A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Málaga, Spain. We have also included hotels in palaces, historic properties, old palaces, historic villas, resorts, old manor houses, monasteries, mansions, wineries and country estates. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Lovely property. 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
Charming. Great location. Hotel Palacio de Mariana Pineda is a renovated 17th-century palace in the Albaycín district of Granada, facing the Alhambra. It offers free Wi-Fi and a variety of beauty and massage treatments. The palace is named after the revolutionary martyr Mariana Pineda, who lived at the palace in the 19th century. In the courtyard there is a pillar with an original sculpture of a shield, and the hotel has a museum charting its history. All rooms at the Palacio Mariana Pineda have a private bathroom decorated with original artisan tiles, and most come with a hydromassage bath. Each room has satellite TV with 54 international channels, and there are laptops available for guests’ use. The Palacio de Mariana Pineda Hotel is next to the River Darro and 400 metres from Granada Cathedral. The district of Albaycín is a UNESCO World Heritage site.Show full description
Historic property. Set within the grounds of the Alhambra Palace, Parador de Granada has a beautiful location. Housed in a 15th-century convent, this luxurious hotel features a popular restaurant. The Parador combines original features including stone archways, beamed ceilings and antique furnishings with chic, contemporary décor. Each room has free wired internet access, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a fully equipped bathroom. The restaurant serves a range of traditional Andalusian cuisine and features a terrace overlooking the Alhambra’s gardens. There is also a traditional enclosed patio, where guests can relax with a drink. Granada’s old town and the cathedral are both just 10 minutes’ walk from the Parador. Bib Rambla Square, with its bars and cafés, is less than 1 km from the hotel.Show full description
Unique. Great views. Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Hotel Castillo de Monda offers accommodation in Monda, 38 km from Málaga. The hotel has a sun terrace and views of the mountains, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. All rooms have a private bathroom including free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. There is a shared lounge with a TV at the property. Marbella is 14 km from Hotel Castillo de Monda, while Torremolinos is 30 km from the property. Malaga Airport is 31 km away.Show full description
Close to beach front. Delightful property. Amazing pool. Set around a traditional Andalusian-style patio, this beautiful 18th-century mansion is located in San Martin Del Tesorillo. Surrounded by pretty gardens, Hotel Monasterio de San Martin features an outdoor pool, charming rooms and restaurant. Each attractive room at Hotel Monasterio de San Martin has classic décor with original features such as wooden beams and exposed brick walls. All rooms have air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a terrace opening onto the hotel gardens. You can enjoy local dishes in the San Martin’s restaurant. There is also a bar and a terrace overlooking the gardens. The hotel is within 15 minutes’ drive of the nearest beaches. Sotogrande is 8 km away and here you will find 4 golf courses. La Línea de la Concepción and Gibraltar can be reached in 35 minutes by car.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most beautiful, peaceful and stylish small hotels in Málaga! WOW!
Beach front location. Luxurious. Superb breakfast. Situated in the heart of Andalusia on a large country estate, La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a spa. Constructed in the style of a traditional Andalusian palace the hotel offers elegant, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel spa includes an indoor pool, hot tub, sensation showers and sauna. Guests will also find a fitness room. A wide range of dining options are available within the hotel, and there is also a chill out patio serving cocktails. La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is 50 minutes drive away from both Málaga and Granada airports.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a highly rated breakfast and lovely pool facilities. And it is very popular among couples travelling to Málaga.
