Catalonia Molina Lario
Málaga · Andalusia · 4 Stars

Catalonia Molina Lario

Four-star hotel in central Málaga, with a rooftop swimming pool, views of the Cathedral, soundproofed rooms and a restaurant with a summer terrace.

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8.9 Score
2.931 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Málaga
Nearby Málaga Cathedral · 100 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00
Pets Allowed

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Catalonia Molina Lario

Catalonia Molina Lario is a 4-star hotel in Málaga, 100 m from Málaga Cathedral, with a rooftop swimming pool. Its original 19th-century façade contrasts with a modern interior, and its soundproofed rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a sound system.

The sun terrace and swimming pool offer views of the Cathedral; in summer, the restaurant and chill-out bar serve à la carte options with views of the city. There is also a buffet breakfast, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel allows one dog or cat weighing less than 20 kg per room on request, for an additional charge and deposit. Private parking is available for an additional charge, and spaces are limited. Its address in Málaga City Centre means you can walk to places such as the Picasso Museum, the Alcazaba and La Malagueta Beach.

Catalonia Molina Lario
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Four-star hotel in central Málaga, with a rooftop swimming pool, views of the Cathedral, soundproofed rooms and a restaurant with a summer terrace.

Room types

The rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, with floor areas ranging from 23 to 42 m². Depending on the category, they offer views of the inner courtyard, the city or the sea; some have a coffee machine and others a bathtub. Bed options also vary, from rooms with single or double beds to configurations with a sofa bed.

The Urban Room and Superior Double Room offer practical options for two guests, while the room with an extra bed and the Deluxe Family Room add sofa beds. Both Junior Suites are 42 m²: one has a bathtub and a seating area, while the other adds sea views and a separate living room. The 35 m² Deluxe Triple Room combines a double bed and a sofa bed. Some categories include welcome touches, such as a bottle of water or a drink.

Urban Room — Catalonia Molina Lario
Urban Room
23 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Views of an inner courtyard
  • Minibar

At 23 m², the Urban Room offers views of an inner courtyard and a functional layout. It has air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom, and your stay includes a complimentary bottle of water. Its main configuration has two single beds and accommodates up to two guests.

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Superior Double Room - 1 or 2 beds (1-2 people) — Catalonia Molina Lario
Superior Double Room - 1 or 2 beds (1-2 people)
27 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • City views
  • Coffee machine

This 27 m² room combines city views with views of the inner courtyard, which distinguishes it from the Urban Room. It has a coffee machine, minibar and air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom. The main configuration includes a double bed, and your stay includes a complimentary bottle of water.

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Deluxe Double Room - 1 or 2 beds (1-2 people) — Catalonia Molina Lario
Deluxe Double Room - 1 or 2 beds (1-2 people)
35 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City views
  • Coffee machine

At 35 m², with city views, this category offers more space than the 23 m² Urban Room. It has a coffee machine, minibar and private bathroom, and its main configuration has two single beds. Your stay includes a drink and welcome toiletries.

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Urban Room with Extra Bed — Catalonia Molina Lario
Urban Room with Extra Bed
23 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed or 1 Sofa bed and 1 Large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Views of an inner courtyard
  • Sofa bed

This 23 m² room overlooks an inner courtyard and has space for a third guest thanks to a sofa bed. The main configuration combines two single beds and a sofa bed; it also has air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom. It is an alternative to the Urban Room without an extra bed.

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Deluxe Family Room — Catalonia Molina Lario
Deluxe Family Room
35 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed and 2 Sofa beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • City views
  • Bathrobe

The Deluxe Family Room covers 35 m² and combines city views with a double bed and two sofa beds. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a minibar, as well as a bathrobe and slippers. Its layout, with several sleeping spaces, sets it apart from the double rooms.

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Junior Suite — Catalonia Molina Lario
Junior Suite
42 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub
  • Seating area

At 42 m², the Junior Suite combines city views with a seating area and an extra-large double bed. The private bathroom has a bathtub and shower, and the suite also has a coffee machine, minibar and air conditioning. Its bathtub sets it apart from the standard double rooms.

