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El Cielo Azul

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Castillo Árabe

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Hiking
Free daily self-service breakfast
Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
El Cielo Azul, near Castillo Árabe, offers a peaceful atmosphere with a poolside bar, sunny terrace, and welcoming lobby fireplace. Guests can explore nearby hiking and biking trails or relax in the garden on the grounds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Terrace (3)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room (5)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Álora, El Cielo Azul is near a train station. Castillo Árabe and Bobastro Ruins are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Botanical Garden of cacti and other succulents 'Mora i Bravard' and Embalses Guadalhorce-Guadalteba. El Chorro Gorge and The Gorge of Gaintanes are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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Calle Callejones 5, Barriada La Estación, Álora, Málaga, 29510

What's nearby

  • Castillo Árabe - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Gorge of Gaintanes - 24 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Andalucia Technology Park - 33 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Soho - 40 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Port of Malaga - 41 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Álora Station - 3 min walk
  • Málaga (AGP) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Rincón Del Mohino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Taberna De Alora - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bar Marín - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Arcos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Cristobal - ‬3 min drive

About this property

El Cielo Azul

Bed & breakfast near Castillo Árabe
You can look forward to free self-service breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace at El Cielo Azul. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All guest rooms at El Cielo Azul feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and espresso makers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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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 within 50 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number H/MA/02235

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

El Cielo Azul Álora
El Cielo Azul Bed & breakfast
El Cielo Azul Bed & breakfast Álora

Frequently asked questions

Does El Cielo Azul have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Cielo Azul pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at El Cielo Azul?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at El Cielo Azul?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Cielo Azul?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is El Cielo Azul located?

Situated in Álora, this bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Castillo Árabe, and within 12 mi (20 km) of El Chorro Gorge and The Gorge of Gaintanes. Botanical Garden of cacti and other succulents 'Mora i Bravard' and Ardales Park are also within 16 mi (25 km). Álora Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

El Cielo Azul Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Oliver was super nice host. Room was top notch. Hotel has an amazing picturesque garden with pool. Lots of fruit trees in the garden. We are vegetarian and Oliver made sure to provide a great breakfast for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host was amazing. A very relaxing enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel and would rate it higher than a 2 star. It was spotlessly clean, open and airy. Good air conditioning. Nice gardens and pool. Felt very homely and friendly. Breakfast was fresh and good choices. With fresh fruit, pancakes bread and meats. Plenty of parking at the property and just around the corner. Was very safe. Staff were great, friendly, hard working and would help with where to dine and activities. Nothing too much bother. Train station very close, giving easy access to surrounding towns and cities. You could walk into Alora but it was very up hill. Or short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic well priced boutique !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous property and the most amazing welcoming absolutely stunning rooms i would gladly recommend this to anyone and everyone
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre

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

Feel like B&B

Owner takes care of everything for you, nice breakfast prepared by him
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niels Bjerrum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay and great hospitality. Very nice, charming little hotel with very comfortable rooms. Excellent service and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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

Lovely guesthouse

Extremely pleasant experience. Lovely garden and delicious breakfast. You won’t be dissappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

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

11/10

Amazing, would 10/10 go out of my way to stay here again. I have to say, I was skeptical of the 10/10 reviews, but the site lived up to the reviews. The host was so nice and went out of his way to help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JANICE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B beautiful building with a cosy atmosphere. Room delightful with comfy beds and great linen. Bathroom and shower adequate. Great breakfast in the pretty flowered garden and evening meal was tasty with a good choice. Only negative points was that it is next to a railway line, but there was no trains in the night to bother us, and the owners have a German shepherd that barked and made me uneasy….. but I don’t like dogs, and they did offer to remove it …. But it is her home ! All in all a lovely stay and very friendly and obliging owners …. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good atmosphere

Very Nice and intimate atmosphere. Good food. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this stay! Breakfast was incredible with plenty of food. Stored our Tandem bike in a locked courtyard
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host, Olivier, was most welcoming. The breakfast was excellent. It was an incredible rustic building and our room even had an amazing vaulted ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous place

