Best Luxury Hotels in Spain

This modern meets mid-century five-star hotel lies ten minutes from Girona, within the PGA Catalunya Resort – making it extremely popular with golf enthusiasts. On the Conde Nast Traveller Gold List and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Camiral is the epitome of elegance and chic. The Mediterranean restaurant, chilled out brasserie and bars (including a pool bar) provide ample opportunity for socialising. While a fitness centre, on-site activities, an infinity pool surrounded by luxe loungers, and a spa ensure there’s plenty to keep guests occupied – be it relaxing, or getting active. It accommodates 149 rooms with Elemis toiletries and pillow menus.

Elke Spa Hotel is found in Sant Feliu de Guixols, just over 10 minutes walk from the Cala del Vigatà Beach. It has 66 forms of accommodation each with minibars and huge flat-screen TVs. The rooftop wellness area offers a hammam, a sauna and a hot tub, as well as a large range of treatments. Guests can swim and sun themselves outside on the sleek terrace and dine in one of the two sophisticated restaurants. An indoor soft play area, mini club, games and babysitting services makes it ideal for those travelling with very young children.

The grand five star establishment sits across from Playa de los Peligros beach, looking out imperiously over the Bay of Biscay from its hilltop location. Stay here for classic grandeur – majestic French-style hallways, marble bathrooms, wrought-iron balconies, floor to ceiling windows, heavy drapes, Queen Anne furnishings and parquet floors are all found within. The hotel has 123 bedrooms, gardens featuring no less than 80 varieties of rose, a large terrace and the 12 table El Puntal Restaurant, dressed in white linen and silver. Eurostars Hotel Real is also home to one of Europe’s most advanced thalassotherapy centres, the Talasoterapia wellbeing centre, with sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi.

Found right across from the Guggenheim, this hotel occupies a prime position. Opened in 2002, it was considered the first to have been fully ‘made in Spain’. Designed by Javier Mariscal, it’s colourful and ultra-modern, presenting an impressive art collection. In addition to its overnight guests, it welcomes those wishing to frequent The Artist Grand Hotel of Art’s impressive roof terrace. The 145 rooms here are both soundproofed and air-conditioned, spread across its seven floors. Plus there’s a sleek spa and health club, lobby bar, cafe and restaurant – all complimenting the cutting edge contemporary aesthetic that runs throughout the building.

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.

Sensitively restored, this 17th-century palace retains its original charm and character, oozing with atmosphere while offering modern amenities. Guests are accommodated in 46 elegant and serene bedrooms in soft neutral colours with tactile fabrics. The in-house restaurant competes ably with local options, offering drinks and food by the glamorous outdoor pool. And the columned spa with its bamboo feature art, hydro jetted pool and hot tub is a real oasis — the perfect antidote to a hard day’s sightseeing. Hotel Hospes Palacio de Arenales makes for a lovely city spa break, or for a cultural mini-moon.

Housed in a 16th-century palace, this stone building contains smooth pillars, curved ceilings, Juliet balconies, hardwood and tiled floors and an inner sanctum-like courtyard. It’s found opposite Plaza San Juan and some of its 86 bedrooms overlook the medieval square and church. Guests can make use of the onsite gym, meeting rooms, the La Cava del Emperador bar and the Yuste Taperia-Restaurante, set on a street-level terrace. While encapsulating the local heritage, this property brings the NH Collection’s signature contemporary style and slick standard of service to Cáceres.

Just along from the Palace, is the White Island resort. It’s slightly bigger than its sibling in terms of accommodation with 430, versus 410, bedrooms. As the property is set beside the island’s longest beach on one side and overlooking the Ses Salines Nature Reserve on the other, you can opt for a seafront suite with your own jacuzzi. It offers many similar facilities as the Palace, such as a Zentropia Spa, kids’ activities at the mini club and junior club, a total of ten places to eat and drink and freeform pools fringed with palm trees.

Just steps from the Mediterranean coastline, the St. Regis Mardavall Majorca Resort is a top choice for those who want quick access to beautiful beaches. From their basic rooms all the way up to diamond suites, the decor is lavish yet tasteful. The full spa and fitness facility is among the best on the island, and it serves as a place where guests can completely unwind and relax in paradise. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the four courses as well as a golf academy, which is where you can perfect your swing or get advice from a professional golfer. Dining is exceptional, and guests can dig into gourmet cuisine at Aqua or indulge in some tapas with cocktails by the pool.

Back in the 16th century, this mansion house on the Passeig de Colom was the home of a nobleman. Now restored as a boutique hotel, it riffs on minimalism, making the most of local wood and stone in the decor. Rooms come with welcome cakes and chocolates and Nespresso coffee machines, some with views of the port. Dine on tapas dishes in the restaurant or on the rooftop terrace (where you’ll also find its two open-air pools). Take light night drinks in the monochrome cocktail lounge and have a tinkle on its grand piano — snacks and pastries are provided here during the afternoons.

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the sun-soaked southern coast of Tenerife, AluaSoul Costa Adeje offers an adults-only, all-inclusive retreat designed for relaxation, exploration, and ultimate comfort. As part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, the 226-room hotel blends modern design with natural materials, featuring earthy tones, wooden flooring, and private balconies or terraces—many with sweeping ocean views. Guests can unwind after discovering local highlights like Teide National Park, La Pinta Beach, and Puerto Colón Marina, all located nearby.

Dining is flexible, with all-inclusive, half-board, or bed-and-breakfast options. The hotel features two restaurants—buffet and à la carte—alongside a poolside snack bar and two additional bars. For added luxury, My Favorite Club offers upgraded suites, rooftop Bali beds, a private lounge, and exclusive dining and check-in services. Amenities include a refurbished outdoor pool, an indulgent spa with hydrotherapy and sauna facilities, and vibrant evening entertainment. AluaSoul Costa Adeje delivers laid-back island living with exceptional service, just steps from the coastline.

Esperit Roca occupies a 19th-century fortress just outside Girona, where minimalist brutalist architecture is softened by the natural surroundings. This gastronomic destination includes a hotel with fifteen rooms featuring earthy, neutral palettes with linen, wood, and concrete finishes. There are two destination restaurants, an extensive wine cellar, exhibition spaces, and landscaped gardens creating an immersive culinary  citadel with outstanding views.