Clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, good selection of food and a range of activities to join in with if you want. I loved the enthusiasm and positivity of Jonathan and Elena who ran salsa, pilates and other classes. They also greeted people at breakfast and diner, never running out of smiles and energy. Also, the tall security man on the gate - always a warm welcome as you pass. Cross the road to the beach. Lots to do in the local area - perfect for a short, sunny break.
Catherine D — Google review
Stayed for 1 week in July with my wife and 2 years old baby. The room (with lateral sea side view) was spacious enough (we had an extra bed added), clean and comfortable: large TV, mini-fridge, safe. The pools are nice, a bit crowded for getting sun-beds, but they do try to prevent reservation without usage: if you have a towel on the sun-bed and you are not there for more than 1h15 minutes, they would remove it.We had all-inclusive and the food was very good. During one week we got various types of fish (two per meal, live cooked), meats (turkey, pork, lamb, viel), sushi, sea food, paella, various types of cheese and sausages, salads, fruits, and desserts.Entertainment every night: live music, shows.Large beach just across the street, with plenty of sand and free space for the baby to run and play.It was a perfect holiday for us.We got the best price using their mobile app (Melia). It was possible to have a late checkout for an additional fee.
Daniel C — Google review
All staff were very helpful. One of the barmaid - Lucia was extremely nice and always smiled. Nice beach view from horizon bar.There are 6 swimming pools in the Resort. Food was nice. Good entertainment for kids.
Natalia M — Google review
Excellent hotel. Room was cleaned on a daily basis. Good selection of food on the buffet.Kids entertainment team were great with my daughter.We have already booked for next year!
Heather B — Google review
There are no clear directions to the entrance…it is only Sol written on the roof of one of the buildings, where they told us we are in the wrong hotel. We were looking for the entrance for 40min. Navigation leads to the parking where they don’t want to let you in so you always go back looking for it. I had to go around whole block by walk to finally find the entrance. Before all that we were traveling 2hs from the airport because of some triatlon since nobody informed us that the street infront of hotel will be closed. So we got stuck for 1,5 hour on the spot which should be 7mins to the hotel, by the car. On the reception they blamed Booking for not informing us about this blocade, saying it is not their job to inform us since we booked through the Booking. Reception staff was extremly rude and not willing to help. I travel a lot but never experienced this rudeness. So, when we finally entered the room, and got to the toilet after few hours of unplanned trip, we found dirty toilet. Never saw this in my life. So, went back to reception to change the room, but instead to say sorry, receptionis lady sent me to end of the row to wait all over again, after like few families who came to check in actually after me. This really pissed me off. It was like 20:30h already, my husbands suitcase was lost, we had to go to buy him stuffs while all shops were closing, we were hungry, thirsty, exausted…and recepcionist did not care at all. So I had to call a manager who was more helpfull and finally gave us a room at very last minute. Of coarse we did not have a time to use our dinner that night…we hardly made it to the mall before they closed it to buy basic stuffs.About the room…it is extremly small, the fridge is totally empty, no water at all, no slippers, no bathing coats, not any single kit… it should be a two star hotel instead. My glass was not washed at all for the whole 5 days while we were there.Also, hotel was so crowded we couldnt often find table to eat…most of the guests are over 60 years old, which is actually nice because most of them are quiet and pleasant people. But some of the guests were 90+ with the condition where they should actually be somewhere with professional care… like one gentleman who was probably wearing diapers (I hope!) I could guess by very unforgettable smell he gave me during the breakfast which I couldn’t eat after that. And once again in the elevator, the same guy, other day. I had no intention using pools or any shared facilities after this. So for us they did not exist. We didn’t get bathing coats anyway.
