“Seeped in history, this grand luxury hotel is set on pretty Malagueta beach. Combining Moorish and Andalusian finishes, with grand archways and leafy courts. Rooms are bright and modern with generous beds. Offering a wide choice of restaurants, a superb spa and a huge pool to unwind besides.”

Recommended for

  • Beach Life

    • Right by the beach in the smart Caleta area, with a seaside promenade and plenty of beach bars in easy reach
  • City Style

    • Grand style meets contemporary luxe at this hotel, with full-on urban seaside grandeur
  • Sights nearby

    • The Alcazaba fortress, the Roman theatre just beyond the Alcazaba and the baroque-renaissance Malaga Cathedral are all a must
  • Golf

    • 10 kilometres along the coast from the city is Parador de Málaga, an 18-hole course that welcomes players of all abilities
  • Other Activities

    • Parque de Malaga with its abundant subtropical plants is worth a visit, as are the many delightful sandy beaches and bays
  • Spa breaks

    • Botanic Spa by Sisley is a world of senses and holistic sensations and offers detox and other treatments and therapies.
  • Museums

    • Visit Museo del Vidrio (a charming house from the 1700's), the Automobile and Fashion Museum or the Picasso Museum
  • Local markets

    • Sample local produce and tapas at the covered Ataranzas Market
  • Romantic

  • Sailing

  • Luxury

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Roof terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Views

  • Gourmet

  • Romantic Break

  • Opulent

  • Hideaway

  • Lively area

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Colonial

  • Snorkelling

  • Designer

  • Historic

  • Honeymoons

  • Antiques

  • Active Holiday

  • Gym

  • Foodies

  • Watersports

  • Chic

  • Child friendly

  • Cycling

  • Sea Views

  • Artworks

  • On the beach

  • Great walks

  • Restaurant

  • Grand Hotel

  • Spa

  • Traditional

  • Close to nightlife

  • Scuba course

  • Designer Shopping

  • Wellbeing

  • Diving

  • Disabled access

  • Kayaking

  • 5* Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    190 rooms in this hotel
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool
  • Bar

  • Views

  • Games room

  • Outdoor dining

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Airport transfer

  • Private chef / butler

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Roof terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Business Centre

  • Parking

  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • In room music system

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Bicycle hire

  • No pets

  • Massage

  • Meeting Room

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Gym

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

  • Air conditioning

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Concierge

  • Hot Tub

  • Wifi

  • Suites

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Sitting Room

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • The Alcazaba fortress, the Roman theatre just beyond the Alcazaba and the baroque-renaissance Malaga Cathedral are all a must
  • Golf

    • 10 kilometres along the coast from the city is Parador de Málaga, an 18-hole course that welcomes players of all abilities
  • Other Activities

    • Parque de Malaga with its abundant subtropical plants is worth a visit, as are the many delightful sandy beaches and bays
  • Museums

    • Visit Museo del Vidrio (a charming house from the 1700's), the Automobile and Fashion Museum or the Picasso Museum
  • Local markets

    • Sample local produce and tapas at the covered Ataranzas Market
  • Sailing

  • Snorkelling

  • Watersports

  • Cycling

  • Great walks

  • Close to nightlife

  • Scuba course

  • Designer Shopping

  • Diving

  • Kayaking

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Gran Hotel Miramar

Pack your film-star shades and a statement hat. Grand style meets contemporary luxe at the Miramar, which is all about full-on seaside grandeur.

Originally published by The Telegraph

The Times Spa Guide: Gran Hotel Miramar Resort & S

Malaga has undergone a transformation in the past decade and now has a five-star hotel to match in the shape of the the Gran Hotel Miramar. Opened in 1926 with a magnificent white “wedding cake” façade, it’s had a spectacular £58 million facelift and added 21st-century delights such as a rooftop bar and Sisley spa to tempt the Costa del Sol’s smart set.

Originally published by The Times

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