Overall Ratings & Reviews Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro

Fabulous hotel overlooking Malaga we stayed for just two nights but everything was great. Lovely big room with a balcony overlooking the bull ring and out to sea. Breakfast was good, with both cooked to order items and a buffet with traditional Spanish pastries, meats and cheeses. We walked down into the town each day but caught a taxi back each day (10euro)to avoid the steep hill in the heat.

Our stay at Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro was truly memorable. Perched high above the city, the panoramic views over Málaga and the coast are simply stunning. The service was excellent, with thoughtful touches that stood out — like the picnic bags prepared for our early departure when we couldn’t have breakfast. We also loved the peaceful atmosphere around the pool, which made for a relaxing and scenic experience. A perfect spot for a quiet, elevated getaway.

Fantastic hotel, beautiful views. Lovely roof top pool.

Service excellent. Views gotgeous!!

Wonderful hotel. Unique historical building in a wonderful setting. Staff and service was excellent. Hotel location is perfect next to the historic castle with wonderful views over the port and bullring.

This is a hotel trading on the views from the property, but it’s tired and in desperate need of an upgrade. This is a 3 star hotel at 5 star prices and when you are paying this price you expect services to work but they don’t. The AC doesn’t work and we needed an electric fan to get some level of cooling in our room. The restaurant staff are surly and avoid any eye contact when you try to get something. This hotel is not worth the money they charge.

This was our second time in Malaga. The first time we were walking up the mountain to the castle and I saw this beautiful hotel in a distance. It was my dream to stay there. We returned to Malaga the following summer and stayed here. It was an amazing experience. The hotel is so beautiful, the location is unbelievable- on the mountain, overlooking the sea with a castle as a backdrop. The staff was nice, breakfast with the amazing views is something I will remember for many years to come. Each room faces the water and has a balcony.

The Parador has a spectacular view from where it sits on top of the hill overlooking the city. The views from the dining room & front veranda area are gorgeous & the view of the city from our balcony was lovely too. We could walk down the hill from the parador walking past the castle and Alcazaba directly into the center of the old town. I would definitely stay there again. The staff was very helpful and friendly & one of the front desk even arranged snacks for us early in the morning to take on our hike to the Caminito del Rey because we would be missing breakfast. And we really enjoyed the rooftop pool which had an amazing view as well!

Superbe hotel avec vue incroyable.

Beautiful view. Great service.

Great view from the balcony and bar / restaurant- only downside being that it is a little isolated with few bar and restaurant options in easy walking distance. Plus side- their restaurant was very good and the pool a bonus on a hot day.

Views on the third level are better than the fourth level. Swimming pool has great views. Walking path is close by to restaurants and shopping. Bus also available. Good breakfast. Would come again.

Beautiful location on the top of Malaga Centre. The hotel reception staff were courteous and professional. The rooms are clean, quiet and comfortable. The service in the restaurant for breakfast was very slow and it wasn’t made clear that hot food was available to order which was a shame as the buffet was quite limited. The service outside terrrace area was also slow, however the staff were very friendly and courteous. Great walk into the old town but it’s very, very steep so may be not ideal for anyone with difficulties walking.

Lovely views of the city below and the Mediterranean.

Lovely hotel and room with wonderful views, it’s a 20 minute walk into town but it is up/down a very steep hill which I would not even attempt in the wet! We found the staff in the bar to be pretty unhelpful and unfriendly which was disappointing. Pool area was good but mostly just us round it, so no issue with beds which could easily be an issue at some points, but would stay again

Beautiful views, rooms, and property.

Un lugar mágico para quedarse en Málaga si estás buscando una experiencia diferente que se sienta como ir al pasado y quedarse en un castillo. Estefanía en la recepción nos atendió y nos ofreció un servicio de primera y nos hizo sentir bienvenidos. Nos ayudó con las maletas y demostró un sentido de hospitalidad. Las vistas de este lugar son de un millón! Además tienen restaurante casual y elegante para cena con vista a toda la ciudad y el mar. 10 estrellas! Altamente recomendado!

This hotel is situated in a very quiet, area next to the Castillo de Gibralfaro high above the port of Malaga. The views from the property are amazing. There is plenty of free parking if you have a car. The walk down to the city is steep & takes about 1/2 hour to walk but it is doable for those in decent physical shape. The rooms are comfortable and have a nice little sitting area to rest your feet after climbing back up the hill after a day of exploring. Would recommend this hotel if you wanted to stay somewhere a little quieter, away from the hustle of the city centre.

Good location for a parador. Rooms were comfortable with balcony view. Gourmet restaurant & bar food were both good with great staff, and the breakfast was excellent. Some of the areas and the furniture in the room were a bit tired. And we only received 1 coffee bag for 2 people each day, and the teas were not replaced. Small thing, but annoying.

Lovely position up the hill by the castle. A great outlook and exudes a touch of quality