Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro

well i visited christmas 2021 last year... and loved it yes it deserves it's 4 stars in every way... i would like them to build a stairway or ramp walk way up to the castle and top of the walkway down the cliff ... having to walk the other way to the gate and turn to meet the coach tripper hoards coming at you and forcing you into the road is no fun at all however we were there the dark monday when the spanish power failed everywhere so we returned to the hotel to find there 3 generators working perfectly as the sun set over a blacked out malaga we were safe ... i was told they test the generators every month ... very happy i don't normally return to the same place but i will to this hotel ... 5 stars ....the food is also great

As you would expect of a Parador, the building is unique, in this case for its phenomenal view over the city. We had a great stay, exploring Malaga by day and eating at the hotel each night - many of the dishes were exceptional. Due to the weather and having other plans, we only swam once, but I'm sure the rooftop pool will be heavenly further into the summer. The room was spotless and spacious and we slept well. What really stands out about the hotel is that everything is done properly - the staff are very professional and amiable.

When we arrived we were allocated Room 103. It was a dump, at ground level with security grills on the door to the veranda. It looked like a jail cell. I refused to accept the room. After making a fuss, I was allocated Room 301 on the third floor. This met my expectations. The room was adequate, clean but with a relatively small bathroom but had a good sized veranda with a superb view over the city of Malaga.

The Parador’s position high above the city provides a magnificent backdrop to hotel activities. The facilities are up-to-date, when not outright modern, and provide comfort and ease of use. The panoramic roof-top swimming pool is magnificent. But pride of place, in any review, should go to bed rest and dining. Absolutely marvellous on all counts! The rooms are well maintained and clean, the beds are supremely comfortable and the bathroom provides top notch amenities. And the restaurant — fantastic! Great menu and wine list offering the best of local produce; a brilliant kitchen brigade to provide well presented and excellently prepared dishes plus a first class table team offering a fine dining experience. Best of all: the staff from reception and throughout the stay are professional, caring, hospitable, and amiable without being over-friendly. I want to go back — both for the experience and to explore the menu better.

The hotel is lovely with beautiful views! The rooms are very comfortable with great balconies.