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BEACH FRONT HOLIDAY APARTMENT ON THE DONA LOLA RESORT AT CALAHONDA.

 
 
 
Calahonda apartment rental - Mediterranean sea view
Mediterranean sea view
  • Calahonda apartment rental - Mediterranean sea view
    Just sea & ships from our balcony
    Deep end of main pool
    First bridge on the way to deep end
    Shallow end of main pool
    View of over 18's pool from our balcony
  • Calahonda apartment rental - Heated pool in leisure centre
    Well equipped gym
    Characterful lounge leading on to balcony
    Very fully equipped kitchen
    Looking back from balcony to lounge
    Master bedroom with stunning views
  • Calahonda apartment rental - Second bathroom
    En-suite bathroom
    Central area of main pool before bridges
    See these fishing boats from our balcony
    Two flood-lit tennis courts on Dona Lola
    One of our bar / bistros on Dona Lola
  • Calahonda apartment rental - Terrapins, frogs & BIG fish in this pool
    View over gardens from 'Oscars Bar'
    Cabopino harbour within walking distance
    Dramatic Ronda makes a great day-trip
    Gibraltar, just an hours drive away
    Marbella, just 10 minutes drive away
 
Calahonda apartment rental - Mediterranean sea view

Mediterranean sea view

Just sea & ships from our balcony

Just sea & ships from our balcony

Deep end of main pool

Deep end of main pool

First bridge on the way to deep end

First bridge on the way to deep end

Shallow end of main pool

Shallow end of main pool

View of over 18's pool from our balcony

View of over 18's pool from our balcony

Heated pool in leisure centre

Heated pool in leisure centre

Well equipped gym

Well equipped gym

Characterful lounge leading on to balcony

Characterful lounge leading on to balcony

Very fully equipped kitchen

Very fully equipped kitchen

Looking back from balcony to lounge

Looking back from balcony to lounge

Master bedroom with stunning views

Master bedroom with stunning views

Second bathroom

Second bathroom

En-suite bathroom

En-suite bathroom

Central area of main pool before bridges

Central area of main pool before bridges

See these fishing boats from our balcony

See these fishing boats from our balcony

Two flood-lit tennis courts on Dona Lola

Two flood-lit tennis courts on Dona Lola

One of our bar / bistros on Dona Lola

One of our bar / bistros on Dona Lola

Terrapins, frogs & BIG fish in this pool

Terrapins, frogs & BIG fish in this pool

View over gardens from 'Oscars Bar'

View over gardens from 'Oscars Bar'

Cabopino harbour within walking distance

Cabopino harbour within walking distance

Dramatic Ronda makes a great day-trip

Dramatic Ronda makes a great day-trip

Gibraltar, just an hours drive away

Gibraltar, just an hours drive away

Marbella, just 10 minutes drive away

Marbella, just 10 minutes drive away

Weekly (GBP) £595 - £1,195
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of this 3 bedroom holiday apartment in Calahonda - Dona Lola
Air conditioned penthouse with 3 swimming pools. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

The apartments of the Gold Crown holiday complex of Dona Lola are right beside the sea, amid heavily scented gardens, swaying palms and waterfalls.

This privately-owned air-conditioned penthouse is on the third (top) floor, no lift and has superb unimpeded views of the sea and coast-line from a its intimately private, spacious, South-facing balcony, with dining table, 6 chairs, and a couple of loungers. An ideal spot for spending those long sunny days just relaxing, watching the fishing boats and ferries on the ocean right in front of you, and for romantic evenings.

There are 3 swimming pools. The largest, at 270 feet long, meanders right by the sea. The second is for over 18's, is heated by solar panels, and offers a peaceful alternative to the main pool at peak times. The third is also heated and inside our leisure complex, along with fully-equipped gym, saunas, steam-room, jacuzzi, beauty-salon, etc.

We have tennis courts, playground, mini-market, & several bars & restaurant

A spectacular vista!: From this top floor vantage point, the fishing boats can be seen leaving the beach in the morning, and returning to beach-up a few hours later. Larger boats and ships, including cruise ships, are constantly appearing and disappearing from view. Some of my guests have told me that they have spent quite a large proportion of their holiday on this balcony, just watching nautical life go by. And why not? The perfect place to dine 'alfresco', and you're not far from the fridge for cool drinks, or the air-conditioned rooms within if things really do get too hot.

