Parador Malaga Gibralfaro
The Parador of Malaga Gibralfaro is surrounded by pine trees on Mount Gibralfaro and faces the Alcazaba, from where it is possible to view the Bay and the city of Malaga from a unique perspective.
Constructed from stone alongside the Gibralfaro castle, its position allows guests to visit Malaga and is suitable for the practice of an infinity of sports activities, golf, tennis… at the nearby facilities of the Parador Malaga del Golf.
The public spaces of the hotel, as well as the rooms and the attic swimming pool enjoy beautiful views over the city and the sea, while offering an excellent level of comfort and convenience. With a magnificent display of Andalusian gastronomy, the restaurant offers fried ‘pescaitos a la malaguena’, among other dishes.
A wonderful stay in DECMEBER 2009 - a return visit
PARADOR in wonderful position - room with balcony (standard) is excellent and views superb
FOOD and service in restaurant friendly and helpful- the staff have been there a while and are great at their jobs
enjoyed the wide range of food and wine and the PARADOR “GASTRONOMIC” SPECIALS” fo the 80 year celebrations were a wonder
RECEPTION staff helpful efficient and always had an answer to a question however badly put in SPANISH - an ENLGISH reply was given!
i hope to make my 5th visit later in the year
We spent two wonderful days and nights in this spectacular hotel,it was worth every cent. The superior room with the view overlooking Malaga
was one you would not forget. Staff very friendly and efficient, food and
wine to our liking. We are sold on the Parador ethos and have already
started to plan our summer vacation around the Parador group of hotels.
Management and staff of ‘Gibralfaro’ take a bow, we shall return to your hotel with pleasure.
I arrived tired after handing over a 3 year appointment in Gibraltar en route for England and found this parador ideal for relaxing and winding down. The room was comfortable, supper on the outside terrace well served and good to eat and breakfast (as I have found in most paradors) excellent. I also thoroughly enjoyed touring the neighbouring fortress after I had checked out.
we had a very pleasant stay ,enjoyed the tough walk to the town…
staff and restaurant personnel very kind and helpful.
the food in the restaurant is not 4 star what the parador claims to be.
some manning in the kitchens and less pre prepaired (even a la carte)
dishes please.
We enjoyed our stay at the Gibralfaro in gorgeous sunny weather in mid-November.
The hotel is wonderfully situated with a spectacular view across the city to the sea and mountains beyond. My only grumble about the location is that to the unitiated finding the road to the hotel from the city was a major tactical exercise. The directions that we were given were next to useless and there are very few signs to the hotel.
The room was comfortable but not special. Its major plus point was the balcony enjoying the view. The bathroom was also rather dull.
The restaurant is very lovely - bright, white and nicely furnished and with the same spectacular view. The food is, well … Spanish. That is a bit stodgy and old-fashioned. After a few nights you would be struggling to find some variety on the menu available to those staying half-board. You could of course pay extra - 45 euros for a modest plate of prawns seemed a bit steep though. The better wines, by which I mean a rioja or the like, were prohibitively expensive, but there were plenty that were drinkable at 15 euros. (The same wine costs £5 in Sainsbury’s.)
The walk down into the city is beautiful - but not for the old or feeble. The descent is long and steep; the ascent never-ending and exhausting.
We enjoyed staying at this hotel and enjoyed wandering around Malaga, but this is not a cheap place to stay and for the money the rooms are a bit lacklustre. The location is all.
The restaurant staff were attentive and very professional. But one lunchtime we tried to get a pre-lunch drink (along with a number of others). The bar was completely unstaffed and it was a good 20 mins before someone was finally summoned from other duties. No doubt there was some reason for this - but it was a bit odd that a smart hotel couldn’t provide a drink on demand.
Jeremy Lynn (London)
My husband and I spend a very pleasant first night at this hotel at the start of a seven day tour of Andalucia. The weather was glorious despite it being late October. It was reasonably easy to find in our hire car from the airport, satnav would have helped.
Staff were welcoming and very helpful at all times. The hotel and our bedroom had a glorious view especially as the sun went down. We sipped drinks on the terrace and watched the sun fade over the city. We ate out that evening.
The restaurant offered a splendid selection at breakfast and we ate far more than we intended.
Malaga town is within easy walking distance down but it’s a steep walk and I would recommend the bus back! Cathedral, bullring and museums all close by.
I thought it good value for money but we were on a special offer rate - bit pricey if not!
Spectacular views from this parador, but the accommodation lacks the ‘wow’ factor provided by the historic paradors and the bedrooms and little verandahs are small. On previous visits for dinner, the food was superb and the staff very helpful. However, this year we were left to our own devices in the dining room a bit with restaurant staff serving us and then not reappearing to pour wine or offer more. Friends who stayed later experienced the same, and were not even offered the 80th Anniversary meal which we had recommended highly and they had intended to have. We have had wonderful parador experiences, but this was not one of them. And I was amazed that there is no wifi facility for guests. Far cheaper establishments offer wifi in every room.
