We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Torremolinos, Spain. We have also included hotels in palaces, historic properties, historic villas, old palaces, resorts, country estates, mansions, old manor houses and monasteries. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated November 2023.
Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Built in 1932, this listed building preserves much of its historic charm. It has over 3,500m² of public areas, gardens and terraces. Rooms at the Hotel Castillo de Santa Catalina feature a plasma TV, marble or tiled bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and unique décor. The hotel offers spectacular views over Málaga Bay. The rooms at the Castillo come with individual climate control, a safe and a minibar. Many offer sea views. Free parking is offered on site. The Santa Catalina is situated in the exclusive El Limonar area of Málaga, 800 metres from La Caleta Beach. The Picasso Museum and the city centre are less than 2 km away.Show full description
Great views. Boasting a privileged hillside setting in a Medieval walled enclosure, this rural property is set around an ancient fortress in the Andalusian countryside. Come to the Hotel Tugasa Castillo de Castellar to spend a relaxing break in an authentic Spanish castle, surrounded by the wonderful scenery of the Alcornocales Nature Park. Feel the history throughout this charming, well-preserved village of typical, whitewashed houses. The complex's historic setting gives it a peaceful atmosphere in which you can relax. Enjoy walking in the beautiful surrounding countryside. This fantastic location also allows you to easily reach the golden beaches of Sotogrande and try out some of the exciting water sports on offer.Show full description
Tugasa Castillo de Castellar is a medieval castle turned hotel in Castellar de la Frontera. It has cozy rooms with countryside views and a restaurant on-site. The castle's rich history and stunning location within the castle walls make it a unique and picturesque place to stay.
Unique. Great views. Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Hotel Castillo de Monda offers accommodation in Monda, 38 km from Málaga. The hotel has a sun terrace and views of the mountains, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. All rooms have a private bathroom including free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. There is a shared lounge with a TV at the property. Marbella is 14 km from Hotel Castillo de Monda, while Torremolinos is 30 km from the property. Malaga Airport is 31 km away.Show full description
Luxurious. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Situated in the heart of Andalusia on a large country estate, La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a spa. Constructed in the style of a traditional Andalusian palace the hotel offers elegant, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel spa includes an indoor pool, hot tub, sensation showers and sauna. Guests will also find a fitness room. A wide range of dining options are available within the hotel, and there is also a chill out patio serving cocktails. La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is 50 minutes drive away from both Málaga and Granada airports.Show full description
This is the most luxurious luxury hotel in Torremolinos. It also has a highly rated breakfast. It is very popular among couples travelling to Torremolinos.
Charming. Great location. Hotel Palacio de Mariana Pineda is a renovated 17th-century palace in the Albaycín district of Granada, facing the Alhambra. It offers free Wi-Fi and a variety of beauty and massage treatments. The palace is named after the revolutionary martyr Mariana Pineda, who lived at the palace in the 19th century. In the courtyard there is a pillar with an original sculpture of a shield, and the hotel has a museum charting its history. All rooms at the Palacio Mariana Pineda have a private bathroom decorated with original artisan tiles, and most come with a hydromassage bath. Each room has satellite TV with 54 international channels, and there are laptops available for guests’ use. The Palacio de Mariana Pineda Hotel is next to the River Darro and 400 metres from Granada Cathedral. The district of Albaycín is a UNESCO World Heritage site.Show full description
Beach front location. Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Set around a traditional Andalusian-style patio, this beautiful 18th-century mansion is located in San Martin Del Tesorillo. Surrounded by pretty gardens, Hotel Monasterio de San Martin features an outdoor pool, charming rooms and restaurant. Each attractive room at Hotel Monasterio de San Martin has classic décor with original features such as wooden beams and exposed brick walls. All rooms have air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a terrace opening onto the hotel gardens. You can enjoy local dishes in the San Martin’s restaurant. There is also a bar and a terrace overlooking the gardens. The hotel is within 15 minutes’ drive of the nearest beaches. Sotogrande is 8 km away and here you will find 4 golf courses. La Línea de la Concepción and Gibraltar can be reached in 35 minutes by car.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most beautiful, peaceful and stylish small hotels in Torremolinos! WOW!