It's a good spot for bird-watching too. Mostly you're looking down on them! I provide binoculars to watch the diving birds. If you're lucky you'll see ganets & dolphins !

And it's a wonderfully romantic place to sit in the dark, watching the twinkling mast-head lamps on the boats, and on a clear night, lights along the African coast-line. You can imagine you're in a crows nest !

The Dona Lola resort offers an extremely extensive range of leisure facilities. The outdoor pool begins at a shallow end safe for youngsters, and then just meanders right alongside the sea and under 2 lovely white bridges before reaching the deep end.

Dozens of lounger’s and umbrellas surround the pool, and it's a lovely place to relax, with the hypnotic sound of the waves lapping up the beach and against the rocky outcrops providing snooze-inducing background music.

There's an area near the pool for the youngsters to gather, with pool-tables.

Our heated & sheltered adult pool offers a quieter facility at peak-times. There are loads more lounger’s & umbrellas here, and you're within easy reach of the bar / bistro in a lovely sun-trap amongst waterfalls & ponds. There is an indoor leisure centre, with it's own heated pool, spa, saunas, steam-room, and gym etc.

There is a children's play-room under the supervision of Curro, our entertainment provider !

Extensive range of sporting facilities.: There are tennis courts on the complex, and there are snooker, pool, and table-tennis tables in the indoor leisure centre. There are good places in the sea close by for snorkelling. On beaches within easy reach of the resort you can try water-skiing, jet-biking, sailing, and wind-surfing. There's a diving school at Torreblanca, horse-riding (and horse-racing!) at fuengirola, some cracking bowling greens at very nearby Miraflores, water-parks at Torremolinos and Fuengirola, and a casino at Benalmadena! There are opportunities to partake in a 'jeep safari', or to ride a quad-bike in the 'Sierras' just inland.

If you decide not to hire a car, but want to see more of Spain, then book a space on a coach at the Dona Lola reception. There are regular organised coach-trips to such spectacular places as Ronda, Nerja, and Seville, and to some less-spectacular, but interesting, Tangiers ! You can often partake in a FREE reception trip to Malaga or Mijas, or to the market at Fuengirola.

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Calahonda apartment rental - Mediterranean sea view

Mediterranean sea view

Just sea & ships from our balcony

Just sea & ships from our balcony

Deep end of main pool

Deep end of main pool

First bridge on the way to deep end

First bridge on the way to deep end

Shallow end of main pool

Shallow end of main pool

View of over 18's pool from our balcony

View of over 18's pool from our balcony

Heated pool in leisure centre

Heated pool in leisure centre

Well equipped gym

Well equipped gym

Characterful lounge leading on to balcony

Characterful lounge leading on to balcony

Very fully equipped kitchen

Very fully equipped kitchen

Looking back from balcony to lounge

Looking back from balcony to lounge

Master bedroom with stunning views

Master bedroom with stunning views

Second bathroom

Second bathroom

En-suite bathroom

En-suite bathroom

Central area of main pool before bridges

Central area of main pool before bridges

See these fishing boats from our balcony

See these fishing boats from our balcony

Two flood-lit tennis courts on Dona Lola

Two flood-lit tennis courts on Dona Lola

One of our bar / bistros on Dona Lola

One of our bar / bistros on Dona Lola

Terrapins, frogs & BIG fish in this pool

Terrapins, frogs & BIG fish in this pool

View over gardens from 'Oscars Bar'

View over gardens from 'Oscars Bar'

Cabopino harbour within walking distance

Cabopino harbour within walking distance

Dramatic Ronda makes a great day-trip

Dramatic Ronda makes a great day-trip

Gibraltar, just an hours drive away

Gibraltar, just an hours drive away

Marbella, just 10 minutes drive away

Marbella, just 10 minutes drive away

Nearest Airport : Malaga at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Marbella at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Fuengirola at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : E15 at 4 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Very close at at 20 Metres
Nearest Barpub : Many within at 50 Metres
Nearest Ski : Sierra Nevada at 80 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Maraflores at 3 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Many within at 50 Metres
Car: not necessary