A group of four male golfers stayed there in September for three nights. The accommodations were perfect. The rooms were great with nice views. Even has a very nice, but small swimming pool. The dining, both breakfast and dinner, was superb. We ate all meals out side and they were terrific. Location and parking were also very good.
The only down side is that if you want to wander the streets of Malaga you will either need to drive down or take a bus.
Orverall, I highly recommend this parador.
Everything about our stay was wonderful. The view was superb and the food good. We appreciated the ability to park our car easily. The “farewell” fruit platter was a nice touch.
This was our introduction to Paradors - we enjoyed so much that we changed our arrangements so that we could return to spend the last night of our holiday.
All of the staff we encountered were extremely helpful & very pleasant.
The restaurant food for both evening meal and breakfast was of a very high standard, delicious local/regional cuisine - although guests planning dinner & breakfast need to pace themselves!
The Parador was easy to find and its location, wonderful, especially at night.
We particularly enjoyed the roof-top pool.
Our room doors were tricky to close without making a great noise but maybe we were more concerned than other guests?
Thank you for a truly wonderful start & end to our holiday.
Spectacular views of the Sea from almost everywhere in the parador. Rooms were comfortable and spacious with excellent views. The rooftop pool was adequate and had same great views. Breakfast was good. Service was excellent. The front desk staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. The internet had to be accessed in the lobby area only. There needs to be internet in the rooms. The beach was within sight but very hard to get to, especially if you are trying to find a spot to park. Beach sand was very dusty/dirty. Location is within 2-3 hours of other interesting places to visit. We stayed for five days and took three day trips within that time. Would recommend this parador for all types of travelers.
This Parador was my first experience of my first visit to Spain.
What a beautiful location for a hotel. My room for one night was good, large and well equipped. The breakfast was excellent with a magnificent view of the city. Lunch on the main floor was also excellent. Lovely grounds and gardens surround the hotel.
Staff were very attentive and prompt.
If I have the good fortune to visit Spain again, I would go out of my way to find Paradors throughout the country.
My husband and I spent 3 very delightful days at this Parador. We can find no fault We actually came to enjoy the walk up the hill (really needed after all that food). The last night we had dinner on the patio and enjoyed the sunset.
The young lady at the desk was very helpful: arranged a car for us to rent and made reservations at another parador.
The parador itself was ideally located for us: walking distance of both the old town and the beach.
Before we came home, we stayed at two more paradores: Cádiz and Antequera.
We totally enjoyed our stay at the Paradore de Malaga Gibralfaro. Our
room was delightful, overlooking the city from our balcony, the
breakfast was amazing and plentiful, we used and enjoyed the roof top
pool. All in all we really enjoyed our stay.
Wherever we travel in Spain in the future we will seek out the Paradores.
Pros: The parador was in a great location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Terrific view, especially at night. Rooms are quiet, spacious and comfortable. Food was great in the restaurant - breakfast buffet was enjoyable. Great place to relax.
Cons: Room door wouldn’t shut without having to pull it hard, causing a loud bang every time. View is great but the port is a little unsightly in the daytime. Service was extremely slow upon checkout due to language barrier, and service in the restaurant/cafe can be slow/snooty. Wish there was a direct shuttle to the beach.
Overall an extremely pleasant stay. Would love to visit again.
May 8.th
No better way to end a vacation in Andalucia than to stay at Malaga Gibralfaro. Do remember to book a superior room and have the view of the bay. The room was spacious and nicely decorated.
Sitting on the terrace we had a lovely meal and splendid vine looking at the Mediterranian Sea and the sparkling ligths of Malaga City belove.
The staff was friendly and helpful.
We will certainly return.
We arrived late at night and were thrilled with the view of Malaga at night from out bedroom. Very comfortable hotel in an excellent location.
Disappointing. View w/ an industrial site of the coast. Room is mediocre. It is not worth to the price you pay.
Superb hotel. Restaurant excellent but wines pricey
Staff very friendly, efficient and welcoming.
Rooms good rooftop pool has superb views over Malaga and is fine for cooling off.
All in all dsifficult to fault. Very Spanish in rooms food etc which is as it should be. Breakfast gargantuan in range.
Quite expensive compared to say a Marriott in Europe.
Excellent and welcoming reception on arrival. Good size bedroom with a view of Malaga. The service in the restaurant was excellent and the food fantastic.
The location of the hotel is superb with amazing views across Malaga and it is within a couple of minutes walking of the Caste.
All in all, a fabulous parador.
Location, Location, Location. Can’t beat the the view. The staff was excellant. The room a bit too “American” Ramada Inn. They need too upgrade the carpets in the halls. The lunch area on the ground floor, where got a quick bite after arriving, needs be non-smoking!! Other than that, a good/great stay.
We had a lovely room unfortuntely we received bad news the night of our stay ,the staff were extremely kind and helpful -they were lovely and helped us through a really hard time
thankyou
An excellent hotel with friendly service and a splendid restaurant.
We had a great stay and intend to return.