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BYPILLOW California

2.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Malagueta Beach

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Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 10.00 per person)
Reception
Reception
Front of property
Located near Malagueta Beach, Hotel California combines relaxation with convenience. Guests can enjoy the rooftop terrace with its stunning views, browse books in the library, connect to in-room WiFi, and interact with the helpful staff who enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room (Double superior with balcony) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room (Double superior with balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Paseo de Sancha, 17, Málaga, Málaga, España, 29016

What's nearby

  • Malagueta Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Picasso Museum Malaga - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Málaga Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Soho - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Port of Malaga - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • La Malagueta Station - 9 min walk
  • Malaga (YJM-Malaga Train Station) - 10 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chiringuito Tropicana - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caleta Playa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chiringuito El Cachalote - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gran Hotel Miramar Rooftop Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Buena Sidra - ‬7 min walk

About this property

BYPILLOW California

Hotel near Malagueta Beach
Located close to Alcazaba and Picasso Museum Malaga, BYPILLOW California provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 14 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 14 per day
  • Late check-in fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel California Malaga
Hotel California Málaga
Hotel California Hotel Málaga
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Málaga
Hotel California Hotel Málaga

Frequently asked questions

Is BYPILLOW California pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BYPILLOW California?

Self parking is available for EUR 14 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at BYPILLOW California?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours, for a fee.

What time is check-out at BYPILLOW California?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is BYPILLOW California located?

Located in Málaga Centro, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa de la Caleta, Malagueta Beach, and Port of Malaga. Picasso Museum Malaga and Alcazaba are also within 1 mi (2 km). La Malagueta Station is 9 minutes by foot and La Marina Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

BYPILLOW California Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 496 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel offers very clean basic accommodation. My room was a small single but had everything I needed for a one night stay including coffee/tea AC and fan. Bathroom was small but adequate. Hotel is in a good location, close walk to the beach front. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Misael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple health breakfast and off you go!
Street View
Roof Top
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location, good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was filling and very good. Great location-short walk to beach. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved it. Great hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location-only a few minutes walk to the beach, with the hotel providing beach towels and an umbrella. Breakfast was delicious and very filling. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I would stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and approachable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay close to beach

Excellent renovated hotel with about a 2 minute walk to the beach. Room was very quiet also. They provide beach towels and umbrella also. We had room 202 which is the best front facing room as it has a large balcony with chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location close to beach

Very nice hotel with a 2 minute walk to the beach. AC and fan were great. We had the room with a large balcony [202] which was nice. Shower and bed perfect. They also gave us beach towels for the beach. Food and grocery store very very close also. Also a very quiet hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the breakfast with fruits and bread changing each day. I would give this hotel 5 stars except the shower didn’t work for the first two nights of our stay, which was disappointing after a long and tiring journey.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely comfortable hotel in a great location for walking to the beach, restaurants and the port. The breakfast is the best we have offered during all of our travels over 7 weeks in different cities in Spain! The staff members are friendly and always helpful. They take pride in their hotel. This is our second stay and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel with lots of character. Loved the stained glass window in the rear of the lobby and the tasteful bar and seating area. Great roof terrace although furniture is a little tired. So close to Malagueta beach and central Málaga is an easy 20-25 minute walk through fascinating streets. The reception team were fabulous and very helpful. Alejandro is a kind, helpful and extremely knowledgeable and competent host. I really appreciated his help with parking my car in space 13 in the corner of the underground car park. My room was great, (205) lots of unexpected extras- lovely little balcony for a cup of tea. Luxurious bathroom with huge shower. Super clean. Good lift. Only minor issue was people coming and going until small hours and on arrival they made a lot of racket. This happened 2 of my 3 nights, but since everything else was wonderful, it's not a big deal. Thank you Hotel California, I checked out and escaped into the Sierra de las Nieves!
Lovely art throughout
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Other than the AC dripping into a container all night, it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two days on the beach

Two nights and this hotel is almost on the beach, great value. Very welcoming and attention to detail
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 Wonderful stay at Hotel California during our first visit to Malaga. The hotel is beautiful, quaint and welcoming. The rooms have been updated and our particular room was quiet. The breakfast each morning to start the day was absolutely amazing served by a very kind and helpful staff. 5-minute walk to the beach! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m so glad I found this wonderful little hotel which is both quirky in its decor but wonderfully modern in its fixtures and fittings. The breakfast is fresh and delicious. For us the location was perfect - just 100 metres from the beach and local bars and restaurants and yet the centre of Malaga is only a 15 minute walk away. Finally, the staff are welcoming, helpful and very friendly and we will definitely be staying here again the next time we visit Malaga.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful! The room and bed were comfortable. We especially enjoyed our little balcony! The breakfast was excellent and such a wonderful start to the day. So fresh and delicious!! The location of the hotel was perfect! A quick walk short walk to the beach and within walking distance to the downtown area. Restaurants were abundant nearby. Also, train and bus stations were within walking distance. Hotel California was a delightful experience and we plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic value

Lovely friendly hotel.Very clean and great sea views Excellent breakfast and service.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was excellent service was excellent rooftop patio was nice to relax on
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

ROSANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a single traveller this worked perfectly for me. A lovely quiet area, apart from the traffic noise from the road, but not the hustle and hustle of the city. The roof top terrace is very comfortable and relaxing. Staff at reception are helpful and friendly. Easy to walk into the city each day. A couple of restaurants near by, one excellent one for healthy food KeyZen. Fridge in the room was very handy to keep fruit and yoghurt water etc. I will definitely stay again if in Málaga. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darren Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked out in the middle of the night because I was swarmed by biting ants. Plus, they say the have parking, but they actually only have a single, tiny, inaccessible spot in a ramp across the street for the entire hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - walking distance to beach, restaurants, old city, museum, and fortress. Beds are very comfy and AC is excellent. Lovely rooftop garden to watch the sun set in the evening. Breakfast is top rate - perfect coffee with hot milk, warm freshly-baked rolls and croissants, freshly squeezed orange juice, granola, and yoghurt.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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