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Essence Hotel Boutique

4.0 star property
This beachside retreat combines peaceful moments with helpful service, offering morning coffee on a quiet terrace and assistance planning local excursions.

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Essence Hotel Boutique & Spa by Don Paquito sits conveniently near Bajondillo Beach and Aqualand Torremolinos. Travelers can relax in the garden or enjoy a drink at the bar while staying connected with WiFi in their rooms.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Studio Suite, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 39 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, Balcony, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Minibar
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Torremolinos, Essence Hotel Boutique is near the beach. Benalmadena Marina and Port of Malaga are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carihuela Beach and Bajondillo Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena or Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium.
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Map
Avenida del Lido, 9, Torremolinos, Malaga, 29620

What's nearby

  • Bajondillo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Calle San Miguel - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Costa del Sol Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nogalera Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Aqualand Torremolinos - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Palaciio de los Deportes Station - 8 min drive
  • Torremolinos Station - 13 min walk
  • Málaga (AGP) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Córdoba Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The All Blacks Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arena Resto&Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Novo Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel Boutique

Upscale hotel near Bajondillo Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Essence Hotel Boutique. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 66 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 11 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Essence La Gourmet

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 11 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number H/MA/00656

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Don Paquito
Don Paquito Hotel
Don Paquito Torremolinos
Essence Don Paquito Torremoli
Hotel Don Paquito Torremolinos
Hotel Paquito
Paquito Hotel
Hotel Don Paquito Torremolinos, Costa Del Sol, Spain
Essence Hotel Boutique Don Paquito Torremolinos
Essence Hotel Boutique Hotel
Essence Hotel Boutique Torremolinos
Essence Hotel Boutique Hotel Torremolinos
Essence Hotel Boutique Spa by Don Paquito

Frequently asked questions

Does Essence Hotel Boutique have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Essence Hotel Boutique pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Essence Hotel Boutique?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Essence Hotel Boutique?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Essence Hotel Boutique?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Essence Hotel Boutique located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre and Bajondillo Beach. Carihuela Beach and Los Alamos Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Torremolinos Station is 13 minutes by foot and Torremolinos (UTL-Torremolinos Train Station) is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Essence Hotel Boutique Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 625 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great bathroom … super comfy bed .,, great location We only stayed one night and there was a storm hitting Spain, never seen rain like it, the guy on reception let us an umbrella… all staff we came across were super friendly and very kind defo stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, easy to check-in online and when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always amazind and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, the buffet style food in the evening was varied from huge kegs of lamb to chicken paella, prawn salads, fruit, all sorts all freshly cooked and delicious. The room was a great size, very clean and well kitted out. Couldn’t fault it all! Will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, super nice staff, nice pool, good breakfast... Only downside was that the bed was hard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel would definitely recommend it. Disappointed that pool bar was only open Friday and Saturday This hotel is definitely worth a visit We will return for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely room, fab breakfast with lots of choices. Excellent facilities, everything was immaculate.Staff very friendly. Went last year, this year and definitely be back next year 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent modern hotel with a trendy vibe , staff work hard and keep the hotel immaculate. They let us check in at 11am that was a great help . Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheng Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right next to the beach. The swimming pool area is fantastic and the staff were friendly. The only downside was that the room was making little electrical sounds during the night which was disturbing for a light sleeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern hotel in a good location . Good pool and plenty of sunbeds . Breakfast starts too late (8:30) and bar shuts too early (11:15) , staff have no flexibility .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location. Breakfast was really good for reasonable price. The rooms are a bit small but well appointed. Very nice pool area. The roof top bar was closed for the season. One criticism is the blow dryers connected to the wall in the bathroom. Just hate these.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff were great. Breakfast very tasty with plenty of selection .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay , staff really helpful and friendly. Hotel facilities excellent .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Beautiful hotel. Very clean. Pool beds are so comfortable. Breakfast is good and the beds are lovely. Would recommend highly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Milly

I stayed at this property for 3 days.I liked that the beach was within walking distance from the hotel. I enjoyed the cafe con leche from the bar. The staff was helpful...but not very welcoming. The pool area was nice especially the two jacuzzis upstairs however the timer on them was malfunctioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Banu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay overall. The hotel was spotless, with good amenities, delicious food, and welcoming staff. The property was well-maintained and pleasantly quiet, especially considering its location right in the middle of the busy coastline and restaurants — perfect for a relaxing getaway. Good value for the money paid.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay exceptionally clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tony Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property location, friendly staff made for a great holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in Torremolinos Staff are sp noce and friendly. Breakfast is Great and rooms are so comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely small hotel

Great small hotel, close to bars, beach and town centre. Heated outdoor pool and hot tubs were lovely, always a spare sun bed available and the cocktails were fab ! The roof top bar was closed during our stay but we were not told this on check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

boon chai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful hotel staff. In particular--Sergio, Patricia and Alind were all excellent and went out of their way to make my stay a lovely one The hotel itself is excellent with room balconies and a heated outdoor pool . there has been careful detail to the hotel furnishings and overall look will definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

petr

Very clean hotel, convenient location from airport and Malaga, very good value for prepaid breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Great stay for R&R

It was a great 3 night stay, the facilities were great, staff friendly and for a couple the hotel had everything we would need or want. Only downer for us was the room location. Directly above the main entrance so heard everyone coming and going very clearly, facing a main road with buses and Lorrie’s going up and down and internally opposite the lift and stairs so heard everyone on our floor coming and going. We would absolutely visit again but request a different room location if possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, excellent food and alla in all beautiful hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Break 2025

Close to the beach - 1 min walking, to the center 15 mins walking up. Small hotel, quite pool and hot jacuzzis. Towel service for the pool. good buffet breakfast/dinner. Helpful staff. Sky bar is ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025