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Macdonald Leila Playa Resort

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront aparthotel with outdoor pool

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Beach/ocean view
Lake
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carretera Nacional 340, Km 196, Mijas, Malaga, 29649
  • Place, La Luna Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Calahonda Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabopino Golf Marbella
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Studio, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Studio, Terrace, Beach View | In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Studio, Terrace, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace | In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Sea View | In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Mijas

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the aparthotel, you'll find La Luna Beach and Calahonda Beach. Also, La Luna-Royale Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Playa de Calahonda - Calahonda is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • La Luna Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Calahonda Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Playa de Calahonda - Calahonda - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cabopino Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cabopino Golf Marbella - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Fuengirola Station - 13 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mona Lisa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Slow Boat - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harp Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chiringuito Royal Beach Pirata - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Leila Playa Resort

3-star beachfront aparthotel with outdoor pool
Macdonald Leila Playa Resort offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Leila Playa Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Mijas aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Leila Playa Resort offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib: EUR 18 per stay
  • Free children's club
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Library
  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Weekly housekeeping

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Golfing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 41 units
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 18 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 18 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number A/MA/00858

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Leila Playa Macdonald
Macdonald Leila Playa Club
Macdonald Leila Playa Club Apartment
Macdonald Leila Playa Club Apartment Mijas
Macdonald Leila Playa Club Mijas
Macdonald Leila Playa Club Hotel Calahonda
Macdonald Leila Playa Resort Mijas
Macdonald Leila Playa Mijas
Macdonald Leila Playa
Macdonald Leila Resort Mijas
Macdonald Leila Playa Mijas
Macdonald Leila Playa Resort Mijas
Macdonald Leila Playa Resort Aparthotel
Macdonald Leila Playa Resort Aparthotel Mijas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Macdonald Leila Playa Resort to the airport?

Macdonald Leila Playa Resort is 23.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the Malaga Airport (AGP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Macdonald Leila Playa Resort have an airport shuttle?

Macdonald Leila Playa Resort offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Macdonald Leila Playa Resort to the beach?

This aparthotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Macdonald Leila Playa Resort offer free breakfast?

Macdonald Leila Playa Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Macdonald Leila Playa Resort?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Casino Torrequebrada (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Leila Playa Resort?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Macdonald Leila Playa Resort?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Macdonald Leila Playa Resort have a pool?

Macdonald Leila Playa Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Macdonald Leila Playa Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Macdonald Leila Playa Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Macdonald Leila Playa Resort to downtown Mijas?

Macdonald Leila Playa Resort is 9 mi away from Mijas.

Macdonald Leila Playa Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 234 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional place to stay for a relaxing beach stay. Very comfortable and well appointed apartment. Nice views of beach. Easy to drive to and parking. Friendly reception. Room was ready for early check in. It was very nice that they offered use of the resort facilities after checkout as that was 10 am. The pool is heated and one of the nicest we have seen in our travels. Plenty of restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance. We stayed 2 nights but I wish we had more time to stay longer. Maybe next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean, needs updating. Staff very friendly and nice pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful property with beautiful views and great beach access. The pool area was very relaxing and staff were all great. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hicham

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Family Time

8 nights stay. Stayed in a 1 bed apartment (B3). View was ok but definitely better views from there apartments. Good size for a 1 bed. Son on double sofa bed in living area. Good sized balcony although outdoor furniture wasn't great as it got extremely hot in the sun, especially the dining table. Not much room around pool area and you have to like the buzz of children in and around the pool. Beautiful garden area and bar area is well maintained. 2 pool tables and mini golf area. Overall a lovely place even if apartment was a little dated.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Très bien pour un petit sejour en bord de mer

Excellent endroit, a un jet de pierre de la plage. Les appartements sont bien équipés. Stationnement sur place très pratique. Belle plage. Appartement avec très belle vue sur la mer. Appartements propres à l'arrivée, par contre il y a plusieurs fourmis qui entraient dans la cuisine (2e etage). Le site est entretenu, malgré qu'il semble figé dans les années 2000.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Cleanest Hotel I’ve Stayed In

The property was exceptionally clean. A little dated but clearly high end furnishings. Large and comfortable. The air con worked well. The balcony was huge. Friendly service apart from the bar/restaurant but this is run by a third party. Shame because the rest of the hotel was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haissam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice vacation

Great location on the beach front. Lots of choices of cafe, bars, restaurants. Safe area. Not crowded. Service was great. Nice people at the reception. But, the the resort is relatively outdated. Room was clean but the furniture was little old. In summary, we had great time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The reception staff were friendly and accommodating as always. Staff across the resort are very friendly. Spotlessly clean and well equipped apartment. Lovely heated pool with plenty of sun beds. Have been coming to this resort for 37 years and it never disappoints. Will definitely return. Thanks to all the staff.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great resort, great location, great customer service. Right on the beach, Peking available. Washing machine in the room. Full kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately clean Friendly helpful staff Perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ivaylo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to nice public beach, beautiful sea view from porch, parking in front of porch, warm outside swimming pool in calm area (protected from winds), necessary kitchen, bathroom and cleaning amenities provided and very easy and friendly check-in. Our double bed had a light in the middle and there was only one small old TV that wasn't smart (no Netflix, Amazon etc.). WiFi is optical, but still slow - limited to 10-15 Mbps.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Walter

Traveled with family and small children
Needs to be updated bathrooms and furniture, one door to balcony didn’t lock ,wall with mold ,smells bad when you go in .shower on one bathroom drain really slow ,it was clogged.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little appartments right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very good value for the money

Very enjoyable despite the poor weather. Very good value for the money !
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Enjoyable stay .

Very nice welcome from the check in desk personnel. Lovely apartment Lovely position with sea views. Have to be careful if driiving ,the hotel is on a fast road .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with family

Not great

I doubt I would stay here again. I think there were much better options around.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Second Stay

Have stayed here before, so that should speak volumes! Have previously stayed in B apartments, this time we stayed in C. These apartments are smaller and don't have such a good outlook, also the terrace is a lot smaller. I assume they are older. Plenty of parking and convenient for the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Brian

Resort was well located. Right on the beach with a boardwalk to walk along the beach. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vicinity to the beach and chiringuita. View from room balcony.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

charley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024