Sol Torremolinos – Don Marco

Currently at the Don Marco, comfortable room, everything you need,though box of tissues would be nice. Food faultless, service top notch,this is 5* compared to the average spanish 4* hotels. Had 4 baby ducks running around with mum and dad, now sadly down to 3.....hope the rest survive! Defineately coming back, will be even better when the bigger hotel has finished it's refurb.

Very nice location, lovely hotel & friendly staff throughout the hotel. Good food & drink on the all inc. package. We're staying at the moment, the room 3101 doesn't get much sun, but is clean & has a pool on the doorstep. One problem at the moment is the remodelling of the sister hotel on the complex, there's constant building work going on, with noise, and the beach club pool area is closed!

When writing a review, as much as you would like to write only about the positives, one has to be honest with the readers, and provide as much info as possible, even if it includes the occasional negative. We searched the internet and various travel sites and decided to look into Torremolinos, Spain. We came across a resort, hosting 3 hotels. Two being more family orientated and one adult only. Making our reservation with BRIAN directly at their head office in Barcelona, we chose the adult only hotel, Don Marco. When Brian asked if we’d like two single beds or one king, of course we opted for one king. I mentioned we were coming for my Husband’s birthday. Immediately he said they would put a bottle of champagne in the room. That was so nice… I asked numerous questions before supplying our credit card details. I asked about meals and should our friends join us and stay in one of the other hotels on the resort, if they could come to Don Marco. Without hesitation, Brian said YES. Because we chose the half board option and were staying in the more expensive hotel, we could either eat at Don Marco or either of the other two hotels, per Brian. Check in was nice and smooth, though we had to wait 2 hours for our room to be cleaned. That was okay, as it gave us the opportunity to wander around the area. As we entered our room, there were 2 single beds and no kindness of a champagne bottle. I asked to see customer services, and was met by ANNIE. She was great and highly efficient. She was all smiles and offered her assistance. She organized for housekeeping to put something like an additional mattress on the bed, making it as if one bed and not two singles. Furthermore, she kindly organized for that bottle of champagne to be delivered. Kudos to Annie. Our room was basic, though modern. There was a fridge, no microwave, but a kettle to make your teas and coffee that were supplied. The house cleaner kept the washroom nice and clean. As mentioned, we opted for the adult only hotel, the more expensive option. When we asked where exactly the dining room was, the receptionist promptly said we had to go to the Don Pablo or Don Pedro. That was bizarre as Brian told us we would have a dining room there. This was so NOT the case. We landed up eating our meals at Don Pablo. The swimming pool was lovely, except when they say ADULTS ONLY, it should be just that. A few of us complained to reception as there were children, boys who were jumping in, and various other young kids splashing around. We paid for this expensive adult only option adult to have quiet time, sun bathe in peace. This was NOT as expected for a few days. Furthermore, it was stifling hot and NO water machines to have a drink of water. The Don Pedro had a bar with a water machine, yet, the expensive Don Marco had none. The Don Pedro and Don Pablo had bars to order a drink from, the expensive Don Marco does NOT. The owners or management should consider putting a cold water dispense

Good 4 star hotel in big complex really close to the beachfront. Clean with comfortable rooms and good food. Does what it sends on the tin! We had a really relaxing stay and although it was off season there was still enough open. Very flat so well suited if you have any disabilities and the hotel is really well located plus it’s only a short transfer from the airport.

We have stayed at all of the Sol hotels in Malaga and this is the best. It’s just reopened after an extensive refurbishment and is stunning. Check in was great unlike the don pedro where there is always a wait. New rooms are better than the Melia, especially the top floor seats facing with large private balconies.

We spent a week here for Christmas on an all-inclusive basis, staying in a superior sea view room. We've had a fabulous time. The Don Marco has been refurbished to an excellent standard, and our room was spacious, quiet, and with a fabulous view from the balcony. The meals were also first class. A huge range of dishes on offer. The staff were all keen to be of service and friendly. We even got to sit on Santa's knee! A lovely experience, we shall come again.