Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
See all facilities

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 11 years old stay for € 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 16 years old stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 4605 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
9
949niallc • Couples
10
Beautiful boutique hotel
Pros:

Gorgeous boutique hotel, staff are superb, 2 min walk from the beach and main areas. Hotel is quiet, no noise. Breakfast buffet is lovely (above average) cocktails are great!

2026-05-30 • via Tripadvisor
V
Valérie • couple • ch
9
Moderne et bien situé
Pros:

Magnifique hôtel, personnel très professionnel piscine, jaccouzi et les differents sièges ou lits de soleil au bord de la piscine sont très agréables. Bien situé, a 2 minutes a pieds de la plage. On y retournera volontier et je le recommande.

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
J
JOSE AGUSTIN • couple • es
9
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
L
Luke • couple • gb
9
This is a GREAT hotel.
Pros:

The pool view was nice and quiet. The jacuzzi was AMAZING. Staff were wonderful and gave us a birthday cake!

Cons:

No sauna. Complicated timing/prices of access to the steam room.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
H
Hugh • couple • gb
9
Great
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
T
Torcuato • couple • es
10
Hotel excelente ubicación a la playa
Pros:

Amabilidad del personal y ubicación del hotel cerca de la playa

Cons:

Precio es caro y no estábamos en temporada alta

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
7
748ineser • Family
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

Amazing overall experience, location, staff and amenities!

2026-05-29 • via Tripadvisor
9
904lesterc • Family
10
Great place to unwind
Pros:

Nice room, friendly and competent staff, great food

2026-05-28 • via Tripadvisor
J
Jose • couple • pt
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
C
Christophe • solo_traveller • be
8
Pros:

Heel leuke vakantie.
Mooi en net hotel,lekker ontbijt en avondmaal.
Vakantie waar we ieder jaar tot rust komen.
Echt een topper.

Cons:

Niets

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
C
Cindy • couple • gb
10
Amazing hotel with fantastic staff
Pros:

Great location, lovely rooms, pool area and roof top bar.. 10/10

Cons:

Nothing! Faultless

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
T
TIERSEN • extended_group • fr
8
Super hotel et super emplacement
Pros:

Personnel sympathique

Cons:

Manque de rangements

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
A
annhigginsa • Family
10
Relaxing
Pros:

Stayed in the Essence Hotel last week and I can honestly recommend it. Lovely pool area with lots of beds and not noisy, Rooms were nice and clean, house keeping every day
Food for breakfast was good and thd staff are very nice
Patricia on reception is extremely nice and helpful. It's close to beach and all amenities
Will definitely be going back

2026-05-26 • via Tripadvisor
J
janosr246 • Couples • Birmingham, West Midlands, England
10
Perfect
Pros:

Amazing boutique Hotel right down by the beach. Pool and the jacuzzies were tempreture controlled so was nice to get in even during the night. Breakfast was delightful and plenty even champagne in the corner. Room a little bit small but plenty of storage, at the end of the day you only sleep there.

2026-05-26 • via Tripadvisor
H
Haidy • couple • be
9
Het was gewoon fantastisch
Pros:

Alles is hier prima, we komen twee keer per jaar. En kijken altijd uit naar onze volgende terugkeer! Personeel, netheid, vriendelijkheid, alles is gewoon top. We kunnen geen minpunt vinden.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
N
Nicola • extended_group • gb
10
Would return in a heartbeat
Pros:

Lovely hotel, excellent location.
Very peaceful hotel with lots of excellent facilities.
Staff were extremely pleasant, and always very helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
M
Margus • solo_traveller • ee
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
G
Gitte • couple • dk
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
N
Nagy • couple • hu
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • solo_traveller • es
10
Superleuk hotel
Pros:

Leuk hotel met leuke accenten en mooi terras meubilair en bedden en de jacuzzis ., personeel super vriendelijk en ontbijt uitstekend

Cons:

Niks

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee