A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated December 2023.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Málaga, Spain. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Delightful property. Charming. Great views. Popular among couples. Built in 1932, this listed building preserves much of its historic charm. It has over 3,500m² of public areas, gardens and terraces. Rooms at the Hotel Castillo de Santa Catalina feature a plasma TV, marble or tiled bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and unique décor. The hotel offers spectacular views over Málaga Bay. The rooms at the Castillo come with individual climate control, a safe and a minibar. Many offer sea views. Free parking is offered on site. The Santa Catalina is situated in the exclusive El Limonar area of Málaga, 800 metres from La Caleta Beach. The Picasso Museum and the city centre are less than 2 km away.Show full description
Brand-new hotel in an authentic, sympathetically refurbished castle away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The courtyard/terrace overlooking the sea, rooms with a mix of old and modern touches, and dinner served in the garden is lovely. I really like this place... I think it is one of the most beautiful, charming and elegant small luxury hotels in Málaga. It is one of the most popular small luxury hotels in Málaga, among couples!
Beautiful. Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among women.Opened May 2022. Located in Málaga, 1.7 km from San Andres Beach, H10 Croma Málaga provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At H10 Croma Málaga every room comes with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near H10 Croma Málaga include La Malagueta Beach, Jorge Rando Museum and Picasso Museum. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 9 km from the hotel.Show full description
Historic. Rooftop pool. Good breakfast. The Posada del Patio is 5-star hotel, situated in the centre of Málaga, with a rooftop swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. It features a fascinating exhibition of historic objects. All rooms come with welcome products, a safe and a flat-screen TV. They feature a contemporary design and include a modern bathroom. Vincci Selección Posada del Patio also offers the exclusive Essence experience, with rooms located separately on an independent floor. Some of the services offered for these rooms include a daily bottled water, national and international daily press, and a private terrace. Snacks and beverages are also available. Important archaeological remains have been found beneath the Vincci Selección Posada del Patio. These include part of the city's Arabic walls, which guests can visit from the hotel. Restaurante Entremuros serves nouvelle mediterranean cuisine. The hotel's breakfast includes products for celiacs. The hotel also has a stylish bar. The Posada del Patio is just 10 minutes’ walk from the AVE high-speed Train Station. The Cathedral and the Picasso Museum are 500 metres away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. Popular among couples. This Parador Hotel has an unbeatable central position in Málaga beside the castle. Situated on top of Mount Gibralfaro, you can look over the city and the Mediterranean Sea from a unique perspective. Head to the roof terrace for a fabulous swimming pool and sun terrace with incredible views. Stay active this holiday thanks to the Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro's location beside the Parador del Golf which boasts facilities for practising tennis and golf. Interiors of the Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro are welcoming and charming. Sit and chat with friends in the lounge areas where you can admire the elegant antique furniture, rich fabrics and warm Mediterranean tones. Sample Andalusian specialities in the Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro's restaurant which among other dishes serves delicious fresh fish and seafood.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Featuring a seasonal rooftop plunge pool with views and a courtyard, Room Mate Valeria is 200 metres away from Calle Larios. Free WiFi is available throughout. All air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms in this design hotel include a flat-screen TV with USB and HDMI connection, full-length mirror, minibar, and a safe. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, rain-effect shower and free toiletries. Room Mate Valeria offers a fitness centre and meeting facilities. Breakfast is served until 12:00. Malaga Cathedral is 300 metres away while La Malagueta Beach is 20 minutes’ walk. Malaga Airport is 8 km from Room Mate Valeria.Show full description
Historic property. Lovely property. Great location. Popular among couples. In a prime location in the centre of Málaga, Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World provides air-conditioned rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. All units at Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World include La Malagueta Beach, La Caleta Beach and Picasso Museum. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with city views. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Spanish cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
Stylish. Unique. Great location. Popular among couples.Opened January 2021. Only YOU Hotel Málaga has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Málaga. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 1.5 km from La Malagueta Beach, and within 600 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms include a kettle, while certain rooms have a terrace and others also boast city views. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near Only YOU Hotel Málaga include La Caleta Beach, Port of Malaga and Malaga Cathedral. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.Show full description
A beautifully renovated, art-deco property located in the pedestrian heart of the city. Elegantly designed rooms, a rooftop pool and terrace, and a luxurious feel bar with signature cocktails. This hotel is a perfect start for exploring Malaga! This boutique hotel has a unique rooftop pool and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. The luxurious Gran Hotel Miramar GL is set in a listed XX century building and is located in Malaga, 10 metres from La Malagueta Beach. This beachfront hotel has a spa centre and a seasonal pool. Featuring views of the beach, the garden, or the city, the elegant rooms at this hotel are air conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an entertainment media library, as well as Bluetooth sound system, USB and HDMI connections. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath, mirror with temperature and clock and Bulgari toiletries. The hotel restaurant Príncipe de Asturias offers International cuisine with a Mediterranean touch, as well as an informal snack bar. It also has roof-top chill-out terrace where guests can enjoy drinks, and stunning sea view. Breakfast is served at the pool level and it consist on an extensive buffet offering a great variety of fruit, cold meat and cheese, pastry, and a show-cooking part for your on-demand requests. Other facilities include a children's pool and a seasonal miniclub, or a wide range of meeting and conference rooms. Alcazaba is 700 metres from Gran Hotel Miramar GL, and the city centre is a 10-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 9 km from the property.Show full description
Nice style. Superb interior design. Good breakfast.Opened June 2021. Attractively situated in the centre of Málaga, ICON Malabar features air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from La Malagueta Beach. At the hotel, rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also boast city views. The rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. Round-the-clock advice is available at the reception, where staff speak English and French. Popular points of interest near ICON Malabar include San Andres Beach, La Caleta Beach and Alcazaba. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is the most well designed small luxury hotel in Málaga.
