Comments from Owner Guestbook

We stayed with 4 adults en 2 kids on Dona Lola from july 28th untill august 12th and had a great summertime. Only one day with clouds, other days 30-35 degrees C, but not too hot because of a gentle breeze from sea. The appt was very spacious en everything we needed was there (negative point: the appt was not as spotlessly clean as suggested in some reviews, we spoke to Brian about this and we got this thing solved). Resort is absolutely great, staff is extremely friendly and helpfull. We missed a boulevard with bars and restaurants in Calahonda, but the fitst floor in El Zoco commercial centre across the street has several good places for food and drinks (try the bar Trafalger, live music everynight 23.30 pm). Aquaparc in Mijas or Tapas (taberna del pinxto) in Marbella were highlights. Beware of the busses, they are full very often, so you will wait for nothing. Consider a taxi. Supersol supermarket is 7-8 minutes walk and has a very large stock of everything (try the fresh fish ore grilled chicken when you want to cook yourself). Italian restaurant Da Vinci and Devine right next to the appt-building are absolutely worth trying and not expensive. The BBQ at the poolrestaurant was disappointing for us, the meat was too fat and quality was not good. Steve from Caribasol was very kind and very reachable if we had a question. All in all a great stay in a beautiful part of Spain.

Stayed at a number of apartments around this area but this one has great sea views and is ideally placed for the leisure club, bars, shops and restaurants.

Could not fault it at all, has a real nautical theme, so if you love the sea you will love this place. TV is a bit small but who goes to Spain to watch TV ?

Well, what can I say. The apartment was spotlessly clean, fantastically well equipped & the location was ideal. It had fantastic views & plenty of space for a lively family. The Dona Lola complex itself is beautifully maintained with lovely gardens, very clean pools/poolside areas and the added bonus of regularly patrolling security guards. The indoor facilities i.e. gym, pool/saunas/jacuzzi/salon are equally good & give you plenty of options if the weather should be unfriendly (or if like us you go early in the season & an evening swim outdoors is not an option). The children loved wandering along the beach & getting the snorkels out to check out the rock pools. The owner of this apartment goes out of his way to make sure everything is perfect for you & I don't think there was anything he hadn't covered fully in his literature or by telephone/e-mail.


We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & if the credit crunch allows we would certainly go back. Thanks Brian !!

we stayed at brians fantastic appartment over the new year. the appartment ahs evrything you could need during your stay he has thought of everything, the only moan we had was that we could have done with a few more pillows but it did not spoil our time there. the complex is fab we used the leisure centre most days. it is very close to the bus stops which take you to marbella and other resorts. the weather was not bad with new years day being the best,we spent this at a beach bar overlooking the sea.there are plenty of bars in the area but it was quiet at this time of the year.i would highly reccommend using this appartment the service from brian was fantastic from start to finnish.

We stayed at Dona Lola as we were attending a family wedding. 3 adults and 2 children age 8 & 11. The apartment was very spacious with everything that you could need, the master bedroom was particularly big with an en suite. The views of the Med from the balcony were great and it was great to sit and watch the passing ships & boats. Unfortunately the weather was not kind to us so we did not use the outside pools but the inside instead,which was excellently maintained. There are plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance. Overall a great place to stay. Thank you Brian.

Having read the descriptions etc we arrived at Dona Lola with high expectations and we were not disappointed! The complex and appartment were everything you need for a good relaxing holiday in the sunshine. The appartment was very clean and well equiped- a home from home with great views from the balcony of the sea and the complex. Brian provided great customer service from our first enquiry to after we arrived back home - thank you. We would certainly recommend this property a friends.

We had a wonderful holiday at Brian´s apartment. The apartment is very practical, kitchen is overwhelmingly equipped, living room vividly decorated and the balcony view over the Mediterranean was breath taking.
I must say that Brian is a very reliable apt owner who certainly beats any travellers agency in making arrangements and making the guests feel comfortable.
We cooked our food in the apartment throughout the week since we have such big family and Brian´s kitchen had absolutely everything. We ate out a couple of times (the restaurant food was wonderful).
We did not have a car and the maintenance company fetched us from the airport (with the apt keys). It is impossible to get a taxi for more than 4 people at Costa Del Sol so we ended up taking the bus to Fuengirola and Marbella and using 2 taxis in town. It was very easy and quite inexpensive. E.g. bus tickets for the six of us to Fuengirola (4,60€) and Marbella (7,20€) and the taxi for appr 10min costs 6€.
We kept the buggy downstairs and it worked fine for us. The apartment baby cot, high chair and DVD player came in handy and all of our children loved the living room nautical theme. Our children absolutely loved walking on the beach collecting sea shells. Us parents really enjoyed the view.:-)
I didn´t like the restrictions for children at the leisure centre (the signs on the walls saying that children are not allowed anywhere e,g, saunas, spa). We used the saunas and the spa with children before reading the notices and nobody interfered but after I read them, we didn´t go anymore. We Finns are so obidient that we dare not brake any written rules :-).
The childrens´ club had some activities (an hour daily) but we didn´t use the services because we were busy doing other things.
The karaoke bar next to the apartment is shocking but fortunately it was only 3 times a week (Sun, Wed, Fri) from 9 p.m. until midnight. The first impression was horrible when we arrived on Sun evening at 11 p.m. and the music was on. Our small children were asleep in the taxi and they got really upset with the loud music.The singers at karaoke were very good but the music is very loud. I am writing it here so that people renting the place know that it only lasts for 3 hours on those 3 nights. I would definately recommend Martha 2/4/2 for a family similar to ours despite the music.

Thank you Brian for everything!
Kirsi and Aarno from Finland
Children Ville 11 yrs, Annika 9yrs, Liisi 3yrs, Akseli 20months.

Together, with my family, including 2 children we spent a very enjoyable week at Brian' apartment.
The information that Brian sent about the apartment, the area and Dona Lola itself was very comprehensive. We used the contact, suggested by Brian, to pick us up from the apartment and the experience was seamless.
Although on the fourth floor we had no problems with the stairs,to the apartment, leaving the puschair inside the locked door, on the first floor. The fact that it was on the fourth floor meant that there were superb sea views.
We have stayed, in the Costa Del Sol, many times and we believe that the Dona Lola complex is, by far, the best complex we have stayed in, having superb facilities within and close by.
Thank you, once again, Brian