Name: Macdonald Villacana Resort
Address: CTRA NACIONAL A7 KM 1060.1, Cancelada, Estepona, Costa del Sol Occidental, Andalusia, Spain, Estepona, Andalusia, ES
Price range: $233–$479 per night
Rating: 8.23

What guests think

At Macdonald Villacana Resort, travelers highlight spacious, well equipped apartments and welcoming staff, plus a handy location between Estepona and Marbella with easy beach access, making it a comfortable base for families, couples, and golfers.

Guests often praise the beautifully maintained Andalusian-style grounds and a good range of facilities, including several pools, a gym, tennis and a spa. Cleanliness is consistently noted in apartments and shared areas. Common downsides are difficulty reaching the property or checking in late at night and some hard mattresses; a few also mention dated furniture, fewer loungers by some pools, or the immediate area and beach being less appealing. Best for those seeking a quiet, low key resort base.

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Facilities

Well kept grounds and a broad range of amenities are praised, including several pools (outdoor and heated/indoor), a gym, tennis, a spa, and an on site bar and restaurant. One review noted limited loungers at some pools.

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Paul

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Lovely hotel. Friendly staff. Clean and tidy facilities. Good central location.

10

Peter

Feb 27, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Resorten innehöll allt man behöver.

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Montse

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ha sido una estancia corta ( 3 días) pero son agradables por las instalaciones, cercanía a Estepona, Marbella,… Chiringuitos de playa cercanos y un paseo muy bonito a pie de playa

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Ashley

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Used main pool as had loungers and tables on a grass area around the pool. Other pools had no chairs around them - only on lawns of occupied houses which prevented use.

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Ruth Teresa

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

La verdad es que el sitio es muy bonito, con unos patios andaluces preciosos, llenos de flores, tiene tres piscinas, dos al aire libre y una cubierta que es de un metro de profundidad, las habíais muy bien, nos tocó una casa de 3 plantas, con todo equipado completamente. Las habitaciones espaciosas, la verdad es que hemos estado muy bien y muy a gusto, por poner una pega es que el bar cerraba la cocina a las 8.30 y a nosotros se nos hacía un poco pronto, por lo demás, todo de lujo.

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Muhsina

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Greay stay with children. Our apartment was right above the shop so it was a good location, the tennis court's and gym and pool were within minutes walk. Apartment was clean and no flies to be seen anywhere! 5 mins walk down to the beach too.

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Haissam

Jul 17, 2022

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Stayed 14 nights

We stayed 2 weeks at McDonald Villacana resort in July 2022. The resort is conveniently located in Costa de Sol between Marbella and Estepona. The resort is extremly beautiful near the beach. It includes all needed amenities (pools, bar, restaurants, convenience store, gym...). We occupied 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms unit built in Andalusian style with beautiful terrace. The unit is very up-to-date and includes all needed amenities. Add to that, beautiful weather and great food. Highly recommend

10

domenico

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Struttura bellissima dotata di tutti i confort (appartamenti che hanno tutto) in un contesto davvero molto bello con casette tipiche andaluse e molti fiori. Due piscine ad uso della struttura, un ristorante, un bar. Davvero soddisfatto!

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Morten

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fint ophold hvor vi benyttede den opvarmede pool, spa, tennis og fitness en del. Hotellet levede fint op til vores forventninger. Området uden for hotellet er desværre slidt og ikke ret hyggeligt. Dog kan anbefales området omkring restauranten Arroceria Santa Maria, hvor vi spiste 2 gange med god mad. Paella og andet godt og hyggelig familiedrevet restaurant. Vælg dette hotel pga. af faciliteterne og ikke pga. af området.

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Andrew

Mar 11, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Really easy checking in. Excellent location with a car, great facilities. Very clean room with everything you need. Second time to stay here, definitely recommend.

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Cleanliness

Apartments and common areas are frequently described as clean and well maintained. A few mention dated elements or a lack of mid stay housekeeping.

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Julie

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

What a stunning place. The grounds were perfectly manicured throughout, beautiful flora. Pool areas all clean. Property perfect with our own yard. Close to the beach, in fact properties at the rear of the resort were practically on the beach. Staff all very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Any issues were promptly delt with. I cant fault the resort at all.

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Montse

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

Ha sido una semana muy buena. Apartamento muy limpio y acogedor con una terraza genial. Todas las zonas comunes están muy cuidadas. Personal de recepción muy amables. Está muy cerca de Estepona, San Pedro de Alcántara, Puerto Banus…aunque siempre con coche o transporte público. Volvemos sin duda.

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Marcelo

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Realmente es un lugar maravilloso . Muy ordenado y limpio No me gustaron 3 ítems : - Un aviso de la propiedad advirtiendo que si faltaba alguna toalla , cobrarían 50 € ( muy mal esa pre juzgacion que no nos cabe) - No aceptan mascotas pero el condominio está lleno de gatos silvestres llorando de noche - Toman datos de una tarjeta de crédito o débito para que quede en hold hasta 2 días después . Eso es ilegal Todo lo demás : muy bien

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Pernille

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Super fint sted, med god beliggenhed. Lækre pools og både til store og små. Dog vil jeg nævne, at vi ikke havde rengøring under opholdet - og det kunne godt forbedres. Ellers sødt personale

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Tamsin

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed here for a golf competition. We took a room with a balcony and the outside space was amazing. The unit was clean, beds comfortable, location just where we needed it.

