Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Amazing breakfast
Cons:
Small rooms
Some amenities not functioning properly

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Rooms were clean but some guests mentioned issues with amenities like the steam room being uninviting.
Service
9.36
Staff were noted to be friendly and attentive, thus reflecting good service.
Location
9.4
Many guests praised the great location of the hotel near the beach.
Room Quality
8.35
Some reviews indicated rooms were small and had some issues with amenities.
Amenities
8.88
The heated pool and jacuzzi were appreciated, but some were disappointed with the temperature.
Value for Money
8.84
The overall experience was quite positive, balancing high-quality breakfast and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Breakfasts were highlighted as amazing and varied.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall a very pleasant experience with return visits planned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 01:29

Property Description

Luxury Boutique Hotel near Playamar Beach

Chic Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in comfort with air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, and free WiFi. Pamper yourself in the elegant bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and cozy bathrobes.

Relaxation and Dining Options
Unwind in the swimming pool, hot tub, or Turkish bath, then savor a delicious meal at the buffet restaurant. Enjoy a leisurely stroll to the nearby beaches and promenade for a perfect evening.

Convenient Location and Accessibility
Explore the vibrant attractions and nightlife just a stone's throw away. With Malaga Airport a short drive from the hotel, your luxurious retreat is closer than you think.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Essence Hotel Boutique by Don Paquito.

Important information:

Important: for arrivals after 18:00, please contact the hotel to inform about it.

Please note that the dinner does not include drinks.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AGP

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 4881 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Krzysztof • couple • pl
10
Wyśmienity
Pros:

Fajny kameralny hotel z butikowy klimatyczny

Cons:

Wszystko było ok

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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toni • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfy and clean
Pros:

Modern and clean

Cons:

Breakfast is advertised until 11am, however when you go in at 11am they are taking the food away and opening the coffee machine so you can’t get a coffee. Ideally you should say breakfast is served until 10.30 and then take away all the food and coffee at 11am to give you chance to eat.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • ie
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Doireann • couple • ie
10
Excellent hotel, great location, staff helpful.
Pros:

Pool area was lovely and great to relax, sadly space monkey was closed will be back to try that.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • solo_traveller • es
10
Super bonito y muy buena atención.
Pros:

Personal, instalaciones y ubicación.

Cons:

Por poner una pega, el desayuno la bollería flojita, en cambio el resto y mucha variedad de fruta.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • no
7
Pros:

Good location and friendly staff. Breakfast was relaxing with no stress.

Cons:

Room on 5th floor probably not the best place to be in the hotel due to work noise starting daily between 5 and 5.30 am.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Adolfo • couple • es
9
Muy buen hotel al lado del paseo marítimo y con personal amabilisimo y profesional
Pros:

ubicación perfecta, piscina no muy grande pero estupenda, desayuno bufet muy bueno. Recepcionistas increíblemente profesionales, wifi muy bien, habitación limpia y perfectamente equipada

Cons:

El spa no es en realidad un spa, es una ducha y poco mas.Son en realidad los aseos de la piscina, eso si, con azulejo de mosaico muy bonito.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Nico • couple • be
8
Heel erg genoten
Pros:

Alles wat we nodig hadden, locatie bij het strand. Heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.

Cons:

De airco was moeilijk te programmeren.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Carmel • couple • gb
10
Relaxing luxury stay. Friendly helpful staff. Food and value for money excellent Highly recommended.
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great, great, great! 10/10
Pros:

Excellent property, friendly staff, great food quality and choice. The pool area is wonderful.

Cons:

Only thing, and I’m being really critical, is that the towels in the bathroom could be bigger.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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April • couple • gb
10
The outside pool areas wer fantastic the I have stayed in .The staff were excellent and could not do enough for you. Esp
Pros:

It has been one of the best hotels I have stayed in nice modern and very clean inside and outside

Cons:

Only thing was it could have had a little more storage

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Johan • solo_traveller • be
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tuipulotu • solo_traveller • gb
8
It was perfect & definitely would stay again
Pros:

The location & breakfast was good enough. The staff were very helpful and kind, they always made sure i was okay & were very pleasant

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lene • couple • dk
7
Håber I kan bruge ovenstående konstruktivt i forhold til at justere og forbedre fremadrettet.
Pros:

Skønt hotel og fine faciliteter, lækker morgenmad.

Cons:

Vi boede på 5. Etage hvor også rengøringen startede meget tidligt med at klargøre deres vogne til dagen, hvilket ikke var helt lydløst.
Desuden blev der larmet med tomme flasker fra natklubben, som ligger på etagen ovenover.
Og endelig lugtede det surt fra bruserens kloak.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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francis • couple • be
9
Verzorgd hotel op een uitstekende locatie.
Pros:

Zeer verzorgd hotel met een uitstekend ontbijt. Op een steenworp van het belangrijkste gedeelte van de promenade.

Cons:

Enkel jacuzzi was toch naar mijn gevoel geen 37 graden.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Noelia • couple • es
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Søren • couple • dk
8
Behageligt med rart personale
Pros:

Pænt og dekorativt

Cons:

Friskere og bedre brød til morgenmad. Hynder på liggestole. Større seng. 2 stole på værelset

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee