Name: Futurotel Malagueta Beach
Address: Calle Maestranza 20, Malaga, ES

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

DAVID

The hotel's location is fantastic, but it is uncomfortable no matter how you put it. They have different hallways with a set of 8 capsules per hallway. We got hallway #4 capsule #30, at least it was the bottom capsule. Each hallway has a private bathroom for the hallway plus there is communal bathrooms after all the hallways. Next to our room is a closet with an electronic lock to put your luggage. Inside the capsule you have a mirror and TV. You can't control the temperature yourself, only the air flow and if it's cold or hot you have to tell the front to adjust it for you and the other 7 capsules. In order to take a shower you have to (kind of) make a mess inside your capsule or outside in front of everyone, because there is no other way. When we returned to the hotel that night somebody had a mess all over the floor and the place smelled like dirty laundry. This hotel is for 1 or maybe 2 nights, no more. The staff were very helpful and courteous, but it doesn't compensate for the lack of comfort. We stayed the first night, but moved to another hotel after that since it was a 5 days stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Robin Benjamin

Friendly staff, booked by accident, but was an experience 😅

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Khaled

Amazing experience, will definitely do it again!

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Georgia

The Futurotel was clean, well located with a friendly staff. However, it is a capsule hotel, with each bed in a sealable capsule. All guests gets a locker close to their capsule. There are a number of pods with about 6 capsules and a washroom in each. It was fine and kind of fun for one night but I think it would be inconvenient for a longer stay

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Laura

The pods were interesting. Not the most comfortable but ok for a night. You can hear everyone else around you. Not the end of the world.
They should list the additional costs ahead of time so you are prepared.
Overall a decent experience and no serious complaints

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Momna

Great option if you’re looking for a place to crash and sleep. Secure cubicle & lockers. I was fortunate enough to not be disturbed by neighbours. Only con was I tried to arrange the shuttle service from the airport a few days in advance and had no response via messages. Apparently the phone centre was a separate service which was not clearly relayed via information provided

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Jacquelyn

For what this type of hotel is, they do a great job. It’s walking distance from town center. Staff is friendly and they keep the place clean. They have fun and useful amenities- air hockey, electric scooters. The showers have multiple dispensers, offering chooses of body wash and shampoo. It’s got a youth hostel vibe. But the pods provide more privacy than bunk beds. I would have liked better vending machines in the lobby, and the tv in my pod didn’t work. But I’d totally stay there again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Francis

Better know what a “capsule” is before you stay here. Very futuristic hotel. The “rooms” are small compartment stacked one above the other. Basically just a bed. Bathroom is separate and shared. Offer a number of extras but every one costs . . . A lot. Good thing - it’s well located.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2026

jennifer

Welcoming and friendly front desk staff.
As for the pod, great idea in theory, however there was little to no soundproofing. I could hear buzzing of people’s cell phones and alarms going off in the pod next to me and heard every conversation next to me and within the dorm area. More privacy in the pod than a hostel, but be sure to take noise cancelling headphones to sleep.
The pods ‘look’ like they are designed to be soundproofed… but it was paper thin construction. Everything else was great, comfortable mattress, 2 towels provided, shampoo, conditioner, body wash.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

André

Un gros Merci à Jennifer 💯 pour l'accueil et sa disponibilité à repondre à toutes nos questions 💯 ,les capsules sont géniales, expérience hors du commun👍, la plage est a 5 minutes ! wow je recommande cette hébergement a 💯 % j'y retournerais sans hésitation
Dos canadian frenchès Nathalie et André hasta luego Malaga

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Sarah

Very clean staff were lovely, nice area close to beach and city very quiet and welcoming hostel

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Pavin

absolutely amazing experience and wouls recommend if you want to try something innovative

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2026

Ciara

Having read the lovers and haters reviews, here's a very honest one.

Ok, so we waited 10 minutes pressing the bell before someone came to reception to check us in. Then they wanted money because they had 2 bookings showing, one of which wasn't paid for, even though I only had one booking! I was then asked to prove payment was made by logging into my online banking and showing the transaction, which I done, very reluctantly, just to actuallyget checkedinat that point, so not a positive start!

Dorm area clean and as expected with sufficient storage space for belongings. Capsules 'compact', in-room safe unusable as the matress is tight against it.

Can get a blanket if needed for extra heat and fresh towels upon request was great.

Shower/WC areas very clean and with shower gel and shampoo provided.

Games area great for kids although I hated having to hand over my passport every single time.

Location amazing, 2 mins from Malagueta Beach and 5 mins walk from Muelle Uno Port where there's plenty of great eateries and is a pleasant place to spend the day/evening, lovely stalls and amusement arcade.

2 male reception staff very friendly and helpful, unfortunately I didn't have the same experience with the female staff member.

Don't make the mistake of thinking you're getting a 'queen room' and you'll have room to move. Do your homework, understand this place is a hostel and if that's not what you want, stay elsewhere.

asked to lig into

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Yuliya

Great place, very clean, friendly staff, very futoristic property. Would visit again.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2025

Iain

My first experience of a pod hotel but it worked. A comfortable space to sleep with no frills. A nice shared kitchen/lounge space to chill in and they did offer a continental breakfast for €7.
Only downside for me is no en suite, so you have to pad down the corridor and back to the shared loo/shower (8 pods to one bathroom)
Very friendly staff and very convenient for the airport bus last stop and the town centre.

Self

4/10

Poor

13 Nov 2025

Olli

The pods are small and cant stand in them, noises can be heard easily.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Claire

The air conditioning in the common dorm areas is ferocious - like a fridge! Even if you turn off your temperature control in the pod, you're still absolutely freezing which made for a pretty uncomfortable night. Also the property doesn't do enough to enforce silence late and night and early each morning. Some guests are just terribly ignorant, talking at full volume all the time and clattering and banging things in lockers.
The general kitchen area is nice - good to make yourself a peppermint tea before bed and everything is clean. The bathroom in the dorm could be cleaner though.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Brian

This was our first capsule style hotel. Overall it was great. Wish there was a bit more sound insulation within the capsules and a second outlet. A bit more airflow/AC within the capsules would be great - we did not like being inside with the door open (person above us was sneezing/sounded congested).
It was close enough to the beach, cafes, and just a short walk into the old quarter. All necessities were easily walkable.
Was really impressed by the staff, they were knowledgeable and clearly maintained the place well. Loved that your basics could be purchased directly in the common area (food, toiletries) if you absolutely needed it. The addition of being able to rent the hot tub (jacuzzi), stand up paddle boards, scooters, and bikes was cool even if we didn't utilize them.
Absolutely loved the toilets, just wish the communal bathrooms had them too! We also loved the interactive mirrors.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Claire

Antonio was the best!!! Super helpful! This is a great place to stay for just one night!! Bathrooms were quite nice, very traveler friendly. Would stay here again!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2025

Adrian

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Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Madeline

As a solo traveller I felt very safe here.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Dajah

Loved it!

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2025

Ivo

Everything was clean, but aditude was terrible, when I arrived. And worst think they was asking passport exchange the ps5 controller I was like why don't you ask for money instead not passports. They keep ps controles In shell so no ones get them okay but when they ask and keep your passport in shell but no ones gonna lock your passport in safe it's just gonna be standing shelf so fair dont give your passport it's unlawful

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Ramy

Lovely hotel - would stay here again

Lovely location, friendly staff, huge clean rooms. I'd stay here again

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Monique

Loved my stay here! Super cozy and clean cabins, great privacy, and friendly staff. Would definitely come back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

anna

After booking a major hotel in the area and leaving after ten minutes I fell upon this gem. Right on the sea front so walkable to everything. Staff were great, shower really good and the hotel very clean. Small coffee/ tea self service in reception and a few breakfast pastries. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2025

Aleksandra

This is a great option for travelling on the budget. However it is not a good idea to stay there longer than 1-2nights. It is quite loud, and matters was extremely thin and uncomfortable.
And if 2 people are watching tv in the pod it’s also uncomfortable cause you have to use provided earphones but the angle jacks are is not comfy at all.

Host was extremely nice and helpful. It was a lean and fun place to experience. There is also a gaming area, bathroom is nice as well.
Overall strong 8/10 but don’t stay there too long

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2025

Sarah

A unique experience! Very good value if you are staying for just one night. Just hit and miss if you are sharing your pod room with quiet or loud people!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2025

David

The sleeping pod was too hot and we couldn’t adjust the temperature.
The pod we were in had damage inside and the TV did not work.
We were able to store are luggage before check in and after check out for about four hours. The was a great feature. Overall would stay again if the price was right.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Pauline

Great

Very comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Fawaz

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Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

Selase

Everything was very great to my expectation and the staff did well in terms of communication even though I didn’t understand Spanish which shows a very great sense of humour

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2024

Smita

The pods are comfortable but the walls are quite thin, sound insulation is poor.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2024

Pauline

Amazing. Don’t believe another review.

I loved this place. After my review I’ll probably never be able to get a free room/capsule again. Normally I don’t read reviews and if I do I don’t take them on fully and this time I’m glad I didn’t. I booked one night and stayed four. Great value and low season also. The area is fab. Bus straight from airport through Malaga and 4 mins walk and you are there. The staff were lovely and always busy working. I had read something about check in taking a long time but eh they checked me in and showed me around bringing me to my capsule room and showed me how to use key etc. I have stayed in hundreds of hotels and I never got this treatment. The place is spotless and the cleaners are always busy. The showers were fab and the selection of shampoo and body wash would put the Ritz and Hilton hotel to shame. Now loved the heated toilet seat in the room, The radio on the mirror if you are taken a shower, the kitchen and games area was also super. Loved the meat restaurant across the road on the corner. Pricy but fabulous. I went with 2 starters and the roasted potato was huge. There were great offers also for jacuzzi time celebrating birthdays etc on there premises. The bed was a little thin, hard but you can get that at any hotel, it’s their choice of mattress but loved the Netflix availability.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

Nele Medea

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8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2024

Gavin

The staff were really helpful and friendly. I enjoyed my first time in a pod! A tad different from the norm. Great location, beach not far, main centre and pirt not far away. A good holiday

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Good for a short stay

Overall, Futurotel was good for the purpose of our stay. We arrived in Malaga after midnight and needed a place with 24 hr checkin that was clean and safe. To that end, it met its purpose.

