Best Wellness Hotels in Spain

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.

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 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.

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.

Found at Carrer d’Aragó in Catalonia,Eurostars Barcelona Central 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.

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 Avante-Garde Hotel Hospes Amerigo Alicante occupies a refurbished Salesian convent making it a magnificent place from which to explore Alicante and let down your hair. Its playful and light rooms seamlessly blend Mediterranean architecture and modern comforts. The hotel’s Bodyna spa is unique as one can enjoy a massage all whilst gazing out over the city. Its Fondillon restaurant is a gastronomic delight serving marvellous local dishes with chefs using only the best local ingredients. For guests wanting a more relaxed dining experience the Barra Fondillon tapas bars provides guests with a casual dining and drinking experience inside a traditional Alicante bar. The hotel also has a rooftop terrace where guests can enjoy delicious cocktails and house music all whilst watching the sunset over Alicante. After a night of good food and drink guests can visit the hotel’s dedicated breakfast restaurant Terraza Calle Mayor which is the best way to start your day, on Sunday it even hosts a relaxed brunch.

The AC Hotel Alicante is a great choice for business and recreational guests alike. Situated a stone’s throw away from the nearby commercial centre, city centre and Paseo de la Explanada the AC Hotel Alicante is a good base from which to explore Alicante. The rooms are sleek and modern to give guests optimal comfort. The hotels fully equipped fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool gives guests the opportunity to stay fit and relax after a day of work or recreation. The Hotel also has an onsite lounge where guests can work in during the day and enjoy a cocktail in at night. Whilst the lounge does offer some limited food options there is no onsite restaurant, yet this encourages guests to go out and explore the culinary delights of Alicante.

Nestled in the heart of Mallorca’s idyllic countryside the historic Zoetry Mallorca occupies a restored 14th-century country estate boasting its very own neo-gothic chapel, windmill and Mallorcan manor house. Its 101 rooms and suites are inside these architecturally preserved buildings and seamlessly blend Mallorcan heritage with modern amenities. Zoetry’s Pure Spa by Natura Blisse offers guests many different world-class treatments and is the perfect way to switch off and relax. Yet Zoetrys piece de resistance is its restaurant Mediterranean created by the renowned chef Andreu Genestra. It not only boasts a Michelin star but also has a green Michelin star, the restaurant prides itself on its use of local produce and has its own farm and vineyard. Zoetry also offers The Endless Privileges package which offers guests the height of luxury, with bespoke and attentive service, unique experiences and endless dining and drinks. Zoetry is the perfect luxury boutique hotel for guests wishing to soak up the beauty of the Mallorcan interior and relax.

With the idyllic Cala Giverola Cove at its centre, Zel Mallorca is a must-stay destination for any guest wanting sun, sea and relaxation. The Cala Giverola is an oasis nestled between the mountains and the ocean and its golden sand beaches are perfect for guests wishing to soak in the sun. Zel Mallorca expertly utilises natural light, Mediterranean colours and art to create a lively yet calming atmosphere inside the hotel. Its rooms are playful and welcoming with more luxurious rooms boasting private balconies and sea views. Its fully equipped spa provides guests with a perfect way to relax and its fully equipped gym as well as its tennis courts provides guests with a chance to stay fit. The hotel also runs yoga and meditation sessions for its guests and has bikes which guests can use to explore the surrounding area.  The hotel’s 5 restaurants and bars make the hotel not only a wellbeing hub but a gastronomic one as well. Simply put, Zell Mallorca is the definition of relaxation.