Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa
Torrox Costa · Andalusia · 4 Stars

Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa

Four-star hotel on the beachfront in Torrox Costa, with swimming pools, a spa, gardens and rooms with balconies; an option for families and seaside breaks.

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8.9 Score
486 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Nearby Mercadillos Lunes Monday · 120 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa

Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa is a 4-star beachfront hotel in Torrox Costa, with direct access to the sand and gardens surrounding its pools. It combines relaxation by the Mediterranean with facilities for families: for part of the year, there is a kids’ club, a play area and a children’s pool, as well as activities and entertainment.

The rooms and studios have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV and a minibar; several categories also have a balcony and sea or garden views, while the apartment includes a kitchen and dining area. The complex has three pools, including an indoor pool in the spa, and offers a gym, sauna and treatments. For dining, there is a buffet restaurant serving Spanish and international dishes, as well as several bars and a terrace. Breakfast is served buffet-style. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and private parking is available for a fee. Playa Ferrara is about 200–250 metres away, depending on the access point, and the seafront promenade provides access to restaurants and other beaches in Torrox Costa.

Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa
★ 8.9 · Fabulous · 486 reviews

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Four-star hotel on the beachfront in Torrox Costa, with swimming pools, a spa, gardens and rooms with balconies; an option for families and seaside breaks.

Room types

Options include single and double rooms, some with sea or garden views, as well as a one-bedroom apartment with a kitchen. The rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a balcony, a minibar and a bathtub; bed configurations vary by category. The views are one of the most noticeable differences: some rooms face the sea, others have partial views, and one option overlooks the garden.

The 36 m² apartment also has kitchen utensils, a fridge, a microwave and a dining area, along with a balcony and private bathroom. The double rooms measure between 30 and 31 m² and have a TV; some categories include sea views, while others overlook the gardens. The single room retains a balcony and private bathroom in a layout designed for one person. You can choose between a simple stay, a room with a view or a space with a kitchen where you can prepare some meals.

Double Room with Side Sea View - 1 or 2 Beds — Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa
Double Room with Side Sea View - 1 or 2 Beds
31 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sea view
  • Balcony

This 31 m² room combines a balcony with partial sea views and a private bathroom with a shower and bathtub. It has air conditioning, a minibar, a safe and a flat-screen TV. You can choose between two single beds or one double bed, depending on the configuration available for your stay.

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Double Room — Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa
Double Room
31 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub

At 31 m², this room has a balcony and a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Air conditioning, a minibar, a safe and a flat-screen TV complete the facilities. Unlike the categories with specified views, this room stands out for its private outdoor space and comforts for relaxing.

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One-Bedroom Apartment — Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa
One-Bedroom Apartment
36 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area

This 36 m² apartment stands out for its kitchen, with a fridge, microwave and utensils, as well as a dining area and balcony. The private bathroom has a bathtub and shower. The layout includes two single beds and a sofa bed, along with air conditioning and a minibar.

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Single Room — Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa
Single Room
31 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub

This 31 m² room is designed for one person and has a balcony, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. It includes a minibar, a safe and a flat-screen TV. Its single-room layout gives solo travellers their own space, with the same essential comforts as the rest of the complex.

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Double Room with Sea View — Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa
Double Room with Sea View
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sea view
  • Balcony

This 30 m² room has a balcony with sea views. The bathroom includes a bathtub and shower, and there is also air conditioning, a minibar, a safe and a TV. Its Mediterranean-facing outlook sets it apart from double rooms without specified views.

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Double Room with Garden View — Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa
Double Room with Garden View
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Garden view
  • Balcony

This 30 m² double room has a balcony with garden views and a private bathroom with a bathtub. It has air conditioning, a minibar, a safe and a flat-screen TV. Its outlook over the gardens sets it apart from the sea-view options, while the bed configuration can be one double bed or two single beds.

