308 Guest
Rooms & Suites
24 Residences
17 Event
Spaces
1.080m2
Plenary
Beach and
Beach Club
Max. 1,600 Delegates
20,000m²
Gardens
1,600m²
Wellness Centre
40km from
Airport
DON CARLOS, MARBELLA - LUXURY CONFERENCE & EVENTS VENUE
Newly reopened following a €43 million transformation, Don Carlos Marbella stands as the Costa del Sol's premier destination for conferences, incentive travel and corporate events. A landmark 5-Star hotel set within 20,000m² of tropical gardens on the shores of the Mediterranean, Don Carlos has been reimagined by award-winning interior designer Jaime Beriestain, blending Andalusian heritage with contemporary luxury.
With capacity for up to 1,000 delegates, 17 dedicated event spaces, and 308 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, this is Marbella's most complete conference and incentive venue.
For UK based event planners, AbleMaxx is your dedicated point of contact for enquiries, site visits and proposals, making the booking process straightforward from the first call.
A New Era for Don Carlos - The 2025 Renovation
Don Carlos Marbella reopened in June 2025 following an 18-month closure and the most extensive renovation in the hotel's history. The €43 million project has touched every part of the property, from the guestrooms and suites through to the event spaces, wellness facilities and public areas. The redesign, led by Barcelona based Jaime Beriestain Studio, retains the warmth and character that made Don Carlos a Costa del Sol icon while introducing the elevated quality and technological infrastructure that today's event planners demand.
For UK corporate clients, the timing is significant. A newly renovated venue means fresh AV infrastructure across all 17 meeting rooms, upgraded catering kitchens, new outdoor terrace spaces, and a lobby experience that makes an immediate impression on arriving delegates. The renovation also introduced the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre onsite, a standout addition for incentive programmes and team-building days, alongside two beach clubs and a restructured wellness offering at The Oasis Spa.
The result is a venue that confidently competes with the best conference hotels in Europe, in a destination that continues to draw some of the world's most prestigious incentive programmes.
Conference & Meeting Facilities at Don Carlos Marbella
Don Carlos Marbella is the largest 5-Star conference hotel on the Costa del Sol, offering an unmatched combination of indoor event space, outdoor settings and delegate capacity. Whether you are planning a board retreat for 20 executives or a plenary conference for 1,000, the venue's 17 multi-purpose meeting rooms can be configured to suit.
The hotel's principal plenary hall spans 1,080m² and accommodates up to 1,000 delegates in theatre-style configuration, with its own private terrace offering sea views, a backdrop that few conference venues anywhere in Europe can match. The space features floor-to-ceiling natural light, a hydraulic stage platform, and integrated state-of-the-art audiovisual systems. For larger receptions and gala dinners of up to 1,600 guests, the hotel's extensive indoor and outdoor spaces can be combined across its event floor.
Guest Rooms & Delegate Accommodation
Don Carlos Marbella offers 308 guest rooms and suites across multiple categories, the majority of which feature sea or garden views following the 2025 renovation.
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211 double rooms - renovated with Beriestain's signature warm palette and premium fixtures
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73 suites - ranging from junior suites to expansive sea-view suites ideal for VIP delegates and speakers
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24 private residences - self-contained luxury accommodation well-suited to long-stay corporate groups, high-value incentive winners or senior leadership teams requiring privacy and space
All accommodation has been fully refurbished and features the technology, connectivity and comfort standards expected of a 5-Star deluxe property hosting international business groups. Dedicated room blocks and preferential group rates are available through AbleMaxx. Contact us to discuss your programme requirements.
Leisure, Teambuilding & Incentive Activities
Don Carlos Marbella is as strong an incentive venue as it is a conference hotel. The leisure infrastructure is extensive enough to anchor a full multi-day programme without delegates needing to leave the property.
Dining & Food and Beverage for Groups
Don Carlos Marbella's post-renovation F&B offer has been substantially expanded, with six dining and drinking venues now operating across the property. For corporate groups, dedicated group dining, welcome receptions, themed dinners and private buyouts can be arranged..
Los Naranjos - The hotel's main restaurant, serving an extensive buffet breakfast and open for group lunches and dinners. Suitable for large group sittings in a relaxed, social setting.
Break Point - The social soul of the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center featuring a relaxed menu of fresh, energising food and drinks. Great for a quick pit-stop for incentive groups.
Sol Y Sombra - Poolside dining with a Mediterranean all-day menu. Ideal for informal group lunches during multi-day conference programmes.
For gala dinners and private group events, the hotel's event catering team can deliver bespoke menus across any of the indoor or outdoor event spaces, drawing on regional Andalusian produce and international cuisine.
Location & Getting There from the UK
Don Carlos Marbella is located in Elviria, on the eastern edge of Marbella - one of the most accessible luxury resort destinations from the UK.
From the UK: Direct flights operate to Malaga Airport (AGP) from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and several other UK regional airports, with flight times of approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Malaga airport is one of Spain’s most internationally connected airports, so ideal for European and global business events.
Airport to hotel: The hotel is approximately 40km from Malaga Airport - around 30 to 35 minutes by private transfer.
From Marbella town: The hotel sits approximately 10 minutes east of Marbella's old town, giving delegates easy access to Mijas, the Golden Mile and Marbella's wider restaurant and nightlife offer for leisure time.
Why Book Don Carlos Marbella Through AbleMaxx?
AbleMaxx is the exclusive UK representative for Don Carlos Marbella, which means that when you enquire through us, you are not starting from scratch with an overseas hotel sales team, you are dealing with a dedicated UK-based account manager who knows this property in detail and understands how UK corporate event programmes are planned, budgeted and approved.
Working with AbleMaxx gives UK event planners direct access to:
A single UK point of contact - from your initial enquiry and RFP, supporting all elements of site inspection organisation, contract negotiation through to invoicing. No time zones, no language barriers, no chasing.
Specialist MICE expertise - AbleMaxx works exclusively with the meetings, incentives, conferences and events sector. We understand what UK planners need from a venue proposal: the right level of detail, realistic budget guidance, and honest advice on what works at this property and what doesn't.
Site inspection support - liaising with the onsite team, we can support setting up your site visit to Don Carlos Marbella, ensuring your time is well spent and you see the right members of the team. .
Established relationships - our long-standing partnership with the Don Carlos sales team means we can support availability checks and ensure speedy responses, important when working to tight RFP deadlines.
Broader destination knowledge - AbleMaxx can advise on local suppliers to support ground transportation and activity suppliers to help you build a complete programme rather than just a venue booking.
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