Calahonda is a favourite holiday destination as it is ideally situated right by the sea between Fuengirola and Marbella (both about 10 minutes drive away), and only 25 minutes drive from Malaga Airport. There's an an excellent bus service along the coast, running every 25 minutes to Fuengirola and Marbella, and stopping off at many beaches, villages, and attractions on the way. If you wish to travel further afield in the Malaga direction, a train will whisk you along the coast from Fuengirola via such tourist hotspots as Benalmadena and torremolinos.

Calahonda has a wide variety of shops, banks, bars, restaurants and cafes. It has it's own medical centre, a picturesque marina, and two golf courses.

The lovely white village of Mijas is about 20 minutes drive up into the hills. Puerto Banus Marina is about 15 minutes drive. Gibraltar is about a 70 minute drive away. The magnificent Selwo Adventure Park at Estepona is in the same direction, but about 25 minutes away.

Other Activities: Bowling (Astro-Turf), diving school, jet-biking, off-road driving, jeep-safaris, crazy-golf, mini-bikes, go-carts, trampolining, dolphin-trips.

Golf: The Costa del Sol (or Costa del Golf as many Spanish road signs proclaim!) is known as 'golfer's paradise', and deservedly so.

Here is a list of 28 golf-courses within a 25 minute drive.

Rounds at most courses can be booked through our reception, on (0034) 952 932477. Discounts can be arranged. Ask to speak to Aemon Powell, the local golf-expert. (He writes articles for many European golf magazines.)

Miraflores Golf Club - 3 minute drive.

La Siesta - 5 minute drive.

Cobopino Golf Club - 5 minute drive.

Artola Golf - 6 minute drive.

La Cala Golf Club - 6 minute drive.

Santa Maria Golf Club - 7 minute drive.

Greenlife Golf - 8 minute drive.

Mijas Golf Club - 9 minute drive.

Santa Clara Golf Club - 10 minute drive.

Marbella Golf & Country Club - 10 minute drive.

Rio Real Golf Club - 10 minute drive.

Alhaurin Golf Club - 12 minute drive.

La Dame de Noche Golf Club - 14 minute drive.

Torrequebrada Golf Club - 15 minute drive.

Aloha Golf Club - 16 minute drive.

Royal Las Brisas Golf Club - 17 minute drive.

Los Naranjos Golf Club - 17 minute drive.

Lauro Golf - 20 minute drive.

La Quinta Golf Club - 20 minute drive.

Guadalmina Golf Club - 20 minute drive .

Los Arqueros Golf Club - 21 minute drive.

La Zagaleta Golf Club - 22 minute drive.

Atalaya Golf Club - 22 minute drive.

Flamingos Golf Club - 22 minute drive.

El Paraiso Golf Club - 22 minute drive.

El Coto Golf Club - 23 minute drive.

Marbella Club Golf Resort - 24 minute drive .

Ski: The Sierra Nevada is only about two and a half hours away by car. There is a wide variety of ski-slopes there, suitable for learners and experts. The full range of equipment and clothing is available for hire, and the prices are very reasonable.

The Sierra Nevada is a really nice place to visit during an out-of-season holiday at my apartment. You don't need to ski to ride on the cable-cars and ski-lifts, and to thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere and fantastic views. Hire a skidoo ! Perhaps stay overnight, experience the atmosphere of the ski-bars too, and visit Granada and the Alhambra Palace on the way back the next day.

