortable. The air con worked well. The balcony was huge. Friendly service apart from the bar/restaurant but this is run by a third party. Shame because the rest of the hotel was excellent.

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Andrew

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

8 nights stay. Stayed in a 1 bed apartment (B3). View was ok but definitely better views from there apartments. Good size for a 1 bed. Son on double sofa bed in living area. Good sized balcony although outdoor furniture wasn't great as it got extremely hot in the sun, especially the dining table. Not much room around pool area and you have to like the buzz of children in and around the pool. Beautiful garden area and bar area is well maintained. 2 pool tables and mini golf area. Overall a lovely place even if apartment was a little dated.

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Claire

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful resort, the gardens and the pool are stunning. Property spacious and large balcony with sea views. Would benefit from a little updating. But well equipped for what was needed. Would stay again.

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, helpful and accommodating; check-in can be smooth with early access and issues resolved promptly. A few guests mention less welcoming bar/restaurant service or that reception closes early in the evening.

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Haissam

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Great location on the beach front. Lots of choices of cafe, bars, restaurants. Safe area. Not crowded. Service was great. Nice people at the reception. But, the the resort is relatively outdated. Room was clean but the furniture was little old. In summary, we had great time.

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jason

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Delightful property with beautiful views and great beach access. The pool area was very relaxing and staff were all great. Would happily stay here again.

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Anne Rigmor

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

Fin utsikt og trivelig hageanlegg. Vennlige og hjelpsomt personale. Godt renhold, men plaget av kakelakker som det var mye av på området i år. Da vi meldte om observasjon av dette var de hurtig tilstede for å bekjempe og utbedre mulige steder for hvor de kunne komme seg inn. Ingen plager etterpå. Sittemøbler i stue er gamle og slitte og ikke så komfortable. Det gjelder også utemøbler / solsenger. Hyggelig restaurant og god mat. Veldig hyggelig underholdning med musikk og dans tirsdager og torsdager

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Patrick

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 9 nights

Great facilities, friendly relaxed staff, recommend

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Lee

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional place to stay for a relaxing beach stay. Very comfortable and well appointed apartment. Nice views of beach. Easy to drive to and parking. Friendly reception. Room was ready for early check in. It was very nice that they offered use of the resort facilities after checkout as that was 10 am. The pool is heated and one of the nicest we have seen in our travels. Plenty of restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance. We stayed 2 nights but I wish we had more time to stay longer. Maybe next time.

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Brian

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Resort was well located. Right on the beach with a boardwalk to walk along the beach. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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Jeff

Nov 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Good communication with reception staff very helpful,grounds well kept,very clean apartment even though it was a bit dated,every thing you needed on hand,right on the beach limited number of restaurants for eating

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RACHEL

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The property was exceptionally clean. A little dated but clearly high end furnishings. Large and comfortable. The air con worked well. The balcony was huge. Friendly service apart from the bar/restaurant but this is run by a third party. Shame because the rest of the hotel was excellent.

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Sebastian van de

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Best about this place is the staff. Incredible friendly.

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Carol

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

The reception staff were friendly and accommodating as always. Staff across the resort are very friendly. Spotlessly clean and well equipped apartment. Lovely heated pool with plenty of sun beds. Have been coming to this resort for 37 years and it never disappoints. Will definitely return. Thanks to all the staff.

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Location

Standout beachfront setting with direct boardwalk access, plus restaurants, beach bars and shops within walking distance. Easy to reach by car and on-site parking helps.

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Birgitta

Feb 5, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Härligt läge vid stranden. Vi hade terrass med utsikt mot havet och eftermiddagssol. Fantastisk solnedgång med palmer i förgrunden. Strandpromenad nedanför ända till La Cala de Mijas, knappt 6 km bort. Restauranger efter strandpromenaden. Mataffär på andra sidan stora vägen dit man kunde gå.

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Patrick

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Schön direkt am Strand. Restaurants in der Nähe. Schöne Anlage.

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stephane

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Chambre avec terrasse très sympa, vue mer. Cuisine pour faire les petits déjeuners. Supermarché à proximité. Plage tout proche. Hôtel très sympa Parking gratuit.

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Haissam

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Great location on the beach front. Lots of choices of cafe, bars, restaurants. Safe area. Not crowded. Service was great. Nice people at the reception. But, the the resort is relatively outdated. Room was clean but the furniture was little old. In summary, we had great time.

