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Essence Hotel Boutique

4.0 star property

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An aerial view of a hotel pool area with multiple seating areas, a swimming pool, and a sun terrace.
A modern outdoor area with seating, potted plants, and a glass storefront.
Junior Studio Suite, Sea View
A multi-story building with balconies and windows, likely a hotel or residential building.
A buffet area with seafood-themed decorations, including fish and lobster sculptures.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

Explore the area

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Avenida del Lido, 9, Torremolinos, Malaga, 29620
  • Place, Playamar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bajondillo Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle San Miguel
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Balcony, Pool View

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Basic Double Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Pool View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a computer, and a TV on the wall.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, Sea View

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, large windows with a view of the sea, and a bamboo ceiling.

Junior Studio Suite, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Pool View

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a table with fruit and drinks.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a desk.

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Balcony, Pool View

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Basic Double Room, Balcony, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, City View

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with a bottle and fruit, and a view of buildings and trees.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a decorative wall piece, and a nightstand with a lamp and vase.

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Torremolinos

At Essence Hotel Boutique you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Carihuela Beach and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Benalmadena Marina. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .Essence La Gourmet is the hotel's own gastropub. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a steam room and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Bajondillo hotel, attractions include Bajondillo Beach and Los Alamos Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playamar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bajondillo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Calle San Miguel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Casa de los Navajas - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nogalera Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The All Blacks Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Córdoba Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Don Canapé - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arena Resto&Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel Boutique

Essence Hotel Boutique offers its guests an outdoor pool and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Essence Hotel Boutique.

This 4-star Torremolinos hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Essence Hotel Boutique offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

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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 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 13 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 13 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number H/MA/00656

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using 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

What is the cancellation policy at Essence Hotel Boutique?

Essence Hotel Boutique offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Essence Hotel Boutique?

As of 1 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel Boutique on 2 Aug 2026 start from AU$212, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Essence Hotel Boutique?

Yep, Essence Hotel Boutique is a short 10-minute walk from Bajondillo Beach.

Does Essence Hotel Boutique have a pool?

Essence Hotel Boutique has an outdoor pool.

What makes Essence Hotel Boutique a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Essence Hotel Boutique.

Does Essence Hotel Boutique serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is available daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essence Hotel Boutique?

No, Essence Hotel Boutique does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Essence Hotel Boutique?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Essence Hotel Boutique?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Essence Hotel Boutique?

No, pets are not allowed.

Essence Hotel Boutique Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 714 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 714 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 714 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 714 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 714 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, enjoyed
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in a central location just a couple of minutes walk from the beach and about 10 minutes walk from the old town centre. Comfortable rooms, lovely staff, great breakfast and a lovely outside area with 3 jacuzzis and a heated pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean. Staff are very friendly. The pool area is wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything has been just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Essence is amazing. The staff, food, and property are excellent. The gym could use updating. This is our fourth stay and we'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iveta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanco

Liked: Cleanliness
Good evreting
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice room, nice lobby, nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in a great location, lovely pool area great food, have been a couple of times and have recommended to others who were not disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise Müller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms have exactly what you need and the pool including jacuzzi are open 24/7. The staff is wonderful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place close to everything with amazing pools
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room/ friendly staff/ good breakfast/ the whole set up incl pool and terrace were very well presented
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not quite the quality I would expect for this price point. 50€ deposit actually charged to credit card on registration. Twice housekeeping came in in the early morning. Breakfast was actually quite good except they had 3 types of margarine and no butter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay with a delicious breakfast and beautiful pool. The perfect location for rest and relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes very fresh. Pool great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent. Friendly, helpful, nothing but good things to say about them. Food was great. Bar and restaurant service very good.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

reservasagence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Excelent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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