Macdonald Doña Lola Resort
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Macdonald Doña Lola Resort
Ctra. Nacional A7, km 1027, 5, Sitio de Calahonda, Andalusia, 29649, Spain
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Amenities
Golf course
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Sauna
Spa
Gym
Public parkingFree
Airport pick-up
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Property Description
When you stay at Macdonald Dona Lola Club in Mijas, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 15-minute drive of Cabopino Beach and Fuengirola Beach. This beach aparthotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Los Boliches Beach and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Carvajal Beach.
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8.5/10
Cleanliness8.5
Amenities8.5
Location8.5
Service8.5
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Surroundings
Airport: Malaga Costa del Sol Airport
(38.3 km)
Train: Fuengirola
(14.5 km)
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Classic Two-Bedroom Apartment
2 bedrooms: 2 single beds and 1 double bed | 1 living room: 1 sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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14
Superior One Bedroom Sea View & Terrace
2 bedrooms: 2 single beds | 1 living room: 1 sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Classic Three-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace
3 bedrooms: 4 single beds and 1 double bed | 1 living room: 1 sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Microwave
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12
Classic One Bedroom Sea View & Terrace
2 bedrooms: 2 single beds | 1 living room: 1 sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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12
Classic One-Bedroom Apartment
2 bedrooms: 1 double bed | 1 living room: 1 sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Microwave
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10
Superior Extra Two Bed Sea View Terrace
2 bedrooms: 2 single beds and 1 double bed | 1 living room: 1 sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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9
Classic Extra Two-Bedroom Apartment
2 bedrooms: 2 single beds and 1 double bed | 1 living room: 1 sofa bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Classic Two-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View
2 bedrooms: 2 single beds and 1 double bed | 1 living room: 1 sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Guest Reviews
8.5/10
Very Good
93 reviews
- Cleanliness8.5
- Amenities8.5
- Location8.5
- Service8.5
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Location: The hotel is praised for its excellent location with easy access to the local coast area via a boardwalk.

Guest User
June 24, 2025
In summary a great week's holiday in a very good Hotel complex. Where do I start. Room was a ground floor 3 bedroom flat well equipped with hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, W/Mach. air con in lounge and all three bedrooms and well equipped kitchen area. Lounge comfortable with multi channel TV. Large terrace with loungers and table and chairs. All good.
Resort which is sloping was well maintained , landscaping ditto, nice pool area, and restaurant.bar wrapped around by the pools. easy access to the "board walk" which runs around the local coast area. La Plaza restaurant provides a good range of food as well as servicing the pool area.The La plaza lounge also nice food and drink facility.Although we had no car I noted ample car parking. Staff in all areas of the Hotel were friendly and efficient. Special mention of David who assisted with our luggage into and out of the apartment.
Downside really applies to people with mobility issues and users of motorised vehicles and probably families with children in prams. The access throughout the resort is via a series of paths with stairs up and down. (Short lengths). Although a road is present from the entrance to near the front of the flat areas it is relatively steep and doesn't manage all of the stairs that have to be passed to reach desired levels. Given the level changes is something which can for a majority of mobility limited people be handled( I did!) and prospective guests should endeavour to secure ground floor apartments. Re luggage transfer from reception to apartment there is porter assistant. There is a controlled by key gate system for security which guests should ensure they get a key for when they check in. Apart from the mobility issue for some people the Hotel exceed my expectations and intend to rebook when time allows. Finally the cost of the apartment we had was very reasonable for a very comfortable unit catering well for users with plenty of towels and towels for the pool area.
Highly recommended.
AAndrew

Guest User
July 28, 2025

owners of 15 years, went to Villa Cana up the road last year, 10 x cleaner, quieter and prettier. Had to have the exterminator in 3 times ants crawling over the beds, some biting us but worse was yet to come, very big, fast, smelly x 3 cockroaches

Guest User
July 27, 2025

We are pleased about excellent customer service that we got what we had a little problem with our apt. Gentleman in the reception organized us a new apartment and he was very friendly and honest about things. Nice resort in a good location and walking distance to restaurants

Guest User
July 17, 2025

The resort itself is clean and comfortable with excellent apartments with a great warmth about them with everything you need for a self catering holiday, that’s maybe worth noting that it is self catering and you’ll be expected to clean , empty bins in your apartment should you wish to do so . i don’t think thanks any hardship a fairly easy task . The apartments are worth upgrading to a sea as looking onto the beach is definitely better than another apartment. The complex is away from the main towns of La cala de mijas but there is plenty of restaurants around and along the board walk, if you go across the main road you’ll find the local restaurants of Calahonda but there is also restaurants on site. The pool area is nice but be prepared for the onslaught every morning of people putting towels on sunloungers and not returning till after midday! Most of the time they’re not occupied which is a shame for others who require them , some big families obviously at the resort who require 6-8 beds ! One note is there’s no lifts so you’ll be tired of the stairs after a while .