Historic. Great location. Casa del Capitel Nazarí is a 16th-century palace in Granada’s Medieval Moorish quarter of Albayzín. It has an ornate Andalusian courtyard and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. The air-conditioned rooms at the Capitel Nazarí feature coffered ceilings and tiled floors. They have a private bathroom that comes with a hairdryer, and you can choose your pillow from the pillow menu. The hotel offers a varied buffet breakfast, and there are numerous restaurants and bars in the neighbouring streets. Staff at reception can help booking tickets to shows and guided tours of places such as the Alhambra Palace and the city’s Arabic baths. Granada Cathedral is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Casa del Capitel Nazarí. You can reach the Alhambra in 20 minutes on foot.Show full description
Great value. Featuring a unique medieval design, Hotel Plaza Del Castillo has a distinctive façade resembling a castle and beautiful ornate gardens. Its rooms have air conditioning, heating and a minibar. Featuring stained-glass windows, stone walls and medieval paintings, Plaza del Castillo offers several banquet rooms and a restaurant that serves both traditional and creative cuisine. There is a 24-hour reception and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout. Hotel Plaza Del Castillo is conveniently located between the A-7 and the A-357 motorways, only 2 minutes’ drive from Mercamálaga wholesale market. The Congress Palace and the Cortijo Torres Fairground are less than 10 minutes by car. The city centre is 10 km away, while Malaga Airport is 12 km away. A bus stop located just 300 metres away connects you with the city centre and Malagueta Beach.Show full description
Beach front location. Nice style. Comfortable beds. Finca Eslava is a converted 18th-century manor house located just outside Antequera. It offers a large garden with a pool and paddle tennis court. Rooms at the Hotel Finca Eslava feature wooden beams and whitewashed walls. They are air-conditioned and have free WiFi access. The hotel’s restaurant serves traditional Andalusian food. There is also a bar where you can get a snack or a drink. The historical town of Antequera contains numerous buildings of historical and architectural interest. The city of Granada is an hour’s drive away.Show full description
Cosy. Superb interior design. Hotel Palacio Blanco is located in a restored 18th century palace located in the historic centre of Vélez-Málaga, 4 km from Costa del Sol beaches. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Each room offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV, desk and some a mountain view. This luxury boutique hotel offers an honesty bar and solarium. There are horse riding classes and golf courses offered only 4 km away. Malaga Airport is 30 minutes’ drive from Hotel Palacio Blanco.Show full description
The most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotel in Málaga. It also has amazing staff and great affordability.
Elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Cortijo Bravo is a 19th-Century country house, with a peaceful rural setting. It offers elegant accommodation, with an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace. Rooms at the hotel have classic décor. They all have a balcony or terrace, with views of the countryside. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the whole hotel. Cortijo Bravo has views of Malaga’s mountains and white villages. There is a garden with avocado trees. Inside, the hotel has a typical Andalusian courtyard. There are marble columns and a small fountain. The hotel restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean food, with creative touches. In summer, meals can be eaten outside on the terrace. Free parking is also available. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are only 7km away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Hotel Molino del Arco is a typical Cortijo Andaluz from the beginning of the 18th century. The hotel is located 13 km from Ronda City Centre. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and suites, all inspired by the noble decoration of Ronda's houses. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and amenities. Restaurant with an à la carte menu, open every day. The hotel has an ample wine cellar; a snack bar and packed lunches are available on prior request. Other on-site facilities include a laundry service. Ronda Train and Bus stations are 19 minutes drive away from the property while Ronda bullring is 20 minutes drive away. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 90 minutes drive from the hotel. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner only. It is not open for lunch.Show full description
I would describe this as the most ROMANTIC small hotel in Málaga.
Charming. Lovely interior design. This carefully restored building dates from the 18th century and lies in the most historic district of Ronda, surrounded by ancient monuments. Retaining much of its original charm, the Hotel Soho Boutique Palacio San Gabriel still displays an attractive stone façade and the coat of arms of one of its former owners. Spend a quiet moment in the library corner or in the typically Andalusian courtyard, full of plants and a trickling fountain. Here you can start the day with the hotel’s delicious breakfast. You can also enjoy a film in the intimate cinema room, which includes red velvet seats taken from the city’s old cinema. Combined with its privileged location, the hotel facilities make this a truly authentic Spanish setting for your holiday in rural Andalusia.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING AND COSY boutique hotel in Málaga.
Great breakfast. This early 17th-century monastery is next to the Genil River, just 300 metres from Granada Convention Centre. There is free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV in all rooms. Hotel Macià Monasterio de los Basilios was built over an old Muslim temple. The convent building dates from 1616 and has many original details. The Monasterio de los Basilios is just a 10-minute walk from Granada Cathedral and the historic city centre. Buses to the Alhambra Palace stop outside the hotel, and airport buses stop nearby. The hotel restaurant is on a mezzanine and offers Mediterranean food. Other services include car rental and a tour desk. All rooms have air conditioning and heating. They also have an en suite bathroom with amenities.Show full description
Charming. Great location. Casa Palacio Pilar del Toro is a converted 17th-century mansion located in Granada’s old town, next to the medieval Moorish neighbourhood of Albaycín. It has a charming central courtyard and offers free WiFi. Rooms at Casa Palacio Pilar del Toro are traditional in style, with earthenware tiles and dark wood furniture. They are equipped with air conditioning and the private bathrooms come with a hairdryer. Casa Palacio Pilar del Toro's restaurant is well-known locally for its quality Andalusian food and home-made desserts. Staff at reception can provide information about what to see and do in Granada and the surrounding area, and there is a tourist information office just 50 metres from the property. There are Arabic baths 100 metres from the hotel. Granada’s iconic Alhambra Palace is 10 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Cosy rooms. A 19th-century manor house, situated in the heart of the city centre, Villa Oniria has been carefully restored in a traditional Andalusian style. Offering 31 comfortable and welcoming rooms, the hotel provides somewhere to escape to in every corner. Stroll around the garden, bursting with aromatic plants and featuring 2 fountains, which leads onto a beautiful inner patio - a fantastic place to relax, surrounded by luxury.Show full description
Luxurious. Hotel Palacio de Santa Paula, Autograph Collection is on Granada’s Gran Vía, a main street through the historic centre. It occupies the former 14th-century Casa Morisco, and 16th-century Santa Paula Convent, with its impressive cloister. The hotel is a protected building, which retains features from the past, mixed with luxury modern facilities. It has a gym, sauna and Turkish bath. All air-conditioned rooms have a minibar and CD player. There is a bathrobe and slippers. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The hotel's restaurant, El Claustro, is set in the convent's former library, beside the cloisters. It serves lunches, dinners and exquisite buffet-style breakfasts. A snack bar is also available at the hotel. The hotel is 300 metres from Granada Cathedral, and the Alhambra is a 10-minute taxi ride away. Hotel Palacio de Santa Paula, Autograph Collection is a short walk from the historic Albaicín and Sacromonte areas of the city. The Triunfo Gardens and the Archaeological Museum are within 5 minutes' walk. You can drive to Granada Airport in around 25 minutes from the hotel; and Granada Train Station is 15 minutes' walk away.Show full description
Luxurious. Friendly staff. Set in a 19th-century palace, 650 metres from Granada Cathedral, this beautiful luxury hotel offers a spa. The UNESCO-protected building features a garden with Arabian-style fountains. The elegant rooms at Palacio de los Patos have a contemporary design, while conserving the original décor of this historic property. All air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen satellite TV and wooden floors. There is a safe and minibar, and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. Wi-Fi is offered free of charge. The hotel spa includes a sauna, Turkish bath and a relaxing whirlpool. Massage and various beauty treatments are available. The hotel’s Los Patos Restaurant serves healthy cuisine, using only fresh ingredients. There is a bar and room service is available. You can hire a car from the 24-hour reception, and on-site parking can be reserved for an extra charge.Show full description
Luxurious. Cosy rooms. Located in Villamena, 29 km from Granada, this hotel has easy access to the A-44 Motorway. Set in vineyards, it features a seasonal outdoor pool and produces its own wine. Hotel & Winery Señorío de Nevada offers air-conditioned rooms, all with a private balcony offering views over the vineyards. There is free WiFi, flat-screen satellite TV, and the private bathroom comes with a bathrobe, and a hairdryer. Hotel & Winery Señorío de Nevada has a restaurant, a bar and snack bar, as well as barbecue facilities. It produces its own wine and offers wine tours of the property. It is a 50-minute drive to Sierra Nevada Ski Resort from the hotel. Ski equipment rental and ski passes are available at the hotel. You can hire a car or bicycle at the tour desk, and an airport shuttle is available on request. The beaches of the Costa Tropical are just 30 minutes' drive away.Show full description
I rate this as the most LUXURIOUS small hotel in Málaga. It also has very cosy rooms!
Beach front location. Highly elegant. Great SPA. Featuring 3 18-hole golf courses, this luxury hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from Puerto Banus. Designed like a Tuscan palace, it features a 2, 000 m² spa, Roman Amphitheater and a luxurious beach club. Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort offers rooms and villas surrounded by beautiful gardens. All have views of the golf course, pool or gardens, and in some cases the Mediterranean Sea. Air-conditioned rooms and villas have satellite TV, a CD player and luxury Frette bed linen. Private bathrooms come with a bath and shower, hairdryer, slippers and bathrobe. All villas have a private garden, and some have a private swimming pool. Villas also feature a kitchenette. The Thermal Spa includes an indoor pool and gym. There are 2 saunas, 3 steam rooms and a Turkish bath. A range of health and beauty treatments is available in The Medical Wellness Institute. The Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort has 5 restaurants, with outdoor terraces offering superb views. There is also an English bar with a fireplace. Buffet breakfast served in the restaurant with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options is included in all the rates. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to its summer beach club, where there is a restaurant. Loungers and beach towels are provided. Kids Club opens during school holidays in Summer, Easter, and Christmas, and it's available free of charge for children from 4 to 12 years old.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most elegant luxury hotels in Málaga.
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