Soho Boutique Castillo de Santa Catalina, MálagaSoho Boutique Castillo de Santa Catalina in Málaga, Spain has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 60 hotels we score in Málaga. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $392 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the El Limonar district, Soho Boutique Castillo de Santa Catalina is a five-star boutique hotel set within a 1932 listed building on the site of a 17th-century fortress. The property overlooks Málaga Bay and features 24 air-conditioned rooms and suites, many with private balconies or terraces facing the sea. Guests have access to 3,500 square metres of gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and a spa. It suits travellers seeking a quiet atmosphere, as the hotel operates an adults recommended policy. While the hotel offers easy access to La Caleta Beach, it is situated a short distance away from the historic city centre.What stands out

Historic palace architecture

Panoramic sea views

Extensive garden spaces

On-site swimming pool

Watch out for

Adults recommended policy

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