In the heart of Malaga, ICON Malabar offers an upscale retreat with dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli. Connect to in-room WiFi, explore the city on bike rentals, or get assistance from the 24-hour front desk; previous guests have raved about the helpful staff and prime location.
ICON Malabar offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Port of Malaga and Calle Larios. Also, Málaga Cathedral and Picasso Museum Malaga are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: La Marina Station is 4 minutes and Guadalmedina Station is 8 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
76 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Also known as
ICON Malabar Hotel
ICON Malabar Málaga
ICON Malabar Hotel Málaga
ICON Malabar by Petit Palace
Frequently asked questions
Does ICON Malabar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, ICON Malabar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at ICON Malabar?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at ICON Malabar?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at ICON Malabar.
What are the check-in and check-out times at ICON Malabar?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at ICON Malabar?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Torrequebrada (21-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around ICON Malabar like?
ICON Malabar is in Málaga Centro, a short 4-minute walk from La Marina Station and 4 minutes' walk from Port of Malaga. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
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ICON Malabar Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Room
Breakfast
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Bed
Shopping
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Biking
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What guests liked
The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of options and was highly praised by guests. (20 reviews)
The property is located near many dining options and the on-site restaurant offers a lovely buffet breakfast. (5 reviews)
The property is conveniently located near the beach, city center, and shops. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 Mar 2025
Great location and Perfect breakfast for traveler!
This was a family trip to Spain. The rooms were comfortable, reasonably spacious and the staff were attentive. The brunch was ideal for travelers and not to be missed.
Jay
Jay, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2025
Nice!!!
Sui Ming susanna
Sui Ming susanna, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jan 2025
Cute hotels
Shinya
Shinya, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Excellent service, perfect location and we were allowed to check-in very early which we greatly appreciated.
Kelsey
Kelsey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2024
I enjoyed the hotel. I would stay again.
FERNANDO
FERNANDO, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2024
Real nice hotel in a real nice area, short distances, good service, good breakfast, we'll come back
Steffen Oliver
Steffen Oliver, 11-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Jan 2025
Regular visitors to the Icon Malabar
This was our third year visiting the Icon Malabar. We like the location, the helpful and friendly staff, the lovely rooms and buffet breakfast. The only downside was the outside noise from local bars and early morning refuse collectors but that’s something that is beyond the hotel’s control.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept 2023
Great stay in a good location.
Allison
Allison, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Mar 2025
Not for this price
The location is very convenient, the staff is friendly and helpful.
There was a smell of sewage in the bathroom at times.
The hotel is fine but not on par with the hefty price. You’d expect luxury and it is not.
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
Second time staying. Staff is always so friendly & helpful.
Maude
Maude, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2024
Wonderful hotel with fabulous staff, definitely recommend this hotel, great location.
Alan
Alan, 12-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Excellent property, beautiful locations. All good, the only suggestion maybe it will be the one to put an electric towel radiator in the bathroom in order to dry the towels.
EMANUELE
EMANUELE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Apr 2024
Brilliant location and very friendly and helpful
Staff
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Great Hotel
Excellent quality hôtel near major attractions
Deserve its stars . Beautiful modern and very comfortable
Gabriel
Gabriel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr 2024
Very nice hotel
Aldo
Aldo, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2024
Great location, spacious quiet rooms
Henrik
Henrik, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Third time staying at this wonderful hotel. It ticks every box for us in when staying in Malaga. Staff are great. The location is great too! So many of Malagas offerings are right there on the doorstep of the ICON. I can’t wait to go back.
Janet Marilyn
Janet Marilyn, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2023
Very helpful front desk and good breakfast.
Edward
Edward, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Well located hotel
Icon is a lovely hotel. I would stay again as the room was smart, clean and had a super comfortable bed with a pillow menu! All the staff were friendly and helpful and the location is spot on. Not noisy, but minutes from the main town. Cafes and restaurants were fabulous and we frequented many in soho. The cathedral was within easy walking distance as were the beaches. Super easy to find from airport. Train was €1.80 to the station, which 10mins away. We ate out so didnt have breakfast. Recommend the local market and Mamuchis
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4-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Mar 2024
Very nice hotel
Oliver
Oliver, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2023
Great area to stay in. Hotel was very nice and clean.
Mariajose
Mariajose, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jul 2023
Very well located, very good breakfast, people are very nice, rooms are
Confortable
Lisette
Lisette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2023
Great hotel
Mohammad
Mohammad, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Great experience excellent hosts
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2023
Very nice, will stay there again when coming back to Malaga