BYPILLOW California

Hotels
9 (2981 reviews)
Paseo De Sancha 17 , Málaga , ES

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location — very close to beach and within easy reach of city center
Rooftop terrace with sea view
Friendly, helpful and responsive staff (24h reception praised)
Rooms comfortable and generally spotless; beach towels/umbrellas provided
Good value for money
Cons:
Intermittent power outages that can trigger lights at night and disturb sleep
Some cleanliness lapses in corners, skirting boards and minor appliances
Poor soundproofing — guests heard hallway/neighbor noise
Limited breakfast variety for some guests; coffee could be improved
No jacuzzi on rooftop (mentioned as a missing amenity)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Generally praised as clean and well maintained, but multiple mentions of dust in skirting boards, some corners and fridge/kettle needing better attention.
Service
9.6
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and helpful; reception praised for late-night check-in and luggage storage — strong service sentiment.
Location
9.8
Consistently highlighted as excellent: very close to the beach and within easy walk/short stroll to the historic center and port, with attractive rooftop sea views.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms described as comfortable with good beds and AC, but several guests reported noise issues (poor soundproofing) and repeated power outages that disturbed sleep.
Amenities
8.8
Rooftop terrace, beach towels/umbrellas and a water dispenser were appreciated; however guests noted absence of a jacuzzi and power cuts affected perceived reliability of amenities.
Value for Money
9.4
Multiple reviewers called it a great value or one of the best value-for-money options in Málaga given location, decor and services.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast buffet generally liked and described as tasty, but some asked for more variety and better coffee.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall very positive stays with many guests stating they'd return or recommend; main detractors were intermittent electricity outages and occasional cleanliness/noise issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 16:19

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the charm of staying in an antique villa at the California hotel, just a stone's throw away from Playa de la Malagueta. Indulge in air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Breathtaking Views and Relaxation
Unwind on the sun terrace with stunning sea views and sunloungers, offering a perfect spot to soak up the Mediterranean sun. Enjoy the convenience of breakfast service and nearby parking facilities for a hassle-free stay.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
With a prime location near the beach and various dining options, the California hotel is the ideal starting point to explore Málaga. Visit popular attractions like Málaga Cathedral and the Picasso Museum, easily accessible by foot or public transport. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Please note that minors need to provide a valid DNI, passport or family book at check-in.
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 2981 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Katrin • couple • de
9
Charmantes, sehr liebevoll eingerichtetes Hotel. Sehr stimmig und sauber.
Pros:

Die Lage und die Größe des Hotels war sehr charmant.

Cons:

Das Zimmer war leider etwas hellhörig.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Raquelgg88 • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

La atención recibida durante la estancia fue perfecta.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Daniella • couple • hu
9
Nagyon jó szállás Malagában
Pros:

Tökéletes helyen van, 3 perc sétára a parttól, 2 perc sétára van egy szupermarket, 15 perc sétára pedig az óváros. A szobát mindennap takarították, a recepción mindenki kedves volt. Egyik nap biztosítottak nekünk reggelit elvitelre, gluténmenteset is. Az ágy kényelmes. Van terasz is, ahová ki lehet ülni.

Cons:

A reggeli lehetne választékosabb, az ottani személyzet pedig kedvesebb.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jelena • couple • rs
1
Pros:

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Cons:

slike soba na Bookingu ne odgovaraju stvarnosti. Stolice su bile prljave, staklo oko tuša buđavo, doručak veoma loš , a cena preko 200 eura za noć. verujte ne vredi ni 25 eura

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Krzysztof • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Uczynna i sympatyczna obsługa. Położony blisko morza I plaży, możliwość zaparkowania w garażu po drugiej stronie ulicy (konieczna rezerwacja i dopłata 14EUR/doba). Autobus do starego miasta odjeżdża spod hotelu, do katedry ok 1,5 km. Cisza i spokój. Na 4 piętrze taras z leżakami i fotelami. Dobre śniadania, urozmaicone. Mleko bez laktozy dostępne. W pokoju i klima i wiatrak. Jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Maria Francisca • couple • es
7
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elings • couple • nl
6
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Ivan • solo_traveller • ru
9
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Luz • solo_traveller • es
10
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Karen • couple • gb
9
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Karin • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr nettes und fürsorgliches Personal.
Gute Lage. Altstadt, Hafen und Sehenswürdigkeiten fußläufig zu erreichen.
Die Zimmer sind nicht gross, aber sehr modern eingerichtet und sauber.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Maria Teresa • solo_traveller • es
6
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • couple • gb
8
Excellent staff evey welcoming
Pros:

It was very clean very close to the bull ring and some bars and restaurants and the beach. But what made it excellent was all the staff so incredibly friendly and welcoming the night manager was so accommodating and friendly even though we checked in late. Breakfast was delicious and the man serving breakfast went way beyond his job to make sure we had eveeything we needed. Checking out was smooth as well and the girl was very friendly the hotel Its self was “quirky” and the beds weren’t comfortable but the breakfast and all the staff made up for that

Cons:

Beds were very hard and thin mattress

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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andre • solo_traveller • pt
7
Pros:

Estacionamento, localização, pequeno almoço

Cons:

Colchão terrível ... Pior não existe.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • extended_group • ar
8
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rozenn • couple • fr
10
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Michele • couple • ch
6
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
Сергій • solo_traveller • ua
9
Nice place
Pros:

Location, staff, interior, decoration

Cons:

Firm mattresses. Small signs of use are visible (however it is not critical)

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • es
6
Correcto; aunque con limitaciones
Pros:

Excelente trato del personal y ubicación.

Cons:

Habitación vieja, sin ventilación. Regular olor en la mañana. Jabón, champú y acondicionador de Mercadona. Aire acondicionado en mal estado, desayuno pobre para su precio. Plaza de parking estrecha. Sin opción de rampa para entrada con equipaje.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • cz
7
Price equals the quality
Pros:

Perfect location, nearby restaurants, bars, shop Mercado (which is awesome btw), also very close to Playa de Malagueta.
Staff was very kind and helpful.

Cons:

Hotel itself was okay, i mean price was equal to quality. I’m not picky person, but ants in my bad is too much. Behind our bad were mess, and there were ants marching on the walls and in the bed.
One minus (but that is individual) is just too firm mattress.
Breakfast was okay, usual, eggs were disgusting (overcooked and grey, without taste).

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee