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ICON Malabar

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel in Málaga with a 24-hour front desk

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ICON Malabar in central Malaga offers an upscale city base with practical amenities. Enjoy in-room WiFi, bike rentals, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features dry cleaning services and a snack bar. Guests praise the exceptional staff and ideal location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Tomás Heredia, 13, Málaga, 29001

What's nearby

  • Calle Larios - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Market of Atarazanas - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Malaga - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Málaga Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Picasso Museum Malaga - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • La Marina Station - 4 min walk
  • Málaga María Zambrano Station - 13 min walk
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Fábrica (Cruzcampo) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cereal Boom Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Santa Coffee Roaster - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gezellig - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Guernica - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ICON Malabar

Upscale hotel near Port of Malaga
Close to Calle Larios and Málaga Cathedral, ICON Malabar provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a snack bar/deli, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and concierge services
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 76 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

ICON Malabar Hotel
ICON Malabar Málaga
ICON Malabar Hotel Málaga
ICON Malabar by Petit Palace

Frequently asked questions

Is ICON Malabar pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ICON Malabar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at ICON Malabar?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is ICON Malabar located?

Located in Málaga Centro, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Soho, Port of Malaga, and Calle Larios. Málaga Cathedral and Picasso Museum Malaga are also within 15 minutes. La Marina Station is only a 4-minute walk and Guadalmedina Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

ICON Malabar Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 410 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward Kirakos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, beautiful interior with very friendly staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Fantastic room. Staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay, good distance from all the attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel. Great staff, super helpful and friendly. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Huma

Liked: Cleanliness
There was a lot of noise at night not sure from what but I couldn’t fall asleep
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property was very modern and nice and very centrally located. The onsite staff were very friendly and helpful. I’d certainly return for another visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Brilliant location and very friendly and helpful Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience excellent hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jurgita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained hotel in the heart of downtown Malaga.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean, super comfy beds! Staff really helpful too
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

AS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, close to city center and other parts of Malaga. Overall nice hotel to stay with excellent breakfast. Beds are great as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in convenient location. The bunk beds are great when traveling with children.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying at this wonderful hotel. It ticks every box for us in when staying in Malaga. Staff are great. The location is great too! So many of Malagas offerings are right there on the doorstep of the ICON. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff, clean rooms. Nice modern design. Very good reachability near the historic district with many restaurants and Bars. Breakfast is mediocre, though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sui Ming susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great City Centre boutique hotel

Fantastic boutique hotel, right in the heart of the Soho/Port area of Malaga. Spotlessly clean, nice rooms, very good breakfast, and all managed and maintained by some of the most professional, helpful, and friendly staff we have ever encountered in Spain.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing property right in the heart of Malaga. Close to some great restaurants and the waterfront. Our kids loved the bunk beds in our room. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I stayed at this hotel during our most recent trip to Malaga. This hotel was wonderful. Breakfast was great. The hotel was very clean and in a great location close to many restaurants and shopping. Would definitely come back here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farhad

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

Excellent and comfortable

Everything about this hotel was exvellent. It was very clean and comfortable. Although it was only a few minutes from city center it was very quiet and comfortable. I strongly recommend staying in this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Almaolsadat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and stylish and modern. Nice lobby. Nice staff. Very close to city center and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is located a few blocks from the main central shops and restaurants. Just walking distance and away from the main noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Nahla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced

Unfortunately I found this hotel to be lacking in value compared to what you pay. The breakfast selection was very sparse and the coffee was undrinkable. Unlike other hotels we stayed in in Spain, children are charged full price for the buffet. On the first day they give you two free waters but do not replenish. For the price I had higher expectations for the food. The room was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel smells nice. The cookies in the hallway with lemon water is excellent. People notice these small things. Bright lights are also good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Added to the charm of Málaga

This hotel is a gem. Comfortable bed. Great location. Quiet. One of the best breakfasts in all of our travels-- with excellent coffee-- hard to attain in many locations. Staff was pleasant and helpful. I would return to this property without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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