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Reviews of Don Juan Beach Resort

2 out of 5
Don Juan Beach Resort
Carretera N-340, km 141, Manilva, Malaga

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Manoly on Apr 7, 2023
Dear Lisa, thank you very much for your comment, it is very important to us. We are happy that your stay was pleasant. Don't forget that it will be a pleasure to see you again.I wish you all the best.Kind regardsManoly

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Manoly on Mar 14, 2023
Dear Anthony,Thank you very much for your comment. it is very important for us to know the opinion of our customers because it helps us to improve.We are very happy to know that your stay with us has been pleasant.We look forward to seeing you again.Kind regardsManoly

4/10 Poor

B

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Thumbs down
The room itself, and what appeared to be the only one lady staff member were excellent and very attentive. The hotel felt more like an institution rather than a bright and open welcoming building too far away from restaurants and other amenities. And as a result way too overpriced. I have stayed in hotels in Estopana at half the price were more pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Manoly on Jan 17, 2023
We are sorry to hear that your stay was not as pleasant as you would have wished.It is true that the reception and the cafeteria are closed for the moment due to the pandemic, as most businesses have suffered from this problem.Our intention is to reopen these departments because we know they are very much needed, but for the moment there is one office in the resort which is the reception. The clients are never alone because we care about them. As well as informing them and offering them our telephone number for anything they may need, we do not forget them and we contact them every day to make sure that everything is going well.We thank you for your comment because it helps us to improve. We also thank you for your stay and of course we will be very happy to see you again.Yours sincerelyManoly

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As expected for apartment, had everything required and was on the beach, a little way out of the busy areas but as long as you don’t mind walking. The only down side as four friends we had two studios they only came with double beds, not ideal twins much better
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Manoly on Oct 9, 2019
Thank you very much for your coments and we apologize about the beds. we are at uor disposal for any information you need. Thank you. Kind regards Manoly

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, and just a short walk to the lovely village of Castillo and a bit further along to duquesa.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Manoly on Oct 7, 2019
Thank you very much. We are very happy to know that your stay with us has been pleasant. Kind regards

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic View!
Very accommodating staff helped us with a last minute stay. We had a seafront room with a fantastic view. There was lots of room and everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Manoly on Feb 12, 2019
Dear Susan, Thank you very much for your review, it is very important for us because our main job is to make our customers feel happy in their stay with us. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Shannen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place for Base Camp
We stayed here while visiting Gibraltar and Morocco. It is away from the busy areas, and it's quiet and relaxing. Staff is very accommodating and helpful. Our partial sea view apartment was spacious and had a sea view out every single window.if the apartment. It was a beautiful way to wake up!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Manoly on Jan 17, 2019
Dear Shannen, Thank you very much for your comment, it is very important for us, that's why we are very grateful to you and your family. Please any thing you need, do not hesitate to contact with us. Best regards Manoly

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out was very smooth. Owner showed us the room and how to turn on the heat. She even gave us her personal phone number to call her if we needed anything, as reception closes at 9pm. The porperty is beautiful and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Manoly on Jan 15, 2019
Thank you very much for your comment it is very important for us and we feel very happy to know that your stay with us has been pleasant since for us the most important part of our work is our clients. It will always be a pleasure to see you again. Kind regrads Manoly

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Manoly on Jan 15, 2019
Thank you very much.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in November, and value for money wise it was excellent, and what we needed. If this is your main holiday try finding somehwere else. The shower had a minimum amount of hot water (only enough for one) and it varied as to whether it came out of the shower of down the side. Needed a blanker as only a sheet on the bed. No room service so ran out of things on last night (loo roll , soap). Plus side - easy on street parking, easy walk to Duquessa on the sea front.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasing stay
We found it very convenient and comfortable. Pleasant helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Kay, Warrington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing hotel
This is a lovely place to stay but in September restaurant and bar was closed and it is a good walk into Duquesa. However there are some beach bars nearby that are fairly quiet and closed early. The pool and pool area are beautiful and our apartment was very clean and comfortable, the bed was huge and comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Manoly on Oct 4, 2018
Dear Kay, We are very happy to know that your stay with us has been pleasant. We work with this illusion, do everything possible so that our clients feel happy let us thank you . you are very kind. Kind regards Manoly

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little trip!
We had a lovely visit. Accommodation definitely more than 2 star. Really clean and comfortable. Would probably hire a car next time as it’s a bit away from things. Only complaint was this the lifeguard was mega strict. Not even allowed a ball in the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Manoly on Aug 29, 2018
Dear Steve. Thank you very much for your comment, it is very important for us. We feel very happy to know that your stay with us has been nice. Kind regards Manoly

