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Large resort and hotel with multiple pools and palm trees, surrounded by mountains.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking hotel grounds, pool, and sea under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through large window.
Hotel pool with palm trees and sea view on a sunny day.
View of the beach and sea with palm trees and blue sky.
Palm trees on a grassy area overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
View of the sea and palm trees from a hotel terrace with umbrellas on the beach
View of a hotel pool with palm trees and the sea in the background under clear sky.
Aerial view of a large hotel swimming pool with loungers and greenery.
Couple sitting by the edge of a lit pool at sunset with palm trees in the background.
Cozy hotel lounge with sofa, large plant pot, and stylish table.
Beautiful pool area with bar, terrace, and palm trees under clear skies at a vacation resort.
Luxury hotel with manicured garden, palm trees, and pools under a clear sky.
Two people sit at an outdoor table near a red building and palm trees.
Hotel courtyard with red walls, balcony, plants, and a person at the window.
A bright, modern breakfast area with a variety of fruit and salad buffet in a hotel.
Hotel room with two single beds, chairs, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Balcony view with table, two chairs, and sea in the background under clear sky.
Modern bathroom corner with sink, large mirror, and bathtub with shower curtain.
Modern hotel room with large double bed, white pillows, and wardrobe with mirror.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking buildings and sea.
Bright living room with sofa, TV, and large window overlooking balcony.
Modern kitchenette with coffee maker, stove, microwave, and two cups on the counter.
Brightly furnished hotel room with two single beds and access to a terrace.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking a pool, buildings, and sea under clear sky.
Cozy hotel room area with sofa, chair, table, and view of buildings and terrace.
Terrace with two lounge chairs and sea view under clear sky.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking pool, palm trees, and sea under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, chairs, table, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, large mirror, and white towels.
Brightly furnished hotel room with large double bed and window with curtains.
Chef in white uniform stands at a buffet with various foods in a modern kitchen.
Water playground with slides and climbing nets in a hotel pool area in sunlight.
Water park with red and yellow water play structures under blue sky and palm trees.
Colorful water playground with slides and palm trees in open area under clear sky.
Three girls sitting outdoors holding melon slices up to their faces.
Children play happily with a large animal mascot figure on a colorful stage.
Children sit in a circle on the floor around a person in a large owl costume.
Children sit on grass listening to a large mascot reading a book.
Children sit in front of a colorful puppet theater while a person in an animal costume acts.
Large lemur mascot figure lying on green carpet with orange background.
Indoor hotel pool with blue water, lounge chairs, and modern lighting.
A hand touches a large round lamp next to a small bottle of oil on a table.
Two massage tables with white towels in a calm spa room.
Woman walks along pool edge while man swims in pool, modern hotel interior in background.
Spanien (Festland) ∙ Costa del Sol ∙ Torrox

Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa ****

AGP144
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The hotel complex is located directly on the beach with the promenade of the resort Torrox-Costa. The town center with its many leisure activities and restaurants, supermarkets, etc. is approx. 100 m away. Malaga Airport is approx. 64 km away. A bus stop is approx. 900 m away (several daily bus connections to Nerja and Malaga).
View of the beach and sea with palm trees and blue sky.
Palm trees on a grassy area overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
View of the sea and palm trees from a hotel terrace with umbrellas on the beach

Facilities

View of a hotel pool with palm trees and the sea in the background under clear sky.
Aerial view of a large hotel swimming pool with loungers and greenery.
Hotel pool with palm trees and sea view on a sunny day.
Couple sitting by the edge of a lit pool at sunset with palm trees in the background.
Cozy hotel lounge with sofa, large plant pot, and stylish table.
Beautiful pool area with bar, terrace, and palm trees under clear skies at a vacation resort.
Luxury hotel with manicured garden, palm trees, and pools under a clear sky.
Two people sit at an outdoor table near a red building and palm trees.
Hotel courtyard with red walls, balcony, plants, and a person at the window.
A bright, modern breakfast area with a variety of fruit and salad buffet in a hotel.
The Iberostar Malaga Playa, with a total of 319 rooms and 94 apartments, impresses with its beautiful Moorish-style architecture and features a main building with 6 elevators and 2 four-story annex buildings with apartments and 4 elevators. The complex includes a reception with a lobby bar, buffet restaurant, snack bar, lounge bar with terrace, and a pool bar (seasonally open). The approximately 11,000 m² garden area has direct access to the promenade. In the garden area, there is 1 swimming pool and a separate children's pool, a pool bar (seasonally open), and a sun terrace. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge by the pool. Additionally, the hotel offers the "AQUAFUN" fun pool with slides for children up to 1.50 m tall.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms are approx. 31 m² and feature a bath/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV with music channel, telephone, safe (for a fee), minibar (for a fee), and air conditioning/heating (centrally controlled), as well as a balcony or terrace (D/DA).
Also bookable as double room with garden view (2GD/DGI), double room with partial sea view (DMS/AMS) or direct sea view (DM) for an additional charge.
Also bookable for single use (DE/DEA), single use with garden view (1GD/DGE) and single use with partial sea view (DES/EIA).

Hotel room with two single beds, chairs, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Balcony view with table, two chairs, and sea in the background under clear sky.
Modern bathroom corner with sink, large mirror, and bathtub with shower curtain.
Modern hotel room with large double bed, white pillows, and wardrobe with mirror.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking buildings and sea.
Bright living room with sofa, TV, and large window overlooking balcony.
Modern kitchenette with coffee maker, stove, microwave, and two cups on the counter.

