BYPILLOW California

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Hyggeligt hotel med god beliggenhed. Super venligt personale og god morgenmad. Møbler på tagterrassen trænger til udskiftning. Vil helt sikkert komme igen.

Very nice hotel with a 2 minute walk to the beach. AC and fan were great. We had the room with a large balcony [202] which was nice. Shower and bed perfect. They also gave us beach towels for the beach. Food and grocery store very very close also. Also a very quiet hotel

10/10. Can’t recommend enough! Close to the beach and walking distance to the city. Our room was big and very nice. If you bring a car, remember to prebook a parking spot with the hotel directly.

Really lovely hotel with lots of character. Loved the stained glass window in the rear of the lobby and the tasteful bar and seating area. Great roof terrace although furniture is a little tired. So close to Malagueta beach and central Málaga is an easy 20-25 minute walk through fascinating streets. The reception team were fabulous and very helpful. Alejandro is a kind, helpful and extremely knowledgeable and competent host. I really appreciated his help with parking my car in space 13 in the corner of the underground car park. My room was great, (205) lots of unexpected extras- lovely little balcony for a cup of tea. Luxurious bathroom with huge shower. Super clean. Good lift. Only minor issue was people coming and going until small hours and on arrival they made a lot of racket. This happened 2 of my 3 nights, but since everything else was wonderful, it's not a big deal. Thank you Hotel California, I checked out and escaped into the Sierra de las Nieves!

Allt var bra, över förväntan. Skulle bara önska att den fina solterassen fräschas upp.

Great place, great location, great room. Only thing that was challenging was parking!

I checked out in the middle of the night because I was swarmed by biting ants. Plus, they say the have parking, but they actually only have a single, tiny, inaccessible spot in a ramp across the street for the entire hotel.

I have stayed at the hotel california three times now and it's usually a good value option. The location is great and the staff are friendly. The rooms are reasonable and value for a 2 star. But the main reason I choose this hotel is for the large sun terrace. Sadly, this time, there were no sun loungers available - every single one was broken and out of use. There was no explanation given when I raised it with the management and was just told that they were waiting for the summer to get replacements. I've no idea how they can allow all the loungers to break without fixing or replacing. The marquee was also broken so overall, the impression was very disappointing and revealed a neglect of what is the hotel's main attraction. I'm not sure I would stay here again due to this significant issue. It's a shame as I liked this hotel.

Excellent renovated hotel with about a 2 minute walk to the beach. Room was very quiet also. They provide beach towels and umbrella also. We had room 202 which is the best front facing room as it has a large balcony with chairs.

El desayuno era muy completo y la habitación grande, sin embargo el baño tenía humedad casi constantemente

We loved this hotel, we were upgraded and had a lovely balcony. The upstairs roof terrace was wonderful. An honesty bar is provided and is very good. The room was perfect, the bed comfortable and everywhere was spotless. The staff were very good. We will be back!

Very nice location, nice atmosphere in the Hotel. Only my room was not super clean.

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the breakfast with fruits and bread changing each day. I would give this hotel 5 stars except the shower didn’t work for the first two nights of our stay, which was disappointing after a long and tiring journey.

Das Hotel hat eine charmante Ambience. Mein Zimmer war sehr sauber. Die Mitarbeitenden waren alle sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, mit Humor. Schön, dass ich eine Dachterrasse nutzen konnte. Das Frühstücksbuffet war fein und gepflegt. Ich würde auf jeden Fall wieder buchen!

Hotel offers very clean basic accommodation. My room was a small single but had everything I needed for a one night stay including coffee/tea AC and fan. Bathroom was small but adequate. Hotel is in a good location, close walk to the beach front. Staff were friendly and helpful.

I think 2 Star is very harsh, the decor in the recpetion is old but cute, but the room was stunning, very morden, clean and comfortable. Short walk to the beach and city centre. I will plan to stay again.

Quietly location. Excellent breakfast. Nice room. Comfortable bed and pillow. Friendly staff. Unfortunately foul smell from the toilet.

I checked out in the middle of the night because I was swarmed by biting ants. Plus, they say the have parking, but they actually only have a single, tiny, inaccessible spot in a ramp across the street for the entire hotel.

