Reviews of Santa Cruz Apartments
Alameda Principal 36, Malaga Centro, 29005 Málaga, Spain
#2009 of 5,120 Holiday rentals in Málaga
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 486 apartment reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
8.2
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Gary
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Fantastic location and great facilities.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment 6
- • Stayed 2 nights
The host was very helpful and made us feel very comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Cloughie
Spain69 reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 2
- • Stayed 1 night
Lift out of order
No real problems.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Catherine
United Kingdom54 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Stylish aprrartment near town”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 9
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great apartment 15 mins walk from the main centre and 15 mins walk from the station, in a beautiful old building with lots of original features even though the apartment was very modern. Everything you would need inside
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Melissa
Italy21 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 3
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
NO AC IN BEDROOM. When it's almost 40c out, and we are paying much more than a few years ago (!), a 4* apartment really SHOULD have AC in the bedroom as well !!!!!
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Charles
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Apartment 8
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
WiFi was poor in apartment 4
The rooms, and the staff.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Jackie
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Perfect stay for a couple”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 6
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower room 6 more spacious than room 5 but lacked ventilation.
A return stay as location was the top priority. Easy access to train station to/from airport. Was greeted by a great friendly reception. No8 Bus stop from the beach right outside the apartment. Powerful air con, did a great job.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Betharia
Indonesia7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“overall stay was ok”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Apartment 2
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
good location, spacious apt
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Głowacki
Poland9 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Apartment 6
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Price but I understand Malaga might be more expensive than other cities
Location
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Richard
United Kingdom20 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Highly recommended.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 3
- • Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location close to the food market! Very helpful concierge who allowed us to leave luggage on the final day.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Kellyanne
United Kingdom13 reviews8.0“Great little apartment, perfectly located.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 7
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Small gripe that the sofa bed didn’t seem to be working, we couldn’t pull it out, no bedding was provided for it, and I had to sleep on it as a sofa. As we arrived late at night it’s not something I wanted to trouble the host with as it was actually fine for me. Probably should have specified the request for it.
Location, size, easy to find and very good communication from the host.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Clare
United Kingdom3 reviews7.0“Good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment with Terrace I
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The apartment (terrace1) is in need of a refurbishment. Photographs do not represent current condition of apartment. Wooden floors chipped and warped and furniture worn. The terrace also needs updated. No key for safe did ask reception who advised they would ask owner but never got one
The best thing about the apartments are their location within easy walking distance to all the main tourist attractions and easy to get to from train station. The air conditioning was good and very quiet, and it was nice to have the terrace to relax on for a while after a busy day site seeing.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Stephen
United Kingdom8 reviews8.0“Was convenient and comfortable .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 8
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Needed a wee lick of paint and bits of the shower were hanging off and the bulb wasn’t working in the bedroom
Very central . Bed was comfortable . Nice seating area and fridge etc
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Michael
Australia11 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great location , convenient to transport , could have been a bit cleaner and was outdated a bit but comfortable nonethel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 2
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Looking tired and in need of an upgrade
Location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 10 June 2025
Gordon
United Kingdom112 reviews10 helpful votes8.0“Excellent location, really handy for the airport”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Apartment 2
- • Stayed 2 nights
There wasn't really anything I didn't like. There was a big comfortable bed, it was clean and in a good location. The only thing was that I arrived at 10.30pm and there wasn't anywhere to eat nearby that I could easily find. I'm sure there was somewhere but at that time of night I wasn't really ready to go in search of it.
The apartments are really easy to get to from the airport. It's a 2 minute walk to the train station from the terminal, buy the tickets from the vending machine (2.30 euro) and the train gets you to the end of the line, 4 stops, in just over 10 minutes. From the station it's less than a 5 minute walk to the apartments. The apartment was very clean and had all you would require. It's a few minutes walk from the covered market hall and only 10 minutes to the city centre. You can also leave luggage there if you have a late flight.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 30 May 2025
Brad
Australia71 reviews6 helpful votes7.0“Large apartment. Close to all transport, restaurants in old town , shops. Some issues such as poor wifi , washing machin”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 7
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Poor wifi, washing machine and kitchen sink not connected to cold water , shower outlet blocked somewhat. Lift only from level 1 . No English TV channels.
Close to all shops, restaurants, bus and metro. large bed and apartment. Comfortable and clean. Nice view of main street and lot of light. Cool temperature inside.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 27 May 2025
Adam
Hungary12 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 7
- • Stayed 1 night
There were no bedsheets or we did not find them. That was a little bit uncomfortable.
Perfect for a short stay.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 27 May 2025
Frances
United Kingdom34 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Central Malaga”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 6
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lounge needs updating but this is reflected in the price
Location and size
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Debra
United States17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Walking distance to/from train and bus stations”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 1
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It could use some tender loving care, I e. paint, etc. Our room wasn't ready in time, we had to wait. Had a terrible dining experience, which of course, wasn't the apartments fault, just didn't add to our overall experience. Although the street, area is nice and close to many restaurants.
It is located near the train and bus stations (walking distance). Quiet! Even though it's in a busy street, we couldn't hear a thing from 8pm when we closed the shutters! We slept great! The staff did their best to be helpful.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 17 May 2025
Niels
Netherlands19 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Pleasant stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 6
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Quality of fold-out sleeping couch. Ripped a sock on a metal strip on the floor in the kitchen. No soap to do the dishes.
Good location. Large bathroom. Good primary bed.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 17 May 2025
Robert
United States18 reviews8.0“Reception excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment with Terrace I
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Stairs to elevator
Location and price
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 16 May 2025
Jackie
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Top location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 5
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It's a struggle to find anything to dislike... Maybe to add a couple of English channels on TV before we crash out after a hectic day but no major issue.
The location is my top priority, close to all my favourite places to Eat Drink and Shop. Train station is only 5 mins walk and 15 mins ride to airport even at 520 am. Very impressive early train service for those early morning flights. Already recommending to friends and family and will book again,hopefully soon.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 16 May 2025
Pam
United Kingdom11 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable, clean and convenient for the old town”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 9
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A comfortable and clean apartment with parking near by and close to old town and plenty of restaurants.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Yvonne
United Kingdom35 reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 3
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really, it was perfect for our one night stay in the city
Perfect location Bed very comfortable
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 14 May 2025
Mary
Canada6 reviews9.0“Great location and nice place with everything you need.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 9
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Safe did not work
Great location. Close to Main Street and lots of eateries plus the market is two minutes
Stayed in May 2025
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