Charming. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Located in Málaga and with La Malagueta Beach reachable within 1.4 km, Anahita Boutique Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. The property is 1.7 km from La Caleta Beach, and within 200 metres of the city centre. Around the clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak German, English, Spanish and Farsi. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Picasso Museum, Alcazaba and Museum of Glass and Crystal. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 11 km from Anahita Boutique Hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds, very cosy rooms and great affordability.
Very stylish. Great value. Comfortable beds. Situated conveniently in the centre of Málaga, Soho Boutique Colón offers buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2.2 km from Misericordia Beach, 2.3 km from La Caleta Beach and less than 1 km from Malaga Museum. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from San Andres Beach. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At Soho Boutique Colón, each room includes air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include La Malagueta Beach, Malaga Cathedral and Port of Malaga. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 8 km from Soho Boutique Colón.Show full description
I would describe this as the most STYLISH small luxury hotel in Málaga.
Superb breakfast. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hotel Palacete de Alamos offers accommodation in Málaga, 200 metres from Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is available. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Picasso Museum is 200 metres from Hotel Palacete de Alamos, while Alcazaba is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 8 km from the property.Show full description
This boutique hotel has Art Deco design and rooms with free WiFi and an LCD TV. Hotel Larios Málaga is just minutes from Malaga’s Picasso Museum. Larios is located on a pedestrian street in the commercial heart of Málaga. It is a short walk from Malaga Cathedral and the Alcazaba. The beach is a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride away. Rooms at Hotel Larios Málaga all have a safe and a minibar. Many rooms have balconies with street views. The hotel serves a breakfast buffet until midday. There is also a rooftop bar with a cushioned seating area and city views. The 24-hour front desk can also arrange airport transfers, car rental or childcare.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. Striking rooms with art deco-style design and flat-screen TVs feature in Hotel Mariposa Málaga, 400 metres from Málaga’s popular shopping street, Calle Larios. A buffet breakfast is available until 12.00. Hotel Mariposa Málaga features bright colours and chic décor throughout. All air conditioned rooms have a minibar and a fully equipped bathroom. Málaga’s old town is within 15 minutes’ walk of the Hotel Mariposa Málaga and features a selection of cafés, restaurants and traditional tapas bars. Sights including the Picasso Museum and Cervantes Theatre are less than 1 km from the hotel. Hotel Mariposa Málaga has an ideal setting in central Málaga, 10 minutes’ walk from the port. The city’s bus and railway stations are 1 km away.Show full description
Rooftop pool. Rooftop bar. Popular among women. Located in Malaga centre, Molina Lario has a sun terrace and rooftop pool, which offers views of Malaga Cathedral. Air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi. The Picasso Museum is 700 metres away The original 19th-century front hides a modern interior. Each of the soundproofed rooms has a sound system. There is also a bathrobe, slippers. There is an à la carte restaurant and chill-out bar on the 8th floor open during the summer months which offer stunning views over Malaga. The hotel organizes day trips. Málaga Airport is just 10 km away. The Roman amphitheater, the Alcazaba, Malagueta Beach and the Castle of Gibralfaro are all within walking distance.Show full description
Great location. Cosy rooms. Popular among women.Opened February 2021. Soho Boutique Equitativa features an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Málaga. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 600 metres from the city centre and 1.5 km from La Malagueta Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. Popular points of interest near Soho Boutique Equitativa include La Caleta Beach, Port of Malaga and Malaga Cathedral. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, September 2023. Located in Málaga, 1.5 km from Jorge Rando Museum, Sercotel Rosaleda Málaga provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Museum of Glass and Crystal. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Sercotel Rosaleda Málaga every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Picasso Museum is 3 km from Sercotel Rosaleda Málaga, while Alcazaba is 3.2 km away. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 9 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great location. Great views.Opened June 2022. Well set in the centre of Málaga, Vincci Larios Diez provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar. All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Every room comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some feature city views. The units include a desk. A buffet, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast is available daily at the property. Popular points of interest near Vincci Larios Diez include La Malagueta Beach, La Caleta Beach and Jorge Rando Museum. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great breakfast. Located on a pedestrian area just off the popular Larios Street, next to Carmen Thyssen Museum and opposite Málaga Cathedral, this design hotel features free WiFi. The property offers MiFi (subject to availability for an extra cost). Petit Palace Plaza Málaga is set in a 20th-century palatial residence. Some rooms have views of the cathedral. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the hotel’s traditional Andalusian courtyard. The hotel offers a bicycle and scooter hire service, and baby prams and children's car seats are available (subject to availability). The Plaza Málaga is situated 300 metres from the Picasso Museum and 500 metres from Málaga Port. La Malagueta Beach is a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride away. Revello de Toro Museum is 2 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great value. MS Maestranza Málaga is in central Málaga, just 100 metres from Malagueta Beach and Centre Pompidou. It offers a rooftop terrace and hot tub with panoramic city views, and rooms with free WiFi. The hotel is set next to the bullring and the Alameda Gardens. The Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle are also nearby. The historic city centre and the Picasso Museum are 10 minutes' walk away. Guests have free use of the hotel relaxation area, which includes a sauna, hot tub and Turkish bath. A massage service is also available, at an extra cost. Rooms have warm colours and stylish décor. They offer a minibar, hairdryer and satellite TV. There is a bus stop just a few metres from the hotel providing transport links to Málaga Airport.Show full description
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