Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport, MálagaHoliday Inn Express Malaga Airport in Málaga, Spain has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 54 of 60 hotels we score in Málaga. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.3, Agoda 2.7. Rooms from about $174 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Avenida de Velázquez in the Churriana district, this 3-star hotel sits near the Guadalhorce business area and is approximately 1 km from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. It contains 122 air-conditioned rooms equipped with satellite television and private bathrooms. The property is suitable for business travellers and families, offering a 24-hour front desk and a fitness centre. Guests can access a free continental breakfast buffet starting at 4 a.m. and use the complimentary on-site parking. Public bus line A provides transport links to the airport. While the location is convenient for flights, some guests find the rooms are small when occupied by four people.What stands out

Free continental breakfast buffet

Complimentary on-site parking

Close to the airport

Fitness centre and business facilities

Watch out for

Small rooms for four guests

Unreliable Wi-Fi

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