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Single Room with Garden View — Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa
Single Room with Garden View
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view
  • Balcony

This 30 m² single room has a balcony with garden views and a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. It has air conditioning, a minibar, a safe and a flat-screen TV. Designed for one person, it also offers a garden outlook, setting it apart from the single room without a specified view.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay by the beach: the hotel is on the beachfront and Playa Ferrara is about 200–250 m away.
  • you’re travelling as a family: there are family rooms, a kids’ club, a play area and a children’s pool.
  • you’d like to combine swimming and wellness: the complex has three pools, a spa, a sauna and a gym.
  • you prefer to have several dining options: there is a restaurant, café, snack bar and bar.
  • you’re looking for a room with a kitchen: the one-bedroom apartment includes a kitchen, dining area and balcony.

Maybe not, if...

  • you want free parking: private parking costs €20 per day and cannot be reserved.
  • you expect drinks to be included in the half-board rate: they are not included.
  • you’re travelling with children who don’t meet the height requirement for the slides: the pool with slides is for children between 80 cm and 1.50 m tall.
  • you want to use the kids’ club outside its opening season: it operates from May to October and also during Easter Week.

Hotel facilities & services

The complex has three pools, including outdoor, indoor and children’s options, with areas where you can alternate swimming and relaxing. The spa and wellness centre has a sauna, gym and massages, as well as body treatments. Outside, there is a garden, a terrace and areas for sunbathing; the water park and waterslide are an added attraction for families.

Leisure facilities include a kids’ club, evening entertainment, an entertainment team and a children’s play area. There is also a restaurant, bar, café and snack bar, as well as special-diet menus on request. The hotel is on the beachfront and has facilities for guests with reduced mobility. If you arrive by car, private parking is available in a garage; WiFi is free throughout the property. Breakfast is served buffet-style.

Great for your stay

  • 3 pools
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Excellent breakfast

General facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
  • Water park
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids’ club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Children’s playground
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Massage
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Sun loungers/beach chairs
  • Waterslide

Parking

  • Parking in a garage
  • Accessible parking

Food & drink

  • Coffee shop on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

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

Room amenities

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa is on Paseo Maritimo de Ferrara, on the coast of Torrox Costa. Playa Ferrara is about 200 m away, and Playa de Torrox is 250 m away, according to distances recorded for the area. The seafront promenade connects to other stretches of sand, restaurants and cafés; Mercadillos Lunes Monday is 120 m away and Maria Zambrano park is 840 m away. This is a coastal setting where you can alternate swimming in the sea with walks along the shore.

Playa de las Lindes is 460 m away and Playa del Cenicero is 1.0 km away; the Dunas de la Carraca are 1.1 km away. The Balcón del Mediterráneo and Playa Chica are 1.3 km away, and Faro de Torrox is 1.4 km away. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 45 km away; Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is 52 km away. To travel between these coastal spots, you can drive between the different towns and beaches.

In Torrox Costa, you can spend the day at the beach and on the seafront promenade, or visit Nerja, where the Balcón de Europa and Parque Verano Azul are 8 km away. Cueva de Nerja is also 8 km away and offers a different kind of outing from a day on the coast. In summer, beaches and outdoor activities account for many of the things to do; in the cooler months, walks along the coast and visits to Nerja are still options for your stay.

Mercadillos Lunes Monday — Nearby market where you can browse stalls and local products. 120 m
Playa de Ferrara — Beach in Torrox Costa where you can swim and walk by the sea. 250 m
Playa de las Lindes — Stretch of coastline accessible on foot from the seafront promenade. 460 m
Maria Zambrano — Nearby park where you can relax among gardens and green spaces. 840 m
Balcón del Mediterráneo — Coastal viewpoint with open views of the Mediterranean. 1,3 km
Faro de Torrox — Lighthouse by the coast, in an area that’s pleasant for a walk. 1,4 km

What guests say about Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa

8.9
Fabulous · 486 reviews
Staff
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
9.2

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the comfort of the facilities. They also highlight the cleanliness and WiFi, while value for money receives a slightly more moderate rating. Overall, guests describe a well-maintained property with a range of services and the beach nearby.

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