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title: "Gran Alameda Centro vs Mariposa Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Gran Alameda Centro or Mariposa Hotel in Málaga? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gran-alameda-centro-malaga-vs-mariposa-hotel-malaga/
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retrieved: 2026-11-03
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# Gran Alameda Centro vs Mariposa Hotel

Both are in Málaga, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Ensanche Centro
## [Gran Alameda Centro](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gran-alameda-centro-malaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1456590/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Ensanche Centro
## [Mariposa Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mariposa-hotel-malaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1825579/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 210 m apart.

### Choose Gran Alameda Centro if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 52)

### Choose Mariposa Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 9.3)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 52 / 1)

### Why is Gran Alameda Centro better than Mariposa Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1) (+0.2)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 52 rooms) (−51)

### Why is Mariposa Hotel better than Gran Alameda Centro?

1.  More guest reviews (123 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable (×14)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (52 vs 1 rooms) (×52.0)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Gran Alameda Centro | Mariposa Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Public transport | – | 9.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.0  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.2) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 123  (+114) |
| Rank in Málaga | top 45% | top 9%  (+36%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Distance to Ensanche Centro centre | 100 m | 110 m |
| To the beach | 820 m | 870 m |
| To public transport | – | 270 m |
| To the airport | 8.3 km | 8.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m | 140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 16  (+4) | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 52 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | – | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of Incarnation | 340 m  (−210 m) | 550 m |
| Museum Jorge Rando | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

210 m apart

Gran Alameda Centro: city centre: 490 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 8.3 km, beach: 820 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Mariposa Hotel: city centre: 670 m, nearest station Cercanías Málaga Centro-Alameda: 270 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 8.1 km, beach: 870 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Málaga

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

## Gran Alameda Centro or Mariposa Hotel: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Gran Alameda Centro or Mariposa Hotel?

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

### How far apart are Gran Alameda Centro and Mariposa Hotel?

The two hotels are 210 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gran-alameda-centro-malaga-vs-mariposa-hotel-malaga/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/