Great value. Featuring a unique medieval design, Hotel Plaza Del Castillo has a distinctive façade resembling a castle and beautiful ornate gardens. Its rooms have air conditioning, heating and a minibar. Featuring stained-glass windows, stone walls and medieval paintings, Plaza del Castillo offers several banquet rooms and a restaurant that serves both traditional and creative cuisine. There is a 24-hour reception and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout. Hotel Plaza Del Castillo is conveniently located between the A-7 and the A-357 motorways, only 2 minutes’ drive from Mercamálaga wholesale market. The Congress Palace and the Cortijo Torres Fairground are less than 10 minutes by car. The city centre is 10 km away, while Malaga Airport is 12 km away. A bus stop located just 300 metres away connects you with the city centre and Malagueta Beach.Show full description
Historic property. Great location. Set within the grounds of the Alhambra Palace, Parador de Granada has a beautiful location. Housed in a 15th-century convent, this luxurious hotel features a popular restaurant. The Parador combines original features including stone archways, beamed ceilings and antique furnishings with chic, contemporary décor. Each room has free wired internet access, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a fully equipped bathroom. The restaurant serves a range of traditional Andalusian cuisine and features a terrace overlooking the Alhambra’s gardens. There is also a traditional enclosed patio, where guests can relax with a drink. Granada’s old town and the cathedral are both just 10 minutes’ walk from the Parador. Bib Rambla Square, with its bars and cafés, is less than 1 km from the hotel.Show full description
I think this is one of the most HISTORIC hotels in Torremolinos.
Close to beach front. Very cosy. Great breakfast. Set in Jimena de la Frontera, 36 km from La Duquesa Golf, Boutique Hotel Rancho Los Lobos offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a patio. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Boutique Hotel Rancho Los Lobos each room is equipped with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. A vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Jimena de la Frontera, like hiking and cycling. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. San Roque Golf Course is 29 km from Boutique Hotel Rancho Los Lobos, while Estepona Golf is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Gibraltar International, 44 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be the most cosy boutique hotel in Torremolinos. It also has A GREAT BEACH FRONT LOCATION.
Historic. Great location. Casa del Capitel Nazarí is a 16th-century palace in Granada’s Medieval Moorish quarter of Albayzín. It has an ornate Andalusian courtyard and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. The air-conditioned rooms at the Capitel Nazarí feature coffered ceilings and tiled floors. They have a private bathroom that comes with a hairdryer, and you can choose your pillow from the pillow menu. The hotel offers a varied buffet breakfast, and there are numerous restaurants and bars in the neighbouring streets. Staff at reception can help booking tickets to shows and guided tours of places such as the Alhambra Palace and the city’s Arabic baths. Granada Cathedral is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Casa del Capitel Nazarí. You can reach the Alhambra in 20 minutes on foot.Show full description
Historic. Superb interior design. Hotel Palacio Blanco is located in a restored 18th century palace located in the historic centre of Vélez-Málaga, 4 km from Costa del Sol beaches. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Each room offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV, desk and some a mountain view. This luxury boutique hotel offers an honesty bar and solarium. There are horse riding classes and golf courses offered only 4 km away. Malaga Airport is 30 minutes’ drive from Hotel Palacio Blanco.Show full description
The most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotel in Torremolinos. It also has AMAZING STAFF.
Elegant. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Cortijo Bravo is a 19th-Century country house, with a peaceful rural setting. It offers elegant accommodation, with an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace. Rooms at the hotel have classic décor. They all have a balcony or terrace, with views of the countryside. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the whole hotel. Cortijo Bravo has views of Malaga’s mountains and white villages. There is a garden with avocado trees. Inside, the hotel has a typical Andalusian courtyard. There are marble columns and a small fountain. The hotel restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean food, with creative touches. In summer, meals can be eaten outside on the terrace. Free parking is also available. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are only 7km away.Show full description
Beach front location. Nice style. Outstanding SPA facilities. Finca Eslava is a converted 18th-century manor house located just outside Antequera. It offers a large garden with a pool and paddle tennis court. Rooms at the Hotel Finca Eslava feature wooden beams and whitewashed walls. They are air-conditioned and have free WiFi access. The hotel’s restaurant serves traditional Andalusian food. There is also a bar where you can get a snack or a drink. The historical town of Antequera contains numerous buildings of historical and architectural interest. The city of Granada is an hour’s drive away.Show full description
Charming. Lovely interior design. This carefully restored building dates from the 18th century and lies in the most historic district of Ronda, surrounded by ancient monuments. Retaining much of its original charm, the Hotel Soho Boutique Palacio San Gabriel still displays an attractive stone façade and the coat of arms of one of its former owners. Spend a quiet moment in the library corner or in the typically Andalusian courtyard, full of plants and a trickling fountain. Here you can start the day with the hotel’s delicious breakfast. You can also enjoy a film in the intimate cinema room, which includes red velvet seats taken from the city’s old cinema. Combined with its privileged location, the hotel facilities make this a truly authentic Spanish setting for your holiday in rural Andalusia.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Hotel Molino del Arco is a typical Cortijo Andaluz from the beginning of the 18th century. The hotel is located 13 km from Ronda City Centre. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and suites, all inspired by the noble decoration of Ronda's houses. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and amenities. Restaurant with an à la carte menu, open every day. The hotel has an ample wine cellar; a snack bar and packed lunches are available on prior request. Other on-site facilities include a laundry service. Ronda Train and Bus stations are 19 minutes drive away from the property while Ronda bullring is 20 minutes drive away. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 90 minutes drive from the hotel. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner only. It is not open for lunch.Show full description
I think this is the most relaxing and romantic small hotel in Torremolinos. It also has very cosy rooms.