Sinisa K — Google review
Wij verbleven in don Pedro wat exact hetzelfde resort is. San Marco, don Pedro en don Pablo lopen in elkaar over en je mag gebruik maken van alle faciliteiten. We boekten all inclusive. Wat inbegrepen is wordt vrij onduidelijk aangegeven maar is echt de moeite. Veel a merk dranken. Begin november voldoende ligbedden en zwembaden maar hoewel buiten nog 27 graden waren deze IJSKOUD, echt geen enkel buitenbad verwarmd ook al beweren ze van wel. Binnenbad klein en erg druk. Avondanimatie met flamenco en live muziek. Super lekker eten. Super thanks to waiter Francesco for his perfect and fast service at the restaurant of dan Pablo. Hotel is perfect gelegen. Dicht bij centrum, bars en restaurants beginnen voor de deur, maar ook vlakbij station waar vanuit vele uitstappen mogelijk zijn voor werkelijk geen geld: Malaga, Cordoba, benalmadena, plaza mayor... Mooie onderhouden tuin aan het hotel, vele parkieten aanwezig, wuivende palmbomen... Ondanks all inclusive geen lunchpakketten voorradig als je op uitstap gaat voor een ganse dag, dat is een nadeel. De kamers in don Pedro zijn klein maar van alle gemakken voorzien, zeer proper bij aankomst, goede kussens, fijne ruime inloopdouche, tv, minibar, haardroger, grote kast... Dagelijkse schoonmaak van kamer kon iets beter, werd zelfs twee keer vergeten/niet gedaan. Ook werden de hal en algemene ruimtes nog gepoetst als alle faciliteiten van het ontbijt open gingen. Dan moest je constant door de natte vloeren uit, kon beter georganiseerd. Verder alles prachtig, lekker en uitgebreid eten, vriendelijk personeel..(Translated by Google)We stayed at don Pedro which is exactly the same resort. San Marco, Don Pedro and Don Pablo merge into each other and you can use all facilities. We booked all inclusive. What is included is stated quite unclearly, but it is really worth it. Many A-brand drinks. There were plenty of sunbeds and swimming pools at the beginning of November, but although it was still 27 degrees outside, they were FREEZING COLD, and not a single outdoor pool was heated, even though they claim it is. Indoor pool small and very busy. Evening entertainment with flamenco and live music. Super tasty food. Super thanks to waiter Francesco for his perfect and fast service at the restaurant of dan Pablo. Hotel is perfectly located. Close to the center, bars and restaurants start on the doorstep, but also close to the station where many excursions are possible for absolutely no money: Malaga, Cordoba, Benalmadena, Plaza Mayor... Beautifully maintained garden at the hotel, many parakeets present, waving palm trees... Despite all inclusive, no packed lunches available if you are going on a full day trip, which is a disadvantage. The rooms in don Pedro are small but fully equipped, very clean on arrival, good pillows, nice spacious walk-in shower, TV, minibar, hairdryer, large closet... Daily cleaning of the room could have been a little better, it was even forgotten twice/ not done. The hall and common areas were also cleaned when all breakfast facilities opened. Then you constantly had to get out through the wet floors, it could have been better organized. Everything else was beautiful, delicious and extensive food, friendly staff..
Cindy B — Google review
Overall my family had a great time, special mention to the kids entertainment team who were great with my daughter during our stay.The only negative was the noisy guests above us and the noise from the bar entertainment during the night. This was not mentioned prior to booking, i would have booked another room if this was mentioned. (Room 2242, 2nd Floor pool view)I spoke to a family who got up upgraded to a family room on the top floor due to issues, they suggested i should book a family room next time.We are looking at going back May 2025, Hopefully we can get a family room.
Michael B — Google review
Staying here at the moment.October 9-19th.Lovely rooms slightly on the small side & a little dark inside.Everything you could need ,a fridge,hand soap, shower gel and shampoo & conditioner(but no kettle -but we knew this and brought our own).All staff are very friendly,our flight was delayed three hours-and pilot couldn't land,so we were very late checking in,and the man on reception gave us a bottle of water each on arrival.Rooms cleaned on a daily basis.We're only B&B but the breakfast is the best we've had in Spain so far,with extras like plum tomatoes & potato rosti's breakfast(have brown sauce but no tomato sauce)served from 7.30 - 10.30am.Would thoroughly recommend this hotel.Lovely location close to the town centre & we had a partial sea view.
Margaret M — Google review
Great location immediately across the street from the beach! Rooms are clean and seem appropriately appointed for the relatively moderate room rate. Included breakfast had a million choices.It was a bit confusing at first ... Don Pedro is part of a multi hotel complex which seems to include Don Pablo and Don Marco. Can't really comment on one being better than another but definitely separate reservation systems even though they share the numerous swimming pools on location.One negative, the luggage room for early arrivals/late departures was an unmanned freeforall.
Ed G — Google review
Don’t get me wrong this is a lovely hotel, very clean, food was nice except for the first night in one of the restaurants no one enjoyed it but i guess that is just preference. Our room was cleaned everyday with beds made clean towels and to our surprise they had actually cleaned up the clothes on the floor ect which i didn’t not expect. The one problem is the air con that is the only reason i leave 2 stars. the air con has made me so ill and i don’t get ill easily. Woke up with an extremely sore throat and blocked nose my nose got better throughout the day but still a sore throat. I could get through this it’s just how warm it is at night because i don’t want it on because of how sore it makes my throat.
Thorn M — Google review
Nice hotel spotlessly clean only one beer on tap cruzcampo not to my liking at all for a hotel group very disappointing.Food ok.Would have to think about staying there again
Tony F — Google review
Rooms are small, with dirty walls, and cleaning was not done every day. We left the towels on the floor only once to have them replaced and it was that exact day that the cleaning lady did not come! I found long black hair in the sheets twice, once when I arrived and once after cleaning was done. Hand soap was not replaced throughout a whole week, even if we ran out of it on the first day (there was almost none to begin with). Two of the waiters, a couple of bald guys, were extremely angry all the time, talking to themselves like crazy and slamming stuff while preparing our table for 5 or when cleaning the tables.The rest of the staff, reception, cooks, and dining, were very polite, but visibly tired. This season must have gotten to them from the looks of it.
