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Station-side modern
Barcelo Malaga ★★★★
Malaga
A modern hotel attached to Malaga's train station, with a rooftop pool and easy access to the city centre.
Swimming pool hotels · Andalucía · Spain
We reviewed 28 places to stay in Málaga and picked the 28 best with pools.
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Station-side modern
Malaga
A modern hotel attached to Malaga's train station, with a rooftop pool and easy access to the city centre.
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Seafront & central
Malaga
Beachfront stay with easy access to Malaga's centre and transport, plus pools and parking.
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Old town luxury
Malaga
A polished 5-star base on Alameda Principal, steps from the old town and Teatro Romano, with a rooftop pool and sea views.
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Guest favourite
Malaga
A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, spacious rooms, and an excellent 9.3 guest rating in Málaga.
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Historic Palace
A restored Andalusian palace with a rooftop pool, peaceful courtyard and a prime spot near Plaza de la Merced.
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Central choice
Malaga
Modern 4-star in central Malaga with rooftop pool and easy access to the market, port, and train station.
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Rooftop pool
Malaga
A modern 4-star with a rooftop pool and direct access to a shopping centre, earning strong reviews for its rooms and service.
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Central & Rooftop Pool
Malaga
A stylish stay in the heart of Malaga, steps from the cathedral and old town.
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Central 5-star
Malaga
A 5-star Malaga hotel with a rooftop pool, central location, and praised breakfast.
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Airport Stay
Malaga
A modern 3-star near the airport with a rooftop pool and breakfast guests rave about.
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Airport-friendly
Malaga
A rooftop pool and a 6-minute drive to the airport make this modern stay a smart pick for a Malaga break.
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Central & Rooftop Pool
Malaga
A stylish stay in the heart of Malaga, with a rooftop pool and a location steps from the cathedral.
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Rooftop pool
Malaga
A rooftop saltwater pool and a central location make this contemporary Malaga hotel a smart base for exploring the city.
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Rooftop pool
Malaga
A rooftop pool and a central spot near the Picasso Museum make this modern 3-star a smart base for exploring Malaga.
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Adults only
Malaga
A sleek adults-only base with a rooftop pool and free minibar, steps from Malaga's old town.
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Urban spa stay
Malaga
A five-star retreat on Malaga’s grand paseo, with rooftop pool, spa, and a calm, contemporary feel.
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Rooftop Pool & Parking
Malaga
Rooftop pool and private parking just a 7-minute walk from Plaza de la Merced.
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Rooftop pool
Rooftop pool hostel in central Malaga, a 5-minute walk from the cathedral, with dorms and private rooms.
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Pools & Terrace
A peaceful villa with both an indoor and outdoor pool, plus a private terrace and garden in Churriana.
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Airport stay
Malaga Bed & Breakfast
A rooftop pool, comfy beds, and a breakfast spread worth waking up for, minutes from the airport.
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Pet-friendly villa
A six-bedroom villa with heated pool, free parking, and pet-friendly policy in Malaga.
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Rooftop pool
Malaga
A highly rated 5-star with a rooftop pool, steps from Plaza de la Constitucion and Parque de Malaga.
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Pool & Close to Beach
A three-bedroom villa with a private pool and beach within walking distance.
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Rural Retreat
A roomy 5-bedroom villa with a private pool, jacuzzi, and free parking – a relaxed base for exploring Malaga's countryside.
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Rural retreat
A countryside villa with a heated indoor pool and garden views, a short drive from Malaga's viewpoints and churches.
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Rural villa
A rural villa with two pools and a garden, close to Montes de Malaga Natural Park.
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Rooftop pool
A self-catering duplex with a rooftop pool, sun terrace, and golf views, set in the Mijas Golf area near Malaga.
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Private Pools
A ten-bedroom countryside house with private pools, near the Castle of the Star.
Map & live prices by our partner
In Málaga, the pool question is almost always a rooftop question. The overwhelming majority of pool hotels in the city centre — from the H10 Croma Malaga to the Soho Boutique Equitativa — have theirs on the roof, often with views over the old town or port. Away from the centre, you'll find rooftop pools at airport hotels like Hotel Malaga Nostrum Airport, and private pools at villas like Hacienda House Villa - Malaga, which is within walking distance of the beach.
When you search for a swimming pool in Málaga, you're looking at a rooftop-heavy scene. Most hotels on this page — including the Dorma Malaga Museos and Hotel Eliseos — have saltwater or freshwater pools on their rooftops. For a more private swim, several villas come with their own pools, including Casa Rural Cristina, which has a heated indoor pool, and Ohana Luxury Villa, with a heated pool outside. The price difference is significant: a basic rooftop-pool hotel room can cost as little as 62 EUR, while a private villa with a pool is more likely to start above 300 EUR.
The most budget-friendly option with a pool is the Dorma Malaga Museos, with rooms from 62 EUR. It's a modern three-star with a rooftop pool, centrally located near the Picasso Museum.
Hotel Malaga Nostrum Airport is a three-star with a rooftop pool, located near the airport, with rates from 99 EUR. Hotel Malaga Vibes is a slightly more upscale option, about a 6-minute drive from the airport.
Yes, you'll find several villas with private pools in the Málaga area, such as Hacienda House Villa (near the beach), Ohana Luxury Villa with a heated pool, and Casa Rural Cristina with a heated indoor pool.
The average nightly rate for a pool hotel here is about 211 EUR, but you can find rooms for as low as 62 EUR at budget hotels. At the high end, five-star options like Only You Hotel Malaga start around 339 EUR.
Málaga does pool hotels in two distinct ways. In the city centre, nearly every option is a rooftop pool — a narrow strip of water with loungers overlooking the old town, the cathedral, or the port. You'll find them at modern four-stars like H10 Croma Malaga and Only You Hotel Malaga, as well as at converted palaces like Palacio Solecio. These rooftops are as much about the view as the swim, and they're all within walking distance of the main sights.
The other Málaga pool scene is outside the compact centre. Near the airport and along the coast, hotels like Barcelo Malaga and Hotel Malaga Vibes offer rooftop pools with more space and easier parking. If you want a private pool, there are villas with their own water — from a three-bedroom house near the beach to larger retreats with heated indoor pools. Prices here stretch from around 62 EUR for a basic room up to 350 EUR and beyond for five-star luxury.
If you want a classic city break with a rooftop pool overlooking Málaga's landmarks, stick with the central hotels — you'll pay from around 62 EUR at a three-star up to 350 EUR for top-end comfort. For a more relaxed, private pool experience, consider the villas outside the centre. If you're mostly passing through, the airport hotels offer convenient poolside stays. Families might prefer the larger villas or hotels with connecting rooms, while those on a tight budget could look at the budget hotels page. For easy access to the coast, check the beach hotels page.