Best Luxury Hotels in Andalucía

Combine a beach holiday with a city spa break at Barceló Cabo de Gata. Its located in the district of Retamar, right next to the lido and close to the entrance of the National Park. Housing 230 bedrooms (many with sea or pool views), it’s big on facilities, including those for kids – such as a programme of activities, a children’s pool and a playground. Designed to be a home-from-home, Barceló Cabo de Gata is relaxing and comfortable, with the option of all-inclusive board. The U-Spa is a real highlight, offering a full range of treatments for individuals and couples. Guests can also take part in lessons and organised games.

This 97 bedroom hotel places you close to all the central attractions, with the benefit of a pool (open during warmer months) and a rooftop bar for some sunbathing and sangria. The four-star property features a contemporary design, with a more traditionally styled tapas restaurant – El Asador. Additional facilities include an indoor bar, a lounge serving small plates, a fitness centre, business and meeting rooms, onsite parking and air conditioning. Bedrooms are styled to be comfortable, yet minimal and free from clutter. AC Hotel Almeria is found on the Plaza de las Flores.

The Seda Club Hotel is situated in the very heart of Granada’s historic centre and is in close proximity to the Cathedral. The hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and boasts a collection of twenty lavish guestrooms, five suites and the exclusive La Alcoba Real – regal living quarters with plenty of space and every modern comfort with traditional design features. There is the sophisticated The Seda Club Restaurant offering local gastronomy with exciting international influences and a tasting menu. There is also the El Clandestino bar area serving a range of beverages and cocktails while the rooftop terrace has a cocktail bar and stunning views over the Plaza de la Trinidad and its exquisite baroque fountain. Hidden behind a bookshelf is the secret speakeasy-inspired private club where guests can relax in a chic and relaxing setting. The spa and wellness facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool and a selection of treatments.

Located just minutes from the historic centre, the Barceló Granada Congress Hotel offers travellers from all over the world luxurious accommodation in the heart of Granada no matter what you’re there for. There are 249 comfortable and contemporary guestrooms and spacious suites featuring the gorgeous Panoramic Suite with Hot Tub which offers panoramic views over the city, the Alhambra, or the Sierra Nevada. Dining options at the hotel include a breakfast buffet restaurant and the Arrozante, the Home of the Rice, serving regional and authentic cuisine. There is a stunning outdoor pool area with an exclusive solarium and unparalleled views over Granada. The hotel also boasts a Wellness and Fitness Centre with a heated indoor pool, a range of treatments and a fully equipped gym. For professionals, there are 12 meeting rooms and event spaces for hosting up to 1,000 people.

H10 Croma is Malaga’s latest city-centre hotel, a strikingly contemporary structure, paying homage to the creative and cultural heritage of this vibrant Andalucian city. The hotel offers guests elegant light-filled rooms that reflect a modern Mediterranean vibe, a gym, meeting rooms, a relaxed lobby bar, tapas bar, and a signature rooftop restaurant, with a terrace, plunge pool and yes, certainly some of the best views of the city! Malaga is the city that everyone is talking about. For its culture, galleries, and boho arts scene; the gastronomy from fine dining to beachside seafood; and of course, the best climate in Europe. This could be the ideal hotel for your next city break.

The Gran Hotel Miramar has brought 5-star glamour back to Malaga capital, the birthplace of Picasso. Opened in 1926 by Alfonso XIII, the hotel has been completely restored and the new interior design is different for each floor being decorated in a different style, these being either Arabic, Mediterranean or Modernist. Book one of the extraordinary signature suites, the Crown Suite (with a circular bed!); or the Royal Suite with its exceptional and expansive private, sea-facing terrace. This hotel is situated in the heart of the city of Malaga, so there are plenty of shops and museums within walking distance.

Perhaps one of Malaga’s most revered boutique hotels; the Palacio Solecio was once the former residence of distinguished public figures. The 18th Century Andalusian Palace has been carefully renovated and is very much in keeping with its original architectural and artistic style. Centrally located in the unique Calle Granada, in the old Jewish quarter, the Palacio Solecio boasts a selection of elegant and inviting rooms ranging from bright and airy doubles through to The Tower – a secluded and intimate room with access to a private rooftop terrace.  Gastronomy at the Palacio Solecio is a sophisticated experience at the Balausta restaurant where Michelin-starred chef José Carlos García’s showcases the finest Andalusian dishes through his passion for local produce, tradition and innovative techniques. Breakfasts, aperitifs, lunches and dinners can all be enjoyed in the restaurant’s exquisite interior arcaded courtyard under the light of the glass-domed roof. Relax with an exceptional cocktail, sip on a glass of champagne in the atmospheric cocktail bar.

Soho is the creative nexus of the Mediterranean city of Malaga, and at the heart of this artsy city-centre neighbourhood is the Icon Malabar, a 4-star boutique hotel with style flair and a playful sense of creativity. Icon Malabar Malaga is a flagship property, 70 stylish rooms in a classic building in the vibrant Soho quarter, just a block away from the new Antonio Banderas Theatre, and minutes to the city’s Contemporary Art Centre.

Casa del Limonero is a remarkable boutique guesthouse hotel, set in a historic Sevillian mansion, meticulously restored to highlight its striking architectural features including Mudéjar arches and central courtyard fountain. Tucked away on one of the Santa Cruz quarter’s quietest streets, near the Royal Academy of Literature and within sight of the Giralda bell tower and Seville Cathedral, it surrounds guests with layers of culture, design, and history.

Sierra Nevada starts the winter season with the much-anticipated arrival of a new destination hotel, Maribel. This reimagined alpine ski chalet opens under the new ownership and management of Puente Romano Beach Resort and Marbella Club, responsible for the renowned El Lodge Ski & Spa. Ideally located at the foot of the slopes, Maribel is the sophisticated ski and après ski chalet with a mix of high-altitude fun both on and off the piste for families, friends, and winter sports enthusiasts. With a season that lasts until the start of spring and coincides with the winter sports period of the Sierra Nevada resort, Maribel will have 29 rooms and suites, including the signature Maribel Penthouse Suite. Situated at 2,250 metres, with direct access to the Maribel and Águila slopes, Maribel offers its guests the perfect plan on and off the pistes. Once at this alpine lifestyle hotel, guests will find a compelling blend of wellness and dining. The hotel’s lounge and bar, with a ski-in/ski-out outdoor terrace, promises a unique après ski atmosphere. Maribel’s restaurant provides a ‘dining club’ experience with an alpine flavour. There’s even a Nordic-inspired spa where guests can rest their weary muscles after a day on the slopes and unwind under the stars.

A boutique ski-season hotel, El Lodge’s architecture is modelled on the traditional chalet, but with a chic personality infused by its owners, Marbella Club. Inside the Finnish wood building, you’ll find 20 bedrooms with Natura Bissé bath products, iPads, iPod docks and Nespresso machines, decorated with cowhide rugs, fur cushions and antler chandeliers, plus a Smeg fridge on every floor. Outside is a pool and wooden hot tub (from which steam rises invitingly on a cold day) and a sauna with impressive views. The main restaurant, bar, lounge and terrace all serve dishes crafted with low-mileage ingredients and there’s a games room to keep the kids busy.

The Don Carlos Resort & Resort Marbella includes the stylish, contemporary Don Carlos 5-star hotel; the Don Carlos Private Villas; and The Oasis by Don Carlos, a luxe wellness destination. This upscale resort has a a live music cocktail bar, informal dining, a signature restaurant and a superb beach club. The Don Carlos is perfect for families, with a wealth of activities. The hotel beach is considered to be one of the best beaches in Marbella, and you can access it straight from hotel! The hotel also offers much in the way of sports activities, with a 9-court tennis and sports club; and a wide variety of watersports.