Málaga · El Limonar · Spain
Soho Boutique Castillo de Santa Catalina
Seasonal Heated Infinity Pool · best Summer, late afternoon/sunset
Pool score
6.6/10
Meta rating
91/100
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.
6.6/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 7.5/10 | 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.
91/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6★ | 892 | 58% | 54/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.5★ | 291 | 42% | 38/100 |
Editor's note
The hotel features a heated, seasonal infinity pool with sweeping views over the Bay of Malaga and the Mediterranean Sea, offering a romantic ambiance. Reviewers highlight the breathtaking vistas from the terrace at sunset, which likely extend to the pool area, creating a distinctive and memorable experience.
Pool facts
Pool facts
- Pools
- 1
- Size
- Medium (50–150 m²)
- View
- Sea
- Setting
- Rooftop · Infinity edge · Outdoor
- Heated
- Yes
- Saltwater
- No
- Year-round
- No
- Season
- Seasonal
- 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
The pool is also extremely small — more of a wading pool than somewhere you could properly swim. A shame as my husband likes to swim.
Depending on time of year, you can take advantage of a seasonal heated infinity pool overlooking the bay, a rooftop terrace, and a courtyard restaurant.
Why do I feel it is not a four star hotel? It only has eight rooms and there is no restaurant or bar or swimming pool/spa and abysmal wifi - but it does have the most amazing views and the junior suite (room 1) I stayed in was fabulous apart from terrible sound proofing (lack of it).
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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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