All Inclusive Málaga: City Beaches, Sun and Easy Transfers

On most all inclusive packages, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, usually as buffets with some themed or à la carte options depending on the hotel. Local drinks such as beer, house wine, spirits and soft drinks are normally part of the deal, along with snacks between meals. Premium brands, bottled wines and some restaurants may carry a supplement, so it is worth reading the board description for each offer before you book.

In Málaga the appeal is that you are not cut off from the city. You can eat at the hotel most evenings and still walk to the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of Incarnation, the Roman Theatre of Malaca or the Museo Picasso Málaga in the afternoon. Many travellers find that a mix works well: all inclusive for convenience and budgeting, with the odd lunch out in the old town.

Málaga is a single city rather than a string of separate resorts, so choosing malaga resorts all inclusive is really about choosing which part of town suits you. Staying near the seafront puts Playa de La Malagueta, about half a mile from the centre, within easy reach, and Playa de la Caleta lies around a mile further along. This is where you will want to look if days on the sand matter most, and it keeps the bullring at La Malagueta and the walk up to the Castle of Gibralfaro close by.

A more central base suits those who want the Alcazaba, the Carmen Thyssen Museum, the Museo de Málaga and the Palacio Episcopal right outside. The Jardín Botánico La Concepción, about 3 miles out, makes a calm half-day trip. If you are after something larger and more resort-style, the deal listings on this page also cover all inclusive hotels near Málaga, so you can compare what each package offers in terms of pools, entertainment and distance from the centre.

Families looking for a malaga all inclusive family resort will want to check kids' clubs and family rooms in each listing, while couples can filter for malaga all inclusive adults only options where the providers offer them.

The main season runs from May to October. May brings highs of around 24°C and only four rainy days on average, while June climbs to 28°C. July and August are the hottest months, averaging 31°C with lows of 23°C and barely any rain, which is when an all inclusive pool and shaded terrace earn their keep. September settles back to 28°C, and October still reaches 24°C, though rain picks up with around six wet days.

Winter is mild rather than beach weather: January and February average 17°C highs, and March is the wettest month with around 10 rainy days. From November to April Málaga makes a good city break with the security of included meals, but it is less suited to long days by the pool.

Malaga all inclusive holidays are normally sold as packages combining flights, hotel, board and transfers. Málaga airport has direct flights from the UK and is roughly 8 minutes from the city, so even a slow shared transfer should be short. Granada airport also has direct UK flights, but it is about 68 minutes away by road, so check which airport a package uses before you commit.

Compare the board basis carefully: all inclusive, full board and half board can look similar in a listing but differ in drinks and snacks. Families should expect higher prices during UK school holidays, especially in July and August, so booking early or travelling in May, June or late September can help. You can compare live all inclusive offers from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach here, along with hotel prices, tours and tickets.

If you plan day trips, you can also compare car hire on this page. Searches for all inclusive car hire Málaga usually mean a rental with insurance and extras bundled in, so read what each quote includes.