About Macdonald Dona Lola Resort
Situated on Torre de Calahonda Beach, Macdonald Dona Lola Resort places guests near the Miraflores Golf Club and a 20-minute drive from Marbella. Facilities at this apartment hotel include three pools and tennis courts.
One to three-bed air-conditioned apartments feature simple decor, a separate living area with a flat-screen TV, a kitchen or kitchenette and paid Wi-Fi. Some apartments have a private balcony or patio.
Guests can visit the wellness centre where facilities include a Turkish bath, hot tub and beauty treatments. Other amenities include currency exchange, laundry equipment and a tour desk. For younger guests, there’s a playground and table tennis.
The hotel’s brasserie and bar are open daily. Plus, there’s a mini-market on-site, as well as vending machines for snacks and drinks.
The Macdonald Dona Lola Resort is a 20-minute drive from the Mariposario de Benalmadena Butterfly Farm and within 30 minutes of the Selwo Marina Delfinarium and Malaga Airport.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Good quality apartments
Previous guests have been pleased with the standard of the apartments at Macdonald Doña Lola. Although the accommodation offers nothing out of the ordinary, guests have found them to be clean and comfortable with more than enough space to spread out a little.
positive:
Wide range of leisure facilities
There's a good chance that you won't get the chance to feel bored here. Guests tend to be impressed with the choice of leisure facilities on offer. Highlights include the 270 ft swimming pool and the various facilities in the wellness centre. Families appreciate the thought gone into providing facilities for younger guests.
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Fantastic service from staff
The staff at this hotel attract lots of positive feedback from guests, with many finding the team friendly, welcoming and genuinely interested in guests. Check-in runs smoothly and reviews suggest you'll find the hotel's activities are well-organised.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Less suitable for mobility impaired guests
Although there do appear to be some ground floor apartments, guests do mention that this hotel and its activities sit in a hilly area with lots of steps. Guests with limited mobility should check the situation carefully before booking.
negative:
Wi-Fi situation could be better
Perhaps understandably, guests aren't thrilled about having to pay extra for Wi-Fi. Also, some guests, even when they had paid, were disappointed with the connection's speed and strength.
negative:
Some maintenance issues
While feedback about this hotel is generally quite high, some guests do report that there are a few maintenance issues. These include grubby looking sun beds and some damage to the pool's tiled edge. Other problems include poorly performing showers and dated furniture.