About this property

Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa is set on the beachfront of Santa Rosa Beach and has direct beach access. Set in extensive gardens, this resort features 3 swimming pools, and a spa. Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa has bright, attractive décor and each of its rooms and studios has a TV and a minibar. Some rooms offer a balcony.Free high speed WiFi is available throughout. Guests will find 4 bars at the resort, including a poolside bar and a lounge bar with a terrace overlooking the sea. The on-site buffet restaurant serves a selection of Spanish and international cuisine. The spa has an indoor swimming pool and offers treatments including massages. The hotel’s sports facilities include a gym and the nearest golf course is just 15 minutes’ drive away in nearby Caleta de Velez. In the summer months, Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa offers many facilities for children, such as a kid's club, kid's disco, children's playground and children's splash pool.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • EarthCheck Certified
    EarthCheck Certified

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aysegul
    Turkey Turkey
    In general very good place for a family holiday. We stayed for half pension (breakfast and dinner) and it gave us opportunity to discover the restaurants around, and all were super good. Buffets in the hotel were very good with variety options....
  • Brian
    Gibraltar Gibraltar
    The hotel itself was nice and plenty to do. Cleaners were good we had Julia and our little one was super happy with her. The pool was clean and bingo was fun . Very good team 2025
  • Christine
    Belgium Belgium
    The staff deserve a 15/10, honestly everyone was really friendly and not the forced kind. Animation team was super! Food was really good. We had a blast at this hotel😊
  • Cristian
    Romania Romania
    We really liked about the property the fact that was really clean, it has really helpful staff and also owns a large pool.
  • Paul
    Poland Poland
    The staff is very polite and helpful, going out of "standard" procedure to make our stay pleasant. Animation team is always cheerful and jolly. Food was great, very diverse, it was often the case that there was too much dishes I wanted to try...
  • Lana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms were beautiful and we were right next to the beach
  • Jess
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel, excellent facilities and food/drink. But the best bit was probably the staff, they were all hugely friendly and welcoming, particularly the kids club and restaurant staff.
  • Balázs79
    Hungary Hungary
    This resort is good for families with kids aged between 3-10 years old. It has a huge pool with different depths, the sea is very close, and there is a small splash park also. Our children were rather played with us and each other, but the...
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great choice at breakfast! Right on the beach. Lovely terrace for drinks.
  • Popescu
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything was perfect!! Very nice and clean hotel with so many activities. Miguel and the (blond lady) were very friendly and helpful. All the staff was very nice . I highly recommend the hotel!!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurante Buffet
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

Iberostar Waves Málaga Playa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the Mini Club is open from May until October, and also during Easter.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation must be paid in upon check-in.

Dress code.

Buffet Restaurants:

Shorts allowed in buffet. (No swimsuit, no tank tops, no beach flip-flops)

Mandatory closed shoe

A la carte restaurants:

Mandatory long pants

Compulsory closed shoe

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.