Alice’s home delight

Alice’s home delight Overview

First Impressions

Alice’s home delight sits on a quiet residential street in Málaga, and honestly, you might walk right past it if you weren’t looking — which is actually part of its charm. This three-star property feels more like staying at a friend’s well-appointed apartment than a traditional hotel. The building blends seamlessly into the neighborhood on Calle Manuel Altolaguirre, where locals go about their daily routines and you get that authentic Spanish residential vibe that’s hard to find in touristy areas.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about this spot — you’re technically on the Carretera de Cádiz, which sounds like a major road, but the actual location feels tucked away and peaceful. Recent guests have rated the location 9.2 out of 10, and I get why. You’re close enough to Málaga’s center to easily explore the historic districts and museums, but far enough out to avoid the cruise ship crowds that can overwhelm the old town. The neighborhood has that lived-in Spanish feel with local cafés and small shops, plus — and this is huge if you’re driving — there’s free private parking, which is basically gold in any Spanish city.

The Space

The rooms here feel more like staying in someone’s home than a hotel, which makes sense given the name. Everything’s clean and comfortable without trying too hard to impress. You know what struck me most? The attention to small details that actually matter when you’re traveling — good lighting for reading, enough outlets for your devices, and storage space that makes sense. It’s not flashy, but it works really well for couples (the feedback confirms this place is especially popular for romantic getaways), and I can see why.

The Experience

What sets Alice’s home delight apart is how it manages to feel both private and welcoming. The staff — well, it feels more like hosts than hotel staff — genuinely seem to care about making your stay work for you. They’ll give you actual local recommendations, not just the standard tourist spots everyone hits. The whole place has this relaxed energy where you can come and go as you please, use the parking without stress, and feel like you have a proper base in Málaga rather than just a place to sleep.

Why Guests Love It

With an 8.6 rating, this place clearly gets something right, and I think it’s the combination of location, value, and that home-away-from-home feeling. Couples especially seem to appreciate the peaceful setting and the fact that you can park easily and explore Málaga without the usual urban hassles. It’s not trying to be something it’s not — just a solid, well-run place where you can settle in and actually enjoy your time in this beautiful Andalusian city. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Alice’s home delight Accommodations

Reviews of Alice’s home delight

• Megan from United Kingdom (9/10)

  This property has everything you could possibly need. It is immaculately clean and the little touches of small washing up liquid, pods etc was so helpful. The location is excellent – lots of convenience shops close by and very near the beach. It was very easy to get to the metro to get to the city Center too. Would definitely stay again.

• Ruslan from Switzerland (9/10)

  Great place!
  It takes about 20 minutes from the airport (EUR 22 by taxi, it's smarter to use public transport if you're alone and don't have heavy luggage).
  Internet:
  – Right at the airport I bought a SIM card for data only, reasonable price, excellent quality (no problems in Malaga). Trawel Wifi ("Smart SIM") – 20 euros for unlimited for 15 days, but they have other options.
  Public transport:
  – Buy a Multi-Trip card (Bonobus), you'll save a lot! Also you can use one card for several travelers, which is especially useful for a family (you only need one card). The cards are in any Tabaco kiosk (check Google map, there's one right next door).
  Grocery store around:
  – MAS is the best! (Tip: I even found a shopping cart in this apartment, thanks!)
  Restaurants nearby:
  – Check the opening hours! They usually close during the day and open again in the evening.
  – The best pizzeria nearby is "Pizzería La Victoriosa" (check Google)
  Museums:
  – Museo Picasso Málaga: Hmm…not 5 stars, sorry, I'm not a fan (I visited).
  – Carmen Thyssen Museum: a must see, amazing place!
  Outside:
  – Selwo Marina (40-60 mins by bus): great place! (Online tickets are cheaper).
  Other places: use Google! 🙂

• Nataliya from Ukraine (9/10)

  Nice apartment with 3 separate bedrooms was very comfortable for 4 people. The apartment was fully equipped with all necessary stuff for our stay: kitchen equipment, towels, bath accessories, etc. The location is great: many different supermarkets and cafe around the corner, short walk distance to the beach, nearby bus stop to easily go to the city center.

• Tanevski from Switzerland (8/10)

  Good location in a local neighborhood, nearby the beach and the metro.

• Stopek from Poland (9/10)

  Fajne mieszkanie, duże, przestronne. Fajnie urządzone pokoje. Kuchnie funkcjonalna. Okolica super. Blisko sklep monopolowy, knajpy, cukiernia. Do plazy spacerkiem ok 500metrow. Do centrum jest autobus 30-40min. Podobno jest metro ale nie korzystałem. Godzine piechotą do centrum (promenadą). Dziękujemy za powitalne kapsułki do kawy. 🙂

• Apartmani from Croatia (9/10)

  Stan je bio čist i uredan te blizu plaže. Lako se moglo prijaviti u objekt.

• Alicia from Spain (9/10)

  Que te sentías como en tu propia casa. La ubicación justo la que buscaba en una zona no masificada por el turismo y el alojamiento contaba con todas las comodidades de un hogar. La atención fue inmediata y resolvieron rápido nuestras dudas y necesidades

• Alicia from Spain (9/10)

  El apartamento está muy bien, bien equipado con todo lo necesario en cocina, baño y comodidades de armarios, aires acondicionados en todas las estancias …. buena limpieza y atención del personal que lo gestiona. Buena ubicación con supermercados, farmacia, restauración en los alrededores y bastante cerca de la playa, a unos 8 minutos andando. Lo recomiendo.

• Małgorzata from Poland (9/10)

  Szczerze polecam na pobyt rodzinny w Maladze. Przestronny apartament, 3 sypialnie, salon i znakomicie wyposażona kuchnia. Wszystko urządzone ze smakiem, czyściutko. Są parasole plażowe, spokojna plaża zresztą jest całkiem blisko 10 min spacerkiem. Garaż podziemny z przydzielonym do apartamentu miejscem tuż za rogiem ulicy. W bliskim sąsiedztwie sklepy bary taras. Do centrum można dojechać metrem, co jest duża zaletą. Cudowne, klimatyczne miejsce.

• Numidia from Spain (9/10)

  Es un piso bien equipado, los colchones y el sofá muy cómodos. Limpio y bien organizado. El garaje está justo al lado. Personal muy atento y amable: tuvimos algunas dudas sobre el funcionamiento de la ducha y del tostador y nos contestaron muy rápido.

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