Very stylish interior. Excellent breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff, location perfect and hotel/room was spotless

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Dear Hotel California team – you are amazing! I had a truly wonderful stay. The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Málaga, just a short walk from restaurants, cafés, the promenade, beaches, and a supermarket. The interior design is stylish and thoughtful, and everything is clean and cozy. The rooms are tidy, welcoming, and well-maintained. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful — every request was fulfilled with a smile. They even kindly reheated our leftover paella from dinner. One especially thoughtful detail was the possibility to take a shower in the lobby before check-in and after check-out, which was perfect since we had a night flight. Málaga, Spain, and the Mediterranean Sea — you are wonderful! Highly recommended. I will definitely return!!

The artwork / decoration in the hotel is great. The hotel is located one street from the beach and 15 minutes walk into the Old Town. We had a big room with good facilities. Breakfast was served at the table (which was unusual as most hotels are buffet style now) but quality and quantity was very good (Bread, croissants, eggs any style, cheese, meats, fruit, yogurt, meusli, freshly squeezed orange juice, different sweetcakes each day) and it was no problem getting more of anything. We had breakfast outside on the front patio each day. Service was great and always with a smile. There is a large shower room in the lobby which was very useful on the day we left as we used after checkout in the evening before going for our flight.

No complaints.

Very quirky, stylish hotel in a perfect quiet location, near enough to walk to the old town, but away from the hustle and bustle of the busy town. The bus stop is more less in front of the hotel, the supermarket is around the corner, and only 3-5 min walk to the beautiful and quiet beach. The sun terrace is on the 4th floor, perfect spot to enjoy some quiet times and to enjoy the views. The room was clean, it had everything we needed and all in working order. The bed and pillows were very comfortable The staff was very friendly and kind. Highly recommended. We would definitely return

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We absolutely loved staying at Hotel California. The people were really friendly, the breakfast was perfect and the room was very big and clean. The hotel has a very nice living-room-like lobby with comfortable couches and a writing desk, my favorite place to hang out in the mornings. I also loved the little seats on every floor with the books and magazines, giving many opportunities for some reading time. Last but not least, it's very close to the beach, just a few minutes walking distance. We both thought that this two star hotel deserves at least four stars, it's a lovely place to stay for several days.

Quirky, individual, gorgeous. Great attention to detail. Fabulous breakfast, helpful staff, 10 out of 10 all around. But more importantly, none of the essence of what makes a good Hotel was lost in making it quirky and different. Got fantastic restaurant recommendations from the front desk. Loved everything about this place. Location was perfect.

Nothing could’ve been bettered. The view from my room wasn’t great but the room itself was so nice. It made up for it.

Very welcoming and helpful staff . Lovely hotel! Our room was very clean and comfortable. Nice to have a kettle, and tea bags. The beds were comfy. It was absolutely great to have a ceiling fan to use instead of having the aircon on, once we found out how to use it - it has its own remote! It was very quiet in the room we had. The hotel is very close to the beach, and a large Mercadona. We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment on that. The reception area is full of interesting things and comfy seats. We would definitely stay here again.

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We had an amazing experience here! The staff was very friendly and was there 24/7 to help us with anything that we needed. The breakfast was always really filling and they had fresh bread and croissants every day besides the rest of the food. The room was really spacious and clean and someone was coming daily to make the bed and take the trash out. The location has a bus stop right outside and it’s great for going into the city really fast. You can also walk to the city center as it is at a 15 min short walk. The beach is at only 5 minutes from the hotel and it’s great if you want to go there in the morning and then go check out the city. Besides this, they also have a rooftop with sunbeds and tables if you want to chill there.

The hotel exceeded all my expectations. Its location is perfect, just a few minutes from the beach and the center. The hotel is beautiful and stylish, and the room was very clean and cozy. The shared terrace is spacious, with pleasant lighting and a stunning view of the sea. I would like to highlight and thank the staff for their assistance. Every single member of the team was extremely kind and helpful from my very first moments at the hotel. I arrived before the official check-in time, and the room I had booked was not ready yet, but they offered me another room that I could take immediately. I would also like to express my gratitude for the extra efforts they made after my departure regarding a package I had sent during my stay. My package got stuck in the postal system and didn’t reach its destination, but the hotel staff kept emailing me and even went to the post office to ensure that the package would be delivered to me. Having worked in tourism, I have many ideas about what good customer service should be. The dedication and support I received here truly stood out as exceptional.

Everything was perfect. The only thing I missed was trying the breakfast, which I had read great reviews about, but that was my own fault. If I return to Malaga, I will definitely book a room here again and make sure to have breakfast.

We had a wonderful stay at the California and would have no hesitation in booking again next time we're in Malaga. The staff were so helpful and engaging, and helped me with my Spanish as well. The breakfasts were delicious with a wonderful variety of items. Our room was quiet and cosy, and the bed was so comfortable. The bathroom was perfect and the shower was very powerful, just like I like it. It's about a 8 euro taxi fare from the centre of town or a very pleasant 15-20 minute walk.

I wouldn't change a thing.