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Junior Suite with Sea View — Catalonia Molina Lario
Junior Suite with Sea View
42 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Views
  • Bathtub

This 42 m² suite offers sea views and a separate living room, as well as a bedroom. It includes a double bed and a sofa bed; the private bathroom has a bathtub and shower. The coffee machine, minibar and air conditioning complete a stay with separate spaces.

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Deluxe Triple Room — Catalonia Molina Lario
Deluxe Triple Room
35 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe

The Deluxe Triple Room is 35 m² and combines a double bed with a sofa bed to accommodate up to three guests. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and free toiletries; there is also a bathrobe and slippers. It has air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore central Málaga on foot: the Cathedral is 100 m away and Calle Marqués de Larios is 150 m away
  • you'd like a rooftop swimming pool with views of the Cathedral and a sun terrace
  • you're looking for soundproofed rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom
  • you're travelling with a dog or cat weighing less than 20 kg: one pet is allowed per room on request, for an additional charge
  • you're travelling as a family and prefer a room with a sofa bed, such as the Deluxe Family Room or the Urban Room with an extra bed

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: the private garage costs €27 per day and spaces are limited
  • you're travelling with a pet and want to avoid arrangements and costs: you need to request permission, and an additional charge and deposit apply
  • you need to access your room before 15:00, when check-in begins
  • you're under 18 and travelling without a parent or legal guardian

Hotel facilities & services

The common areas include outdoor furniture, a terrace and a sun terrace, with loungers and parasols for relaxing outdoors. The pool bar offers somewhere to enjoy a drink, while bicycle hire and walking tours make it easy to plan activities around Málaga. The reception is open 24 hours a day and offers concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information.

The restaurant, bar, café and snack bar complete the food and drink options; breakfast can also be served in your room. The garage provides on-site parking. Families can make use of pushchairs, babysitting services and board games, and daily housekeeping, ironing and laundry services are available. The common areas have free Wi-Fi, and the property offers family rooms, non-smoking rooms and facilities for guests with reduced mobility.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle hire
  • Walking tours
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Baby pushchairs
  • Babysitting / child services
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Parking

  • Parking garage

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Electric kettle
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

The hotel is on Calle Molina Lario, in Málaga City Centre, 100 m from Málaga Cathedral and 150 m from Calle Marqués de Larios. Plaza de la Constitución is 250 m away, and Palmeral de las Sorpresas, beside the port, is 100 m away. The Episcopal Palace is 100 m away and the Málaga Museum is 250 m away. The area combines shopping streets, squares, religious buildings and museums, and you can explore much of the historic centre on foot.

Málaga Centro - Alameda is 700 m away and Málaga María Zambrano railway station is 1.3 km away; long-distance and Cercanías trains depart from the latter. Málaga Bus Station is 1.4 km away and Muelle Heredia Station is 380 m away. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 6 km away. Málaga Maritime Station, near the port, is 340 m away. The hotel's private parking is paid, has limited spaces and cannot be reserved.

The Cathedral, the Picasso Museum Málaga (300 m), the Carmen Thyssen Museum (350 m) and the Alcazaba of Málaga (430 m) make up a cultural itinerary in the city centre. Málaga Park is 300 m away and the Centre Pompidou is 600 m away, beside the port. For a walk by the sea, La Malagueta Beach is 750 m away and La Caleta Beach is 1.5 km away. In the warmer months, you can combine sightseeing with time on the coast; during the hottest hours, museums offer indoor alternatives. During Holy Week, processions draw many visitors to the city centre.

Málaga Cathedral — Málaga's principal church, with art tours and notable architectural features. 100 m
Picasso Museum Málaga — A collection dedicated to the artist, housed in a historic palace in the old town. 300 m
Alcazaba of Málaga — A Moorish palace-fortress with walls, courtyards and views over the port. 430 m
Playa de la Malagueta — An urban stretch of sand for swimming beside Málaga's seafront promenade. 750 m
Málaga Maritime Station — A port terminal for ferry connections and walks along the quay. 340 m
Palmeral de las Sorpresas — A landscaped promenade beside the port, with shade and views of the boats. 100 m

What guests say about Catalonia Molina Lario

8.9
Fabulous · 2.931 reviews
Staff
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
8.9

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and restful sleep, with favourable comments about comfort. The facilities and Wi-Fi also receive good reviews; value for money scores slightly lower than these aspects, although it remains positively rated.

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