Ilunion Malaga vs Barcelo Malaga
Both are in Málaga, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Plaza de Toros Vieja
Ilunion Malaga
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
Hotel★★★★Explanada de la Estación
Barcelo Malaga
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Pick Barcelo Malaga
It leads in 2 of 7 categories. 410 m apart.
Choose Ilunion Malaga if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Barcelo Malaga if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Ilunion Malaga better than Barcelo Malaga?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2007)+9y
Why is Barcelo Malaga better than Ilunion Malaga?
- 1390 m closer to public transport−390 m
- 254 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+54
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ilunion Malaga vs Barcelo Malaga: which hotel is better? | Ilunion Malaga | Barcelo Malaga |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 8.1 | 9.0 +0.9 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 +1.0 | 7.5 |
| Beach access | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Public transport | 8.4 | 10.0 +1.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.1 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.1 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 219 +1 | 218 |
| Rank in Málaga | top 35% +8% | top 43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 | 9.0 +0.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 1.5 km |
| To the beach | 690 m | 700 m |
| To public transport | 450 m | 70 m −390 m |
| To the airport | 7.5 km | 7.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 87 | 141 +54 |
| Sights within 1 km | 13 | 13 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 179 | 221 |
| Floors | 7 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 +9y | 2007 |
| Listed amenities | 20 | 21 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
410 m apart
Ilunion Malaga or Barcelo Malaga: common questions
Which is better, Ilunion Malaga or Barcelo Malaga?
Barcelo Malaga leads in 2 of 7 categories, including location, public transport. Ilunion Malaga is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Ilunion Malaga or Barcelo Malaga?
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How far apart are Ilunion Malaga and Barcelo Malaga?
The two hotels are 410 m apart in a straight line.
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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