Best Luxury Hotels in Spain

The W Barcelona’s spinnaker-shaped tower sits where Barcelona gives way to the sea at the end of Barceloneta beach and, along with the Sagrada Familia, it’s one of the city’s most recognisable silhouettes. 473 rooms and suites all offer uninterrupted views across Barcelona’s skyline or the open sea, while the facilities are a resort in themselves: ranging from the WET Deck with multiple pools and terraces, Salt Beach Club, to its vast AWAY Spa complex. Dining runs from Noxe, the 26th-floor Japanese restaurant and sky bar, to the Peruvian COYA and the grill cooking at Fire. For beachfront presence and that unmistakable shape on the skyline, little else in the city competes.

Palladium Hotel Group has taken its most famous address on Ibiza’s longest beach and reimagined it as The Site, with the grand hotel BLESS The Site at the heart of it. With elegant Lázaro Rosa-Violán designed rooms and suites, dedicated COYA accommodation and destination dining, a stay at BLESS The Site is Playa d’en Bossa for a new era

OKU Andalusia brings barefoot luxury to a quiet stretch of beachfront at La Alcaidesa, between Gibraltar and Sotogrande on the western edge of the Southern Spain’s Costa del Sol. Expect saltwater infinity pools terraced down the hillside, a 2,000 sqm spa, Nikkei-inspired dining at Teyo and the new Alma Beach Club, with views across the Strait to Africa.

Few Barcelona hotels are works of art in themselves, but Hotel España Ocean Drive is exactly that. Opened as the Fonda España in 1859 and transformed at the turn of the century by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, a father of Catalan modernisme, it sits a minute from La Rambla in the heart of the Raval. Now, within the Ibiza-born OD Hotels portfolio, interiors have been carefully renovated by designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán, and inspired by Art Nouveau, showcasing modernista details of the property. The best of the 82 rooms open onto private terraces with skyline views. The soul of the place is comfort, art, and music, with a library of the figures who shaped Barcelona and a vinyl corner of vintage records, fitting with the Liceu theatre as a neighbour. Breakfast is taken beneath Ramon Casas’ murals in the Sirens Lounge, and dinner is at Fonda España, where Martín Berasategui, the most Michelin-decorated chef in Spain, guides honest Catalan cooking. Evenings are savoured at the Dorita cocktail bar and at the rooftop OD Sky Bar, open to the whole city, not only to guests. True to what OD calls its ‘neighbourmood’, this is a hotel where locals and visitors share the best of Barcelona.

The Grand Hotel Las Dunas is a five-star hideaway on the New Golden Mile, between Marbella to the east and Estepona to the west. Evocative of a Spanish hacienda, with sub-tropical gardens stepping down past fountains to an infinity pool, and onto cinematic views of the Mediterranean sea, and the Strait of Gibraltar to the mountains of north Africa. Recently reopened as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, this feels like the calmest sea-facing five-star on this stretch of the Costa del Sol.

A 14th-century Dominican monastery, this hotel has historic river view rooms (singles through to suites) in its Casa Grande and minimalist self-catering villas overlooking the vineyards. Christopher Colombus once stayed in the Tuscan inspired property, which is located in the lush Duero Valley, just 10 minutes from the city centre. It incorporates a winemaking hacienda – frequent guided tours are offered – and from which the hotel’s wine cellar is stocked. Produce from the onsite organic farm is also served in gourmet restaurants. Hacienda Zorita exudes understated luxury, with two pools, a terrace and open-air movie nights in the summer.

New to Sitges is the Sabàtic Sitges, Autograph Collection hotel. This chic hotel features 90 stylish and comfortable suites, each with a balcony or sea view terrace and interiors of neutral interiors designed by Barcelona-based interior designer, Sandra Tarruella. The hotel’s Mediterranean restaurant, Pasatempo, led by renowned Catalonian chef Rafa Peña and features an idyllic outdoor terrace. Guests can also enjoy an adults-only outdoor pool, daily wellness activities like yoga and Pilates, and stunning views of the Balearic Sea.

Reserved for adult travellers, La Isla y El Mar was the first hotel in the world to receive the Biosphere Responsible Tourism certificate, awarded by the Unesco Institute for Responsible Tourism. Alongside its 81 modern suites, is The African Secret, the hotel’s wellness centre, a buffet dining area and an on-trend a la carte restaurant. If you’re in need of some time in a cool, calm oasis, book a stay here. 

This five-star hotel in the Murcia region offers refined Mediterranean accommodation within a world-class sports and leisure resort. Featuring 192 rooms and suites with pool or golf course views and interiors of warm terracotta tones, polished wood, and classic furnishings, that creates a relaxed yet sophisticated ambience. Guests can enjoy a diverse culinary scene with restaurants serving Mediterranean, Spanish, and international cuisine, along with stylish bars for evening cocktails. The on-site wellness centre includes a tranquil spa offering massages and treatments, a full fitness centre, and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The hotel caters to families with a dedicated kids’ club, while adults can access exclusive club lounges. Standout features include three renowned golf courses, 28 tennis courts, professional football pitches, and proximity to Calblanque Natural Park and the Mar Menor beaches. Ideal for both relaxation and active holidays, this is a haven for sports enthusiasts and luxury travellers alike.

Six Senses Ibiza offers guests an all-encompassing experience that is rooted in the local culture, and celebrates music, art, sustainable fashion, wellness and spirituality – all characteristics that have become synonymous with the island. Set on the crystalline Cala Xarraca, the hotel comprises 116 guest accommodations in the form of townhouses, pool suites and beachfront caves. The spa expands over 1,200 square meters and offers a range of pioneering treatments, and the range of activities; such as yoga, SUP, mountain biking, cooking will suit every level of energy. Organic, seasonal and responsibly sourced ingredients are served in every restaurant and are crafted into delightful dishes by Celebrity Chef and founding father of new Israeli cuisine, Eyal Shani. Guests will feel truly relaxed and organically rejuvenated after their stay at Six Senses Ibiza.

Situated right beside San Lorenzo beach and close to the old town, Hotel NH offers the opportunity for sun, sea, sand and sightseeing. It has 64 bedrooms, of which many enjoy sea views (some also have a hot tub and balcony). Summer days are best spent at the rooftop terrace and pool, plus there’s a wellness area with a spa, Turkish bath, fish spa, treatment rooms and a gym on hand for the less clement weather. A daily morning buffet is presented in the breakfast room, with lunch and dinner served Cantabrian style in Amares. The hotel is pet-friendly and accessible.

Ona Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa in Murcia offers refined Mediterranean hospitality set within a lush golf estate surrounded by tranquil gardens and a championship course. The resort comprises 64 elegant rooms and suites, each designed with warm tones, contemporary furnishings, and private terraces overlooking the pool or fairways. Guests can savour a diverse selection of dining experiences including Mediterranean specialities, grilled dishes, and relaxed poolside options, complemented by inviting bars for evening cocktails.

The onsite spa provides a serene retreat with hydrotherapy, wellness treatments, and a sauna, while the fitness centre ensures guests can maintain their routines. The resort features a large outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and shaded terraces. Golf enthusiasts benefit from direct access to an 18-hole course, while families enjoy a dedicated kids’ club and outdoor play areas. Located a short drive from Mar Menor’s beaches and regional nature parks, this resort combines relaxed holiday living with active pursuits, making it ideal for families, couples, and golfers seeking year-round sunshine in southern Spain.