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Malabar by Petit Palace

Property class: 4
4-star adults-only hotel near Port of Malaga

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Photo gallery for Malabar by Petit Palace

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a tree, and a building with large windows and balconies.
A spacious atrium with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central skylight.
A hotel entrance with a white awning, a reception desk, and a view into the interior featuring a kitchen and seating area.
A spacious living area with a modern design, featuring a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden chairs, and a checkered floor.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Calle Tomás Heredia, 13, Málaga, 29001
  • Place, Soho
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle Larios
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Malaga
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bunk bed, a small table, and a wall with a plant mural.

Family Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A modern hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a bed, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 242 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair.

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Málaga

City center stay.At this Málaga Centro hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Port of Malaga and Calle Larios, both within a 5-minute walk. Soho and Teatro del Soho CaixaBank are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Soho - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Calle Larios - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Market of Atarazanas - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Malaga - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Málaga Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • La Marina Station - 4 min walk
  • Málaga María Zambrano Station - 13 min walk
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antigua Casa de Guardia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Fábrica (Cruzcampo) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Santa Coffee Soho - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Er Pichi de Cái - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Barra De Doña Inés - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Malabar by Petit Palace

4-star adults-only hotel near Port of Malaga
As a guest of Malabar by Petit Palace, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Malabar by Petit Palace also features an elevator and a water dispenser.

This 4-star Málaga hotel is smoke free.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Malabar by Petit Palace offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Málaga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 17 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 17 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

ICON Malabar Hotel

ICON Malabar Málaga

ICON Malabar Hotel Málaga

ICON Malabar by Petit Palace

Frequently asked questions

How close is Malabar by Petit Palace to the airport?

Malabar by Petit Palace is 6.5 mi (23-min drive) away from the Malaga Airport (AGP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Malabar by Petit Palace?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malabar by Petit Palace on Oct 4, 2026 start from $231, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Malabar by Petit Palace have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Malabar by Petit Palace.

How close is Malabar by Petit Palace to the beach?

This hotel is 11.1 mi (31-min drive) from Carihuela Beach and 1.7 mi (14-min drive) from Malagueta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Malabar by Petit Palace offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Malabar by Petit Palace, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Malabar by Petit Palace?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Torrequebrada (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Malabar by Petit Palace?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Malabar by Petit Palace?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Malabar by Petit Palace have a pool?

Malabar by Petit Palace does not have a pool.

Does Malabar by Petit Palace have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Malabar by Petit Palace to downtown Málaga?

Malabar by Petit Palace is 0.3 mi away from Málaga.

Malabar by Petit Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 580 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Hermenegildo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay! Very Clean and tasteful hotel and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay where you feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, nice staff, and great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and accommodating staff, surprisingly quiet at night despite the central location, nice and fresh breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and quiet roo.s
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel with helpful staff, great breakfast and nice design!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff, great location and comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location! Our room was very comfortable and the staff were absolutely wonderful. So helpful, thoughtful, and friendly! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Guled

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with great staff who make the stay very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and beautiful design hotel. The staff were very nice, thoughtful and attentive. The room was spacious and architecture was impressive with big windows.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location everything is nearby. Rooms are clean, bright, well designed with very comfy beds and bedding
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central hotel. Very clean Great breakfast Lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Breakfast was good, and very clean & quiet room
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to the beach and train station. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our stay was during my birthday and they left a birthday surprise in the room, it was really appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous stay at Icon Malabar, a great location, extremely helpful and friendly staff, and generally a nice place to be. The only downside was the lack of a secluded outdoors space to relax in, but we were happy to sit at the tables on the street outside as it really is very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hotel next to city center!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, courteous staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, the staff is amazing! Our check in and check out process was easy going! The location it’s great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shairoze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel. Renovated, very helpful staff who hotel above and beyond but are genuine. Very clean and well maintained. Love the fresh fruit smoothies and fresh juices. Rooms are modern, exceptionally clean and friendly staff. Great breakfast. Location easily accessible
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Amenities
Fabulous hotel and situated right in the heart of Malaga.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect option for travelers visiting the center of Malaga. Design and comfy rooms, great breakfast and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emilia Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay, good distance from all the attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Very friendly staff. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice welcome, breakfast and kind personal to attend...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025