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Reviews of Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro 4 stars

Castillo de Gibralfaro, s/n, Malaga Centro, 29016 Málaga, Spain

#34 of 127 hotels in Málaga

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 725 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Well worth a visit to this hotel for the views alone. All rooms here have an excellent outlook.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar/restaurant was quite slow service

    Fantastic setting with great views over Malaga

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Mainly a good experience with helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food and service was disappointing on first night did not use again for evening. Breakfast not as good as most paradors

    Great view of the city

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    lovely position, outstanding views and excellent food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing really.

    Beautiful outlook from hotel but difficult to access.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    One night of luxury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent staff, great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Charming hotel! We would recommend it to stay!👍😎
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast can be better. Plus - more stuff a must. It’s very stressful for people who help at breakfast time, and not comfortable for guests.

    Wonderful location with magnificent views on Malaga. Very cozy and charming hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable . Magnificent views of Malaga
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was disappointing . Hot food was ordered from your table but when presented it was over cooked and cold

    Typically Spanish Hotel . Good rooms . Very spacious , clean and comfortable . Good waiter service in the restaurant. Classically presented which I like .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, very nice breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Luxurious hotel in spectacular location high above the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only shame was that on the first evening there was a rock concert at the city bullring - a good kilometre away and 100s of metres below the hotel, but the music was so loud (the sort you feel as much as hear) that, far less attempting to sleep, even watching TV wasn't possible. It finished before midnight and we didn't have an early start, so no great problem, but make sure you check events at the Plaza de Toros (La Malagueta) before booking the parador (or anywhere nearby) if you like to get to sleep early. Then again, if you like early nights, Spain probably isn't your ideal destination!

    Superb location high above the city, next to the Gibralfaro castle, with great views. All the rooms, as far as I can tell, have the same view of the port and old city. Bedroom was large and very well appointed, with chairs and table on a small private terrace; roof-top pool; large bar with inside and outside sitting areas; very good breakfast choice. For what you get, it's decent value too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    A lovely 2 night stay in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool area looked much bigger on the pictures

    Loved the location and the style

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Would recommend to anyone! Cant wait to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The long walk back up the hill but easily overcame this by grabbing a taxi!

    Stunning hotel, great facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Terrific three nights at hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked English language channels on room TV.

    Stunning location, large comfortable rooms with great views of port. Friendly and helpful staff. Meals excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Superb hotel in a great location. Hard to fault really.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No EV charger.

    Amazing views. High quality restaurant. Free car parking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    English channels on TV were not receiving the signal and no other foreign channels available. Chrome Cast available but we didn't try it. The noise goes up the hill and maybe bounces of the castle walls, so a constant roaring noise from the cruise boats on the balcony.

    Room was very comfortable and very clean. Large Bathroom with excellent shower water pressure. No bath. Reception very friendly and the room was offered on our arrival, even though we arrived before check-in time. Lovely view and every room has a balcony. Pool was lovely - we were at the time of the year were it was likely a bit fresh for most people, and as a result it was not busy, The hotel provided towels for the pool. Good WIFI connectivity. Excellent breakfast, buffet with many choices.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Lovely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Accessibility to property. A shuttle bus provided by the hotel would be great.

    Location. Away from the hustle and bustle of the centre of Malaga.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable hotel. Great views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You really do need to take a bus or taxi up / down to the old town.

    Very comfortable clean room and super breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Overall excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room offered on the 4th floor

    We have stayed here before and loved the view from the room (think we must have had a superior room previously). This time we were offered a room on the 4th floor which was tiny with a tiny balcony and a high wall and therefore no view unless you were standing up. Asked to be moved and thank goodness they had another room or our holiday would have been ruined.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Very nice view from our room. Room was clean and big enough. We did like the service and breakfast. It was easy to go down and up to the city by bus and taxi.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Hotel a wee bit far out but the view,hospitality and comfort made up for it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walk down to the old town was very dangerous,slippery paving and very steep

    Beautiful view of the city ,sea and mountains,pool a bit on the chilly side but then again it was Early April

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Fourth stay - won't be our last.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We weren't too impressed with some of the food at the restaurant or the cafe. Starters good, but some mains (eg oxtail canneloni, crunchy lasagne, Gibralfaro sandwich) were lacking.

    The fabulous view from all rooms which have a small balcony, perfect for sitting out and watching the world below; the spacious, spotless room, comfy beds, large shower room, the reception staff who were lovely and multi-lingual. Also liked the swimming pool (not heated) and area around, still with that view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    A great hotel for our last night before flying out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn't like, although bathroom could be updated.

    Excellent sized room with a small balcony . Helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could have been better.

    Great views. Quiet rooms with comfy beds and lots of space in the room. The receptionists were friendly, efficient, and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    First stay at a Spanish Paradore, will hope to try more of them.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The dessert menu could have been better for our taste!

    We were in room 310 with a lovely view, plus we could see the path to walk down to the city centro. We visited the Castello Gibralfaro, took the bus to town twice and had timed tickets for the very interesting Picasso Museum. We had dinner in the Paradore's restaurant the first night which we both enjoyed. The best part was breakfast on the balcony of the restuarant both mornings. Took wonderful photos from there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In room coffee facilities could be more generous.

    The location and the views are fantastic. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff are helpful. The restaurant is excellent and good value

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Fantasic hotel - staff need to be more friendly and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Standar Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the staff. Some of the staff are cold in manner. Not welcoming and seemed resentful to give info! Shame as such an amazing place to be

    although it is at the top of hill it is worth the slog for the view. Traditional hotel and amazing view

    Stayed in April 2024

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