Barcelo Malaga vs Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre
Both are in Málaga, 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Explanada de la Estación
Barcelo Malaga
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Guesthouse★★★Plaza de Toros Vieja
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Barcelo Malaga
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 330 m apart.
Choose Barcelo Malaga if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre if you want
- breakfast included
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Barcelo Malaga better than Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.0)+0.6
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3310 m closer to public transport−310 m
- 441 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+41
- 53 more sights within 1 km+3
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre better than Barcelo Malaga?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2More guest reviews (800 vs 218), so the rating is more reliable×3.7
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2007)+12y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Barcelo Malaga vs Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre: which hotel is better? | Barcelo Malaga | Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.6 | 8.0 |
| Location | 9.0 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +1.2 | 8.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.6 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.6 | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 218 | 800 +582 |
| Google rating | – | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 181 |
| Rank in Málaga | top 43% +51% | top 94% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.0 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 700 m | 620 m −80 m |
| To public transport | 70 m −310 m | 380 m |
| To the airport | 7.3 km | 7.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 141 +41 | 100 |
| Sights within 1 km | 13 +3 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 221 | – |
| Floors | 8 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2007 | 2019 +12y |
| Listed amenities | 21 +15 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
330 m apart
Barcelo Malaga or Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre: common questions
Which is better, Barcelo Malaga or Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre?
Barcelo Malaga leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Barcelo Malaga or Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre is 620 m from the nearest beach; Barcelo Malaga is 700 m.
How far apart are Barcelo Malaga and Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre?
The two hotels are 330 m apart in a straight line.
More match-ups
Compare now
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score