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Allison, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is unique it’s definitely somewhere you should only stay if you have a car, as there is not much around it. I am not positive but I think each of these apartments are privately owned because we are having Problems with our showerhead soaking our entire bathroom including the roll of toilet paper and when we brought it to the front us attention they pretty much just shrug their shoulders I feel like maybe the maintenance on the building is done by the owners and not buy the actual hotel. Also be prepared to have to buy dish soap and laundry detergent. this being said the facility was very clean and the grounds were also great the pool was wonderful but only the outdoor pool was open as the indoor pool closes seasonally I’m not sure why.We stayed here 5 nights the bed was comfortable and it was nice to have extra blankets. when we booked the hotel it said there was a washer and a dryer and there was only a washer so you had to hang everything out on your balcony and because of the humidity things do not dry fast and the towels dried extremely rough and crunchy. You only get housekeeping once a week so be prepared because they will not give you any extra towels from the front desk. Overall it wasn’t a bad stay. we stayed Here five nights and it was actually pretty comfortable and like I said earlier the pool is really great and it is right on the water. Not sure I would stay here again just because the location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real Gem
We have stayed at these apartments a few times now and really like them. The location for us is excellent with a really nice beach path walk in to the Port of Duquesa and find the staff really pleasant and friendly (especially the lady on the front desk). Don’t expect 5*, it is not but then it doesn’t pretend to be, but I would rate it higher than a 2*. It is always clean, well maintained and has all the amenities for a self-catering holiday if that is what you are after (we were not, and it is fine for using as a hotel type room). Outside the gardens and the pool are really nice and well maintained. This is a gem of a place for the money and numerous friends of ours have stayed and found it equally so.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel two minute's walk to the beach bar
Hotel is ok but parking only in the street or on the beach area - which we did and was OK
Response from Manoly on Apr 17, 2018
Dear Laurence, Thank you very much for your comment, you are very kind. We hope to see you soon. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from Manoly on Apr 11, 2018
Estimado Oscar. Muchas gracias por tu puntuación, eres muy amable. Esperamos volver a verte pronto por Don Juan. Un cordial saludo

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable quiet stay
I wanted something closer to the port but nothing available so this quiet comfortable place was pleasing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from Manoly on Jan 23, 2018
Dear Sr. Thank you very much for your coment. We will be happy to welcome you again. Best regards Manoly

10/10 Excellent

Colin , Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family location next to beach
Great Apart Hotel,with excellent pool area right on the beach. Great for young or older families, we have a 7 year old and it is only a relaxing 30 minute walk to Duquesa Port. There is a beach bar/restaurant just outside, the hotel is easy to reach and very accessible. Our 1 bedroom apartment had a view of the pool and sea as do all rooms, good little kitchen area with utensils, satellite TV and decent wifi. Hard to believe it is only rated two,stars, there is a breakfast buffet available, coffee shop and bar/restaurant in the hotel. The pool was great for all of us, permanent lifeguard. The area is quiet but the nightlife of Duquesne port is a gentle walk just past Castillo Duquesa and it's varied and quality restaurants. Very good week spent there and pleasantly surprising.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly hotel
I was here last year and the staff remembered me. They are great – really friendly and helpful. Whenever I asked for something they did it straight away and always seemed pleased to help. The pool area etc. are nice and the rooms were basic but clean and ideal for what I wanted – somewhere to be based.

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning Location
Apartment well equipped, and comfortable. Great location on the beach and lovely pool area.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay.
Overall very good, parking a bit of a problem sometimes and the pinging of the elevators a bit annoying, but would stay again.

8/10 Good

John, Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Still a Ghost Town in May
We were there for five nights earlier this month. Very few (a handful) of apartments were occupied and the pools (indoors and outdoors) were closed. The bar was also closed. To be fair the weather was so awful that we wouldn't have used the the outside pool in any case. The problem really is over capacity in Spain and we could understand why the owners couldn't afford to run the facilities with so few people staying there. However it should be made clear on the website which facilities will be open and when. It is also just a little to far from the main cluster of activity around Puerto Dequesa and Castillio de Duesa. The former is about a half hour walk. The Eroski supermarket is about a mile away but you can some basic supplies including a limited range of wine from a petrol station about half that distance. The true star of this complex is Manoly, the receptionist/manager. She provided us with help and assistance that went far beyond what any guest could expect. Thank you Manoly you made our holiday. The apartments are a good size and in good decorative order. We received maid service once in our five night stay which was reasonable.