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental rates for this holiday apartment in Calahonda, Mijas area

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Rate Minimum Stay
 
Mid Season
1 May 2013 - 31 May 2013
£745
1 Week
 
 
High Season
1 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013
£845
1 Week
 
 
High / peak Season
1 Jul 2013 - 15 Jul 2013
£1,095
1 Week
 
 
Peak Season
16 Jul 2013 - 31 Aug 2013
£1,195
1 Week
 
 
High Season
1 Sep 2013 - 30 Sep 2013
£895
1 Week
 
 
Mid Season
1 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2013
£795
1 Week
 
 
Mid / Low Season
1 Nov 2013 - 30 Nov 2013
£695
1 Week
 
 
Low Season
1 Dec 2013 - 20 Dec 2013
£595
1 Week
 
 
Xmas & New Year
21 Dec 2013 - 4 Jan 2014
£695
1 Week
 

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pound), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes

  • I am happy to negotiate special terms for extended off-season holidays, such as 4 weeks for the price of 3 !
    30% deposit on booking.
    Balance due 8 weeks before holiday.
    A £100.00 'damage deposit' is charged, which is fully refunded if the apartment is left in good order.
  • Payments normally by cheque, or direct bank to bank transfer. PAY PAL accepted, but with a 3% surcharge (that's less than they charge me ! )
  • In the event of a holiday needing to be cancelled, I ask to be advised as soon as possible, whereupon I will use my best endeavours to re-let. If I can re-let, I will return your deposit, less any expenses incurred for additional advertising etc. I strongly advise that cancellation insurance is taken out.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday apartment in Calahonda in Mijas area

Property Type:
  • apartment
  • floor 3
Building Type:
  • building
Meals:
  • Self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 110 m²
Location Type:
  • beach
  • near the sea
  • resort
Theme:
  • Family
  • Holiday Complex
  • Sports & Activities
General:
  • Local Maps
  • Fitness Room / Equipment
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hair Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Safe
  • Wireless Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Computer Available ...
    Club reception area
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Air Conditioning
  • Broadband Access
  • Activities Guide
  • Laundry Soap
  • Parking
  • Parking Off Street
  • Garage
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Basic Soaps
  • Towels Provided
  • Internet
  • Living Room
  • Parking On Street
  • PC
  • Fax
  • Heating
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Alarm Clock
Kitchen:
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
  • Pantry Items
  • Blender
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Grill
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Freezer
  • Dishes & Utensils
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • En-suite Bathroom - Toilet , Bath with Shower , Bidet
    Second Bathroom - Toilet , Bath with Shower
  • Both bathrooms are fully-tiled and spotlessly clean and exterior facing. Powerful shower over bath in both bathrooms, and effective shower curtains in both. Both bathrooms have opening windows to the outside, providing excellent ventilation so that that towels and shower-curtains dry quickly, and bathrooms remain dry and condensation-free. Mirrors with effective overhead lighting, and shaver-sockets, are fitted to both bathrooms. There are ample towel-drying rails, shelves, cup / tooth-brush holders and wall-cabinets. Rubber mats for inside baths. The biggest possible electric hot-water tank provides ample hot water for six people. All electricity used is included in the rental price. There are no extras, no meters, and no condensation !
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Master Bedroom - 2 Single Bed
    Second Bedroom - 2 Single Bed
    Third Bedroom - 2 Single Bed
  • A total of 6 single beds make this apartment suitable for family accommodation or six people. The beds in two of the bedrooms can be made into a double bed. Cot & high-chair & buggy provided free of charge. There are beautiful sea-views from the master bedroom & both showers ! A glass door allows direct access from master bedroom to balcony. All three bedrooms have been individually designed, furnished, and decorated to enhance their different shapes & characters. All have large fitted wardrobes, providing ample storage space for all your clothes, & those bulky suitcases. Plenty of clothes-hangers are provided. There's an international programmes television in the master-bedroom, & hair-dryer, & a safe in wardrobe. All bedrooms are air-conditioned (hot&cold), & a heater for the cooler months. Maintenance contract on above, and serviced regularly. Bed-side lights. English sockets are provided for easy re-charging of mobile phones, cameras etc.
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • DVD Player
  • Toys
  • Books - Fiction / Non-fiction
  • CD Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Games for Kids
  • Books for Kids
  • Game Room ...
    Club area
  • Pool Table ...
    Club area
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Television
  • Games
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Ping Pong Table
Outside:
  • Binoculars
  • Tennis Court
  • Garden
  • Gated Community
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to Water
  • Tennis
  • Child's Swing
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 2 deck chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome ...
    All ages welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
Pool / Spa:
  • Communal Pool ...
    Two outdoor pools (one heated) and one indoor pool.
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Heated Pool
  • Indoor Pool
  • Sauna
  • Indoor Hot Tub
  • Spa Whirlpool
Onsite Services:
  • Massage
Attractions:
  • zoo
  • playground
  • waterfalls
  • pond
  • naturist beach
  • cinemas
  • restaurants
  • water parks
  • library
  • recreation centre
  • ruins
  • laundrette - not serviced
  • marina
  • bay
  • winery tours
  • theme parks
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • horse riding
  • sight seeing
  • outlet shopping
  • whale watching
  • paddle boating
  • beachcombing
  • walking
  • scenic drives
  • gambling casinos
Local Services & Businesses:
  • Babysitter
  • massage therapist
  • fitness centre
  • laundrette - serviced
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
  • groceries
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cycling
  • snorkelling
  • hiking
  • paragliding
  • sailing
  • deepsea fishing
  • water skiing
  • mountain climbing
  • jet skiing
  • golf pass optional
  • swimming
  • mountain biking
  • surfing
  • golf
  • pier fishing
  • diving
  • bay fishing
  • roller blading
  • tennis
  • ski
  • equestrian events
  • fishing
  • surf fishing
  • wind-surfing
Notes: Wifi provided throughout apartment at no additional charge. Computer available for internet access in club reception area. Parking has never been a problem, though a private parking space is not normally provided or necessary.. Parking within an underground car-park can be arranged if considered necessary. Daily maid-service is not provided but can be arranged at a reasonable price. Because there are steps up to the apartment I cannot recommend this apartment for the infirm. There are also some steps en-route to the pools.

