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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
EarthCheck Certified
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.0
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Fiona
Ireland
“Rooms were adequate, we didn’t pay extra for any extras”
Derek
United Kingdom
“the facilities were first class. The place was very clean and the staff were great”
Aysegul
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
“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
“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😊”
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Cristian
Romania
“We really liked about the property the fact that was really clean, it has really helpful staff and also owns a large pool.”
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Paul
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...”
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Lana
United Kingdom
“The rooms were beautiful and we were right next to the beach”
Jess
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
“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...”
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.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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
Cash
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.
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