Best Beach Hotels in Spain

Located on the newer Barcelona boardwalk area, with views looking out to sea this hotel has the WOW factor from start to finish. Away from the city centre, this is perfect for beachgoers but like the Hotel Arts Barcelona, you will need to take a taxi to reach the city centre. With a nod towards Dubai’s Burj al Arab, the W looks like a giant sail at sea. The funky poolside area feels like you’re in Miami. And with three restaurants and a super trendy lounge bar, this a great hotel to feel instantly in the holiday party mood.

To stay at the Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella is to experience an icon reborn, to be immersed in the spirited elegance of Marbella when it first emerged as a playground for the privileged few. 195 including 60 suites and duplex suites, distributed across three buildings: Atrium, Miramar and Jardín. Luxury suites feature in-suite living rooms and spacious private terraces. Contemporary Mediterranean design by Cristina Carulla Studio with natural materials and vibrant colours. Dining includes Jara restaurant, with Mediterranean menus designed by Michelin-starred chef José Carlos García.

Built in a crescent shape, Eurostar Sitges is an unusual landmark hotel, perched on a hill — the sea on one side, a sweeping golf course on the other. The hotel’s pool area looks out onto the latter, providing an especially sheltered spot to enjoy a swim and sunbathe, on parasol topped loungers, surrounded by palm trees. The design has been inspired by the bordering coast, with 263 rooms in soft colours, custom furnishings, statement lighting and huge windows. There are seven places to eat and drink, four outdoor pools and a spa (incorporating a piscine climatisée, Finnish sauna, steam bath, ice fountain and solarium).

Costa Teguise on the island’s western edge is the setting for this seaside Radisson Blu Resort. While close to the town’s amenities, the property has three places to eat, four swimming pools, a wellness centre, a programme of entertainment laid on nightly, and direct access to Bastián Beach, so you needn’t go far. 226 bedrooms are spread over three floors and two buildings, all of which received a complete sleek makeover in 2022. Choose a junior suite with king-size or twin beds, or a swim-up suite with your own terrace that leads onto one of the pools.

A barefoot luxury five-star boutique hotel, on a rocky outcrop above Platja Palmira, where an infinity pool melts into the bay and the pine-scented air carries mellow DJ sets across the terrace. Aethos Mallorca is the Mediterranean at its most laid-back and sexy.

The lavish JOIA Salomé by Iberostar (formerly Iberostar Grand Salomé) overlooks the Atlantic Ocean from its prime beachfront location. Designed with adults in mind, this seafront boutique hotel boasts deluxe suites with included personalised butler service. Throughout the spacious grounds there are seven restaurants and two bars to enjoy with live cooking and all-inclusive options. Guests are invited to lounge by the two outdoor pools and indulge in the never-ending sea views. Alternatively, there is a relaxing 1,000m2 SPA Sensations with a choice of massages and treatments available. There is also a two fitness centres with personal training options and an array of sporting and water sports activities to take part in. The JOIA Salomé by Iberostar hotel is located near a golf course.

Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel is a lavish seaside escape in Gran Canaria’s gorgeous Maspalomas area. Ideally located by the lighthouse, the hotel is an adults-only sanctuary overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with marvellous architecture and stylish décor. There is a selection of recently refurbished deluxe and superior guestrooms as well as spacious Junior Suites which have been decorated with a unique and contemporary style with some offering private balconies and terraces with panoramic sea views. Guests can lounge by the inviting outdoor pools or make the most of the sports and fitness facilities including a gym, tennis courts and discounted green fees at nearby golf courses. There is on-site entertainment day and night and a whole host of optional additional services available to guests. Guests are given complimentary access to the Blue Marlin Ibiza Sky Lounge Gran Canaria’s relaxing facilities throughout the week.

This charming family-run establishment is set right on the main pedestrian promenade and boasts a private strip of golden sand for guests to sun themselves on. Hotel Miramar is famous for its dining opportunities and the main restaurant takes full advantage of the abundance of freshly caught seafood while blending classic Mediterranean and Mallorcan flavours. The Miramar Sea Lounge is the perfect place to unwind in the evening while having a gin and tonic or a glass of locally produced wine while watching the world go by. While there are five different categories of rooms to choose from, luxury lovers will want to make sure that they book one of the spacious suites so that they can take advantage of stunning ocean views from their private balcony.

Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa can be found in the highly desirable Puerto Calero Marina and offers a serene escape to adults only. The hotel is near some of Lanzarote’s stunning natural attractions such as Papagayo beaches and the breathtaking Timanfaya National Park. There is a collection of 335 deluxe guestrooms and suites with private balconies and terraces boasting spectacular vistas over the Atlantic Ocean as well as the Preferred Club Suite upgrade options. The resort invites guests to savour the exquisite cuisine served in its gourmet restaurants or enjoy expertly crafted cocktails by the sea. There is live music, and evening shows as well as daytime activities and classes to enjoy. The resort has four swimming pools and guests are given access to the world-class Secrets Spa with a hydrotherapy circuit. There is also a fully equipped fitness room. This hotel is dog friendly.

Don Carlos Marbella is a recently refurbished 5-star resort set in Elviria, Marbella. It offers 284 rooms and suites alongside 24 private residences, surrounded by Mediterranean pine trees. Guests enjoy two exclusive beach clubs, including the Lucia Summer Club pop-up, and the legendary Nikki Beach Marbella, a wellness spa, a Rafa Nadal tennis centre, and family-friendly facilities. The resort balances a fresh, contemporary design with a strong Andalusian character.

BLESS Hotel Ibiza brings together curated elements for a hedonistic white island experience. Think spectacular infinite pools;  a breath-taking beach-club style roof-top bar; destination gourmet dining (including Etxeko Ibiza by 10 Michelin star chef Martín Berasategui); cool DJ sets, theatrical performers and live entertainment; a full-service spa; and indulgent guest rooms and suites that invite stylish selfies and envy-inducing Instagrams. BLESS Hotel Ibiza is most certainly one of the best luxury hotels on the island!

Set right on the edge of the pristine white sand of the Playa del Inglés, this five star establishment treats guests to a taste of the finer things in life. As the name suggests, this establishment boasts several spacious suites for guests to choose from and one of the choicest options is the Sky Suite. In addition to providing guests with a huge freestanding tub in the bathroom as well as an Illy espresso machine, this decadent suite also comes complete with a complimentary Audi A1 Sportback hire car. The balcony is also set with comfortable chairs that light up at night and couples are sure to want to take advantage of the decadent room service menu so that they can spend plenty of time here gazing out at the scenery.