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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa is on Paseo Maritimo de Ferrara in Torrox Costa. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 45 km away and Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is 52 km away; the drive from Málaga takes around 40 minutes. The hotel has private garage parking for €20 per day, and spaces cannot be reserved.
Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa is on the coast of Torrox Costa. Playa de Ferrara is 250 m away and Playa de las Lindes is 460 m away; Maria Zambrano park is 840 m away. The Balcón del Mediterráneo and Playa Chica are 1.3 km away, and Faro de Torrox is 1.4 km away. Cueva de Nerja and the Balcón de Europa are 8 km away.
Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa has a buffet restaurant, café, snack bar and several bars. Breakfast is served buffet-style. The restaurant serves Spanish and international dishes, and special-diet menus are available on request. If you choose the half-board rate, drinks are not included.
Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa has a kids’ club, a children’s disco, a playground and a splash pool during the summer months. The Mini Club is open from May to October and also during Easter Week. The pool with slides is for children between 80 cm and 1.50 m tall.
Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa has three pools, including an indoor pool and a children’s pool. The spa includes an indoor pool and offers treatments and massages; there is also a sauna and gym. The complex also has outdoor areas with sun loungers and parasols, so you can alternate relaxing by the water with using the wellness facilities.
Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa has single and double rooms, including options with side sea views, sea views or garden views. It also offers a 36 m² One-Bedroom Apartment with a kitchen, dining area and balcony. The rooms have a private bathroom and balcony.