8/10 Good

edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
great location
great terrace looking over gardens, pool and sea to have breakfast. well appointed accomadation with good kitchen area. could have done with hotel style tea/coffee/ little milks but supermarkets very near. traditional spanish restaurant nearly next door. gate from lovely garden pool area onto beach. wonderful views. it was november on our visit, heating in unit so would highly recommend. better than staying in hotel

8/10 Good

Margaret, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge comfortable bed
Inexpensive & clean apartment complex with good basic facilities & friendly staff. Its overlooking lovely beach and pool. Availability of car useful as about 30 minute walk on boardwalk to La Duquesa, where most of the restaurants are. Some beach bar/restaurants nearby. Supermarket it is on other side of dual carriageway so best to go by car. Automatic lighting in stairs and corridors sometimes slow to switch on!

8/10 Good

Norde

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Good Place.
9 nice days direkt an Beatch. Nice Beath Restoran.

6/10 Okay

las-jnd, Spain and Portugal

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good location, basic facilities
We liked the beachfront location, and the proximity both to nearby golf courses, beach towns (Porto Duquesa, Estepona) and mountainside pueblos blancos (Casares, Guacin, Ronda). The appliances were new and in food working order, but the room was dusty and musty, and the beds were mediocre at best. WiFi in the room and off-street parking are all extras. The pool and surrounding area are clean and well-maintained, but it may take some time to track down someone who can unlock the enclosing access gates. Net-net is that this facility is a good value but a bit understaffed and set apart from the touristic amenities that many people expect to find close at hand when staying in the Costa del Sol. Come with a car, or bring your walking boots.

8/10 Good

Seabridgeman, Burgess Hill UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Broken Bed, Nice room
it started well, nice room and good facilities. Internet was €2 per day but they didn't tell us that you had to find the router first and then plug it in! The double bed in the main bedroom collapsed in the middle on the second day and couldn't be used. Luckily there was only one night for the very comfortable settee. The air conditioning was set at 17 deg and no matter what we did, it couldn't be increased, always reverting to 17 deg Brrrr. These things rectified, it is a nice place, adjacent to the beach with lovely gardens and a chiringuito within 100 meters!

4/10 Poor

Juan Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Manoly on Apr 1, 2024
Estimado Sr. Blanco.Sentimos mucho que su estancia de una noche, no haya sido todo lo agradable que esperaba. No sé en que se basa su puntuación, pero por supuesto la respetamos y permítanos decirle que hacemos todo lo posible para que nuestros clientes se sientan lo más cómodo posible y puedan disfrutar de su estancia ya que ese es nuestro principal objetivo. Le pedimos nuestras más sinceras disculpas.Muchas graciasUn cordial saludoManoly

8/10 Good

Per Kristian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manoly on Dec 11, 2023
Dear Mr. Per Kristian.We are very happy to know that your stay with us has been nice .We work hard and do our best to make our customers feel comfortable and to make their stay as pleasant as possible. Thank you very much for your rating, you are really very kind.Best regardsManoly

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Manoly on Jun 14, 2023
Estimada Lourdes,Muchas gracias por tu comentario, nos haces muy feliz ya que lo más importante para nosotros son nuestros clientes. Intentamos superarnos cada día para que se sientan como en su casa, por eso cuando alguien como tú lo refleja en su nota, se lo agradecemos mucho porque nos da mas fuerza para seguir superándonos.Muchas gracias.

8/10 Good

Marianne

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Manoly on Mar 27, 2023
Dear Marianne,Thank you very much for your rating, it make us very happy because our main objective is to work hard to make our guests' stay as pleasant as possible, as this is very important to us.We will be very happy to see you again and we wish you all the best.Thank you very muchKind regards

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fin de semana de basket 🏀
El apartamento en perfecto estado y limpio. Las vistas desde la habitación muy bonitas. Hemos tenido un pequeño problema con la calefacción que solventaron rápidamente. Atención excelente. Lo recomiendo 100℅
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Manoly on Jan 23, 2023
Buenas tardes,Estimados clientes, os damos las gracias por dedicar un poco de vuestro tiempo a poner un comentario sobre vuestra estancia con nosotros, os lo agradecemos de verdad y nos sentimos muy felices de que estos días hayan sido agradables para vosotros ya que este es nuestro mayor objetivo, que los clientes se sientan como en su casa y por supuesto siempre van a ser nuestra principal prioridad.También tenemos que decir que formáis una familia fabulosa! Estaremos encantados de volver a veros.Muchas graciasUn cordial saludo

8/10 Good

ROSA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Manoly on Oct 2, 2019
Buenas tardes Rosa, Muchas gracias por su nota, es muy importante para nosotros y se lo agradezco enormemente. Un cordial saludo Manoly

