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title: "Barcelo Malaga vs Los Tilos Suites-Vialia: which hotel is better?"
description: "Barcelo Malaga or Los Tilos Suites-Vialia in Málaga? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Barcelo Malaga vs Los Tilos Suites-Vialia

Both are in Málaga, 470 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Explanada de la Estación
## [Barcelo Malaga](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barcelo-malaga-malaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1187036/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Los Tilos
## [Los Tilos Suites-Vialia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/los-tilos-suites-vialia-malaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1790672/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Barcelo Malaga

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 470 m apart.

### Choose Barcelo Malaga if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.9)
-   to be closer to the beach (700 m / 970 m)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 221 / 3)

### Choose Los Tilos Suites-Vialia if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 221)

### Why is Barcelo Malaga better than Los Tilos Suites-Vialia?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.9) (+0.7)
2.  270 m closer to the beach (700 m vs 970 m) (−270 m)
3.  290 m closer to public transport (−290 m)
4.  More guest reviews (218 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×31)
5.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)
6.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
7.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Los Tilos Suites-Vialia better than Barcelo Malaga?

1.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (3 vs 221 rooms) (−218)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Barcelo Malaga | Los Tilos Suites-Vialia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.7) | 7.9 |
| Location | 9.0  (+0.9) | 8.1 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.9  (+0.9) | 7.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+1.1) | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.2) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.7) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 218  (+211) | 7 |
| Rank in Málaga | bottom 48%  (+22%) | bottom 26% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.0  (+0.9) | 8.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km  (−220 m) | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 700 m  (−270 m) | 970 m |
| To public transport | 70 m  (−290 m) | 350 m |
| To the airport | 7.3 km | 7.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 141  (+28) | 113 |
| To the nearest food shop | 20 m | 110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 | 15  (+4) |
| Sights within 1 km | 13  (+4) | 9 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 221 | 3 |
| Floors | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2007 | – |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+19) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of Incarnation | 1.4 km  (−280 m) | 1.7 km |
| Museum Jorge Rando | 1.9 km | 2.0 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Barcelo Malaga prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barcelo-malaga-malaga/prices/)

## Location

470 m apart

Barcelo Malaga: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Estacion de Malaga - Maria Zambrano: 70 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 7.3 km, beach: 700 m, 141 places to eat within 500 m, 13 sights within 1 km.

Los Tilos Suites-Vialia: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station María Zambrano Station Entrance: 350 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 7.0 km, beach: 970 m, 113 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Málaga

[Málaga weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/andalusia/malaga/weather)

## Barcelo Malaga or Los Tilos Suites-Vialia: common questions

### Which is better, Barcelo Malaga or Los Tilos Suites-Vialia?

Barcelo Malaga leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Barcelo Malaga or Los Tilos Suites-Vialia?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Barcelo Malaga is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for Los Tilos Suites-Vialia.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Barcelo Malaga is 700 m from the nearest beach; Los Tilos Suites-Vialia is 970 m.

### How far apart are Barcelo Malaga and Los Tilos Suites-Vialia?

The two hotels are 470 m apart in a straight line.

## 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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