A five-star hotel in a building from 1932 in El Limonar, east of the centre of Malaga, surrounded by gardens, with bay views from many rooms. Hotel Soho Boutique Castillo de Santa Catalina Malaga is recommended for adults and has free parking, which is unusual in the city.
Location and getting around
It is on Calle Ramos Carrión, in the residential area of El Limonar, on the hillside. La Malagueta beach is about a 20-minute walk, and according to the hotel, La Caleta beach is about 800 m away.
You can walk to the old town, but it is a long stroll: the Alcazaba is about 30 minutes away and Malaga Cathedral about 40. For going back and forth every day, many people prefer the car or a taxi. María Zambrano station is about 3.7 km away and the airport about 11 km; in both cases a taxi is best.
Rooms and facilities
The building is listed and, according to the hotel, has more than 3,500 m² of gardens, terraces and shared areas. Each room is decorated differently and has:
- a marble or handmade-tile bathroom;
- individual air conditioning;
- a TV, a safe and a minibar;
- free Wi-Fi.
Breakfast is offered as a buffet, à la carte or continental. Parking is free.
Who it suits
- Couples looking for a hotel recommended for adults.
- Drivers who want to park without paying extra.
- Guests who prefer to sleep outside the old town, with the beach closer than the monuments.
Good to know
At reception you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. You can check in from 15:00 and stay in the room until 12:00. There is no mention of a pool or spa. If you do not want to take the car for every visit, think about the distance to the centre.
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