Málaga · Cathedral · Spain
AC Hotel Málaga Palacio
Rooftop outdoor · best Summer, early evening
Pool score
6.0/10
Meta rating
86/100
Behind the numbers
How we scored this hotel
Two scores, two methods. The pool score is our editorial judgement of the pool itself. The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track.
How the pool score is built
Five criteria, each rated 0–10, combined with fixed weights into a final 0–10 Pool Score.
6.0/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 5.0/10 | 25% |
View & atmosphere Skyline, sea, gardens, light, music, vibe | 7.5/10 | 25% |
Size & lounging space Pool dimensions, sunbeds, cabanas, deck space | 5.0/10 | 20% |
Access & seasonality Opening hours, season length, guest-only vs day-pass | 7.5/10 | 15% |
Service & maintenance Attendants, towels, food and drink, cleanliness | 5.0/10 | 15% |
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
86/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4★ | 6,938 | 58% | 51/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.1★ | 3,374 | 42% | 34/100 |
Editor's note
The AC Hotel Málaga Palacio boasts a rooftop pool that offers magnificent views of Málaga Harbor and the city skyline. While details on the pool itself are scarce, the exceptional vista from the roof terrace is consistently praised, suggesting the pool shares this commanding position. The pool area seems to be a popular spot for guests and visitors, particularly in the evenings.
Pool facts
Pool facts
- Pools
- 1
- Size
- Small (<50 m²)
- View
- Skyline
- Setting
- Rooftop · Outdoor
- Heated
- No
- Saltwater
- No
- Year-round
- No
- Season
- Summer
- Amenities
- Poolside food
- Adults only
- No
Only facts confirmed by 2+ sources or the hotel's own site are shown
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
Gallery
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Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
Not yet verified — we are still checking this property.
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
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