Castillo De Santa Catalina

As a hotel enthusiast, it's difficult to choose the best hotel I've been to, but Castillo De Santa Catalina is close to, if not, the best I've experienced.

OK! -So what makes a hotel experience perfect...?

Santa Catalina is fantastic because the atmosphere is truly special. It's incredibly beautiful, in such a simple way, that your eyes and mind can relax.

The beautiful natural colors of the old ruins bring balance to both the soul and body, the small fountain located in the courtyard creates a sense of peace, and the view of the sea and city makes you feel like you're on top of a hill, which you are, as Castillo is located 2 km within Malaga city, on top of a small hill surrounded by greenery and beautiful villas.

Small, but not to small, quiet but not too quiet!

Well-balanced Castillo

There is space, yet it still feels intimate; there are few people, yet it's not empty. The service is top-notch, yet it doesn't feel too stuffy to breathe. This hotel is well-balanced, and that's why you become a happy hotel guest shortly after stepping inside.

My husband is a good hotel guest to test hotels with, as it takes an incredible amount to impress him. He's not easily impressed by smart wallpaper or a fancy menu. But here, he exhibited, as a rarity, enthusiasm for all the beautiful details and especially the atmosphere shortly after stepping in.

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• There are only 24 rooms, many of them are suites with high ceilings, a couple of them with two rooms, and there are plenty of cozy corners where you can sit and relax. There's no spa or fitness center, but a small pool, and it's just perfect.

• There's an terrace with a view of the sea, the city, and the horizon. It's quiet, and there's room for philosophizing - or writing that book you've always talked about!

• The restaurant is delicious, and the surroundings add an extra special touch. It's not a large menu, but everything on it is good.