Travelling to Spain with family or a big group can be brilliant fun, as long as you choose the right place to stay. When you’re travelling with lots of people, you need space to spread out, areas to come together, and a location that makes it easy to get around. In this guide, we’ve selected some of the best Malaga holiday rentals for big groups and families. Located on the Costa del Sol, from Marbella to AxarquĂa, and ranging from villas to large apartments and luxury spa resort stays, these holiday homes are based on real guest reviews, top locations and overall comfort.
1. Villa Azalea, ideally located and equipped in La Cala de Mijas
Villa Azalea is one of our guest favourites, which always gets excellent reviews. This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom villa in Mijas Costa sleeps up to 12 guests and comes with lovely Mediterranean views. Just outside La Cala de Mijas, it’s around 35 minutes from Malaga Airport and about a 15-minute walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. With several terraces and a large private pool you can use all year, it works brilliantly for families and big groups.
The layout makes group travel easy, with a separate annex offering extra space and privacy, while the main house has open living areas, a big kitchen and a covered terrace that are perfect for slow mornings and long shared meals. Relaxed, practical and well located, Villa Azalea is an easy choice for a Costa del Sol group stay.
2. Villa Cabopino, in Mijas Costa with Spectacular Seaviews
Set in peaceful Calahonda in the Mijas Costa area, Villa Cabopino is a private villa offering space, privacy and stunning Mediterranean views. Overlooking both the sea and Cabopino Golf course, it’s also close to the beaches, restaurants and Malaga Airport just 35 minutes away.
It is ideal for families or groups of friends. With 3 bedrooms, it sleeps up to 8 guests. Designed for easy outdoor living, there’s a large private garden and a swimming pool, a sun deck, a BBQ, and shaded dining areas. Perfect when you want to enjoy relaxed days by the pool, coffee on the porch watching the sunrise, or long evenings sipping wine and cooking up a barbecue outdoors.
Inside, the villa is bright and comfortable, with an open-plan living and dining area. There’s a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning in all the bedrooms, and Wi-Fi throughout all the rooms. With Marbella and Fuengirola with beaches, shops and restaurants also nearby, Villa Cabopino is a great base for both active breaks and laid-back holidays.
3. An elegant Malaga city apartment for up to 10 guests
Now for something a little different! Fresh Velazquez Apartment E is set right in Malaga’s Old Town. This means it’s urrounded by historic streets, shops, museums and great places to eat. This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom apartment sleeps up to 10 guests. That’s why it’s ideal for groups who want to be in the middle of the city, enjoying its culture, gastronomy, history, shopping and beaches. Malaga’s famous Calle Larios, the Cathedral and museums are just steps away. Yet the beach at La Malagueta is only a 10-minute walk.
Inside, the apartment is bright and comfortable, with a spacious living area, a fully equipped kitchen and en-suite bathrooms in every bedroom, making group stays easy. You can get to Malaga city directly by train from Malaga airport. It’s a great choice if you want to soak up culture by day and enjoy relaxed evenings together, all without needing a car.