Guest User
July 15, 2025

We just returned from a stay at the Macdonald Doña Lola Resort in Málaga, and while we had a great time overall, there are a few things future guests should know in order to have the right expectations. ⸻ The good stuff first: • The ocean view from our unit was absolutely stunning. It truly made up for how basic the room itself was. • The staff was warm, helpful, and spoke excellent English. They were also kind and patient with my husband as he tried out his beginner Spanish. • The location is fantastic, with dozens of restaurants and cafes within walking distance, plus a peaceful beachfront boardwalk. • The resort grounds are beautifully landscaped, with colorful flowers and a tropical feel throughout. • On-site restaurants were surprisingly affordable and kid-friendly. Our kids found something they liked everywhere we went. • If you plan to use the indoor pool, you must wear a swim cap—but they’re sold at the front desk for €3, so it’s easy to get one. • Perfect for walkers: The boardwalk is part of a work-in-progress coastal path that will eventually stretch over 100 miles. Great for peaceful walks—just don’t expect shops or amusements along it. ⸻ Things to be aware of: • This is a self-catering resort, and it really should be emphasized more clearly. Guests are expected to handle their own trash removal, and there’s no daily housekeeping. That’s fine if you’re expecting it, but it can be a surprise if you’re not. • The apartments are very minimally furnished. Spacious, but probably the most bare-bones setup we’ve ever seen—no decorative touches at all. • No elevators in the units. Be prepared to carry luggage up stairs, depending on your floor. • Beach conditions vary greatly day to day. One day it was perfect and calm, the next full of waves, and another day it was too covered in seaweed to swim. It is also very rocky. There are plenty of pockets where you can swim without huge rocks, but we ended up having to get our children swimming shoes to protect their feet. • Lifeguarding is very minimal. Although it’s technically a Blue Flag beach, we only saw one lifeguard walking the beach periodically—not like the active oversight you’d see in the U.S. • Pools close at 8 PM, which felt early, especially for families used to swimming later. • On-site market hours are inconvenient, often closing by 6 PM. • Restaurants on the property close by 10 PM, which felt early compared to typical Spanish dining hours. We often felt rushed for dinner. ⸻ If you’re looking for luxury, this probably isn’t the place—but if you know what to expect going in, it’s a clean, beautiful, and affordable spot for a laid-back family holiday. The views, location, and friendly staff really carry the experience.

Guest User
July 15, 2025

This is a lovely resort. It’s a perfect spot for a family holiday. Positives - very clean apartment with all you need. The kids loved saying hello to the turtles every day and christened one ‘jimmy’. It’s a lovely big pool and on the first week the kids were playing with inflatables in the pool all day. There’s a fab supermarket only a 5 min walk under the underpass which has everything we wanted. Enjoyed happy hour at the resort pool bar every day. Negatives- on the second week it became very regimented at the pool and the kids were not allowed to take in their inflatables unless during lunchtime or at 5pm. The kids were very disappointed. On our checkout day we had to be out our room at 10am but had our pickup at 6.30pm. We had asked if we could have a card to access the pool. We were told that we were not allowed to access the pool unless we were macdonald club members. We were told we were not allowed access to any facilities during our last day. This made it really difficult with 2 children, especially as my daughter is autistic and really struggles with the change of routine. It really put a dampener on our whole holiday that we were basically turfed out. I understand it’s a busy resort, but this was difficult circumstances with a child with a learning disability who was looking for some continuity.

