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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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
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mohammed • extended_group • sa
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Albana • couple • ch
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Felícia • solo_traveller • hu
8
Pros:

Gyönyörű a szállás és kedves a személyzet

Cons:

A fürdőszobában a takarítás hagyott némi kivetni valót illetve a legfelső emeleten a Lift brutál hangos, éjjel nagyon zavaró...

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Neusa • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Brigitta • couple • de
10
Traumhotel
Pros:

Ein Traumhotel - alles hat gepasst !
Perfekte Lage - zu Fuß in fünf Minuten zum Strand - Bushaltestelle direkt vor der Tür - damit fünf Minuten in die Stadt - sehr schönes Zimmer - Frühstück in stilvollem Ambiente - alles wunderbar - wir werden sicher wiederkommen
Danke auch dem freundlichen Personal

Cons:

Nichts

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Fatmeh • couple • jo
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Moustaquim • solo_traveller • it
3
Pros:

Comodo a tutti i posti

Cons:

La camera e molto piccola e mancato pulizia

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Miguel Francisco • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

Decoração; acessibilidade dos funcionários; terraço

Cons:

Pequeno-almoço tinha pouca oferta

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jørgen • couple • dk
9
Pros:

Rent og pænt

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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silvano • couple • es
10
Buena elección
Pros:

La habitación muy bien, amplia , cómoda, bonita, y en el ático solárium, desayuno muy bien

Cons:

La televisión con todos los canales en versión original, algún día la limpieza fue escasa ( cambió de toallas)

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Yasmin • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mulhern • couple • us
10
A jewel in Malaga
Pros:

It was convenient to the beach and to town. The staff were welcoming and the lobby was filled with comfortable leather couches and chairs. The decor was quirky with old phone booth and switchboard and ceramic light switches. The room was spacious.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • family_with_children • de
10
Der perfekte kleine Urlaub
Pros:

Das Hotel war für uns perfekt! Man fühlte sich wie in eine andere Zeit versetzt - einfach bezaubernd. Die Dekoration ist individuell, irgendwie shabby chic und liebevoll, fast ein bisschen skurril, alles klein aber fein. Das Frühstück ist lecker und selbst, wenn einem das eine oder andere nicht schmecken sollte, sind der Frühstücksraum und die Terrasse so hübsch, dass man das sofort vergisst. Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr nett, unser Zimmer war wunderschön und die Terrasse toll. Wir haben nichts auszusetzen und uns sehr sehr wohl gefühlt.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

The staff were very helpful, courteous and accommodating.
It's walking distance to the beach.
It was clean.

Cons:

We stayed 1 night. There were 2 electric cuts, one was when I was in the shower and my son had popped out so I was all alone in the pitch back trying to find my way to my phone for a torch. The otter power cut was about an hour after.
There is no blind on the window. There is a sort of see through blind that's used usually under a real blind or curtains. This didn't even cover the window. The bottom of the window was uncovered. In addition the hotel bedroom door didn't fit well and the light in the hallway was so bright it came through the side and bottom and also made sleeping hard. There were 2 safes in the room. Both of them were broken and unusable. The shower was set for someone about 4 foot tall but my son was able to adjust (I could not ). The phone in the room did not work. The AC was intermittent and we spent aor kf the night absolutely boiling. . I am very glad we only booked 1 night and would not book again. If it had an actual blind on the window I'd have considered it as the staff were very helpful and the location is great. But I would warn that this is not even to the same standard as a Travelodge in UK yet far more expensive.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • nl
6
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Mielcarek • couple • pl
10
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Maria • couple • es
7
Pros:

la cercanía del personal y la ubicación

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Veronika • couple • cz
7
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee