Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro, MálagaParador de Málaga Gibralfaro in Málaga, Spain has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 31 of 60 hotels we score in Málaga. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.5.Located on Mount Gibralfaro, this 4-star hotel sits next to Gibralfaro Castle and faces the Alcazaba citadel. The stone building features arched colonnades and 38 rooms, many of which include balconies. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a solarium, and a restaurant serving Andalusian food. The site is suitable for travellers wanting to walk to the Picasso Museum or the historic centre. While the location provides views of the harbour and Mediterranean Sea, the hotel is a short drive away from La Malagueta Beach rather than being beachfront. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibars, and satellite TV.What stands out

Views of the harbour and sea

Close to Gibralfaro Castle

Outdoor swimming pool and solarium

On-site Andalusian restaurant

Watch out for

Not located on the beach

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