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Reviews of El Manantial

Cenit, 2, Puerto de la Torre, 29190 Málaga, Spain

#71 of 158 B&Bs and inns in Málaga

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Review Score

Based on 42 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    7.0
    The people were lovely and maybe for the price it is a good value but don’t expect anything better than lower quality ac
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fixtures were old and sometimes not in good condition, there were no toiletries, except three small plastic tear open samples of liquid soap (like a small ketchup sample) but no hand soap, no shampoo, no conditioner nothing else. It was farther than I expected from the heart of Malaga.

    The best thing about this property is the people. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. I have not found better people anywhere.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was very comfortable, bed was soft, swimming pool was big, parking was included in price, we did not hear sounds from outside during sleeping.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice owner. Good equipment.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2022

    9.0
    I would recommend El Manantial as the staff is extremely friendly a real: "Spanish experience".
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The hotel is a little bit away from Malaga, so you need transport to the city. Bus is a cheap way to travel, you can also travel by taxi. Taxi to the airport is extremely efficient a reasonably priced.

    Room was comfortable and air conditioned. Pool was big and very clean; the water was perfect for cooling down after a hot day. Pool was long enough to do lengths. Bed was new and mattress very good for sleeping.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is quite far

    The staff is very nice

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff where very friendly and professional and the owner was very helpful and would try to do anything for you. Hotel had a nice size pool and plenty of outside space. Rooms where very spacious, with a nice size shower.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2022

    7.0
    all in all good, close to bus stop although a long bus journey to the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bathroom bin was full on arrival, no evidence of cleaning. smell from the bathroom and broken blinds on the window

    large swimming pool, cheap drinks, friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2022

    8.0
    excellent customer service, secure parking on site especially because in Malaga is very difficult to find parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    nice location close to the beach

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff very welcoming

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Distancia al centre

    Piscina

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2022

    10
    very good place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no fridge in the room

    good place friendly staff. clean room and nice price. I recommend

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    10
    Outstanding budget hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This was truly a hidden gem. We only stayed one night, but the bed was the most comfortable of our entire 14 day trip to four locations! Our room was huge. The pool was very refreshing. The staff was awesome! Ice cold local beers. The owner gave us a choice of rooms. We only paid $50Euros for this hotel.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2022

    1.0
    Disgusted to leave us stranded in a foreign country
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    See above .

    Zero as it was closed when we arrived ,all locked up ,no one around ,no one answered our phone calls ,we were stuck at 10 pm with no we’re to sleep having just arrived on the plane from uk . Disgusted with them .we had to find another hotel at 11 pm !

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2022

    10
    great host
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there was nothing to dislike

    everything

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    An amazing owner, great hospitality. My partner and i loved staying here, we felt at home and we experienced amazing service. So welcoming.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2022

    5.0
    Weird but cheap hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Weirdest hotel I've been to. There is no reception, just one guy sitting in the middle of a restaurant room all day. Not even easy to find the entrance of the hotel... The restaurant is always empty, which seems weird also. The bathroom smells terrible, the shower is so small that it was impossible to use. The pool is huge, but everything around it is not working (showers, etc) or dirty. I guess it's what you have at that price, but I would not recommend for 2 people wanting to relax in Malaga. Good thing I was on my own.

    The pool is huge, the price is attractive, parking is convenient

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2022

    10
    Would Recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If pushed for a dislike I'd say the shower could be bigger but that's being really pedantic.

    This hotel is great value for money. It's a 20 minute bus journey (€1.40) from central which means it's quiter. The views of the Houses on the hill is lovely. The staff are great, very welcoming. Its not state of the art and you do get what you pay for but what you do get is the feeling you are staying in Spain given the character this hotel and its surroundings offer you.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2022

    10
    Most lovely place in Malaga
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was perfect :)!

    It is a huge place, lovely and peaceful. Juanes and Guillermo were excellent hosts, they made us feel like home. All was clean and tidy, the place has also a great view, lovely bar area and since it is not in the city you can enjoy a non-busy area with lots of lovely restaurants around. Rooms were also big size and with their own bathroom.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really nice owner, you feel like member of family. Nothing is problem. Food and Cerveza great. Really recommend this accomodation.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2022

    10
    A wonderful place to stay with an awesome host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only thing that we didn't care for, and this is really just a matter of opinion, was the type of mattress on the beds. They were a memory foam type of mattress, which to me is initially comfortable, but then kind of sets you into a certain position. I move around quite a bit when I sleep and the mattress took too long to adjust to my new position. We did, however, sleep quite well and this did not detract at all from our visit!

    We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the El Manantial! The most exceptional part of the visit was definitely our host, Johnny. He bent over backwards to make sure our stay was comfortable and pleasant! We were there at an off time of year for them so the restaurant was technically closed, but Johnny fixed us breakfast each day that we needed it and offered to fix us dinners as well. He had a charcuterie plate and bottle of wine set up for us in the room our first night. Johnny also provided an extra space heater for us to take the edge off in the mornings. He truly made the stay a blessing to us! We were there to visit family in the area so the location was perfect. Very good restaurants in the area. This would truly be a hopping, highly sought after place in season as there was a wonderful pool, paddle board courts, and a children's play park area. Free parking was provided for us and Johnny literally gave us the keys to the place (car park area, outer doors, as well as our room, of course) so we could come and go on our schedule. We would absolutely stay here again! Thank you, Johnny!!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. Everything was excellent.

    The staff, the pool and Juani was the best host. Thank you!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2021

    10
    I highly recommend this place! The host, Juani is exceptionnal !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Juani was a very welcoming host! The hotel was very clean, the food was great and everything was perfect! We even came back for another night at the end of our holidays! Thanks again!!!

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2023

    8.0
    Simple, but very good place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

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