Reviews for this holiday apartment rental in Calahonda, Spain

Beach front holiday apartment on the Dona Lola resort at Calahonda.
average rating of 4.851852 based on 31 reviews
business
Beach front holiday apartment on the Dona Lola resort at Calahonda.
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p1614
+44 7771826184
Calahonda Mijas area
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
5

Delightful Dona Lola!

5 out of 5
Review Submitted: 18 January 2010 Date of Stay: December 2009
We would highly recommend staying at this charming apartment which was exactly as described in the listing. Location was excellent, only a straightforward 25 minute car journey from Malaga airport and the complex was situated right on the sea front. The furthest we travelled was to Seville approx 2hours drive away but was well worth it and Ronda was 1hour. The living room and master bedroom had stunning sea views, also great for watching the sun come up. The complex was well looked after and the leisure facilities looked great although we just didn't get time to use them. There was also a convenient shop and a few bars/restaurants on site with more situated across the road -all within easy walking distance including Italian, Chinese, Indian, Spanish and English. The apartment itself was clean, well maintained and had a lovely sea themed decor. It didn't seem like a holiday flat but felt homely. We made good use of the washing machine, dishwasher, cooker, toaster and microwave with no problems. 6 of us were sharing with no hot water shortages neither morning nor night. Brian, the owner was very helpful and informative, providing generous information before and after making the booking and on arrival.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing
Helpful votes: 10/12
business
Beach front holiday apartment on the Dona Lola resort at Calahonda.
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p1614
+44 7771826184
Calahonda Mijas area
Owner Submitted Review
0

Jacqui's House

Jacqui's House
Review Submitted: 23 May 2013 Date of Stay: May 2013
Hi jacqui
just a quick thank you to let you know how much we enjoyed our holiday at your apartment Martha 242 we had a great time and found everything we needed in the apartment. the welcome you gave us was lovely our grandson thought staying at jacquis house was fun he had a great time and we are looking forward to staying with you again soon. Thanks again for everything.
business
Beach front holiday apartment on the Dona Lola resort at Calahonda.
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p1614
+44 7771826184
Calahonda Mijas area
Owner Submitted Review
0

