Best Beach Hotels in Spain

As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a beach hotel in Spain. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.

Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of beach hotels in Spain is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.

Let us help you make searching for the perfect place to stay more inspiring, more informed and more enjoyable.

Canary Islands, Gran Canaria, Salobre

Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 313 Rooms & Suites including Deluxe Rooms & Junior Suites with Separate Living Areas
Amenities Facilities include Multiple Dining Options, Wellness Centre, 24-Hour Fitness Centre, Seven Outdoor Pools including an adults-only infinity Pool, 27-Hole Golf Course, Children's Club, & Complimentary Shuttle Service
More Situated in the Tranquil Maspalomas Region of Gran Canaria, Overlooking The Golf Course & Mountains

Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity is a 5-star sanctuary near Maspalomas in the south of the beautiful island of Gran Canaria. The hotel offers a selection of contemporary, luminous guestrooms and suites with golf course and scenic island views while it features the Deluxe Panoramic View Suite with Rooftop and Jacuzzi. Guests have plenty of dining options to choose from including the Sidecar à la carte restaurant which combines market food with influences from across the globe. Offerings at The S Club include live music, excellent wines and cocktails while La Palmera Pool Bar offers shade and tranquillity throughout the day. The resort boasts an incredible wellness centre with Be Aloe spa facilities offering treatments and a wellness circuit complete with an oxygen therapy booth. The hotel’s fitness centre boasts a fully equipped gym and other sports facilities such as a running track, basketball court and football pitch. Perhaps the most notable feature of the hotel is its 9- and 18-hole championship golf courses which are made available to guests throughout your stay.

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Balearic Islands, Ibiza, San Antonio Bay

TRS Ibiza Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 378 rooms and suites featuring contemporary décor, furnished balconies, whirlpool bathtubs, and views of the sea, pools, or gardens.
Amenities Enjoy butler service, spa, rooftop infinity pool, and all-inclusive gourmet dining.
More Set along San Antonio’s serene shores, TRS Ibiza delivers a sophisticated adults-only retreat.

Set on Ibiza’s west coast near Cala Gració, TRS Ibiza Hotel is an adults-only, all-inclusive sanctuary where contemporary style meets Mediterranean serenity. With 378 rooms and suites, the property combines coastal elegance and modern design, featuring private balconies, hydromassage bathtubs, and sea or garden views.

Guests can unwind by three outdoor pools, including an infinity pool overlooking the bay, or indulge in the Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness, home to a hydrotherapy circuit, sauna, and personalised treatments. The hotel’s gourmet dining scene includes Capricho for à la carte breakfasts, Helios for relaxed seaside dining, and El Gaucho for grilled specialities, with rooftop cocktails and sunset views at Gravity Sky Lounge.

A personal butler service, 24-hour room service, and exclusive access to TRS Ibiza’s premium experiences redefine the concept of all-inclusive luxury. Ideally located for exploring San Antonio’s beaches, coves, and nightlife, this resort offers a refined, adults-only Ibiza experience where calm days flow seamlessly into golden sunsets.

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Balearic Islands, Majorca, Palma Nova

Zafiro Palace Palmanova

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 240 Suites including Junior Suites & Exclusive Owner Suite
Amenities Dining options Feature the Market Buffet Restaurant & Four Themed La Carte Restaurants
More Located in Palmanova, Mallorca, Minutes from the Beach & 15 Minutes from Palma

If you like pools, you’ll love it here. The Zafiro Palace has 10, ensuring both adults and kids can get their own spaces to chill and splash around. Two of these are within the Zen Spa, where you can book a range of treatments. The low-rise resort lies close to the beach and offers soothingly decorated rooms in earthy and coastal shades. All come with Nespresso machines, pillow menus, bathrobes and slippers, while the one-bedroom penthouse suite provides a kitchenette and a huge terrace with a jacuzzi and Bali bed. During the summer there’s a programme of activities and entertainment around the clock. And there are several dining options; The Market Buffet Restaurant, La Veranda Restaurant, El Olivo, El Portico and Tastes and Sushi Bar Restaurant.

