Paseo Maritimo s/n, Torremolinos, Spain | (888) 551-4925
Spacious, clean rooms with terraces; some have ocean views
Located directly on promenade across the street from beach
Amenities of three hotels available to guests
Eight different pools (including two children’s pools and an indoor pool)
Two buffets with show cooking; the Italian corner has pastas and pizzas
Five bars, including a pool bar
Mirrored fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment
Full service spa with Roman bath, whirlpool, and sauna
Mini Club for kids with arts and crafts and organized kid shows
Better and cheaper food options available outside of resort
Rooms facing other hotel noisy from night entertainment
Some restaurants and bars may be closed in low season
Fee for in-room Wi-Fi (free in lobby)
This upper-middle-range resort is conveniently located across the street from Bajondillo Beach and the beachfront promenade. It shares its features with two neighboring Melia Hotels (Sol Don Pedro, Sol Don Pablo), all of which make up The Don Hotels Complex, so guests get access to the amenities of three hotels for the price of one. There are eight different pools available with ample lounge areas, two buffets with show cooking, and multiple bars (including a pool bar). Other features of note include a small mirrored fitness center and a full-service spa with Roman bath, sauna, and whirlpool. Sol Don Marco is the quieter, more tranquil out of the three hotels that make up the Don Hotels Complex, with terraces in each room and partial sea views.
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A beachfront hotel with a relaxed atmosphere
Sol Don Marco is the more quieter and tranquil of the three hotels that make up The Don Hotels Complex. With a full-service spa and quieter pool areas, Sol Don Marco is a good fit for couples and older guests who are looking to unwind. The common areas are a bit more upscale than what is found in surrounding accommodations, with marble pillars and colorful stained glass skylights, but the feel is still dated (which is common for the area). There is lots of lounge space as well as plenty of areas to sunbathe, which enhances the low-key, relaxing vibe.
Location
Sits on Bajondillo Beach, a short distance to downtown Torremolinos
The upscale resort is planted directly across the promenade from the beach, where guests can lounge and relax on the waterfront. Downtown Torremolinos is a quick walk away down the promenade where there are shops, restaurants, and bars to be enjoyed. The hotel is centrally located in Costa del Sol and guests can easily explore the rest of the coast via train or car. Malaga International Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Crocodile Park and Aqualand are both within a 10-minute drive, and there are six golf courses nearby.
Rooms
Partial ocean view terraces and warm decor
Sol Don Marco has 182 clean rooms, all with terraces and most with partial ocean or pool views; 27 have direct sea views. The rooms are decorated tastefully if not luxuriously, with warm red accents, wood furnishings, terra-cotta tile floors, and headboards with iron accents and large pastoral scenes. Rooms and bathrooms are comparable in size to those at other hotels in the area near the same price point. Rooms that face Sol Don Pedro and Sol Don Pablo may get too noisy for some tenants, as those resorts have outdoor entertainment nightly. There is in-room WiFi access for a fee.
Features
Three hotels' features for the price of one
As one of three hotels that make up the Don Hotels Complex, Sol Don Marco has access to a range of features. Most notably, the hotel offers eight outdoor pools (including two children’s pools) and one indoor pool that are spread throughout the three resorts. The pools themselves aren't all that large, but if desired, guests could visit a different pool each day of their stay, or stroll across the promenade to the beach. The pools are surrounded by gardens and there is ample lounge space in each respective pool area.The full-service Spa Delfinus offers massages and body wraps among other services, as well as a Roman bath, whirlpool, and sauna. Resort spas are not common in the area, making this a major asset for the property. Facilities also include a convention center with 10 meeting rooms and a maximum capacity of 500 people. There is nightly entertainment on the outdoor stage that seats well over 1,000 people, though this can cause room noise for those not attending. The Don Hotels Complex offers an activity center for children age five and up in the summer.Recreationally, patrons can participate in a variety of on-site activities and off-site activities that the hotel offers. On-site, the hotel has everything from free table tennis, dance classes, and lawn games to a sports pitch for tennis, basketball, and soccer (for a fee). If guests are interested in activities outside of Sol Don Marco, the hotel can help arrange day trips to nearby Mijas, Marbella, Fuengirola, and Nerja. Organized excursions to Ronda, Seville, Granada, Cordoba, Gibraltar, and Morocco are also offered from third parties. Guests can also go horseback riding with a guide along the beach or through the mountains.