Beautiful place nestled at the base of Alóra very convenient for access to El Chorro and Málaga. Owner Olivier was very helpful. Breakfasts were lovely, and the garden/pool a refreshing oasis.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind, helpful, welcoming, happy , smiling service. A very friendly place. Great service, morning fresh fruit, Panaderia and home made jams. Absolutely wonderful. Old house turned into small hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Randle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Olivier the proprietor was very friendly and helpfull
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a week and had an absolutely exceptional experience. The room was spacious, comfortable, and spotless, and the whole building was kept to the highest standard of cleanliness. The standout feature was the beautiful garden, full of gorgeous plants with both sunny spots and plenty of shade, along with a very clean and inviting pool that was perfect for cooling off. What really made our stay so special was our wonderful host. He was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond when we had some car issues by ringing around local garages and helping us get everything sorted. He was also very knowledgeable about the local area, from things to do in and around Álora to hidden gems further afield, and his advice really helped us refine our itinerary for the week. On top of that, he was warm, kind and easygoing, which made us feel completely at home from the moment we arrived, even when we got there very late at nearly half past one in the morning. We also had dinner at the hotel one evening and it was fantastic. If you do not want to venture into Álora, which also has a great choice of bars and restaurants, this is a perfect option after a long day of travelling. We had a car but it is also really conveniently placed for the train station, so it is ideal for people who do not have a rental for the week. Overall this was a perfect stay with a brilliant mix of comfort, beautiful surroundings, and the most wonderful hospitality. We could not recommend it highly enough
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjoern

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

Highly recommended

Wonderful hotel, delicious food, very friendly (English speaking) owners. Comfortable beds and nicely decorated rooms. Beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

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

Great Stay

We stayed overnight before going to the Caminito del Rey in the morning.The B & B was awesome!! The hosts were great!! We had dinner and drinks out by the pool and it was really, really good. Breakfast in the morning was excellent. We really enjoyed staying here and our only regret was we couldn’t stay longer. Thanks Brad & Kris
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, very friendly and attentive owners. Our room overlooked a train station - but it was not a bother and sort of charming in its own way. The family room was big, comfortable and clean. We felt really welcomed and looked after. The breakfast was a nice treat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

Wonderful!

Olivier was a wonderful host. He carried my bag upstairs for me! The pool/garden are and patio next to our room were very comfortable places to relax. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious down to the freshly made crepes with himemade compotes. Free parking right next to the house.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is delightful! The owners are so friendly and welcoming. We loved everything about this hotel. It is charming, spotlessly clean and the breakfast was superb. We enjoyed a night cap from the bar in front of a warm stove in the living room . The weather was cold this January so every comfort was provided. Olivier, the owner looked after us very well and we will definitely return. The hotel is a couple of minutes walk from the train station and there is a bus nearby which takes you to town centre in 5 minutes. It is also possible to walk up to visit the Arab Castle from the hotel. A steep walk but worth it! I cannot recommend El Cielo Azul highly enough. Be sure to stay there if you’re visiting Alora .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

A Great Place to Stay

We had a great time here, we were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for Oliver to ensure we enjoyed our holiday. Great choice of food for breakfast and they were happy to make us an omelette when we asked! We ate here on 2 evenings, due to not many local restaurants being open (Sunday and Monday) and the food was very nice. The pool is lovely and much bigger than I was expecting for such a small hotel. Sun beds would benefit from having shade provided by umbrella’s as they didn’t fall into shade until late in the afternoon. Our room was big enough and had an air-con unit which was needed. The hotel provides 4 hours of air-con use daily and you can top this up at a cost of €1 for every additional 4 hours. The bathroom was very clean and modern. We would recommend El Cielo Azul for a lovely, relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren für eine Nacht hier, nach einer Wanderung auf dem Caminito del Rey. Die Unterkunft ist landestypisch und liebevoll eingerichtet. Das Bad ist neu und die Zimmer sind geräumig. Das Frühstück war lecker und man kann draußen im hübsch gestalteten Garten sitzen. Der Ort Arola ist ebenfalls sehenswert. Es ist ein hübsches Bergdorf und liegt in einem schönen grünen Tal. Beim nächsten Mal bleiben wir länger.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

An

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastsch verblijf in El Cielo Azul. Gastheer Olivier was de beste gastheer ooit! Het ontbijtbuffet uitgebreid en heerlijke pannenkoeken. Uiterst nette b&b. De omgeving zeer mooi. Wil je naar het centrum van Alora, verwacht je aan een steile korte wandeling. Veel leuke activiteiten in de omgeving.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025