Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro

We stayed in a Double Standard Room and it was extremely spacious, clean and comfortable. The balcony was also great and had a table and 2 chairs. The bathroom was huge, but didn't have a tub. The view was amazing from the terrace, overlooking the city, the bull ring and the ocean. There is free outside carparking available. We loved the location, is fine to walk down to Malaga, but we just caught a taxi back up each time as it is very steep. The hotel has a beautiful Spanish design, the breakfast was great, you have the buffet, but you can also order eggs and bacon etc with the staff. We ate at the Restaurant and it was delicious, the bar downstairs is also great for a drink or a snack. Very nice and would definitely recommend.

Great stay, all the rooms benefit from a terrific view of the city, right next to Gibralfaro castle giving rope-drop access and avoiding queues at ticket machines at Alcazaba entrance.
Agree with other reviews regards machinery noise - something to do with pool, they switch it on at 10pm making all the rooms vibrate, got them to switch it off.
Would also suggest they ban smoking on balconies - with everyone enjoying the view with open doors the smoke easily drifts across and into everyone's rooms. Genuine Picasso on the wall apparently, pic attached

Lovely place to stop for lunch. Had a beer & shared a beautifully presnted tuna & langoustin salad. Very relaxing, great view over Málaga with the cathedral & Alcazar.

We stayed in the Parador in January 2024 in a Superior room 306.
The room was nicely appointed but a bit small. It was quite warm but there was no air conditioning as it was "winter".
The room had a good bathtub in the bathroom.
The highlight was an extraordinary view from the balcony over the port of Malaga. It was truly a breathtaking spectacle from morning to dusk.
Parking was a bit tight as the Parador was at the top of the hill.
It had extensive dining facilities which looked nice and full of people but we did not use.
The location is excellent if you have a car since it is far from the city in terms of walking.
Overall a great place for its location while the comforts are somewhat outdated as is the case in many paradors.

Drinks only. Fantastic location and view. Friendly service. Easily accessible by local transit. Not overwhelmed by tourists. Fresh air up there.