Cristian H — Google review
We were at the hotel in January 2024. Very nice hotel with nice service (we especially liked Mrs. Esperanza, who cleaned our room and at the same time explained exactly what and where to visit in the area; Mrs. Esperanza even gave our daughter a flower - great! :)). Clean hotel, good infrastructure, close to the beach and well connected to the surrounding area. Good food. Andalucia es fantastica!🇪🇸♥️
Łukasz — Google review
Just returned from 6 nights at don pedro. Travelling with partner and 7month old baby.Good points -- Very clean rooms and hotel- Good breakfast and food in general- nice pool area ad bar- location is good seafrontBad points -- rooms are small- lifts are old and extremely small- poor air-conditioning throughout hotel- no atmosphere or music at pool area in don pedro, don Pablo has music at pool area- very few staff have a decent level of English speakingNot a bad experience but don't think I would return to hotel. Don Pablo is more modern if I was to return.
David B — Google review
The hotel is one of three hotels on the property, and it's simply huge. Dinner/breakfast room looks and feels like a train station waiting room (loud, not cosy at all). Worst thing is the type of guests, people without shirts in bars both on and off property, loud, masses.Not our thing, we usually try to avoid these type of locations.
Ralph S — Google review
Went with package company Jet2. Solo traveler for 12 days. My first anxious holiday alone.My first contact with the Don Pedro hotel was an email, just asking about details of early breakfast & dinner due to excursions & flight times. I couldn't have been happier with the response, friendly, professional & happy to do whatever they could to help.To help those who have not visited before, this is a multi complex of hotels (Don Pablo - biggest, Don Pedro, Don Pablo) and you share each others facilities.Due to the late flight I had 30mins to check-in & find the Don Pablo restaurant for dinner before it closed at 10pm.The receptionist (whom I think had a name like Debora?), was absolutely amazing, so kind & friendly.The place is a maze & in the dark more daunting. The left hand lift by reception also didnt open properly, so I thought within 15mins of arriving I was going to be stuck in the lift (I found other guests later also complaining about it).The restaurant had friendly waiters but weirdly the managers did not seem customer service based and can come across as sharp. The food was adequate, some weird combinations but enough to find something each night. I would classify this a 3* and for just a small bottle of water it was 2.50E. Flamenco night we all got given a carnation before dinner which was a lovely touch.Went in April. The complex was wonderful, although the Don Marco was being renovated & you had building noise and sewage smells. However, saying that, the place was cleaned within an inch of its life, it was spotless. The pools at night also had fencing to stop anyone falling in etc.. Your main entrance/exit for Pedro & Marco is towards the beach where you go through a security gate, which makes you feel safe in the complex. Most of the security were all very friendly.The room I had was lovely, well laid out. Tv did not have signal. There was a huge gap above my entrance door and there could have been better cleaning. I did have to call maintenance for the non-draining shower but within seconds of the report a very friendly guy came to help which was great service. My only recommendation was that I was put in a room with a high walled balcony.. therefore if I sat down, I looked at the wall. So, could you please put higher chairs and tables on the balcony so you can relax and actually see the lovely view?The entertainment was very below standard, even though each night we had 2 on offer. The bar staff were again friendly and a pot of tea was 2.50E.The location was great, you can walk along the beach to Malaga or Benalmadena. Shops & places to visit are also nearby. So a good destination.I ticked a box on entering the hotel to say that I wanted to join the Melia rewards, I was so impressed that I would go back again. HOWEVER, on check-out I expected some sort of membership card (like the H10 hotels do) but I was told by quite an unfriendly receptionist that you can only join BEFORE the holiday and you wont get any points for this one. (I have since confirmed this with Melia Customer service).. so all the receipts I saved & the tick box were all for nothing and I dont think I will bother now! Other hotels provide a much better service where this is concerned.My Jet2 transfer did not turn up and I had to ask the receptionist at Don Pablo for help to get a taxi and they were amazing, one was there within seconds.I had a lovely stay in this hotel.
Yutu B — Google review
I'm sorry I don't like leaving negative reviews.Lovely hotel with excellent staff it's just the bedrooms for me are tiny very small and I was a solo traveller I wouldn't liked to have been sharing
Pat K — Google review
Great location, right on the beach. All Blacks on the corner which is a cracking pub.Lots of cafe, bars and restaurants to fulfill any of your tastes
Paul H — Google review
Excellent hotel; very friendly & helpful staff.Dining options very good. Large menu choice for both breakfast & dinner. Very good quality.Rooms are good; a little tight if sharing as twin.My room was at the rear of hotel so new view other than the car park. Not a big deal. Only slight gripe, was tbe noise every morning from 7am with rubbish collections
Ger M — Google review
Hotel is great, but it's management is not good.The all-inclusive is a joke: you will have to wait for anything you want to have. Snacks are in one place so pack food for the walk and wait. In the restaurants you need a waiter to get drinks, and guess if they have an incentive to prioritize you as all-inclusiveInternet only works in San Pablo. If you want to use it go there.
Ivo K — Google review