Guest User
July 13, 2025

Viaje familiar con nuestras hijas, al llegar nos encantó el entorno pero según pasaban los días esa sensación se transformó en decepción y enfado. Según llegamos nos atendió una señorita en recepción que parecía tener prisa en que nos fuéramos ya cada consulta que haciamos parecía que le molestaba. El primer contacto con la habitación en principio no fue del todo malo, aunque los muebles son antiguos y nada cómodos.El menaje de la cocina , así como productos de limpieza y productos del baño escasos. Al llegar fuimos a comer al restaurante de la plaza, pedimos una ensalada para compartir y tardaron casi una hora en ponernos los platos principales.Bastante caro por cierto para lo que ofrece.(Tuvimos que pedir el cambio de uno de los platos ya que en carta ofrecían una cosa que simplemente al ponerlo en la mesa eran macarrones con tomate). Caro y malo, resumiendo. Nuestro piso ( Edificio Cristina) era de una habitación por lo que también tuvimos que utilizar el sofá cama del salón, se notaban los muelles del mismo....sin más comentarios. La primera noche no pudimos dormir ya que el frigorífico comenzó a realizar un ruido horrible por el motor...tuvimos que apagarlo a las cuatro de la mañana.Al día siguiente nos lo cambiaron por el de la habitación de al lado. El personal de limpieza ruidoso. Los restaurantes y mini supermercado del complejo....caros no...lo siguiente!...evidentemente aprendimos el primer día...y todas las compras necesarias las haciamos fuera del complejo. Otro punto a destacar es que en la habitación había hormigas, desde el primer día de llegar alguna veíamos de vez en cuando pero la cosa empezó a ir a peor hasta el punto q tras despertanos el quinto día de estar allí ya campaban a sus hanchas por la encimera de la cocina , teniendo que tirar parta de la bollería que habíamos comprado para el desayuno. Tras volver de la playa ya era insostenible ya que había un reguero que iba desde la cocina hasta la terraza.Tras llamar a recepción mandaron al personal de mantenimiento( Destacar que después de todo lo que nos estábamos encontrando, la persona que vino, Francisco, nos sorprendió lo atento y agradable que fue con nosotros en todo momento, estupenda persona al que agradecemos su dedicación y profesionalidad). En principio la solución era rociar todo el salón con insecticida , ni que decir tiene que eran las 8 de la tarde y tal y como le comentamos a Francisco, nosotros íbamos a dormir allí y no nos parecía de recibo hacerlo con ese olor a insecticida, además que yo tengo problemas de asma y lo podría acrecentar.Ante lo cual procedimos a hablar con recepción para buscar una alternativa, nos ofrecían el cambio a una habitación de calidad inferior a la nuestra ( era eso...o el insecticida). Decidimos personarnos en recepción ya que no entendíamos que tras no ser un problema ocasionado por el cliente se estuviera ofreciendo dicha solución, cuando nos suponia un perjuicio adicional el tener que cambiar todas nuestras cosas
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Guest User
July 10, 2025

El personal trato excelente. Instalaciones comunes muy limpias y apartamento muy espacioso. Volveremos sin duda.
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Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Golf course
Off-site
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Sauna
Spa
Additional charge
Gym
Public parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage storage
Additional charge
Bar
Tennis court
Billiards room
Restaurant
Water park
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Car rentals
Currency exchange
Children's pool
Kids' club
Wi-Fi in public areas

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa

Gym

Restaurant

Kids' club
Restaurant
Restaurant
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More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
2 Swimming pools
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Transportation
Car rentals
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Concierge service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Additional charge
Currency exchange
Tour and ticket booking service
Languages Spoken
English
French
Italian
Spanish
Food & Drink
Bar
Lobby bar
Snack bar
Convenience store/kiosk
Health & Wellness
Spa
Additional charge
Sauna
Billiards room
Sailing
Off-site
Tennis court
Golf course
Off-site
Hair and beauty salon
Gym
Activities
Public beach
Gaming area
Fishing
Water park
Additional charge
Public Areas
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Smoking area
ATM
Shopping mall
Vending machines
Cleaning Services
Clothes dryer
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Kids' club
Children's pool
Safety & Security
First aid kit
Smoke detector
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 17:00–24:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
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Certification Details
License number: A/MA/00835
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 99
When you stay at Macdonald Dona Lola Club in Mijas, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 15-minute drive of Cabopino Beach and Fuengirola Beach. This beach aparthotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Los Boliches Beach and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Carvajal Beach.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and a sauna. Additional features at this Mediterranean aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the aparthotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 49-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with digital programming available. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and a sauna. Additional features at this Mediterranean aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the aparthotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 49-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with digital programming available. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy for Macdonald Doña Lola Resort?
The cancellation policy for Macdonald Doña Lola Resort varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.What is the cancellation policy for Macdonald Doña Lola Resort?
What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Doña Lola Resort?
Standard check-in time at Macdonald Doña Lola Resort is 17:00-24:00 and check-out time is 10:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Doña Lola Resort?
What amenities and services are available at Macdonald Doña Lola Resort ?
Macdonald Doña Lola Resort offer top amenities and services include Shuttle service.What amenities and services are available at Macdonald Doña Lola Resort ?
Can I bring my pet inside the Macdonald Doña Lola Resort?
As much as we love pets, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate them in Macdonald Doña Lola Resort.Can I bring my pet inside the Macdonald Doña Lola Resort?
How far is the Macdonald Doña Lola Resort from the closest airport?
The closest airport is Malaga Costa del Sol Airport, and it is about 30 mins from hotel by car (38.3 km).How far is the Macdonald Doña Lola Resort from the closest airport?
Is airport shuttle service offered by Macdonald Doña Lola Resort ?
Yes, at Macdonald Doña Lola Resort, an airport shuttle is available. We suggest you call ahead to confirm details.Is airport shuttle service offered by Macdonald Doña Lola Resort ?
About This Property
Nearest Airport | Malaga Airport |
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Distance to Airport | 38.34KM |
Nearest Train Station | Fuengirola |
Distance to Train Station | 14.51KM |
Hotel Star Rating | 4 |