To have stayed any longer would have been tough. The pods are in a dorm and whilst each one is securely locked and you have a locker for your bags, there is absolutely zero soundproofing. Highly recommend ear plugs which can be bought at reception.

The pods are clean and have an aircon vent running through. The door for each pod locks from the inside and has a key card to unlock from the outside that also pairs with your locker.

Overall, it was a good place to stay for one night if you arrive late in Malaga or are passing through.

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Aug 2024

ERIC

If you are desperate. Stay here. The blond lady at the front desk during the day is cheerful and energetic, and helpful as is the tan night staff person. The rest of the staff, unhelpful, rude, lazy, and refuse to speak English.

As an advertiser of English and Spanish languages, the staff speak very little English and are unwilling to help those that speak English.

On the conditions, with people sleeping in the lobby and in common areas with their luggage. Sharing a bathroom with your “roommates” means 30 people sharing one bathroom or 100 sharing the common bathroom with 3 showers and 2 stalls.
The building does not generate enough energy to provide adequate air conditioning in the summer. The pods have ZERO air conditioning. A fan system to get the air from the room into your pod works poorly, leaves you with heat exhaustion at night. POD sleepers leave the door open at night to get cool air. The safety is non existent.
There is zero security, the closets are not lockable, anyone can open the left side with a credit card and screw driver due to cheap latches. Anyone can also walk into the hotel into the closets, take anll of your belongings and out again between 10 am and 5 pm. Because the lack of attention at the desk and low staff.
At night it is worse, the front desk staff is often resting/sleeping/having personal time during works hours in the rest room next to the front desk with the door closed. Not only is it difficult to get help if you are inside, as our tv

2/10

Poor

16 Aug 2024

J.

Horrible hotel in Malaga

This hotel is a joke.We had a horrible experience and we have to book another hotel instead.If you like to be put in a coffin ⚰️ so consider that.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

29 Jul 2024

Sergio

The bed mattress isn’t great at all and they do ask for our weight to adjust it but pretty much is waste of time. Also the air conditioner inside is not controlled individually so you’re relying on stuff members to do it. And guess what? They didn’t show any signs of interest to do so,shame I’ve paid enough for 3 star hotel to stay in a hostel!!! Never ever again

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2024

Emma

Pleasantly surprised

I have never stayed in a hostel before but I was presently surprised on my first stay. The room was like a spaceship, the walls are thin so if you’re a light sleeper it may not be for you as you can hear people snore/outside etc. in the room there are numberous pods on two levels with one bathroom. There is a separate bathroom with numberous toilets and showers within. On arrival you are given a bag with towels and remotes/game controller to your pod, you have a locker within the room for your belongings which you have keycard access to.

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2024

Emma

Pleasantly surprised

I have never stayed in a hostel before but I was presently surprised on my first stay. The room was like a spaceship, the walls are thin so if you’re a light sleeper it may not be for you as you can hear people snore/outside etc. in the room there are numberous pods on two levels with one bathroom. There is a separate bathroom with numberous toilets and showers within. On arrival you are given a bag with towels and remotes/game controller to your pod, you have a locker within the room for your belongings however I kept mine within the pod.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2024

Damaris

A different concept for a new experience

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2024

Darren

Great place

Nice place, great people, awesome technology. Great location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Great tech

Great technology, but can be a little noisy. It is like spending the night on the nostromo.

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

David

En las habitaciones el aire estaba super fuerte y hacia frio para que dentro de las capsulas no hiciese mucho calor.
Combo ideal para pillar resfriados.
Es un hostal moderno, deberian cambiar el nombre del hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2026

Johanna

Very fun to try. However not the best place to stay for 3 days in a row unfortuately.

There were damages to my capsulta 4 (habitacion 1), noise every single evening. I don't think you should let male and woimen sleep in the same rooms. I complained about the same guy 2 days in a row. He kept talking on his phone until 2 in the morning. Not fair for the rest of us. The female receptionist were so friendly and kind and all in all good experience. However I still think I should get one of the nights refunded. I would like to come back and give it a chance again

Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2026

Ronni

Flink personale men meget støj om aftenen/natten

4/10

Poor

10 Jan 2026

Cassio Augusto

Primeiro, chegamos às 00:00 para o checkin fomos mau recebidos e não foi nos passado qualquer informação sobre o funcionamento,
A nota 2, foi porque entre todos os funcionários apareceu um anjo, uma funcionária, que nos ajufou e nos cuifou com carinho exstenção. Não volto.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

guillermo

genial me encanto