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

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 4738 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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Marta • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Near the town....lovely clean rooms...great pool

Cons:

Felt like had to leave restaurant at 9.25pm and wasn't able to enjoy bottle of wine.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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María Ángeles • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Dovilė • couple • lt
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
10
Great location, friendly staff, clean and calm hotel. Would highly recommend.
Pros:

Great location. Close to the beach and surrounded by really good local bars and restaurants. The hotel was very clean with brilliant facilities. It was quiet and calm throughout the entire day and night. Rooftop bar is worth a visit.

Cons:

We loved our stay.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Breakfast waa good but hot food could be a bit warmer. Otherwise everything was beautiful.

Cons:

I loved this hotel. 2nd year coming here

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Andri • solo_traveller • is
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Zvone • extended_group • ba
9
Super
Pros:

Dolazimo vec dvije godine
Sve je uredu i cisto

Cons:

Ovaj put je wc u sobi bio dosta malen,dorucak bi mogao bit raznovrsniji

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Andri • solo_traveller • is
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Aljona • couple • ee
10
Стильно и красиво
Pros:

Отличное расположение, понравился дизайн отеля и зоны бассейна. Очень вкусные ужины. В один из вечеров играла живая музыка. В день рождения сделали сюрприз - это было очень приятно 😊

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Know the difference • solo_traveller • nz
4
Pros:

Great pool area...good location

Cons:

Small old rooms

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Ruben • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

La simpatia y la atención de todo el personal del hotel

Cons:

Que la piscina no tiene hora de cierre, y algunos clientes no tienen ningún respeto por la estancia y el descanso de otros clientes y aunque les dejen estar por la noche en la piscina deberían de mantenerse lo más respetuosos posibles y no estar a voces a ciertas horas de la madrugada

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Abdeslam • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good 👍🏽
Pros:

Good 👍🏽

Cons:

Beautiful 😍

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Nuria • couple • es
10
Perfecta para descansar.
Pros:

Muy bien el desayuno. La ubicación perfecta muy cerca de la playa. Destacaría la tranquilidad que se respira y la amabilidad del personal

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Jandová • solo_traveller • cz
10
Pros:

Milý, ochotný personál, čistota, lokalita

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
3
365annen • Family • Esbjerg, South Jutland, Jutland
10
Calm and beautiful
Pros:

Beautiful small hotel
Great service
Great food - breakfast buffet was really nice. Rooftop restaurant was really good
The room with balcony and wiev was perfect
I enjoyed my stay with one teenage boy


Pool area was great - nice comfy sunbed
( some people would leave their towels and be gone for hours...this should not be allowed in a high end hotel - the only minus)

2026-07-18 • via Tripadvisor
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POOLHOUSENAPIER • Solo travel
8
2 or 3 nights perfecto...rooms too small otherwise
Pros:

Very small rooms, high turnover so cleaners noisy...great location, lovely BIGISH pool,...older age group

2026-07-18 • via Tripadvisor
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elisabeth • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Elvira • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Das ganze Hotel hat einen guten Vibe. Schön eingerichtet - sehr gepflegt!!

Cons:

Ich hatte ein Einzelzimmer 507. Sehr schön und geräumig auch schöner Blick mit seitlichem Meerblick, allerdings ist der Geräuschepegel zur Straße hin sehr hoch und das Fenster ist nicht richtig dicht. Ich hatte wechseln können zur anderen Straßenseite...ich weiss nicht, ob es was geändert hätte....

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Kaye • couple • gb
9
Perfect stay, highly recommended, great pool area and just a great boutique hotel
Pros:

Perfect location for beach and main promenade

Cons:

The breakfast was buffet and had everything you could want from continental, fruit, cereal to hot eggs bacon etc however the hot stuff was actually cold, like just out of the fridge cold.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee