This impressive hotel set in the rolling Staffordshire countryside is the perfect setting for our ‘everything under one roof’ dance weekend. With all the facilities you would expect from a 4 star hotel, this fabulous quintessentially English hotel benefits from large modern comfortable en-suite bedrooms with flat screen TV’s, all set around a beautiful central courtyard with it’s own lake, fountain & countryside walks.
Donahey’s have exclusive use of the entire Alton Towers Resort Hotel for the whole weekend, the Alton Towers Theme Park will not open until later in March, or will the hotel feature it’s usual family entertainment – all hotel guests will be part of our exclusive adults only Dancing With The Stars weekend.
Dancing With The Stars Weekends at Alton Towers Resort Hotel
Fri 1st – Sun 3rd March 2024
4* Alton Towers Hotel & Spa
Staffordshire
Spend the weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing at the fabulous Alton Towers Resort Hotel & Spa.
Join Reigning Strictly Champion Jowita Przystal, Nikita Kuzmin, BAFTA Award Winner Giovanni Pernice, Lauren Oakley, Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, British Dance Champion Finalists David Cockram & Rosie Ward, Argentine Tango Instructors Letita & Andres plus The Tony Greenwood 15-piece Big Band.
As well as the non-stop dancing there’s plenty on offer to keep you entertained at this fabulous resort; You could pamper yourselves at the Hotels Luxury award-winning Spa, enjoy the Aqua Relaxation Rooms thermal circuit & pools, or choose your very own custom spa treatment?
You may want to take the plunge in one of Europe’s largest indoor water parks, Alton Towers hugely impressive Splash Landings. Alternatively, choose from two 9-hole adventure golf courses. Rates & admission charges for these attractions will apply, details of these can be found on arrival in resort.
As an added treat why not upgrade to one of Alton Towers fabulous themed bedrooms – The Chocolate Room, Arabian Night’s, Dreamy Den, Hidden Hideaway, Celebration, Sleepover, Ice Age & more!
Alton Towers Resort Hotel Tour
Alton Towers Resort Hotel Features
155 large non-smoking modern comfortable en-suite bedrooms.
Luxury Spa & Thermal circuit
The Stateroom & Emperor’s Ballroom
Central courtyard, lounges, lake & fountain.
Free car parking for all guests
Secret Garden Restaurant
Splash Landings Water park
Upgrade to one of 20 exclusively themed bedrooms – Choose from The Chocolate Room, Arabian Night’s, Dreamy Den, Hidden Hideaway, Celebration, Sleepover, Ice Age & more…
The Alton Towers Theme Park will not open until later in March, nor will the hotel feature it’s usual family entertainment – all hotel guests will be part of our exclusive adults only Dancing With The Stars weekend.
By it’s nature, all Alton Towers Resort Hotel bedrooms are spacious family sized and have a double bed. Twin rooms are usually made up of a double bed along with a single divan or comfortable adult sized bunk. Larger triple rooms usually sleep 4 or 5 and are made up of a double bed along with two single divans or two comfortable adult sized bunks.
Alton Towers Guest Reviews & Recommendations
ExcellentDonaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend4.8★★★★★ Based on 53 reviews fromSee all reviewsAngela Mason ★★★★★ Really loved our first weekend with you. The Donaheys team were very helpful and friendly and everything was so well organised! The shows were fantastic and all the lessons were very good too. We have booked for next year and look forward to seeing you all again. Many Thanks Angela and Gary MasonChristine Roberts ★★★★★ This was the first time my friend and I had attended Dancing with the Stars, we were in the beginners class. The lessons were very supportive and enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed both of the evenings and the stars showcases were fantastic.Alton Towers Hotel was a great location, having the hotel closed to others meant the hotel were able to fully accommodate our party, which they did very well.We enjoyed the weekend so much we booked for 2025whilst there, in the improvers class,We cannot recommend the weekend enough .Richie Mattinson ★★★★★ First time attending and going again!!The professionalism of all the Donahey’s team was first class.This was a Christmas present for my lady whom oozes strictly, sparkles and dance..I was apprehensive that it would be all that she wanted.There's no superlative to explain the excitement from giving the gift on Christmas day to arriving at this weekend at alton towers and the amazing weekend that ensued.I was concerned that the attendees whom had been before would possibly look down at the non dancers but the whole experience was so RELAXED.As for the pro dancers and other tuition is nothing was too much trouble andall I can say is..I take my hat off and thank you for a FANTASTIC weekend 💃🕺❤️Philippa McCoy ★★★★★ Another fantastic dance weekend at Alton Towers!!! Amazing showcases, excellent lessons, hotel and food - and not forgetting the Donahey’s team - so friendly and helpful. I highly recommended this experience, it’s guaranteed to make you smile! Oh and Tony Greenwood’s big bandl!!! Fab-u-lous!!!! 🥰Grace Kentish ★★★★★ Fantastic weekend from start to finish. It was really well organized and we had a brilliant time. The Donaheys team were lovely. The hotel was great and the Strictly Stars and all the other dancers were so lovely. We were absolute beginners but that didn't spoil the fun. Thank you we would love to come back!Sharon ★★★★★ Wow what an absolutely fabulous weekend from start to finish, from amazing strictly stats teaching classes, the outstanding shows and all round organisation of such a fun filled,, feel good weekend Thankyou, booked for next year already 💕Response from the ownerThanks Sharon, great to hear you enjoyed all the showcases and lessons with both the Strictly Stars & our team. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly. Thanks, Paul & the team Samantha O'Connell ★★★★★ Just back from my first Dancing with the stars 🌟 weekend and l can't wait to return. Deirdre & I had an amazing time learning from the pros & the showcases at night were magical. Such a lovely friendly atmosphere from all the Donagheys crew. The staff from Shirley, Paul, Amy, Cheryl, Tracey etc.. (cannot name everyone) were exceptional in ensuring all our needs were met. Highly recommend a weekend of dance, laughter & wonderful entertainment 😀SamanthaResponse from the ownerSamantha, its’ great to read your 5* review of Donaheys Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Great to hear you enjoyed all the showcases and lessons with the Strictly Stars. We'll be sure to pass on your thanks to the whole team. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly. Thanks, Paul & the team Roger Lammas ★★★★★ Fabulous weekend, very well run and organised, stars were excellent very involve and integral part of the weekend. Workshops were intense and enjoyable we learnt a lot to go home with. Stars Showcases we’re out of this world. Donaheys team were fabulous though weekend although intense ran like clockwork. Hotel great, food great, can’t wait till next year, already booked.Response from the ownerRoger, its’ great to read your fab 5* review of Donaheys Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Great to hear you enjoyed all the showcases and lessons with both the Strictly Stars & our team. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly. Thanks, Paul & the team Dee ★★★★★ Fabulous weekend with Donahey’s in Alton towers ! Our first time but it was all we hoped for and more. The lessons with the stars are great & suitable for all levels. The black tie evening with the orchestra was just magical!Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The whole weekend is so professionally organised & runs like clockwork ! So so enjoyable, we met some lovely people.We have booked our places for next year 😍 💃🏾Response from the ownerDee, thanks so much for your amazing review of Donaheys Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed all the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars Aljaz, Janette, Gio, Lauren, Kai & Nadiya and their fabulous showcases – they were great weren’t they. The Black Tie ball evening is magical isn't it. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars. Thanks again, Paul & the team paul nathanail ★★★★★ Immersion therapy at its best - 48 hours of exercise (mental and physical) pushing the boundaries of what I thought I could dance, spell bound at close-up views of top of the class dancers relishing their craft and their audience and all in the company of my favourite (actually my only) dance (and life and work) partner. Thank you for an amazing weekend.Response from the ownerThanks Paul for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to hear you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Strictly Stars, Paul & the team. Tony Dyson ★★★★★ This was our 7th Donaheys weekend and the 6th at the Alton Towers resort.It gets better and better.Easier check in this year. Room has been updated recently.Alton Towers staff very professional on check in and in the restaurant. Check out was seamless, just dropping off the room keys.Car park better marked out.Food in the restaurant could have been better. Ran out of clean crockery a couple of times (quickly resolved). Desserts could be better (less chocolate based, more gluten free options)7 dance classes over Friday, Saturday and Sunday, in 2 ballrooms with the large ballroom having a truly excellent floor.3 shows (2 evening and 1 on Sunday lunch). You’re up close and personal with some excellent dancers showcasing their shows in many cases (which you’ll pay good money to see in theatres).Donaheys have also taken on feedback from previous years around the format of the evening dances as well.So hats off to all involved.Already booked for next year.Response from the ownerThank you for your great review Tony, we agree Alton Towers did an impressive job this year for our Dancing With The Stars Weekend. We're pleased to hear you had a great weekend with the Strictly Stars, thanks again for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you back next year, thanks Paul. Martyn Davies ★★★★★ Had a great weekend. Was fun to meet the stars and the dance routines we learned pushed my boundaries nicely. Have booked again for next year.Response from the ownerThanks Martyn for your fab 5* review of Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to here you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Strictly Stars. David Jensen ★★★★★ Such an incredible positive experience. The dance lessons were entertaining and informative, and the showcases were exceptional. To see professional dancers close up is exhilarating. Big shout to the helpful and friendly Donaheys team. Anyone thinking of attending a weekend needs to get it booked now! It’s a massively 10 from me.Response from the ownerDavid, its’ great to read your fab 5* review of Donaheys Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – thank you so much for recommending us and for the 10! Great to hear you enjoyed all the showcases and lessons with both the Strictly Stars & our team. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly. Thanks, Paul & the team David Allsop ★★★★★ Totally brilliant experience. The best dancers , in the best location. Organisation faultlessResponse from the ownerThanks David for your fab 5* review of Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to here you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Strictly Stars. Lindsey Cockerill ★★★★★ We have just returned from a fabulous weekend at Alton Towers, from the Donaheys Dancing With The Stars and we loved it. We have never been to a weekend of dancing before and are complete beginners at Ballroom and Latin, but we decided to give it a try. We went as a couple but we were put on a table with other complete beginners and we all got on so well we did all the classes together. The classes themselves were fabulous and easy to followe, with Stars like Kai and Nadiya teaching as well as Janette and Aliaz and Lauren with Gio man. This really makes the weekend special to learn from these guys and of course Mr Tony Bennett who was awesome teaching the Rumba and also a fabulous couple teaching the Argentine Tango which ended up being my favourite. The black tie dance on the Saturday was wonderful and the 15 piece band was great. Whether a beginner or an expert, the weekend is a definate and we would highly recommend it.Response from the ownerThank you so much Lindsey for your lovely 5* review of Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend at Alton Towers. It’s great to hear how much you enjoyed the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars and the fabulous showcases. Aljaz, Janette, Gio, Lauren, Kai & Nadiya were all fabulous weren’t they. It’s also great to hear you enjoyed Tony’s, Carlos & Emma’s dance lessons. We warmly look forward to hopefully welcoming you back for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly – keep dancing. Denise Grist ★★★★★ We travelled from SW France for our first time experience with Donaheys Dancing With The Stars weekend. It was a 50th wedding anniversary gift from our children. We had the most wonderful time. The whole weekend was very well organised from arrival until our departure. All the staff were helpful and friendly and the accommodation comfortable. Masses of dance opportunities for all levels and abilities.The professional Strictly dance teachers were fabulous during the tuition and in their show dances. The 16 piece band with vocals were great. A super opportunity to learn new routines and make new friends. We would highly recommend and hope to see you all again in the future. Andrew and Denise Grist.Response from the ownerThank you so much Denise & Andrew for your lovely 5* review of Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend at Alton Towers. It’s great to hear how much you enjoyed the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars and the fabulous showcases. Aljaz, Janette, Gio, Lauren, Kai & Nadiya were all fabulous weren’t they. Thanks for making the long journey! We warmly look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly – keep dancing. Kelly Rudge ★★★★★ Loved every second of my second year with dancing with the stars. It’s a unique experience that you can’t get anywhere else. Well worth every penny spent.Response from the ownerThanks Kelly for your fab 5* review of Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to here you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Strictly Stars. Robert Blackshaw ★★★★★ First time at Donaheys. Had a wonderful experience. Close up and personal with the strictly professionals.Fantastic workshops and brilliant show dances.Already booked for 2024 👍🏼Response from the ownerThanks Robert for your fab 5* review of Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to here you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Strictly Stars. Fred Ballard ★★★★★ The weekend was well organised at Alton Towers Resort Hotel, with access to two ballrooms and a plethora of varied dance workshops and spectacular showcases from Strictly Come Dancing professionals. The meticulous Donahey’s team makes the weekend seamless. Highly recommended.Response from the ownerFred, thanks so much for your amazing review of Donaheys Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed all the dance lessons with Aljaz, Janette, Gio, Lauren, Kai & Nadiya and their fabulous showcases – they were great weren’t they. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars. Thanks again, Paul & the team Julie Fox ★★★★★ This is our first weekend away with Donahey's. We stayed at the Alton Towers resort and had the best time. The team were helpful and accomodating. The lessons were great and the teachers were patient and understanding of us being new to dancing. It was relaxed and fun and in the evening it felt okay to get on the dancefloor and know that it doesn't matter what your ability is, everyone was included. The strictly stars and guests were fantastic and the live band brought it all to life. It was a magical and fantastic experience, from start to end. Can't recommend it enough, all ages, all abilities. See you next year 😊Response from the ownerThanks Julie for your lovely 5* review of Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend at Alton Towers. Great to see you enjoyed the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars and the fabulous showcases. Aljaz, Janette, Gio, Lauren, Kai & Nadiya were all fabulous weren’t they. We warmly look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly – keep dancing. Julie Sears ★★★★★ Another fabulous dancing with the stars weekend. Paul and the whole team are amazing, kind, courteous and helpful.We had lots of wonderful workshops including from the stars of strictly and competitive dancers. The evening showcases were out of this world and it was great to dance again. We've already booked our next one and can't wait. Thanks so much Donaheys. Highly recommended xxResponse from the ownerJulie, thanks so much for your amazing review of Donahey’s Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed all the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars Aljaz, Janette, Jowita & Michael, Ian Waite, Nancy & Nikita and their fabulous showcases – they were great weren’t they. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Thanks again, Paul & the team Anita Wallace ★★★★★ Always wanted to see the professional dancers of strictly and decided to book the weekend with a very reluctant husband. I cannot thank Donaheys enough for the most fabulous weekend. Although we both don't dance managed to laugh trying to learn. Thanks to Erin, Anton, Aljaz, Janette, Gorka and Karen for the fun and patience we are coming next year.Response from the ownerThanks Anita for your fab 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. graham dowley ★★★★★ Donaheys weekends are amazing! The team are so welcoming, helpful, fun and professional. The weekend is packed full and extremely good value for money. There is just no question that we book again before we leave for the next year! Thank you all for another brilliant weekend. Lisa & GrahamResponse from the ownerGraham, thanks so much for your amazing review of Donahey’s Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed all the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars Aljaz, Janette, Anton & Erin, Gorka & Karen, and their fabulous showcases – they were great weren’t they. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Thanks again, Paul & the team paul griffiths ★★★★★ A truly wonderful weekend. Dance lessons with the professional dancers a true delight. The shows and professional attention to detail a tribute to Donnahey’s organisational abilities. We wined, dined, danced and made some incredible new friends. So no hesitation in recommending these events so much so we have already booked for next year.Response from the ownerPaul, thanks so much for your amazing review of Donahey’s Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed all the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars Aljaz, Janette, Anton & Erin, Gorka & Karen, and their fabulous showcases – they were great weren’t they. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Thanks again, Paul & the team Tracy Evans ★★★★★ What a stunning weekend of dance! After two years away Donaheys Dancing with the Stars Weekends were back and how! As always the Donahey's weekend at Alton Towers was so professionally organised with Strictly dance stars doing master classes and amazing shows. We all had the opportunity to dance in the superb ballroom and to live music. Thoroughly recommended and we'll definitely be back next year.Response from the ownerTracy, thanks so much for your amazing review of Donahey’s Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed all the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars Aljaz, Janette, Giovanni, Gorka & Karen, and their fabulous showcases – they were great weren’t they. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Thanks again, Paul. Kim Chapman ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThanks Kim for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Pasquale Di Nardi ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThanks Pasqulale for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Stuart Ashworth ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThanks Stuart for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Anthoney Strowger ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThanks Anthoney for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Katie Bostock ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThanks Katie for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Sam Ramsey ★★★★★ Just back from what was the most incredible weekend. My face aches from smiling. The event Donahey’s lay on for their guests is second to none. I agree initially the amount sounds like a lot of money but boy is it worth it. The dance lessons are fun and informative. The strictly pro’s treat you like friends. The Friday night dancing was amazing and Saturday night was just outstanding. The showcases from the pro’s will blow your mind. Honestly the best weekend I have ever had (except my wedding weekend). Only criticism for us was the hotel standard(Alton Towers) wasn’t great and food not the best but it in no way took away the weekend enjoyment. I have booked for Celtic Manor next year and am already excited. Massive thank you to Paul, Amy, Shirley and Team for all the fun and looking after us ❤️ also met some amazing peopleResponse from the ownerSam, thanks so much for your lovely review of Donahey’s Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed all the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars Aljaz, Janette, Giovanni, Gorka & Karen, and their fabulous showcases – they were great weren’t they. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Thanks again, Paul & the team John Bruce ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThanks John for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Wendy Ryder ★★★★★ My mum and I attended the Alton towers weekend for the first time and immediately booked back up for next year! It was amazing and felt a real privilege to be able to have lessons from the strictly pros and the other wonderful dance teachers. The showcases were absolutely fabulous. All in all, very well organised and such a special treat, would highly recommendResponse from the ownerWendy, thanks so much for your lovely review of Donahey’s Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed all the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars Aljaz, Janette, Giovanni, Gorka & Karen, and their fabulous showcases – they were great weren’t they. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Thanks again, Paul & the team Chanelle Finch ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThanks Chanelle for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Trevor Cooke ★★★★★ The Donahey's Dancing With The Stars Weekends are Fab-U-Lous.The organisation is second to none, every little detail has been thought of and the Donahey's staff do everything to make your weekend enjoyable.Seven hours of dance workshops with Top Class teachers (including the Strictly Stars). Plenty of time to practise and then Dancing through the night in the Stateroom Ballroom.The Show Dances from The Strictly Stars and the other Professionals are worth it on their own.We've already booked next year and looking forward to itTrevor & BrendaResponse from the ownerWOW - Thanks for your amazing review Trevor of our weekend with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing - great to hear how much you enjoyed your weekend with us, thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more great shows & dance lessons with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing...keep dancing! Paul & the team; Kerry Garner (Oldfleet) ★★★★★ The whole weekend was amazing from start to finish. The organisation is superb and the people are all so friendly. When you break down what you get it really is value for money. This is an event to look forward to year after year.Response from the ownerThanks for your lovely review Kerry of our Dancing With The Stars Weekend at Alton Towers Resort Hotel, it's truly great to hear, thank you. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back for more great showcases & dance lessons with the Strictly Come Dancing Professionals...keep dancing! Paul & the team; Dee Desgranges ★★★★★ Just back from a stunning weekend at Alton Towers Dancing with the Stars! The whole experience was fabulous from start to finish. The communication from Donaheys before, during and after the event was good. The organisation of the workshops was superb...we were in the improvers group ...each one pitched perfectly for the ability level and the teaching was great. Obviously the Strictly stars were lovely as expected, but also the world champions and the Donaheys staff were terrific. We have fallen in love again with Argentine Tango particularly. The showcase dances were spectacular every time, breathtaking performances in a cabaret setting. The Donaheys team were always on hand to offer support and guidance both on and off the dance floor and the hotel staff were friendly and accommodating. We loved dancing to the band on Saturday night!By the end of the weekend we were exhausted....in a good way! Thank heavens for the on line workshop reminders, as we did so much our recollection of all the steps is a bit hazy! We needed no nudging to book again for next year before we left. Many thanks and best wishes to all the team.Response from the ownerWOW - Thanks for your amazing review Dee of our weekend with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing - great to hear how much you enjoyed your weekend with us, thank you. We'll be sure to pass on your thanks to the whole team. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more great shows & dance lessons with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing...keep dancing! Paul & the team; Wendy McLaughlan ★★★★★ Just back from a FAB-U-LOUS weekend at Alton Towers Resort Hotel.Is the first time we have ever been to an event like this, infact, its the first time my other half and I have ever danced!Everything was organised to a tee, the workshops, the showcases and the evening events.The Donaheys staff were on hand throughout the weekend to assist in anyway and they were so helpful and not at all judgemental as we had never danced a steep before!The only fault in the whole weekend, and it is NOT related to Donaheys. We the lighting in the bedrooms and bathrooms. It was so incredibly dim that it was a struggle to put make up on! Not sure how anyone would manage if they had to take medication. But, this was NOT a fault on Donaheys and it didn't stop us from having an amazing weekend.Response from the ownerWendy, thanks for your lovely review of our Dancing With The Stars Weekend at Alton Towers Resort Hotel - we'll be sure to pass on your thanks to everyone. Yes, the lighting can be poor in some of the bedrooms and we will discuss this again with the resort management, thank you. We warmly look forward to hopefully welcoming you back for more great showcases & dance lessons with the Strictly Come Dancing Professionals...keep dancing! Paul & the team; lyndon holt ★★★★★ First time here, what an absolutely fantastic amazing weekend, Melanie & I loved it... and our first time having dance lessons!!! If you love dancing you will love these weekends!!!Everyone is so friendly & helpful. We have already booked for next year, fingers crossed as better dancers. XxResponse from the ownerThanks for your lovely review of our Dancing With The Stars Weekend at Alton Towers Resort Hotel - we'll be sure to pass on your thanks to everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back for more great showcases & dance lessons with the Strictly Come Dancing Professionals...keep dancing! Paul & the team; Carol McAllister ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThanks Carol for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Deborah Lisle ★★★★★ A huge Thank You to Paul and the whole Donaheys team. Just back from an amazing experience at Celtic Manor. The organisation, the workshops and the showcase evenings where truly spectacular. We enjoyed every minute. The hotel and staff are first class.All the strictly stars, professionals and experienced teachers made the workshops interesting, challenging and fun. we came away with new steps from each of them. Already booked for next year. The weekend is good value for money, and worth every penny. We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay. You have a fantastic team working with you. Well done to all of them and again THANK YOU.Response from the ownerDeborah, thanks so much for your amazing review of our weekend breaks with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, thank you. It's great to hear you enjoyed a fab weekend, I'll be sure to pass on your thanks to the whole team, thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing weekend with the Strictly Stars, thanks Paul David Wares ★★★★★ Brilliant weekend yet again. So good I had already booked to go back twice this year. Atmosphere, lessons and the show dances by Strictly stars are outstanding. Already booked again for next year.Response from the ownerHi David, thanks for your great review of our weekend breaks, it's very much appreciated. Thanks also for your return booking, we look forward to welcoming you back for another great weekend with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Keep up the dancing, best wishes Paul Sarah Brian ★★★★★ This was a truly spectacular weekend.Donaheys and Alton Towers were extremely organised and everything ran smoothly.The dance classes were excellent (though we struggled with the Argentine Tango).Dancing with the Strictly Stars was amazing. All of the stars were so friendly and excellent teachers.However, a special shout out is required for Tony Bennett who took the Samba and Tango classes. What a fabulous teacher. I would pay for a weekend of lessons just with him.The three shows were breathtaking. The price paid for the weekend would be worth it for the shows alone.The weekend was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend to dancers of any level.Thanks to Donaheys!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your amazing review Sarah, it's really appreciated, thank you. We'll be sure to pass on your thanks to all the teachers, especially Tony. Thanks again and we look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future, Paul. Susan Peacock ★★★★★ Another brilliant weekend. Well done all. Can't wait for next year, already looking at new dresses. What can I say - brilliant lessons, meeting the stars from Strictly, dancing the night away on the best dance floor ever - add to that a big band, friendly helpful staff and a nice venue - what else could you want from a weekend. Oh, to remember what you have learnt - that's covered too with videos. We appreciate all your hard work that goes into making these weekends so special. Thank you.Response from the ownerThanks so much for your great review of our Dancing With The Stars Weekend, it's really appreciated, keep up the dancing and we'll see you next year, thanks Paul. kay escott ★★★★★ Our 11th time being part of Donaheys amazing dance weekends. We introduced 4 new people who all had a fab time & have already booked again for next year! We can’t recommend these weekends enough for anyone who loves dance, be it doing the workshops or simply watching the incredible shows. We shall be back in April at Celtic manor & are already counting the days. Thank you Paul, Amy, Shirley & all the team.Kay & Sean EscottResponse from the ownerThanks for your wonderful review Kay and of course for introducing your friends to our Dancing With The Stars Weekends - it's really appreciated. We look forward to sharing another great weekend with the stars of Strictly at Celtic Manor, thanks as always for your continued support, Paul
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