The room and hotel were very clean and comfortable. Our room (204) was very large by European standards. Plenty enough room to lay out both suitcases. Bathroom was also plenty large with lots of counter space. Not all of the the rooms are large so if you want a larger one you probably need to ask. Location was nice. A 5 minute walk to the beach and a 20-25 minute flat walk to the Alcazaba. Their are are restaurants and a grocery store nearby. It has a really nice rooftop terrace with great views and a nice terrace out the front also. We would definitely stay here again.

The hotel is a traditional type with nice clean rooms. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Room was very clean. The hotel is a 5min walk from the beach and about 20mins into the historic centre.

The room looked like a dorm room and the bed was about as comfortable. The staff was nice and the room was clean.

I wanted a hotel close to the beach and this was great, 2 block walk and you were there. I felt safe as a solo female traveler in and around the hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It was quiet and clean, my room was secure and there's a beautiful rooftop patio to enjoy with views of the water. The bus stop is right out side and you can get to most spots in Malaga. My only issue was the wifi was very spotty. It took awhile to make calls or search for things online with it constantly dropping offline. Overall I'd stay there again, thanks!

Nice, fairly new renovated rooms

Hotel Review – BYPILLOW California, Malaga Stay: 9–11 January 2026 The hotel has a very friendly and welcoming staff, which made the stay pleasant from the start. It is centrally located, with easy access to the city center, the beach promenade, and great walking routes nearby. There are plenty of restaurants in the area, as well as a minimarket and a pharmacy within short walking distance. However, the rooms were extremely noisy, with very poor sound insulation. There were no ventilation vents in the room, making it impossible to get fresh air without opening the windows, which then let in significant noise from the busy, traffic-heavy street outside. Although there was a heat pump/air conditioning unit, this is unfortunately not a replacement for proper ventilation and fresh air. The bathroom layout was poorly planned. The placement of the bathroom furniture made it almost unusable and very impractical. Breakfast was very minimalist and quite limited compared to expectations. Overall, the hotel has a great location and kind staff, but the lack of soundproofing, fresh air, and functional room design significantly affected the comfort of the stay.

Great boutique hotel. Location is perfect for the beach, but also quite close to the city. Short walk to the A bus direct to the airport. Surrounded by decent restaurants and a nearby supermarket. Highlight is the sun terrace which gets the sun all day. Air conditioning in rooms is very efficient. Breakfast is served at the table - modest servings for €10. Only downside was the smallness of the room.... would be very tight for more than one person. Also, the WiFi signal is poor and dropped out constantly in the room, and on the roof terrace. This should be sorted by the management. Overall, a 4/5.

bien situé personnel très agréable et efficace les chambres sont spacieuses et silencieuses

Very nice hotel. More than 2 stars. We had room with balcony 2 nd floor. Very god service and everything you want for breakfast served at your table. 20 min walk to city centre and only a few min to the beach. Air con and a fan in our room. Fridge and water boiler + coffee and tea in the room. Will absolutely stay here again.

The room and hotel were very clean and comfortable. Our room (204) was very large by European standards. Plenty enough room to lay out both suitcases. Bathroom was also plenty large with lots of counter space. Not all of the the rooms are large so if you want a larger one you probably need to ask. Location was nice. A 5 minute walk to the beach and a 20-25 minute flat walk to the Alcazaba. Their are are restaurants and a grocery store nearby. It has a really nice rooftop terrace with great views and a nice terrace out the front also. We would definitely stay here again.

Den er ok. Men veldig lite isolert; en del støy. Litt lite for prisen.

Everyone was very friendly and helpful :)

Really lovely hotel with lots of character. Loved the stained glass window in the rear of the lobby and the tasteful bar and seating area. Great roof terrace although furniture is a little tired. So close to Malagueta beach and central Málaga is an easy 20-25 minute walk through fascinating streets. The reception team were fabulous and very helpful. Alejandro is a kind, helpful and extremely knowledgeable and competent host. I really appreciated his help with parking my car in space 13 in the corner of the underground car park. My room was great, (205) lots of unexpected extras- lovely little balcony for a cup of tea. Luxurious bathroom with huge shower. Super clean. Good lift. Only minor issue was people coming and going until small hours and on arrival they made a lot of racket. This happened 2 of my 3 nights, but since everything else was wonderful, it's not a big deal. Thank you Hotel California, I checked out and escaped into the Sierra de las Nieves!

Staff was very friendly and approachable.

On checking into our room, it had a string sewage smell. We opened the windows and doors and switched the fan on. After a few minutes the small was atill coming from the bathroom so I went to the reception desk to report it. The assistant gave us another room one level above the first one. We checked into this and it was fine. On leaving for dinner shortly afterwards I thanked the assistant, upon which he told us he checked our original room and it was fine, and didn’t understand why I complained. I reiterated that it smelled bad and he insisted I was wrong, with a really bad attitude. On returning to the room around 11pm we showered in cold water as there was no hot water. The air conditioning did not work, after at least an hour on cold, and with the extra fan in, the room was still hot. After our exchange earlier I wasn’t going to complain and turn the whole thing ugly. The following morning I reported the issues to the morning manager, and he said he was aware of the water problem, but it was now fixed, and we were on our way to the airport! He insisted the water temperature was 40deg the previous day, and that the air conditioning worked fine, I must have been using it incorrectly! Again a bad attitude. After a week of several hotels and superb experiences, this was by far our worst experience. If I visit Malaga again we would rather sleep in the car.

Excellent location with helpful and friendly staff.

Was an amazing short stay. Easy to rach from the airport or the city center and the beach is a 3 minute walk away. The next bus stop is 1/2 minute away :-) Staff/owners are very helpful and the breakfast is lovely.

We loved staying here and we will definitely stay again. Very nice eateries nearby and cheap shopping options on the other side of the road (found some nice cashmere scarves for 6.5 eur when in town the same kind were 10 or above). Very nice and quiet, clean and loved the many lights! Also, the lady at reception was very kind to keep our luggage until we were ready to leave for our flight, well past the checkout time so we could explore unencumbered. 5/5

Our favorite hotel so far in Europe. The facilities are great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. You must have the breakfast. Eggs are cooked to order and the breakfast is served at your table. Fresh fruit, squeezed orange juice, great coffee, yogurt, muscili and lemon cake. H

Excellent people that work at the first desk Alina and Sandra are the best

Lage und Frühstück klasse, junge Angestellte durch die Bank super freundlich, Dachterrasse echt toll. Ältere Inhaber/ Besitzer maximal unfreundlich, haben nicht mal gegrüßt, als sie neben unserem Tisch direkt eindeckten. Unser Zimmer, schön, aber sehr dunkel, in drei Tagen kein einziger Handtuchwechsel, auch keinerlei Hinweis, wie man das machen könnte Also gut insgesamt, aber auch nicht mehr

The hotel is a traditional type with nice clean rooms. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Room was very clean. The hotel is a 5min walk from the beach and about 20mins into the historic centre.

This place was a great! Maybe a little far from downtown and all the action, but everything about it was super nice and staff was very helpful! And it was steps from the beach, quick 5 minute walk :)

Koselig hotell, nydelig frokost, kort avstand til stranden. Gode bussforbindelser til sentrum rett utenfor hotellet.

Location was great, room and common areas were wonderful. Fantastic value.

Unterkunft ist super gelegen .Strand und cittinah. Rezeption 24 Std besetzt . Gutes einfaches Frühstück, sehr nett alle Mitarbeiter Komme gerne wieder

A nice little property away from the busy area yet a nice 20 min walk away. super close to the beach (2 min walk) and there is a big supermarket one block away. Everyone I spoke to was pleasant and helpful. I had an early flght and they arranged a taxi ride at 4:45AM and someone was at the desk making sure all was good. Would stay again!

Excellent location

Nyrenoverat litet hotell 5 min. från Malagetastranden. Frukost men ingen lunch/middagsservering. Finns gott om restauranger utanför dörren.

Hotellets beliggenhed så tæt på strand og seværdigheder; dejlig tagterrasse og venligt personale kombineret med rimelig pris betyder at vi meget gerne kommer igen.

Nettes feines City Hotel in zentraler Lage. Busse vor der Türe - zum Zentrum - bzw. Bus-Umsteigeplatz. Wer noch gut zu Fuß ist, geht das Stück in die Stadt oder zum Busumschlagplatz innerhalb von 10 - 15 Minuten. Ebensolche Entfernung zum nächstgelegenen Strandabschnitt. Supermarkt ums Eck. Frühstück war auch okay, da soweit alles vorhanden. Service sehr nett und bemüht, kann jedoch nur das aus der Küche bringen was vorbereitet wurde. Gekochtes Ei gibt es nur kalt, das hat gestört ist jedoch "Jammern auf hohem Niveau". Sonst von Tetra-Orangensaft über Kaffee/Tee, Marmelade, Müsli, Joghurt, Obstschüsserl, Schinken, Käse, Gebäck, Croissant, kleine Muffins war wirklich alles vorhanden. Zimmer mit Klima, wer diese nicht verwendet, dem ist es ab ca 5 Uhr bei offener Türe eindeutig zu laut, da sehr viele Busse/Fahrzeuge diese Strecke nehmen. Diese Kleinigkeiten ergeben die Bewertung "GUT" und eben nicht "Hervorragend" Für ein paar Nächte (bei uns 3) auf jeden Fall optimal gelegen :-)

Quirky and in a great position, about 15 mins pleasant walk into the city. Room was quite small and basic with no view, but it was fine as we were out all three days. Breakfast was the highlight. No buffet, but the coffee and selection they bring you is fabulous. Would stay again.

Helpful and friendly staff. Best continental breakfast, such a good variety and amount. Very comfortable bed, clean room and powerful shower. Great location for beach and old town sights bars, restaurants and shops.

I had the best visit and the hotel, breakfast and staff exceeded my expectations. The staff was so nice, service mindes and helpful. We were served breakfast at the table with fresh orange juice, fruits, bread, youghurt, müsli and croissants. The eggs and bacon was made after your wish. The rooms were nice and clean! Would definitely boom this hotel again! Also nice sea view from the roof top and comfortable walking distance to the center.

Great location - walking distance to beach, restaurants, old city, museum, and fortress. Beds are very comfy and AC is excellent. Lovely rooftop garden to watch the sun set in the evening. Breakfast is top rate - perfect coffee with hot milk, warm freshly-baked rolls and croissants, freshly squeezed orange juice, granola, and yoghurt.

Hotel Review – BYPILLOW California, Malaga Stay: 9–11 January 2026 The hotel has a very friendly and welcoming staff, which made the stay pleasant from the start. It is centrally located, with easy access to the city center, the beach promenade, and great walking routes nearby. There are plenty of restaurants in the area, as well as a minimarket and a pharmacy within short walking distance. However, the rooms were extremely noisy, with very poor sound insulation. There were no ventilation vents in the room, making it impossible to get fresh air without opening the windows, which then let in significant noise from the busy, traffic-heavy street outside. Although there was a heat pump/air conditioning unit, this is unfortunately not a replacement for proper ventilation and fresh air. The bathroom layout was poorly planned. The placement of the bathroom furniture made it almost unusable and very impractical. Breakfast was very minimalist and quite limited compared to expectations. Overall, the hotel has a great location and kind staff, but the lack of soundproofing, fresh air, and functional room design significantly affected the comfort of the stay.

Good location, good breakfast, friendly staff.

10/10 Wonderful stay at Hotel California during our first visit to Malaga. The hotel is beautiful, quaint and welcoming. The rooms have been updated and our particular room was quiet. The breakfast each morning to start the day was absolutely amazing served by a very kind and helpful staff. 5-minute walk to the beach! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

Our favorite hotel so far in Europe. The facilities are great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. You must have the breakfast. Eggs are cooked to order and the breakfast is served at your table. Fresh fruit, squeezed orange juice, great coffee, yogurt, muscili and lemon cake. H

T.he staff are extremely nice and helpful. Breakfast was very good

Simple health breakfast and off you go!