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Muhsina

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Greay stay with children. Our apartment was right above the shop so it was a good location, the tennis court's and gym and pool were within minutes walk. Apartment was clean and no flies to be seen anywhere! 5 mins walk down to the beach too.

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Christopher

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, clean and tidy apartment, lovely helpful staff

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Alexander

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Great service. Spacious apartments. Could use some renovations.

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Janne Renate

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Super fin plass, rent, ryddig og velstelt. Supermarkedet i nærheten var lite og dyrt, litt langt til annet supermarked. Men ellers veldig fin plass. Vi har kost oss.

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Andrew

Mar 11, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Really easy checking in. Excellent location with a car, great facilities. Very clean room with everything you need. Second time to stay here, definitely recommend.

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Rooms

Apartments are spacious, well equipped, and practical for families or longer stays, with terraces or balconies in some units. Some guests found mattresses hard or furnishings a bit dated; others reported quiet nights.

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Marion

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Liked the apartment spacious and well equipped

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Javier

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

El diseño de los apartamentos es ideal

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Rafat

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

the location is amazing, checking in after 1am was a little difficult, Furnitures need updated, very spacious apartment, staff are really nice, will be back.

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Tony

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This was the best resort we have ever stayed at. As soon as we walked in to our 1 bedroom suite we felt at home. It had all the necessities we required for our 5 day stay. I would recommend to any couple looking for a quiet beach resort.

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Craig

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely apartment staff and pools. Bed rock solid only down fall

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Tamsin

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed here for a golf competition. We took a room with a balcony and the outside space was amazing. The unit was clean, beds comfortable, location just where we needed it.

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Lena

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lugnt och idylliskt område. Mycket välskött och mycket trevlig personal. Lägenheten hade ett välutrustat kök, stort vardagsrum och bra sovrum. Perfekt för avkoppling. Vill redan åka tillbaka.

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Hugo Willem Maria Ferdinand

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Alles was prachtig. Enige minpunt harde bedden. Appartement met patio is fantastisch.

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Alexander

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Great service. Spacious apartments. Could use some renovations.

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Andrew

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice apartment, lots of space and nicely appointed. Location good for golf courses in the area. Nice and quiet at night and with nice bars and restaurants nearby. The local beach is a bit messy with a hotel that looks like it has been unused for a while.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful, and issues are resolved promptly. Several reviews report difficulty contacting the property or checking in late at night.

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Julie

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

What a stunning place. The grounds were perfectly manicured throughout, beautiful flora. Pool areas all clean. Property perfect with our own yard. Close to the beach, in fact properties at the rear of the resort were practically on the beach. Staff all very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Any issues were promptly delt with. I cant fault the resort at all.

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Montse

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

Ha sido una semana muy buena. Apartamento muy limpio y acogedor con una terraza genial. Todas las zonas comunes están muy cuidadas. Personal de recepción muy amables. Está muy cerca de Estepona, San Pedro de Alcántara, Puerto Banus…aunque siempre con coche o transporte público. Volvemos sin duda.

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Rafat

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

the location is amazing, checking in after 1am was a little difficult, Furnitures need updated, very spacious apartment, staff are really nice, will be back.

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Julian

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nos ha sido imposible contactar con el Resort a partir de las 22h. Nadie nos pudo confirmar que podríamos entrar en nuestra habitación a partir de esa hora. El unico chat disponible,de Hotels, nos advertia de que fueramos al día siguiente a las 09 horas del día siguiente. La empatía por parte del personal del resort fue nula. Nobody was available to confirm our room were ready later than 22:00 after a delayed journey to Malaga city. The only available communication was through Hotels' chat that advised us to get there the day after from 09:00. Staff sympathetic was null.

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Lena

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lugnt och idylliskt område. Mycket välskött och mycket trevlig personal. Lägenheten hade ett välutrustat kök, stort vardagsrum och bra sovrum. Perfekt för avkoppling. Vill redan åka tillbaka.

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Christopher

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, clean and tidy apartment, lovely helpful staff

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Ceinthia

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Simple, welcoming, and well maintained resort. Tte staff is really nice. The resort is very close to the beach

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Alexander

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Great service. Spacious apartments. Could use some renovations.

10

Andrew

Mar 11, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Really easy checking in. Excellent location with a car, great facilities. Very clean room with everything you need. Second time to stay here, definitely recommend.

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Anne

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The accommodation is in a beautiful setting. On arrival we were a bit concerned about it being located next to dual carriageway. The area on the other side is lovely too. Staff were great. Receptionist maybe needed back up as she seemed harassed. Night porter excellent. Located between Estepona and Marbella. Bus stop right outside and buses mostly reliable.

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Location

Convenient base between Estepona and Marbella, close to the beach and generally quiet inside the resort; easier with a car. Some found the immediate area, dual carriageway, or local beach less appealing, though there are many dining options nearby.

