17 Calle Fernán Núñez, Carretera de Cadiz, 29002 Málaga, Spain
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CALU Homes cerca Playa de Huelin Overview

First Impressions

When I first walked up to CALU Homes cerca Playa de Huelin, I’ll be honest — it’s not the flashiest place you’ll see in Málaga. But there’s something refreshingly straightforward about this three-star property that immediately put me at ease. The building sits quietly on Calle Fernán Núñez, and you can actually smell the sea air from the entrance, which tells you everything you need to know about how close you are to the beach.

The Sweet Spot Location

Here’s what I love about where this place sits — you’re literally a few minutes’ walk from Playa de Huelin, but you’re not dealing with the tourist chaos of the city center. The Carretera de Cádiz runs nearby, which means getting around Málaga is actually pretty easy, whether you need parking or want to hop on public transport. I noticed couples seem to really get this location (they rate it super high), and I can see why — it’s got that perfect balance of being close to everything but still feeling like you’ve found your own little corner of the coast.

The Apartment Setup

The apartment I stayed in was exactly what you’d want for a few days by the sea — clean, functional, and surprisingly spacious. The kitchen isn’t huge, but it’s got everything you need if you want to grab some fresh seafood from the local market and cook it yourself. What I really appreciated was how the room felt lived-in rather than sterile — you know what I mean? It’s like staying in someone’s well-maintained holiday home rather than a generic hotel box.

Beach Life and Beyond

Playa de Huelin isn’t Málaga’s most famous beach, but honestly, that’s part of its charm. It’s where locals actually go, which means better prices at the chiringuitos and way fewer selfie sticks. From CALU Homes, you can walk there in flip-flops without breaking a sweat. The neighborhood has this authentic Spanish residential feel — there’s a little restaurant around the corner that does incredible pescaíto frito, and the owner will probably remember your order by day three.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t a place that’s going to wow you with fancy amenities or a rooftop pool. What it does is give you a genuine base to experience Málaga like you actually live there for a week. Recent guests consistently praise the location, and I get it — you’re close enough to walk into the historic center when you want culture and tapas, but far enough out that you can enjoy some peace and quiet. The 7.9 rating feels about right to me — it’s solid, reliable, and does exactly what it promises without any pretense.

CALU Homes cerca Playa de Huelin Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentdouble bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of CALU Homes cerca Playa de Huelin

  • Cecilia from Netherlands (9/10)

    The location is fantastic, situated in a wonderful neighborhood. The house was warm, inviting, and incredibly convenient to access upon our arrival!

  • Jaglika from Czech Republic (7/10)

    Convenient location, close to the central station (bus and train) and beach. The apartment is cosy, with a nice balcony.

  • Filipowicz from Poland (7/10)

    Perfect location, WiFi, landlady very friendly and helpful

  • Katarina from Germany (8/10)

    The apartment is near the train station which was our main priority. The neighborhood is good and with a nice walk you are in the city centre.
    It had everything we needed and the owner was helpful.

  • Tahira from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Only few minutes walk to San Andreas beach and next to the beautiful park. Apartment is in quite street. 10 minutes Walking distance to the train station and 30 mins walk to Centro.

  • Janina from Germany (9/10)

    Very friendly and flexible Host!
    Good communication and everything was clean and nicely decorated.

  • Yarotskaya from Portugal (9/10)

    The apartment is beautifully situated near the park and the beach. There are a lot of cafes and small shops nearby.
    The apartment is specious, has a small furnished sunny terrace, where you can have breakfast or coffee.

  • Haris from Bosnia and Herzegovina (8/10)

    Kitchen was greta, balcony also

  • Jeliński from Poland (9/10)

    Lokalizacja, możliwość wcześniejszego zameldowania, bezproblemowa komunikacja z obiektem. Blisko dworzec kolejowy .Ogólnie wszystko na plus.

  • Alexandru from Romania (8/10)

    Locația aproape de gara și centru, accesul pe bază de cartelă sau din aplicație, dotările din bucătărie, aer condiționat.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Malaga Park: 2.1 km
  • Malaga Museum: 2.2 km
  • Picasso Gardens: 1.3 km
  • La Aduana Palace: 2.1 km
  • Parque la Negrita: 2.1 km
  • Jardines de Picasso: 1.1 km
  • Carmen Thyssen Museum: 2 km
  • Plaza de la Constitucion: 2.1 km
  • Palmeral de las Sorpresas: 1.8 km
  • Automobile and Fashion Museum: 1.1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Cafetería – Bar El Ancla: 100 m
  • Restaurant La Sazon de Pacho y Gloria: 100 m
  • Restaurant Panaderia Cafeteria Las Delicias: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Alcazaba: 2.6 km
  • Picasso Museum: 2.3 km
  • Pompidou Centre: 2.4 km
  • Jorge Rando Museum: 2.6 km
  • Plaza de la Merced: 2.6 km
  • Museum of Glass and Crystal: 2.6 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Sacaba Beach: 3.2 km
  • La Caleta Beach: 3.4 km
  • San Andres Beach: 400 m
  • La Malagueta Beach: 2.9 km
  • Misericordia Beach: 1.1 km

Public transport:

  • Metro La Isla: 400 m
  • Metro El Perchel: 750 m
  • Bus Malaga Bus Station: 900 m
  • Train Málaga Centro – Alameda: 1.1 km
  • Train Malaga María Zambrano Train Station: 650 m

Closest airports:

  • Malaga Airport: 6 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Bath or shower
  • Lift
  • Coffee machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
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House Rules at CALU Homes cerca Playa de Huelin

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 21:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.9

Comfort:

8.2

Location:

8.6

Facilities:

8.2

Cleanliness:

7.7

Value for money:

7.8