Parador de Malaga GibralfarovsMariposa Hotel
Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro and Mariposa Hotel are both rated highly by experts. Overall, Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro ranks significantly higher than Mariposa Hotel. Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro scores 91 with accolades from 5 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro
Castillo de Gibralfaro s/n, 29016 Malaga
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
Star
"You won’t get a better panoramic view of the coast than from this eagle’s nest on top of the Gibralfaro hill. It’s quite small as paradores go, which adds to its charm... Has its own garage."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro is a 38-room, three-and-a-half-pearl hotel on top of Mount Gibralfaro with great views across Malaga." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"With Mediterranean-view rooms, a popular restaurant and the Gibralfaro castle as its next-door neighbour, this hilltop Parador is one of Málaga’s most sought-after hotels." Full review
Fodor's
"The attractive rooms at this cozy, gray-stone parador are some of the best in Málaga, with spectacular views of the city and the bay, so reserve well in advance." Full review
Independent
"The Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro, high on a hill east of the centre and adjacent to the Gibralfaro castle, offers excellent rooms with views and a rooftop swimming pool"
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Lonely Planet
"With an unbeatable location perched on the pine-forested Gibralfaro, Málaga’s stone-built parador is a popular choice." Full review
Independent
"Located in a peaceful yet spectacular spot...the 38 rooms are traditional Andalucian in style, with terracotta-tiled floors, and bathed in glorious southern Spanish light, along with a balcony."
Independent
"The Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro, high on a hill east of the centre and adjacent to the Gibralfaro castle, offers excellent rooms with views and a rooftop swimming pool"
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Mariposa Hotel
C/ Casas de Campos, 17, 29001 Malaga
From $888/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Rough Guide
"New designer-chic boutique hotel where rooms come with plasma TV, free internet, DVD player, minibar and room safe. Also has own bar-restaurant and garage. €107."
The Telegraph
7.0
"The four-star Lola is a fashionable hotel in an up-and-coming central location." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Room Mate Lola is a 50-room boutique in Malaga, located a 10- to 15-minute walk from the town center and beach." Full review