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Asturias, Gijón

Hotel NH Gijón

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 64 Elegant Rooms including Superior Rooms with Private Balconies & Suites with Hot Tubs
Amenities Features Amares Restaurant offering Modern Regional Cuisine, a Spa with Thermal Circuit, Fully Equipped Fitness centre, Rooftop Terrace with Seasonal Outdoor Pool, & Pet-Friendly Accommodations
More Located near San Lorenzo Beach, a 15-minute Walk from Gijn's Historic Centre

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.

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Canary Islands, Lanzarote, Puerto Calero

Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 335 Rooms & Suites including Double Rooms & Suites
Amenities Features Multiple Restaurants Serving international & Specialty Cuisines & Four Outdoor Pools
More Located in Puerto Calero Marina with Easy Access to Papagayo Beaches & Timanfaya National Park

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.

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Catalonia, Sitges

Melia Sitges

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 307 Rooms & Suites including Meli Rooms, Premium Rooms & Junior Suites, Many with Sea or Pool Views
Amenities Noray Restaurant for Mediterranean & International Cuisine, Saffron Mediterranean Bistrot for Contemporary Mediterranean Dishes & Lobby Bar for Cocktails & Drinks
More Located in the Heart of the Aiguadol Marina in Sitges, Spain, offering Stunning Mediterranean Sea views & a Fully Equipped Convention Centre

For some of the best views around, book a room at Melia Sitges with a terrace overlooking the Garraf Nature Park or Mediterranean sea. The four-star hotel has 307 types of accommodation, including suites and family rooms. Indeed it’s an excellent choice for those travelling with children; The Kids&Co programme provides special toiletries for younger travellers, chocolate milkshakes and cookies at bedtime on your arrival day. Breakfast is served buffet-style at Noray restaurant and caters to international tastes with over 100 different products, while Saffron Mediterranean Bistro has menus containing everything from light bites and cocktails, to main meals.

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Basque Country, San Sebastián

Hotel Villa Favorita San Sebastian

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 23 Individually Designed Rooms & Suites Featuring Modern Amenities & Sea Or City Views.
Amenities On-Site Dining Includes A Two Michelin-Starred Restaurant, An Exclusive Bar Serving Curated Cocktails & Wines, Room Service & Breakfast Menus Crafted With Attention To Detail, & Access To A Nearby Wellness Center Offering Spa Treatments.
More Located In A Restored 19th-Century Villa On La Concha Beach In San Sebastin, Offering Stunning Sea Views & Proximity To City Attractions.

The Hotel Villa Favorita is the height of luxury and style. Located in the iconic La Concha Beach it seamlessly blends the life of San Sebastian with the tranquillity of a 19th-century Villa. The rooms are elegant, spacious and inviting, with many boasting fabulous views of La Concha Bay. Yet the Hotel’s piece de resistance is its two Michelin-starred restaurants Amelia curated by expert chef Paulo Airaudo. The food is exceptionally fresh and locally sourced with Paulo paying homage to his Italian and Argentinean roots in his cooking whilst also emphasising the use of local produce as well as forgotten ingredients in his cooking. The hotel also offers guests personal assistance when arranging excursions around the Basque country, its concierge service is nothing less than exceptional. The hotel is home to a spa and wellness centre which provides world class massages and wellness treatments for guests.

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Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Caleta De Fuste

Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Golf & Spa Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 266 Rooms & Suites with Garden or Ocean Views
Amenities Multiple Dining Venues including La Veranda Restaurant Serving Mediterranean Cuisine, Pool Bar for Cocktails, Beach Access & Club, Spa with Wellness Facilities, indoor & Outdoor Pools, 24-hour Fitness Centre, Golf Course, Kids Club
More Located on Fuerteventuras east coast close to Fuerteventura airport

Perched on the island’s east coast in Caleta De Fuste, the Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach Resort features a traditional Canarian style of architecture with wooden balconies. The hotel is made up of 266 bedrooms and suites, with four eateries (including a Spanish buffet, pan-Asian and Mediterranean restaurants), a tennis court, a fitness centre, multiple outdoor pools and the Hespérides Thalasso Spa with a thermal circuit. The Fuerteventura Golf Club is accessed via a free shuttle bus and offers discounted green fees to guests. Sheraton resort is super family-friendly with a Yambaland mini-club, a Maxi Club and a cinema and disco in the evenings.