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jason

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Delightful property with beautiful views and great beach access. The pool area was very relaxing and staff were all great. Would happily stay here again.

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Aniket

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location by the sea. Boardwalk behind the property was excellent for walks to restaurants. Groceries right across the street. Excellent value for money. I will stay here again.

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Lee

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional place to stay for a relaxing beach stay. Very comfortable and well appointed apartment. Nice views of beach. Easy to drive to and parking. Friendly reception. Room was ready for early check in. It was very nice that they offered use of the resort facilities after checkout as that was 10 am. The pool is heated and one of the nicest we have seen in our travels. Plenty of restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance. We stayed 2 nights but I wish we had more time to stay longer. Maybe next time.

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Brian

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Resort was well located. Right on the beach with a boardwalk to walk along the beach. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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Raymond

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

Vicinity to the beach and chiringuita. View from room balcony.

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Michelle

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

Location is perfect Local shops nearby Beautiful Cabopino Marina 20 mins walk along the boardwalk

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Dining

On-site bar/restaurant feedback is mixed, ranging from great meals and a popular happy hour to poor service and one report of diners feeling unwell; breakfast is not provided. Many guests instead use the numerous nearby eateries.

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Lorraine

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely small resort, accommodation is a bit tired and dated but nevertheless comfortable. The resort restaurant is excellent and pool is very good with plenty of sun beds. Lovely beach bar nearby. We will be back.

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Aniket

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location by the sea. Boardwalk behind the property was excellent for walks to restaurants. Groceries right across the street. Excellent value for money. I will stay here again.

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Lee

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional place to stay for a relaxing beach stay. Very comfortable and well appointed apartment. Nice views of beach. Easy to drive to and parking. Friendly reception. Room was ready for early check in. It was very nice that they offered use of the resort facilities after checkout as that was 10 am. The pool is heated and one of the nicest we have seen in our travels. Plenty of restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance. We stayed 2 nights but I wish we had more time to stay longer. Maybe next time.

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Amanda

Oct 2, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely staff, perfect location with lovely pool and gardens. Apartment was spotless with everything you need. Great happy hour at the bar too 😆

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Raymond

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

Vicinity to the beach and chiringuita. View from room balcony.

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Ajmal A

Jun 28, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Good hide away place on the beach close to Marbella. A good restaurant next to it on the beach. The only negative are the steps to get to your room.

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RACHEL

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The property was exceptionally clean. A little dated but clearly high end furnishings. Large and comfortable. The air con worked well. The balcony was huge. Friendly service apart from the bar/restaurant but this is run by a third party. Shame because the rest of the hotel was excellent.

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Thomas

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel var som forventet. Ikke noget særligt, men fint nok til vores behov til denne tur. Dog var der ikke mulighed for morgenmad, og aftensmaden kan vi ikke anbefale. Til gengæld var der fint (ældre) køkken i lejligheden. Opvarmet pool og spa et kæmpe plus, da det var lidt køligt da vi var der.

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Richard

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent stay - have stayed before at McDonald Villacana resort, but needed to be a little closer to Calahonda this time. The apartment we had was on the first floor with a sea view from the balcony. The apartment was larger than expected and had a large balcony too (big enough for a table with 4 chairs and 2 sun loungers without being cramped). An added bonus was the washing machine in the apartment. Food in the restaurant was great - wouldn't hesitate to use again or to recommend.

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Ewa

Feb 25, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotellet er ikke av nyeste dato og bærer preg av slitasje, men er meget sjarmerende. Har fantastisk beliggenhet, flott hage- og bassengområde og ligger nesten rett på stranda. Bra service. Bassenget averteres som oppvarmet, men vannet var iskaldt og umulig å bade i i februar. Dårlig renhold på rommet ved ankomst, som skyldtes nok alle de stormene som herjet i Andalucia i januar, men kunne ha vært sjekket før gjestene ankom. Det ordnet seg raskt da vi sa fra. Restauranten på stedet anbefales ikke; dårlig mat, lite blid personale og alle vi 4 som spiste der ble dårlige selv om vi spiste 4 forskjellige retter. Kanskje vi var bare uheldige den dagen, hvem vet.

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