Retired Canadian Couple Rented for Month of Feb 20

Review Submitted: 16 May 2013 Date of Stay: February 2013
We are a retired couple in our early 60’s. We were very happy with our decision to rent this property. The unit is comfortable, well stocked and nicely furnished. The view and terrace are fabulous and even better than the picture shows. Its enjoyable watching the boats come and go in the Med. We did not rent a car and found public transport cheap and efficient. The bus stops near the resort every 30 minutes and takes you to Marbella or Fuengirola, where you can get the train to Malaga. We were surprised how good the weather was in Feb. Outdoor pool was open. Tour buses also pick up at Dona Lola each morning for day trips to Gibraltar, Seville, Granada, Mijas and others destinations. We also enjoyed watching SKY TV. WiFi works well.
Within a 10 minute walk there are about 20 restaurants, banks, supermarkets, travel agents etc. We ate twice in the resort at the Vista del Mar overlooking the water. Food and service was very good. There is a local market once a week across the road. The food and wine in Spain was really good everywhere we tried. The owner was very responsive and helpful to any questions we had.
After staying here we made our way by bus to Seville and to Portugal where we spent a second month in the Algarve. For any North Americans seeking something different to escape winter we would recommend this property and area. We will be going back.
business
Beach front holiday apartment on the Dona Lola resort at Calahonda.
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p1614
+44 7771826184
Calahonda Mijas area
Owner Submitted Review
-1

Absolutely recommended

Review Submitted: 29 August 2012 Date of Stay: July 2012
"We had a terrific stay at Dona Lola, and will absolutely recommend the place. We brought two very eager tennis-playing kids, and the courts was fine, the pool-area was excellent, restaurants in the DonaLola complex are super, and everything within 2 minutes walking distance from the apartment. Could not be better..! - And please find room for a trip to Gibraltar to watch the monkeys and take a Dolphin-sightseeing"
Geir from Norway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Beach front holiday apartment on the Dona Lola resort at Calahonda.
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p1614
+44 7771826184
Calahonda Mijas area
5

Great views and well equipped

5 out of 5
Review Submitted: 23 July 2012 Date of Stay: July 2012
As I have read all the other reviews I don't want to repeat the same things too much but DO believe the hype. The apartment is really good and Brian is wonderful. Our kids were delighted to find the inflatable toys for the pool, tucked away in a drawer. The proximity to the restaurants makes going out easy. I would recommend Entrecote, Da Vinci's and Tags. Vista Mar at the pool has been mentioned as just being okay. We ate there twice & whilst the first day portions were small, the second day was much bigger. Ham omelette and burgers were very good. The Dynasty bar is very close and is great if you have kids as you sit outside and they can run about with their friends. The kids club worked well. We arrived on a Wednesday, and the other kids seemed to all know each other. It turned out that as most people arrive on a Saturday they have a welcome meeting on a Sunday and the kids got to know each other there. So after our three went to that they felt more part of it. They did things such as pizza making, football, Horror night (fabulous fun for the older ones, 7 year old came back early!). The pool area is really nice and the shape of it means that there is plenty of space for loungers around it. As we were there peak we came down early to get a plot. Don't try to just leave your towel as the staff will move them if you are obviously not around after a while. However we were able to toddle back for lunch and come down to our spot again. Just a note about the pool. Our kids are 7, 9 and 12. The shallowest area of the main pool is 135cm, so the 12 year old was the only one able to touch the bottom whilst breathing in air! Whilst the baby pool has an area that they could practice their swimming it is not very big. This was a bit frustrating and scary for them at the beginning but as the holiday progressed, their swimming did too and really only the youngest needed help in the main pool. Thankfully the indoor pool has a shallower area so we went there twice and enjoyed it. Other things we went to were the reptile and parrot shows, the paella demo, a few of the music nights in Dynasty and the trip to Mijas. The Mijas trip was 9euro but you can visit the Macdonald hotel when there to see their new apartments and then get free tapas and Cava. Bargain! Top tips: Use Paco for sheer handiness and avoid Aquapark Mijas as it is a ripoff. Thought we would have ventured further but the resort is so conducive to relaxation, we just succumbed to it. We would love to go back.
Owner's Response: Thank you for taking the time to write your review of my apartment Gayle. Your comments, particularly about the Sunday welcoming meeting, and the depth of the main beach-side pool, will be very useful to parents taking their children to Dona Lola in the future. Good though that your childrens' swimming improved ! Pleased too that you mentioned Paco....he's a good guy to know. Thanks again Gayle, it will be good to have you back.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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