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Andalucía, Marbella

ME Marbella by Meliá

Hotel
(5 stars)

ME Marbella offers 200 rooms, including 24 suites, set between Marbella’s Old Town and Puerto Banús on the Costa del Sol. The property showcases a bold vision of Mediterranean architecture by Adriana and Álvaro Sans, where organic forms, natural textures and a palette drawn from the surrounding mountains and sea create a striking yet serene aesthetic. Rooms capture the light and views of the Mediterranean, Sierra Blanca or lush gardens, with high-end amenities and a tranquil atmosphere.

The hotel’s dining is led by Pont Hospitality, with La Terraza Del Med presenting Mediterranean classics, Solana focusing on flame-grilled dishes in a convivial setting, and Barlume offering cocktails and light bites. The Oasis beach club features an indoor beach concept, blending music, art and laid-back social energy. Wellness programmes, cultural events, curated local experiences and immersive activities add depth to the stay, while nearby boutiques, beach clubs and historic streets place guests in the heart of Marbella’s lifestyle scene.

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Balearic Islands, Menorca, Santo Tomás

Villa Le Blanc, a Gran Meliá Hotel – The Leading Hotels of the World

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 159 Modern Rooms & Suites, Including the Presidential Suite with a Private Pool
Amenities Dining Options Such As S'amarador & Cru, The Thai Room Spa & Wellness Centre with a Sauna & Hammam, Outdoor Pool With Sea Views, Fitness Centre
More Situated on the Seafront Between Santo Tomás & San Adeodato Beaches

The first “grand luxury hotel” to arrive on Menorca, Villa Le Blanc is perched beside Santo Tomás Beach on the Camí de Cavalls trail, with direct access to the sands via its garden. Blending perfectly into its surroundings, the whitewashed and glass balconied property echoes the local architecture and takes an eco-conscious approach to hospitality. Cuisine by S’Amarador and Joan Canals is served at CRU, there’s a Thai Room Spa and Wellness Centre onsite and a pool overlooking the sea. Bedrooms are swathed in shades of cream, with some suites adding private terraces, plunge pools and freestanding tubs.

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Balearic Islands, Formentera, Playa Migjorn

Teranka Formentera

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 35 Rooms & Suites Across three Distinct Areas: Mar, Tierra & Cielo
Amenities Teranka Garden Restaurant & Rooftop Bar; Wellness Facilities Feature Treatment Rooms, Open-air Gym & Saltwater Outdoor Pool
More Located on Formentera's Playa Migjorn Beach, Surrounded by Pine forests & Turquoise Waters

Rising above a canopy of pines, with 360 views across the island, Teranka has emerged as a haven not only for a tranquil Mediterranean escape but for wellbeing retreats too. The 35-room property has a stunning infinity pool, a Garden Restaurant, and a Rooftop bar lounge. Drawing inspiration from the concept of terre d’ancrage – a secure haven amidst the elements of earth, sea, and sky – the essence of Teranka lies in its laid-back, natural aesthetic, which evokes Formentera’s free spirit. Teranka has also emerged as a well-being destination.

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Catalonia, Barcelona

Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona

Hotel
(4 stars)

Sitting on the northeastern edge of Barcelona, Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona offers visitors to the Catalonian capital a blend of metropolitan spirit and laid-back beachside energy. With its sleek modern design and strategic position next to the Barcelona International Convention Centre, and just moments from Llevant Beach, the hotel appeals to both business travellers and leisure guests looking to stay connected without sacrificing downtime. Designed by Catalan architect Óscar Tusquets and rising 25 storeys, Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona cuts a distinctive figure on the neighbourhood’s skyline, its twin angular towers evoking the prow of a ship, a subtle reference to the nearby Mediterranean. Dining is a highlight here, with Michelin-starred Aürt providing an intimate, ingredient-led culinary experience, while the Ma’i Lobby Bar delivers relaxed all-day fine dining tapas and cocktails. Those staying in executive rooms and suites gain access to the Executive Lounge, which offers breakfast, complimentary refreshments throughout the day and drinks each evening. But the real standout is Purobeach Barcelona, their rooftop beach club complete with Balinese beds, two pools, DJ sets, and its own globally inspired restaurant, M3 Cuisine.

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