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Castillo de Santa Catalina

4.0 star property
Travelers discover their own slice of paradise at this historic retreat with garden views and a rooftop terrace overlooking Malagueta Beach

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Castillo de Santa Catalina offers a romantic getaway near Malagueta Beach. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace with beach views, free in-room WiFi, a welcoming bar for evening drinks, and a library filled with books to enjoy in the garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Malaga-Este, a neighbourhood in Málaga, Castillo de Santa Catalina is near a train station and near the beach. Port of Malaga and Benalmadena Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Malagueta Beach and Malaga Province Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio La Rosaleda or Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Málaga travel guide
Map
Calle Ramos Carrion 38, Malaga, Malaga, 29016

What's nearby

  • A barbecue grill with skewers of meat and vegetables.
    Playa de la Caleta
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A beach with palm trees and people sunbathing.
    Malagueta Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a rocky shoreline.
    Playa de Pedregalejo
    7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • An arched stone corridor with a wooden door and potted plants.
    Alcazaba of Málaga
    7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A coastal cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a port with cranes, and a mountain in the background.
    Gibralfaro Castle
    9 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • La Marina Station
    5 min drive
  • Málaga María Zambrano Station
    17 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Picasso Chiringuito
    12 min walk
  • Restaurant Oasis
    14 min walk
  • Caleta Playa
    16 min walk
  • mediterráneo chiringuito
    12 min walk
  • La Canasta
    5 min drive

About this property

Castillo de Santa Catalina

  • Upscale historic hotel near Malagueta Beach
  • You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden at Castillo de Santa Catalina. This hotel offers a romantic atmosphere with amenities such as a bar. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), extended parking and a local area shuttle
    • Express check-in, luggage storage and a lift
    • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and 11 meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds and free infant beds
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property participates in Ecostars – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 721 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1931
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Castillo de Santa Catalina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castillo de Santa Catalina?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Castillo de Santa Catalina?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Castillo de Santa Catalina located?

Located in Malaga-Este, this historic hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Playa de la Caleta and Malagueta Beach. Port of Malaga is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. La Malagueta Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Castillo de Santa Catalina Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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It was all perfect - location, building, people, dining, gardens, rooms - all perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice castillo on nice grounds. Quiet neighbourhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning hotel in beautiful location.

We absolutely loved this hotel. We felt like we were staying in a private house and our room (suite) was beautifully decorated in keeping with the original style of the house and incredibly spacious including a lounge area with a full 3 piece suite and direct access to the garden. The grounds and garden are stunning with amazing views across Malaga and out to sea. Lunch (only 14 euros for 3 courses including wine and coffee) was also excellent.
Verified

8/10 Good

MOUNIR

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Hotel à fort potentiel mais doit continuer à s'améliorer. Absence d'isolation phonique au niveau de la chambre Très bon service au petit déjeuner même si le prix reste très élevée pour le rapport qualité prix
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most beautiful hotel I've stayed at

Ok, the location for the hotel is not "right in the middle of it", but this hotel does not need to be there as it is something special in its self. Not only is the interior and exterior "one-of-a-kind" but the beds are so comfortable and the bathroom is HUGE (we stayed in room 4 which had two sinks and green tiles if you are looking at the pictures). I recommend each one of you that visit Malaga to check in at this hotel as it is an experience to stay here. The only area that could perhaps be improved would be the breakfast buffé, but don't get discourage just because of that. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful older hotel with comfortable facilities

We stayed in the room that is pictured to promote the hotel. The old tiles and tasteful decoration are what made the stay very comfortable. We would stay in the same hotel again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

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Fantastisk flott hotel med en enorm hage og store terasser. Nydelig utsikt. Det tar ca 10 min. å gå til stranden gjennom et fint villastrøk. Det tar 30 min å gå inn til Malaga sentrum mens taxi koster €6-7. Frokosten var god men enkel. Kun 8 dobbeltrom i 1930 tall stil som var da denne tidligere sommerboligen ble bygget av en velstående Madrid familie, som fremdeles eier stedet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

merveilleux

Nous avions réservé une chambre simple, nous avons eu une suite. Cadre idyllique. Vue magnifique.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregor Uhl

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einfach traumhaft

wir kommen wieder
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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Old world elegance - at affordable prices

Fantastic setting, glorious architecture and décor. Very stylish and delicious lunch.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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スタッフが素晴らしい

スタッフがとても親切、感じがいい。とてもロマンティックな施設で、感動しました。お薦めします。
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spitzenlage mit sehr schöner Aussicht. Das hübsche Zimmer 7 hat eine eigene kleine Terrasse. Mit dem Bus ist man auch schnell in Malaga, kann also das Auto oben stehen lassen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prachtige kamer

Wij hebben hier twee nachten doorgebracht in een prachtige kamer met zicht op zee en het binnenland. Het hotel ligt in een heel mooie en rustige buurt van Malaga, op een kilometer of twee van het centrum. Het hotel is gelegen op een steile helling, dus 's avonds naar huis wandelen is wel een beetje zwaar. Het ontbijt is simpel, maar vers en lekker. De service is super vriendelijk!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DBtraveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing property

The hotel is located up in the hills, in a quiet neighborhood, above the north side of Malaga. It's not in walking-distance of the city center, but on a nice day it can be a fun walk! You just can't beat the price, service and charm of this 8-room small chateau built on the site of the remnants of an old castle, with gorgeous grounds and views! Did I mention free wifi and parking right outside the check-in/lobby area?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Spanish Castle

Wonderful rooms( we had three), beautiful castle, fabulous views. The staff was attentive, pleasant and always available when we needed them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Dejligt romantisk hotel

Dejlig beliggenhed dog lidt svær at finde hvis ikke man har adgang til GPS Dejligt stort værelse i gammel stil
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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Amazing old Spanish Castle with incredible views!

Fantastic. A little hard to find the first time. Maybe they need to provide instructions in their booking.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil &Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Spanish Castle to stay in.

Fabulous historic Spanish Castle. Amazing views across the Mediterranean..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Di

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We love Castillo de Santa Catalina

The room was perfect and the surroundings so romantic and ideal for a nice relaxing break
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flaaroenning

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This is an outstanding hotel that used to be a castle. The building and the garden is quite exceptional, the view breathtaking. It is situated a little far from the city center but you can take a bus or a taxi (reasonable price) to the old town. The beach is a short walk away but on the way back to the hotel you have to walk up the hill. The interiors are amazing and well kept. The rooms are very clean, some have huge terraces. There are relatively few rooms in the hotel and the guests get top service from the staff. Since the elevator does not reach all the floors and the layout of the hotel is unusual with rooms spread around you have to climb some stairs which can be a little tricky with a heavy suitcase. But: no problem, the receptionist helped us to carry the suitcase up! Breakfast was included although it was not mentioned in our booking and we found everything we needed in the breakfast room. The garden is especially charming in the evening with light spots, light music, fountain and greenery against the old walls. We are still under big impression after the stay at Santa Catalina and we would very much like to come back one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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beautiful

So beautiful, just wish we could have stayed longer but it was sold out for several weeks. A. Little difficult to find.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

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Unusal but comfortable hotel

We only stayed one night before our flight back to the UK. Unusual hotel in a high location about 2km from the city centre. Looks like and this was a castle at some time in the past. Room was large and comfortable and had superb views across the city and sea. Hotel was difficult to find despite having a sat nav. Plenty of free parking. Breakfast was basic and disappointing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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great

It was very friendly, breakfast was very good. slightly different items each day. Not many rooms so felt special. Views from our balcony wonderful. Bit far out even taxi drivers got lost! But wonderful hotel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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