Best Luxury Hotels in Spain

The luxurious, seafront Hotel Cordial Santa Águeda sits on Gran Canaria’s south coast overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The resort is comprised of 87 two- and three-bedroom holiday homes fitting with a kitchen, living spaces with certain options offering a private swimming pool and splendid sea views. The hotel’s multiple dining options include La Arrocería serving authentic and traditional paella while Nami Sushi Bar offers Asian cuisine. Guests can also opt to relax in the laid-back Chill Out Bar where cocktails are served daily. Callao Spa & Wellness provides the opportunity to indulge in rejuvenating treatments or simply enjoy the wet circuit. The resort is home to two stunning outdoor infinity pools, one by the sun-soaked solarium and the other by the lush Perchel Beach Club. The resort provides guests with a fully equipped fitness centre and a newly opened surf centre in addition to other sporting activities. Child- and teenager-friendly facilities include a kids’ pool, Splash Park, two playgrounds and a Teen Club with arcades. The hotel itself is surrounded by pristine beaches with a natural swimming pool featuring at Perchel Beach.

Dating back to the 18th century, this building accommodates 302 bedrooms across classic and premium categories and seven levels of suites, the highest featuring a huge panoramic terrace). The decor offers plenty of nods to its heritage, with antique and vintage pieces alongside modern comforts. It’s also home to the award-winning El Jardín restaurant, serving traditional Spanish cuisine with a modern twist by Chef Miguel de la Fuente (the Sunday buffet brunch here is quite the spread). The Caroli Health Club comprises a fitness centre, a sauna, treatment rooms and a Turkish bath.

AC Hotel Cartagena, located in the historic port city of Cartagena in the Murcia region, offers contemporary accommodation in a convenient city-centre setting. With 107 guest rooms and suites. The design is minimalistic, with neutral tones, clean lines, and large windows allowing natural light to flow through.

Guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and light bites at the hotel’s restaurant and bar, which serves both local specialities and international dishes. A wellness area with a sauna provides a space for relaxation, while a well-equipped fitness centre is available for those who wish to maintain their exercise routine during their stay. The property also offers an outdoor pool, ideal for cooling off in the Spanish sun.

Positioned near Cartagena’s historic attractions, like the Roman Theatre and city walls, the hotel caters to both leisure and business travellers.

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.

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 with refreshments. 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.

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.

This sleek venue was born in the 1970s as a restaurant. Enjoying spectacular success, it held two Michelin stars for 25 years, before securing a third in 2007, which it retained. Of course, the food is a massive draw, but in 2017, the arrival of rooms and a spa, made it the complete boutique dine and stay experience. Circular wooden terraces take advantage of the panoramic seaside views, as do private indoor/outdoor heated plunge pools in exclusive suites. Cantabrian multi-sensory cuisine is served in the top-class restaurants, Akelarre and Espazio Oteiza, with chef Pedro Subijana at the helm.

A region popular for wine tourism, Rioja Alavesa (specifically the village of Samaniego) is home to this boutique two-storey establishment, part of the Edmond de Rothschild Heritage portfolio. The stunning front elevation features wrought iron balconies and with just 9 rooms, it feels more like you’re a mansion guest as you climb the 17th-century original stone staircase to bed. Suites are named after wines, designed using natural regional materials and filled with local crafts and artworks. Chef Bruno Coelho blends French and Basque flavours with farm-to-table dishes at Tierra y Vino Restaurant. Two terraces accommodate a charming spot for drinks and a stone-clad pool.

Found at Carrer d’Aragó in Catalonia, OD Barcelona attracts a young audience with its relaxed house music and quirky interior. The rooms are made from bamboo, and the property is in typical OD hotel design. It’s a few minutes walk from Paseo de Gracia, which is one of the trendiest shopping avenues in Barcelona. The terraced rooftop has a solarium and pool where guests can spend their evenings marvelling at the goings-on below.

Located just 500 metres from Valencia Airport and served by a complimentary shuttle, Hotel Port Azafata Valencia is a modern four-star hotel ideal for short stays, business trips or family stopovers. Part of the Port Hotels group, the property sits in the suburban area of Manises, offering convenient access to both the airport and central Valencia. The hotel features a clean, functional aesthetic with neutral tones, light wood flooring and contemporary finishes throughout.

There are approximately 128 rooms and suites across a variety of categories. These range from compact single rooms with pool views to spacious family rooms and junior suites with hydromassage bathtubs. All accommodation includes wooden flooring, air-conditioning, blackout curtains, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, desks and private bathrooms with either a bath or shower. Premium categories add bathrobes and extra space for families or small groups.

Dining is focused around C el & Mar Restaurant, where Mediterranean and rice-based dishes take centre stage. Guests can also enjoy lighter bites from the Tapas & Snack Bar, a daily breakfast buffet, or refreshments in the casual lobby café.

The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a gym with views over the pool area, and a sauna. Business travellers benefit from seven meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 350 people, along with a dedicated business centre and event support services. Free on-site parking and a scheduled airport shuttle add further convenience.

The Melia Hotel is located in the heart of Alicante, nestled between the Marina and Postiguet beaches it rises out of the glistening Mediterranean. It is the perfect hotel for those guests seeking a balance between work and pleasure as it is situated right next to the cities bustling financial area. The hotel is also near the Santa Cruz neighbourhood and the Santa Barbara castle making it a great place from which to explore the history of Alicante. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped with many boasting sea views. The hotel has two pools, a gym and a sun terrace. For those wanting to taste local and regional cuisine the hotel’s Trasluz restaurant is the perfect choice. Yet if you desire more international and creative food then look no further than the Hotel’s Bribone restaurant.

The Level at Melia Alicante is an exclusive adult-only hotel for those guests wishing to work and relax at the same time. Situated inside the Melia Alicante the Level offers guests an added level of luxury and peace. The elegant and modern rooms and suites, some with glorious views of the Mediterranean, are ideal for those travelling for work or romance. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped with some even offering access to the hotel’s infinity pool. The hotel’s infinity pool overlooks the glistening Mediterranean making it the perfect place to relax in after a long day of work. The private Level Lounge offers guests a quiet place to work and relax throughout the day and is equipped with complimentary drinks and snacks for guests to enjoy.