Apartment Plaza Colmenillas

Apartment Plaza Colmenillas Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Apartment Plaza Colmenillas, you immediately get that “this is actually someone’s home” feeling — which makes sense, because these are proper apartments, not hotel rooms with tiny desks and nowhere to put your stuff. The building sits right on a charming little plaza that honestly feels more authentically Málaga than some of the touristy areas closer to the beach. I mean, you’ve got local cafés where people are actually speaking Spanish to each other, not just serving sangria to visitors in flip-flops.

Location & Getting Around

Here’s what I love about this three-star spot — you’re on Carretera de Cádiz, which sounds like it’s in the middle of nowhere, but it’s actually perfectly positioned. You can walk to the city center in about fifteen minutes, or catch a bus that runs frequently if you’re feeling lazy. The couples who stay here seem to get it — there’s something nice about being just outside the main tourist crush but still close enough that you’re not spending half your day commuting to see anything interesting. Plus, and this is huge in Málaga, there’s free parking right on site. Trust me, after circling narrow Spanish streets looking for a spot, you’ll appreciate this more than you think.

The Apartment Experience

What you’re getting here is a real apartment with a proper kitchen, which changes everything about how you can travel. I’m talking full-size fridge, actual counter space, and enough room to spread out your maps and guidebooks without everything falling on the floor. The furnishing is comfortable rather than fancy — think clean, modern pieces that actually work for living, not just looking pretty in photos. You know what’s refreshing? Having a living room where you can actually sit and plan your next day without perching on the edge of a bed.

The Neighborhood Feel

Plaza Colmenillas itself has this lovely residential vibe that grows on you. There’s a small supermarket nearby where you can grab groceries (actually useful when you have a kitchen), and the local bars serve proper tapas to people who live here year-round. In the evenings, you’ll see families out for walks and older gentlemen playing cards at the outdoor tables. It’s not Instagram-perfect, but it’s real Málaga life, which honestly feels like a bit of a gift when you’re used to staying in areas that exist mainly for tourists.

Why Guests Love It

The 8.9 rating makes sense once you’ve been here — it’s one of those places that delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. Recent guests consistently mention the location, and I get why. You’re close enough to everything that matters but far enough from the cruise ship crowds that you can actually enjoy your morning coffee in peace. The free parking seals the deal for anyone driving, and the apartment setup means you can stay for several days without feeling like you’re living out of a suitcase. It’s not trying to be something it’s not, which in a city like Málaga, actually makes it pretty special.

Apartment Plaza Colmenillas Accommodations

Reviews of Apartment Plaza Colmenillas

• Clare from Malta (9/10)

  Cosy, comfortable apartment.
  We enjoyed our stay

• Ines from Austria (9/10)

  It was a great stay. Clear and easy instructions for check-in and a super comfortable apartment with all the amenities you need. Lovely decorations which made the place feel cozy! Beautiful modern bathroom 🙌🏼
  A very kind host was the cherry on top 🍒 11/10!

• Bartłomiej from Poland (9/10)

  Comfy beds, good contact with owner, parking nearby

• Minko from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The property is super clean and nice ,feels like you’re at home .We stayed there 6 days and my 2 daughters (2.5 and 7) just loved it.The host family are very friendly and helpful!I definitely recommend it! 🤗

• Vladimirs from Latvia (9/10)

  Very clean and sunny apartments. Friendly host. Good location. Really like it.

• Judy from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Very clean and comfortable appartment with good facilities

• Chloe from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Everything, the apartment was clean, tidy and just generally a really lovely place to stay. It suited us perfectly as a family of four. It’s amazing value for money.
  Bianca and Dumitru were the most amazing hosts, they did everything they could to make our stay as stress free as possible and the communication from them was amazing.
  I really can’t recommend this place enough to anybody that wants to stay in Malaga and have their own little place.
  If we return to Malaga we definitely will be staying back here.

• Dmitrijs from Latvia (8/10)

  The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The apartment was clean and comfy.

• Jan from Slovakia (8/10)

  The apartment was clean well furnished even the bathroom was fine. Hassle-free parking. Bus stop very close, to the city center in 10 minutes. Very good cafe and food in the area. Good communication with the owner. Overall I recommend.

• Zhi from Germany (9/10)

  Wasn't a fan of the Malaga downtown, but loved the neighborhood of the apartment. I wished I could stay longer!

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