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Julie

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

What a stunning place. The grounds were perfectly manicured throughout, beautiful flora. Pool areas all clean. Property perfect with our own yard. Close to the beach, in fact properties at the rear of the resort were practically on the beach. Staff all very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Any issues were promptly delt with. I cant fault the resort at all.

8

Montse

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

Ha sido una semana muy buena. Apartamento muy limpio y acogedor con una terraza genial. Todas las zonas comunes están muy cuidadas. Personal de recepción muy amables. Está muy cerca de Estepona, San Pedro de Alcántara, Puerto Banus…aunque siempre con coche o transporte público. Volvemos sin duda.

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Montse

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ha sido una estancia corta ( 3 días) pero son agradables por las instalaciones, cercanía a Estepona, Marbella,… Chiringuitos de playa cercanos y un paseo muy bonito a pie de playa

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Muhsina

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Greay stay with children. Our apartment was right above the shop so it was a good location, the tennis court's and gym and pool were within minutes walk. Apartment was clean and no flies to be seen anywhere! 5 mins walk down to the beach too.

8

Christopher

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, clean and tidy apartment, lovely helpful staff

10

Ceinthia

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Simple, welcoming, and well maintained resort. Tte staff is really nice. The resort is very close to the beach

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Andrew

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice apartment, lots of space and nicely appointed. Location good for golf courses in the area. Nice and quiet at night and with nice bars and restaurants nearby. The local beach is a bit messy with a hotel that looks like it has been unused for a while.

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Morten

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fint ophold hvor vi benyttede den opvarmede pool, spa, tennis og fitness en del. Hotellet levede fint op til vores forventninger. Området uden for hotellet er desværre slidt og ikke ret hyggeligt. Dog kan anbefales området omkring restauranten Arroceria Santa Maria, hvor vi spiste 2 gange med god mad. Paella og andet godt og hyggelig familiedrevet restaurant. Vælg dette hotel pga. af faciliteterne og ikke pga. af området.

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Andrew

Mar 11, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Really easy checking in. Excellent location with a car, great facilities. Very clean room with everything you need. Second time to stay here, definitely recommend.

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Anne

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The accommodation is in a beautiful setting. On arrival we were a bit concerned about it being located next to dual carriageway. The area on the other side is lovely too. Staff were great. Receptionist maybe needed back up as she seemed harassed. Night porter excellent. Located between Estepona and Marbella. Bus stop right outside and buses mostly reliable.

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Dining

An on-site bar and restaurant are mentioned, while many guests choose nearby restaurants and beach bars. Limited detail on food quality, with one note about early kitchen closing.

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Montse

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ha sido una estancia corta ( 3 días) pero son agradables por las instalaciones, cercanía a Estepona, Marbella,… Chiringuitos de playa cercanos y un paseo muy bonito a pie de playa

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Greg

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great restaurants around the area, reception were fantastic and the weather for January was amazing

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Ruth Teresa

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

La verdad es que el sitio es muy bonito, con unos patios andaluces preciosos, llenos de flores, tiene tres piscinas, dos al aire libre y una cubierta que es de un metro de profundidad, las habíais muy bien, nos tocó una casa de 3 plantas, con todo equipado completamente. Las habitaciones espaciosas, la verdad es que hemos estado muy bien y muy a gusto, por poner una pega es que el bar cerraba la cocina a las 8.30 y a nosotros se nos hacía un poco pronto, por lo demás, todo de lujo.

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Andrew

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice apartment, lots of space and nicely appointed. Location good for golf courses in the area. Nice and quiet at night and with nice bars and restaurants nearby. The local beach is a bit messy with a hotel that looks like it has been unused for a while.

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Haissam

Jul 17, 2022

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Stayed 14 nights

We stayed 2 weeks at McDonald Villacana resort in July 2022. The resort is conveniently located in Costa de Sol between Marbella and Estepona. The resort is extremly beautiful near the beach. It includes all needed amenities (pools, bar, restaurants, convenience store, gym...). We occupied 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms unit built in Andalusian style with beautiful terrace. The unit is very up-to-date and includes all needed amenities. Add to that, beautiful weather and great food. Highly recommend

10

domenico

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Struttura bellissima dotata di tutti i confort (appartamenti che hanno tutto) in un contesto davvero molto bello con casette tipiche andaluse e molti fiori. Due piscine ad uso della struttura, un ristorante, un bar. Davvero soddisfatto!

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Morten

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fint ophold hvor vi benyttede den opvarmede pool, spa, tennis og fitness en del. Hotellet levede fint op til vores forventninger. Området uden for hotellet er desværre slidt og ikke ret hyggeligt. Dog kan anbefales området omkring restauranten Arroceria Santa Maria, hvor vi spiste 2 gange med god mad. Paella og andet godt og hyggelig familiedrevet restaurant. Vælg dette hotel pga. af faciliteterne og ikke pga. af området.

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Macdonald Villacana Resort

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Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

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Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

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4 $306	5	6 $273	7	8 $290	9	10
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