Kieron-Scott Woodhouse
Rooms are clean but a little dated (but that's not the end of the world). Everything else has been perfect, staff were attentive and the location has calm beaches with what seems to be a larger proportion of locals. Oh, and good food options from Fresh fish on the beach and Asian noodle bars to Burger King and KFC. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Tayler Cunningham
Having found this trip via a loveholidays deal, I wasn’t expecting too much from the hotel, but it’s been great. Sea view from the room, right next to a huge park/nature reserve, as well as the beach being across the road. Loads of restaurants and cafes nearby, a 40mins-ish walk down the beach into the city centre. Just ideal for a city-break/beach-holiday rolled into one.
Reception provide beach towels if you are heading to the beach, and all necessities (e.g., toothbrush, paste, shampoo, etc) are provided in the rooms. Staff are all super helpful. Being vegan, I’ve never stayed in a hotel abroad where we could actually order vegan room service - but they have a burger, a noodle dish and a vg pizza on the menu here, so we made sure to order room service for our final meal here.
Already planning our next visit because Malaga has been amazing, and will 100% be staying at the Catalonia again.
Maja D
A great place to stay. Right next to the sea and a park, bus stop 5 minutes away and metro 7. Lots of restaurants and a supermarket nearby. Nice, peaceful neighbourhood. The hotel itself is very modern with impressive interior and a very lovely, helpful staff. Room had everything we needed, there is also a minibar, which you have to pay for, but everything is very clearly marked, prices are visible, no confusion, which I appreciate. Plety of storage in the room, nice, light design, great views from our room. Ideal as a.quiet retreat after a busy day in the city centre. Loved it. Nothing to fault.
Natalia Spiridenkova
A disappointing booking experience. The hotel claims “no prepayment needed” and “free cancellation” on Booking.com, but attempts to charge your card multiple times when the booking is still 2 months ahead. Then the hotel cancels the booking after failing to get the first night payment.
Going to stay somewhere else
Mariam
Do not stay at this hotel- especially if you are a person of color. Sewage water in the showers and then I was gaslit and told it’s normal and not a big deal: I went to a much nicer hotel ( Vincci) and I asked them if it is normal- they said it has never happpened EVER at their hotel and that Catalonia hotel lied to me. .