Unique. Tennis court. Almoraima Hotel is a restored 17th century convent offering stylish accommodation in a tranquil setting. The chic rooms feature modern décor. La Gañania restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, with an emphasis on different meats and products from La Almoraima Estate. Some look onto the central courtyard and some have a traditional fireplace. La Almoraima Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Guests can relax in the gardens. Activities can be organised for guests including horse riding, cycling and visits to Finca La Almoraima. Gibraltar is just 20 minutes away by car.Show full description
Great views. This Parador Hotel has an unbeatable central position in Málaga beside the castle. Situated on top of Mount Gibralfaro, you can look over the city and the Mediterranean Sea from a unique perspective. Head to the roof terrace for a fabulous swimming pool and sun terrace with incredible views. Stay active this holiday thanks to the Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro's location beside the Parador del Golf which boasts facilities for practising tennis and golf. Interiors of the Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro are welcoming and charming. Sit and chat with friends in the lounge areas where you can admire the elegant antique furniture, rich fabrics and warm Mediterranean tones. Sample Andalusian specialities in the Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro's restaurant which among other dishes serves delicious fresh fish and seafood.Show full description
Highly elegant. Great SPA. Featuring 3 18-hole golf courses, this luxury hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from Puerto Banus. Designed like a Tuscan palace, it features a 2, 000 m² spa, Roman Amphitheater and a luxurious beach club. Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort offers rooms and villas surrounded by beautiful gardens. All have views of the golf course, pool or gardens, and in some cases the Mediterranean Sea. Air-conditioned rooms and villas have satellite TV, a CD player and luxury Frette bed linen. Private bathrooms come with a bath and shower, hairdryer, slippers and bathrobe. All villas have a private garden, and some have a private swimming pool. Villas also feature a kitchenette. The Thermal Spa includes an indoor pool and gym. There are 2 saunas, 3 steam rooms and a Turkish bath. A range of health and beauty treatments is available in The Medical Wellness Institute. The Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort has 5 restaurants, with outdoor terraces offering superb views. There is also an English bar with a fireplace. Buffet breakfast served in the restaurant with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options is included in all the rates. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to its summer beach club, where there is a restaurant. Loungers and beach towels are provided. Kids Club opens during school holidays in Summer, Easter, and Christmas, and it's available free of charge for children from 4 to 12 years old.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Torremolinos.
Beach front location. Cosy. Comfortable beds. Set on the popular Costa del Sol, these villas and apartments enjoy a lovely setting and are surrounded by gardens from where you can enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea. Find peace and quiet at the la Perla de Torrenueva thanks to its location metres from the beach. Enjoy the green gardens planted with exotic plants and trees under which you can have an afternoon siesta. In the evening, you can head into the popular resort of Marbella for a fun-filled evening in the local bars and disco venues. The accommodation is well equipped with kitchens and you can soak up the sunshine and fresh, sea air on your private balcony or terrace.Show full description
These beautiful cottages offer lovely mountain views from their peaceful setting outside the village of Periana. Cantueso Holiday Park features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant serving traditional Spanish cuisine. Opening onto a private terrace, each whitewashed cottage at Cantueso Holiday Park has charming, Andalusian-style décor with beamed ceilings and terracotta tiles. The living room includes a fireplace, a sofa and a TV. The kitchenette includes a gas hob, fridge, toaster and a kettle. There is a barbecue on the terrace. Offering views of nearby Viñuela Lake, the complex has mini-golf, table tennis and a children’s play area. The restaurant also prepares meals to take away, as well as children’s portions. It also caters for guests with special dietary needs. Málaga and the Costa del Sol can be reached in less than an hour by car. Loja is 50 km and the historic city of Granada is a 90-minute drive away.Show full description
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