Top 5 Hotels near Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport✅

Málaga is a city in the south of Spain that many tourists visit for an extended period of time. This is helped by the climate with a long bathing season, which lasts almost until the end of October. At the same time, many visitors come for business trips or sightseeing and then travel on to the next city or country. Therefore, it is important for these tourists to be close to an airport. Especially as many flights can depart to different parts of the world in the early morning or at night.

We have picked several hotels of different types to make it easier for each of you to decide on a hotel. In doing so, we have taken into account honest feedback from visitors.

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Holiday Inn Express Málaga Airport

☆☆☆☆☆ 3/5

Hotel benefits: This hotel is the closest one to Málaga Airport, in the Churriana area. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and free parking. Breakfast is free and is included in the room price. Dinner is served late and the bar is open until 01.00am. Málaga city centre can be reached by train in 10 minutes. There are rooms for people with disabilities. Guests praise the delicious breakfasts and pastries, as well as the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms. The accommodation is good value for money.

The disadvantages of the hotel: There are hardly any complaints about the hotel itself. Mostly, people didn't like the fact that taxi from the airport is expensive. Although the hotel is very close, those with luggage have to take a taxi. Therefore, there are complaints about the lack of transfers to and from the airport. Some guests did not like the lack of a fridge in the room.

Campanile Málaga Airport

☆☆☆☆☆ 3/5

The pros: This hotel is just over 2 km from the airport. However, its location is very convenient as it is almost midway between the city centre and the airport. It takes 5 minutes by transport to the airport and 10 minutes to Malaga city centre. Rooms are bright, large and clean. Children up to 10 years old are entitled to stay free of charge. The staff are pleasant and the food is good. There is free parking for the car.

The cons: There are complaints about poor soundproofing, thin walls in adjoining rooms. Although the noise from the street is not audible. There are not a lot of complaints.

La Macarena Airport

The pros: The distance to Malaga Airport is only 1 km. Good ratings are given by couples. Suitable for those who have an early flight. There is a rooftop terrace. The rooms are clean with a good design and the service is friendly. Beds are comfortable. Good kitchen. Next to the hotel is the number 9 bus that goes to Malaga. Good value for money.

The cons: There are no major complaints. Those who have booked an upstairs room find it hard to carry their luggage. There are difficulties for those who need to find parking for their car.

Hotel Zen Airport

☆☆☆☆☆ 3/5

The pros: This hotel is not as close to the airport as the previous ones, but it provides a free shuttle to and from the airport. It is located in the city of Torremolinos. The nearest beach is a 15-minute walk away. Some of the rooms are decorated in a classic Andalusian style, some in a modern style. The reviews show that guests like it. They note that the staff are friendly, the cleaning and towel change is every day. All guests are satisfied with the excellent bus connections to the airport and beach.

The cons: There are dissatisfied comments about the small swimming pool as well as the nighttime noise. The shuttle service is only until 8pm.

Gabriel Miró

The advantages: This one is located 1 km from the airport. Free Wi-Fi, non-smoking rooms and a terrace are available. Guests like the pleasant staff and the owner of the hotel. A washing machine and a coffee machine are available. Everyone is happy with the proximity to the airport.

The disadvantages: This hotel is recommended for 1-2 nights only as there are some inconveniences. The noise from the dryers is disturbing. The stairs without handrails are noted.

Tourists needing a stay near the airport for one or more nights have several options for a place to stay. The closest to the airport is the Holiday Inn Express Málaga Airport. There are no particular complaints about it, so we recommend it for a comfortable stay.

Many good reviews about Gabriel Miró, which is located in a quiet area, within 1 km from the airport. Tourists note the friendliness and willingness to help in any situation of the owner of the apartments, and this fact hides some shortcomings in the hotel itself. For those who travel a lot and are not in need of luxury, you may appreciate the moments when, after the trip, you are welcomed in a small hotel, without being pretentious but friendly, creating an almost homelike atmosphere. Inexpensive, and not for everyone to understand, but very nice and pleasant.

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How do I get from the airport to Malaga?

Buses run every 20 minutes from 6.25 a.m. to 00.00 a.m. Extra ones to the centre of Málaga at 2.00 and 5.05.

Which beach is closest to the airport?

Playa del Campo de Golf (Campo de Golf San Julián) beach. There are golf courses nearby. The beach is not very crowded. There are barbecue areas and football fields in the area.