Gran Melia Don Pepe

We've stayed at Gran Melia many, many times, since our children were small. We fell in love with this hotel all those years ago and we return time and time again especially to celebrate our anniversary each year. Without a doubt this is still and always will be the best hotel in Marbella, with the best location in Marbella! You won’t find anywhere else that has a location as good, the outdoor space into the gardens and pool space is the best in the whole of the golden mile, it’s truly beautiful. I’ve said it here before, but I’ll say it again, the staff working at the hotel make our stay memorable, most of them have worked here for years and years and it really is like a family. They all work together to create a fabulous place to stay and enjoy all the facilities on offer. From arrival at the Red Level reception the welcome you will receive is wonderful, the staff will ensure that everything you need to make your holiday memorable will be organised for you. The Gran Melia Don Pepe is a special place and you will know this when you have stayed here. We will return again next year several times as we always do. Already reserved our favourite dates. A huge thank you to all the fabulous staff, too many to mention them all individually, they are all incredible and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Staying at the Don Pepe was a tranquil, beautiful, calming experience. And a lot of fun! There is always something to do. The hotel itself oozes easy charm and glamour: and everyone who works there is friendly and incredibly helpful. They are highly professional and yet very approachable - a genuine smile greets you around each corner: and your happiness is their priority. And they excel at what they do: ensuring your stay is as peaceful and relaxing as the grounds that surround the hotel. The big round pool is large and inviting and well maintained. As are the grounds. And spread across these lawns are a spa, a gym and an indoor pool. various bars, cafes and restaurants. All different and its easy to eat well without leaving the hotel. But there is plenty of choice too in Marbella and Banus. Both within walking distance if the Don Pepe situated, as it is, in the middle of the golden mile. Everyone was so generous throughout my stay, in particular Abel, Anna, Alexandra, Christina (x 2) and many others whose names escape me or whom I perhaps only knew by face. I mainly knew the names of the receptionists, the maitre de’s and the guest experience managers - all of whom were excellent and Isabel (the english one) was delightful! Very knowledgeable and professional but always friendly and approachable - nothing was too much trouble. I hope to be back some time and I look forward to heading back onto one of the beautiful tennis courts with Ernesto the resident pro - an excellent coach and a really great guy! I remembered Ernesto from my previous visit many long years ago and it was a pleasure to see him again. (Looking as happy, healthy and young as ever!) That’s tennis for you and that’s the Mediterranean lifestyle for you! Well situated on the golden mile Don Pepe stands alone as a rare diamond.

The very warm welcome and the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff throughout our stay is the reason we come back to the Don Pepe every year. The food and accommodation are all very good and the location is excellent, being a short walk to the old town of Marbella.