Castillo de Santa Catalina features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Port of Malaga and Picasso Museum Malaga. Free perks include continental breakfast and WiFi. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a bar/lounge and a garden.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Bar
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Rooftop terrace
Bar/lounge
11 meeting rooms
Area shuttle
24-hour front desk
Garden
Car hire on-site
Library
Self-serve laundry
Conference space
For families (6)
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Why we love this property
Breakfast and drinks
Kick off the day with a free continental or buffet breakfast. When evening comes, the bar serves up refreshing drinks.
Cosy designer retreat
Each guestroom features unique, curated decor for a personalised stay. Guests can relax in provided dressing gowns or enjoy selections from the in-room minibar.
Castillo de Santa Catalina features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Port of Malaga and Picasso Museum Malaga. Free perks include continental breakfast and WiFi. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a bar/lounge and a garden.
At a glance
Hotel size
23 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site extended parking
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast
Bar/lounge
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Working away
11 meeting rooms
Conference space (721 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1931
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Library
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch plasma TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed available
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This bar only serves dinner.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Ecostars. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 45 per night
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Castillo Santa Catalina
Castillo Santa Catalina Hotel
Castillo Santa Catalina Hotel Malaga
Castillo Santa Catalina Malaga
Hotel Castillo De Santa Catalina Malaga, Spain - Costa Del Sol
Castillo Santa Catalina Malaga
Castillo de Santa Catalina Hotel
Castillo de Santa Catalina Malaga
Castillo de Santa Catalina Hotel Malaga
Frequently asked questions
Does Castillo de Santa Catalina offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Castillo de Santa Catalina does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Castillo de Santa Catalina?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Castillo de Santa Catalina?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Castillo de Santa Catalina and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Castillo de Santa Catalina also has a garden.
What's the area around Castillo de Santa Catalina like?
Castillo de Santa Catalina is a short 18-minute walk from Malagueta Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Playa de la Caleta.
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Reviews
Castillo de Santa Catalina Reviews
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10
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Mar, 2026
It was all perfect - location, building, people, dining, gardens, rooms - all perfect
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec, 2025
Nice castillo on nice grounds. Quiet neighbourhood.
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar, 2014
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.
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8/10 Very good
12 Apr, 2026
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
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Apr, 2015
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jun, 2014
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr, 2014
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar, 2014
merveilleux
Nous avions réservé une chambre simple, nous avons eu une suite. Cadre idyllique. Vue magnifique.
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb, 2014
einfach traumhaft
wir kommen wieder
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb, 2014
Old world elegance - at affordable prices
Fantastic setting, glorious architecture and décor. Very stylish and delicious lunch.
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb, 2014
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。
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb, 2014
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb, 2014
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!
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan, 2014
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?
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov, 2013
Beautiful Spanish Castle
Wonderful rooms( we had three), beautiful castle, fabulous views. The staff was attentive, pleasant and always available when we needed them.
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul, 2013
Dejligt romantisk hotel
Dejlig beliggenhed dog lidt svær at finde hvis ikke man har adgang til GPS
Dejligt stort værelse i gammel stil
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul, 2013
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Jun, 2013
Amazing Spanish Castle to stay in.
Fabulous historic Spanish Castle. Amazing views across the Mediterranean..
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun, 2013
We love Castillo de Santa Catalina
The room was perfect and the surroundings so romantic and ideal for a nice relaxing break
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct, 2012
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
4 May, 2012
beautiful
So beautiful, just wish we could have stayed longer but it was sold out for several weeks. A. Little difficult to find.
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8/10 Very good
9 Mar, 2012
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Jun, 2011
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.