Parador de Malaga Golf

I gave it 4 out of five but some aspects are out of the control of the hotel. For example, there are low flying aircraft taking off and landing at Málaga airport. They are very close and do make a noise. The golf course is really good usually, but because of drought conditions for 2 years and odd periods if torrential rain and storms, it isn't at its best right now. For example, we played yesterday and weren't allowed to hire a buggy because of the wet course. We got electric trolleys instead. But the hotel, rooms and food have been excellent. The staff are great too. For the golfers, there's even a cupboard for your golf clubs! Overall, very enjoyable.

Everything is very nice at this Parador: friendly staff, spacious and clean rooms, good food, nice garden, with swimming pool, next to the beach and golfcourse, good connexions to the centre of Malaga, ... BUT directly under the departing or landing traject of the planes from or to the airport.

Room was comfortable, with walk-out access to both pool and golf course. Nearby public works on the water pipe system caused the bathroom drains to have an odor, but the staff responded promptly with deodorant and cleaner products that effectively addressed the issue. A pleasant beach is immediately adjacent to the property, with a private gate from the hotel lawn. Part of the beach is a "natural area", aka "zona nudista", so plan accordingly if this is a concern (with children etc.). Train station for commuter rail into Malaga is just a 10 min walk away. Although next to the airport, we did not find the plane traffic disruptive, though other reviewers have done so.

The positives are that the Superior rooms are large, with a huge bathroom and terrace; the pool is large and the breakfast good. We stay at the Parador in Nerja often and I can't help but compare it to that; the breakfast is better and the staff are more professional, plus Nerja itself is a pleasant town. The aeroplane noise is considerable-not so much if they are coming into land overhead, but definitely if they are taking off. I was woken at 6am by the noise-but to be fair I am a very light sleeper. The walk to the shopping centre is just 10 minutes but it's not a 'nice' walk-over busy highways- and the choice of restaurants and bars is limited to chains. I was hoping to walk along the boardwalk towards Torremolinos but we couldn't see a boardwalk-it was extremely windy and it may have been covered over. We took the train into Malaga city which was worth doing. It is very convenient for the airport and I guess if you play golf it is the perfect choice. I would go back if I had an early/late flight just for one night but not otherwise. Beatrix on reception was very helpful and the cleaning staff were very good.

Parador Malaga Golf has been maintained with care and upgraded over the years. We opted for a superior room which was well located on the first floor and with views. The service was friendly and we are grateful to Beatriz Iglesias for her kind help with our account. This parador is very well-located next to the sea and the airport - but bring earplugs!

A great place to enjoy some hotel luxury when flying to or from Málaga. Set next to a charmingly landscaped golf course, and only about 100 metres from the beach. The rooms are large, tastefully furnished and have terrific beds. The staff are friendly and efficient and the breakfast is pretty good. All in all, just what you expect from a Parador!