11Ilunion Málaga
8.4Soho · Rooftop pool · port view
A surprisingly large heated rooftop pool with port views and very fair prices in Málaga's Soho district.
Big rooftop on a budgetfrom $150View hotel →
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Málaga
Andalusian rooftops above the Costa del Sol
Málaga's hotel scene has grown up fast — rooftop pools with cathedral views, port-side resorts and warm Andalusian evenings that stretch long into October.
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12Vincci Posada del Patio
8.4Old Town · Rooftop plunge · old town
A rooftop plunge above the preserved Roman walls in the old town, with a direct line of sight to the Alcazaba.
Rooftop above Roman wallsfrom $200View hotel →
13Soho Boutique Cobertizo de Málaga
8.3Old Town · Rooftop plunge · skyline
A tiny rooftop plunge tucked above a quiet street in the old town. Often empty.
Hidden old-town rooftopfrom $140View hotel →
14Soho Boutique Castillo de Santa Catalina
8.3El Limonar · Outdoor pool · garden
An outdoor pool in the garden of a 1930s castle-style mansion above La Malagueta. Romantic and historic.
Castle-garden poolfrom $260View hotel →
15Barceló Málaga
8.2Train Station · Indoor pool · spa
A clean indoor pool in a generous spa next to María Zambrano station. Great for stopovers and rainy days.
Reliable city spa poolfrom $170View hotel →
16Hotel Sallés Málaga Centro
8.2Centre · Rooftop pool · skyline
A small heated rooftop pool steps from Calle Larios. Very peaceful for the location.
Quiet rooftop findfrom $160View hotel →
17Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro
8.1Gibralfaro · Outdoor pool · castle view
An outdoor pool above the Gibralfaro castle with a panoramic view over the bullring, the city and the bay.
Pool with the best Málaga viewfrom $200View hotel →
18Sercotel Málaga
8.0Centre · Rooftop pool · plunge
A small heated rooftop plunge with daybeds. Great-value rooftop hotel in central Málaga.
Affordable city rooftopfrom $140View hotel →
19Las Arenas Hotel Málaga
8.0La Malagueta · Outdoor pool · seafront
An outdoor pool right on La Malagueta promenade, with direct beach access. Big sun terrace.
Seafront family poolfrom $180View hotel →
20Petit Palace Plaza Málaga
7.9Old Town · Rooftop plunge · skyline
A very small rooftop plunge with a panoramic view of the cathedral and the port. Best for sunset.
Compact rooftop dipfrom $150View hotel →
By style
Pick your vibe
The Top 10 in Málaga ranks every pool by overall score. These shortlists narrow it down by what kind of afternoon you want.
Best rooftop pools
Skyline views, sunset DJs, plunge pools above the city.
- 9.2
Palacio Solecio
Old Town · Rooftop plunge · cathedral view
- 9.1
Only YOU Hotel Málaga
Soho · Rooftop pool · port view
- 8.9
Vincci Selección Posada del Patio
Old Town · Rooftop plunge · old town
Resort & beachfront
Big-water, full-cabana hotels — closest thing to a beach resort in town.
- 9.5
Gran Hotel Miramar
La Malagueta · Outdoor pool · seafront garden
- 8.3
Soho Boutique Castillo de Santa Catalina
El Limonar · Outdoor pool · garden
- 8.1
Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro
Gibralfaro · Outdoor pool · castle view
Quiet & grown-up
Low-key crowd, no party soundtrack, real swimming space.
- 9.2
Palacio Solecio
Old Town · Rooftop plunge · cathedral view
- 8.9
Vincci Selección Posada del Patio
Old Town · Rooftop plunge · old town
- 8.5
Salles Hotel Málaga Centro
Centre · Rooftop pool · plunge
Pool + serious spa
Where the pool comes with a proper wellness floor.
- 9.5
Gran Hotel Miramar
La Malagueta · Outdoor pool · seafront garden
- 8.2
Barceló Málaga
Train Station · Indoor pool · spa
Neighborhoods
Where to stay
A quick map of which Málaga neighborhoods have the most pool hotels — and what to expect from each.
Old Town
6 hotels
- Palacio Solecio9.2
- Vincci Selección Posada del Patio8.9
- H10 Croma Málaga8.6
Centre
4 hotels
- NH Málaga8.5
- Salles Hotel Málaga Centro8.5
- Hotel Sallés Málaga Centro8.2
Soho
3 hotels
- Only YOU Hotel Málaga9.1
- Soho Boutique Hotel Equitativa8.7
- Ilunion Málaga8.4
La Malagueta
2 hotels
- Gran Hotel Miramar9.5
- Las Arenas Hotel Málaga8.0
Cathedral
2 hotels
- Molina Lario8.9
- AC Hotel Málaga Palacio8.8
El Limonar
1 hotel
- Soho Boutique Castillo de Santa Catalina8.3
