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Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro

4.0 of 5
Castillo de Gibralfaro s/n, 29016 Malaga, Spain
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Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro
Ranked #23 of 101 hotels in Malaga
4.0 of 5 stars 137 Reviews
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Los Angeles, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The view over Malaga is excellent, and the hike down into the city and back up was good exercise! The staff here were very friendly, especially in the Picasso restaurant. The food in the Picasso restaurant, at least the chef's tasting menu, was definitely not up to par with other paradores where we've stayed, and the downstairs cafe was always... More

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Lymington
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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We had high expectations as this was our first Parador experience. Initial impressions: fabulous views over city and harbour; warm welcome, friendly staff. However the building (exterior and interior) is nothing special - none of the historic interest and charm we'd been expecting. The decor in public areas and in our room was downmarket and shabby. The room was comfortable,... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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I travelled end April to South of Spain, Malaga for our honeymoon. My husband booked Parador. It is undoubtedly the best location in spain. Tourist buses make a stop to the hotel to show tourist the view from here. It is right next to the only historic monument in Malaga - Castle of Gibralfaro!! More

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Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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The view from this hotel was fabulous. The hotel rooms were comfortable. They had great food and everyone was pleasant. What a relaxing place to stay! We will definitely return. More

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London
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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My husband and I were really looking forward to our 2 night stay here as had never stayed in a Spanish Parador before. On arrival, the location is stunning, amazing views across Malaga town and the harbour and the building from the outside and reception has charm, check in was smooth and very friendly receptionist. We were given a room... More

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Wishaw, Scotland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

I am a fan of the Spanish Paradors, and this one lived up to my expectations. The view from the parador, and all of the rooms, is stunning, but the downside of this is that it is situated high on a hill on the outskirts of town, so you have to be fit or prepared to pay about 8-10 euros... More

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Reading, England
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

This was the 3rd of our stays in Paradors this trip, the other ones being Arcos & Ronda. Whilst they were steaped in history this one from the outside looked more modern. Although the inside was a similar style to the Ronda one. We chose this one due to the views over the bay which were magnificant and we were... More

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Sipoo, Finland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

We arrived from Granada, already spoiled with beautiful views from Alhambra. This place is placed above the city of Malaga, about 100 m above, and the harbor area is just below you. We asked for a superior room, from where the view from the balcony (embedded in the roof) over the harbor is spectacular - especially to see the vessels... More

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Sheffield
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Lovely hotel, stunning views but a careful walk down into town and a well worth €5 taxi ride back. On the Saturday it was a wedding so we had to park our car outside the hotel! I can't say it was the friendliest hotel I've stayed in but looks very pretty. The breakfast was very nice and Cava at the... More

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London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011
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Good hotel with great views over Malaga port. But I think they forgot to use installation when this hotel was built. The people above us insisted on turning on the taps and flushing the toilet constantly through out the night and it seemed the hotel plumbing was in the wall behind our bed. So as I word of warning keep... More

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Address: Castillo de Gibralfaro s/n, 29016 Malaga, Spain
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