Apartment

The apartments (approx. 40 m²) have the same amenities as the double rooms and additionally feature a living/sleeping area with a sofa bed and a kitchenette, separated from the bedroom by a door (A12/A1A). The apartments are also available with 2 bedrooms (A2U/R2A, approx. 48 m²).

Sea View Suite

The sea view suites (from approx. 45 m²) have the same amenities as the double rooms, are slightly more spacious, and feature a combined living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom. The 3rd person sleeps on a sofa bed (S2M).

Brightly furnished hotel room with two single beds and access to a terrace.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking a pool, buildings, and sea under clear sky.
Cozy hotel room area with sofa, chair, table, and view of buildings and terrace.
Terrace with two lounge chairs and sea view under clear sky.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking pool, palm trees, and sea under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, chairs, table, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, large mirror, and white towels.

Sea View Junior Suite

The sea view junior suites have the same amenities as the double rooms, are slightly more spacious, and feature a sea view (J2M).

Deluxe Double Room Sea View Upper Floors

schauinsland-reisen-Original: The Deluxe Double Rooms with Sea View on Upper Floors have the same amenities as the Sea View Double Rooms and are located on the upper 3 floors (4th-6th floor). Additionally, guests receive a welcome gift upon arrival and a complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival (DM2).

Hotel room with two single beds, chairs, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking hotel grounds, pool, and sea under clear sky.
Bright living room with sofa, TV, and large window overlooking balcony.
Brightly furnished hotel room with large double bed and window with curtains.

Deluxe Family Apartment

schauinsland-reisen-Original: The Deluxe Family Apartments have the same amenities as the one-bedroom apartments and are perfect for families due to their additional features. Additional amenities: Family welcome gift, kettle, bathrobe, and slippers for adults (2AF).

Junior Suite (AGPA02)

These Junior Suites are approx. 40 m² and offer a living area with seating, a sofa bed, telephone, air conditioning, bath/WC, minibar (for a fee), safe (for a fee), hairdryer, TV, and a balcony or terrace (JS2).

Meals

HP/AI

All meals are served buffet-style with Iberostar chef show cooking concept (Breakfast 7:30-10:30, Lunch 13:30-15:30, Dinner 18:30-21:30, in summer from 19:00-22:00).

Chef in white uniform stands at a buffet with various foods in a modern kitchen.

FR (AGPA02 & AGP144I)

Breakfast buffet.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Snacks, coffee, tea, cakes, and sandwiches from 11 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 11 AM to 12 AM.

Sports included

Table tennis (deposit required) and fitness room.
During the season, "Fit&Fun" with gymnastics, aerobics, fitball, step, facemask, fitbalance, etc.

Sports for a fee

Golf course nearby (approx. 10 km away).

Children's program

"Katta's Vacation"
Dear children, do you know what my favorite thing to do is? Vacation, of course! Don't you want to visit me at the hotel for a few days and have a vacation together? We can play, craft, solve puzzles, and read stories together. In the evening, we'll rock the mini-disco. I'll give every child a personal travel diary. So, what do you think? I'm looking forward to seeing you. See you soon, your Katta.
Children's playground, "AQUAFUN" fun pool with slides up to 1.50 m tall, children's pool, and mini-disco.
"Star Camp" Kids' Club Program (during the summer season from April to October):
Miniclub "Monkey" (for children aged 4-7) and Maxiclub "Dolphin" (for children aged 8-12).
Water playground with slides and climbing nets in a hotel pool area in sunlight.
Water park with red and yellow water play structures under blue sky and palm trees.
Colorful water playground with slides and palm trees in open area under clear sky.
Three girls sitting outdoors holding melon slices up to their faces.
Children play happily with a large animal mascot figure on a colorful stage.
Children sit in a circle on the floor around a person in a large owl costume.
Children sit on grass listening to a large mascot reading a book.
Children sit in front of a colorful puppet theater while a person in an animal costume acts.
Large lemur mascot figure lying on green carpet with orange background.

Wellness

Indoor hotel pool with blue water, lounge chairs, and modern lighting.
A hand touches a large round lamp next to a small bottle of oil on a table.
Two massage tables with white towels in a calm spa room.
Woman walks along pool edge while man swims in pool, modern hotel interior in background.
Sauna, indoor pool, and fitness room free of charge. Spa Sensations with various treatments and massages for a fee.

Hotel service

Parking (for a fee, subject to availability).
Pool towels (deposit required).
Premium Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel).
Baby cots (subject to availability, included).

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Children's playground
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Wi-Fi
  • Animation
  • Fitness
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids' club/Mini club
  • Air conditioning
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Bike rental
  • Shopping facilities
  • Sand beach
  • Family friendly
  • Directly on the beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Earthcheck

Notice

ADDITIONAL CONTINGENT UNDER AGP944!
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Appropriate attire is requested for dinner!
Pets are not allowed in the hotel!
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Entry to sauna and spa area is for guests aged 18 and over only!
The indoor pool can be used by all guests, including children.
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Accessible hotel complex.
3 rooms for disabled guests can be booked upon request (Standard Double Room/D).
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Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Also bookable in the "Family Holiday" Summer 2025 catalog on page 118.
Also bookable in the "Sun Destinations" Summer 2025 catalog on page 22.

Seasonal information

Also bookable under AGPA02 and AGP144I

Country category

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