Málaga · Centre · Spain
NH Málaga
- Rooftop
- Outdoor
- city view
Fully verified
Core pool details confirmed through the hotel's official material and at least one additional reliable source.
- Pools documented
- 1 shared swimming pool and 1 plunge pool.
- Heating
- Heating not confirmed
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Last verified
- 15 September 2026
- Reviewed by
- Per Lindhe
- Pool Score
- Pool Score pending editorial review
- Included in rankings
- Yes
Evidence-based Pool Score
Five measurable factors, scored from documented evidence only.
Pool Score pending — more verified data required
Guest pool sentiment How guests describe the pool itself, across deduplicated reviews. | Not verified |
Heating Whether the shared swimming pool is heated, and for how much of the year. | Not verified |
Number of pools Shared swimming pools count first; spa, children's and private pools add little. | 6.0/15 |
Pool size The largest shared pool guests can use, measured in area or length. | Not verified |
Independent recognition Positive, independently published articles about the pool. | 0.0/10 |
Confidence: Low
Last verified: 15 September 2026
Score version: evidence-v2
Meta rating — blended guest ratings
90/100
Heated pool check
Heating not confirmed
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not verified
- Heated pools
- None confirmed
- Swimming pools documented
- 1
Heating details last checked 15 Sept 2026. Check NH Málaga's own site
Pool facts
What we know about the pool
Every fact below comes from the hotel's own website, Google, TripAdvisor or guest reviews — with the source noted where we have one.
Pools at this hotel
1 shared pool and 1 plunge pool.
Heating has not been confirmed for any pool here.
Rooftop Pool
Shared hotel pool · Outdoor · Rooftop · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Rooftop Splash Pool
Plunge pool · Outdoor · Rooftop · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
A jacuzzi is listed separately and never counted as a swimming pool
Practical pool information
- Pools
- 1 shared swimming pool and 1 plunge pool.
- Pool type
- Not verified
- Pool size
- One pool is small, not for lengths.
- Heating
- Heating not confirmed
Source verification unavailable
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not verified
- Who can use the pool
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- Not available
- Children
- Not allowed at the pool
- Best time to visit
- Not verified
- View from the pool
- city
"Not confirmed" means we have not yet seen this detail in the hotel's own material or in a second independent source. We never estimate it.
Behind the numbers
How the meta rating is built
The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, weighted by review volume and recency.
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
90/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6★ | 9,017 | 58% | 54/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.3★ | 2,158 | 42% | 36/100 |
Pool details confirmed against the hotel's own website plus at least one independent source. No editor has visited in person. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the ranking order.
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
Pet-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, connected to a shopping center, near Port of Malaga
Full transparency
Every pool comment we found
All 1 substantive guest comments about the pool at NH Málaga — praise and criticism alike, unedited and linked to their source.
Positive · 0
No clearly positive pool comments found yet.
Critical · 0
No critical pool comments found yet. We publish them as soon as we find any.
Mixed or factual · 1
“Pet-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, connected to a shopping center, near Port of Malaga”
— NH Málaga Hotel: Only Verified Reviews for 2026 - Hotels.comWeb ↗
Comments are grouped automatically by tone and shown verbatim. We never remove negative feedback.
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
15 September 2026
Why it's on the list
The NH Málaga features two outdoor rooftop pools. The main rooftop pool is situated on the eighth floor, offering sunbeds and deck chairs, and providing views of Málaga's skyline. A smaller splash pool is located on the seventh floor. These pools are available seasonally during the summer.
Why it's not higher
The main rooftop pool is described as small and not suitable for serious swimming. Guests have noted issues with sun loungers being reserved with towels for extended periods.
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.
- Primary source: nh-hotels.com/en/hotel/nh-malaga?utm_campaign=lo ↗
- Second source: hotels.com/ho188172/nh-malaga-hotel-malaga-spain ↗
Reviewed by: Per Lindhe
Official website, Google Places, Tripadvisor, and other web sources confirm the presence of two outdoor rooftop pools, one on the eighth floor with city views and another splash pool on the seventh floor. The pool is seasonal (summer) and for guests only. The size is described as small by a reviewer on Tripadvisor. The official site confirms an outdoor pool and free gym access for guests. Web search and Google Places mention the rooftop and city views.
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