8/10 Good

Joaquín

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Manoly on Sep 8, 2019
Estimado Sr. Joaquín, Muchas gracias por su puntuación, se lo agradecemos enormemente. Por favor cualquier cosa que necesite, no dude en contactar con nosotros. Un cordial saludo Manoly

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Manoly on Jul 19, 2019
Muchas gracias por su nota. esto nos hace muy feliz ya que trabajamos duro para que la estancia de nuestros clientes sea los más agradable posible. Gracias nuevamente por su amabilidad. Un cordial saludo Manoly

6/10 Okay

Jörgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Manoly on Feb 22, 2019
Dear Mr. Jörgen, Thank you very much . Kind regards

8/10 Good

Morten

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Familie rejse
Fint sted til prisen
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Lis, Greiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Appartment war sehr geräumig, super Bett, Sofa zum ausklappen - naja. Ausstattung der Küche war in Ordnung, sogar ein Toaster war vorhanden. Balkon ebenfalls sehr geräumig, mit Tisch und Stühlen und schönem Blick über Pool zum Meer. Am Strand führt ein sehr schöner Promenadenweg zum kleinen Städtchen, ein paar Restaurants laden zum Verweilen ein. Im Ort gibt es Supermärkte etc. in ca. 1,5km Entfernung. Mitte Oktober schien die Anlage kurz vor der Schließung, es waren kaum noch Appartments belegt, ein wenig gruselig war es schon, dafür sehr ruhig und man konnte gut vor dem Haus kostenlos parken. Der Starnd ist grobkörnig, zu unserer Zeit war er leider nicht mehr sonderlich gepflegt, voller Bambus. Die Saison schien hier bereits zu Ende zu sein. Das war etwas schade, sonst ein schönes Haus und schöne Gegend - keine typische Bettenburg wie oft in Spanien anzutreffen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Zacarias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo perfecto, por poner un pero te cobran el parking y las plazas son muy pequeñas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Manoly on Oct 26, 2018
Buenos días, Muchas gracias por su comentario, la opinión de los clientes es muy importante para nosotros ya que esto nos hace superarnos y hacer todo lo posible para atender las sugerencias.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sauberkeit; besonders auch im Poolbereich bemerkenswert gut. Sehr schade, dass der Pool erst ab 11.00 benutzbar war. Das ist zu spät.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Manoly on Oct 17, 2018
Good morning, Thank you very much for your comment, it is very important for us because it helps us to improve ourselves.

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo estupendo, mucha tranquilidad por las fechas, limpio, aunque las duchas de la piscina las cortaban y sería necesario otro sistema para salir a la playa.....por la puerta trasera.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Manoly on Oct 6, 2018
Estimado José, Muchas gracias por su comentario, es muy importante para nosotros. Tomamos nota de sus sugerencias para intentar mejorar.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buen sitio. Playa nada más al salir del complejo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Manoly on Sep 19, 2018
Muchas gracias , su comentario es muy importante para nosotros. Ha sido muy amable al dedicarnos un momento de su tiempo.

10/10 Excellent

Purificación

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un lugar ideal para ir con niños
Lugar muy recomendable para familias. Para empezar, nos dieron un apartamento en lugar del estudio por el mismo precio porque íbamos dos adultos y una niña y al tener disponibilidad prefieron que estuviésemos más cómodas. El lugar era agradable y estaba limpio. La cocina perfectamente equipada. Por las noches es tranquilo y se puede descansar. La piscina es una pasada y la playa a pocos metros, lo cual resultó muy cómodo. El parking correcto, aunque es de pago, merece la pena, aunque se puede aparcar al lado del chiringuito. Repetiremos.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Manoly on Sep 16, 2018
Estimada Purificación. Ante todo le damos las gracias por su comentario, esto nos ayuda mucho y nos hace muy feliz saber que su estancia ha sido agradable, pues ese es nuestro principal objetivo. Muchas gracias de nuevo.

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apartamento muy acogedor y cerca de la playa
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Manoly on Sep 16, 2018
Estimado Guillermo, Gracias por dedicarnos tu tiempo, eres muy amable y te comunicamos que nos sentimos muy felices con tu comentario. Un cordial saludo de todo el personal del hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Hans Ake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sun and swimming
Great poolarea and beachvery Relaxed close by. Staff serviceoriented, fixed snag directly upon request.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Manoly on Sep 16, 2018
Estimado Cliente, Nos hace muy feliz su puntuación, pues siempre trabajamos para que la estancia de nuestros clientes, sean lo más agradable posible ya que es lo más importante para nosotros. Muchas gracias

8/10 Good

alonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente excepto las camas, no eran comodas, mas el sofa cama, ya esta en mal estado el colchon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018