Best Luxury Hotels in Spain

Located on the Costa Adeje’s ‘Golden Mile’, JOIA El Mirador by Iberostar (formerly Iberostar Grand El Mirador) is an adults-only Canarian sanctuary overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. There is an array of suites to choose from including the Star Prestige Sea-view Suite with a 30m2 terrace and access to the exclusive Star Prestige area, La Balconada. La Balconada features a pool, sun terrace and an open bar among other services. There are 3 restaurants and 2 bars to enjoy including fine dining at El Cenador gourmet restaurant. The 1,000m2 SPA Sensations offers personalised treatments and a large spa circuit, complete with a hydrodynamic pool and a whirlpool bath. The hotel has a fully equipped fitness room with sea views; a professional squash court; and discounted green fees at the top 5 golf courses on the island.

Part of the Barceló Hotel Gorup, the Palacio Gran Via, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is a lavish boutique hotel in the most desirable area in Granada. Housed in the former Rodríguez-Acosta bank headquarters, the is hotel can be found in one of the most striking buildings of La Alhambra. The original style and architecture have been preserved while a breath of new life has been brought in to transform the building and its two gorgeous facades into an inviting and luxurious hotel. There is a lush collection of guest rooms and suites including the top-floor Royal Suite with its own terrace. There is an on-site restaurant serving an array of gourmet Andalusian delicacies as well as Mediterranean and international cuisine. The hotel’s wellness facilities include a tranquil Hammam, indoor swimming pool and a solarium. There is also a fully equipped gym open to guests. The hotel has a spectacular central rooftop patio offering views over the Alhambra and the Cathedral.

A bold waterfront destination in Barcelona’s emerging Port Fòrum district, SLS Barcelona brings signature glamour to the marina with 471 balcony rooms, rooftop pools, and theatrical interiors by Rockwell Group. The property anchors the area’s urban renewal with innovative Mediterranean dining, DJ-driven nightlife, and extravagant design that celebrates playful and glamorous excess over minimalism.

Like the Forum Boutique Hotel, this is better suited to an older clientele — children aged 12 and over are welcome. Hotel Can Mostatxins is named after a butcher (specifically his notable moustache) who once lived in these sensitively restored 15th and 19th-century buildings. A plunge pool and spa are hidden in an atmospheric courtyard and there are just eight bedrooms, ensuring a boutique experience. It’s independently owned and very homely. There’s no restaurant or cafe, but the hotel is conveniently located close to the town square, with restaurants and bars a stone’s throw away. Its public areas comprise an honest bar, library and small boutique.

Grand Hotel Centenari Valencia, Autograph Collection is on the emblematic Plaza del Ayuntamiento, placing guests at the heart of the city. This boutique hotel combines 1920s Art Deco elegance with modern comfort, offering 53 carefully designed rooms and suites, including Deluxe Twins, King rooms, City View, Corner suites, and a signature Grand Hotel Centenari Suite. From a rooftop terrace with sweeping city views to an atmospheric all-day dining spot, the hotel invites travellers to discover Valencia in style.

Only YOU Hotel Málaga is conveniently located in the city centre in the symbolic La Equitativa building and is the perfect base to explore the capital city of the Costa del Sol. The vibe throughout the hotel is relaxed yet sophisticated combining an art deco style with an urban Mediterranean touch. Room options range from classic through to spacious suites – all of which present refined Mediterranean décor with warm tones, natural light, stunning views and soundproofing – for private outdoor space opt for a Terrace suite. Residents and non-residents have the choice of two restaurants within the hotel; Carmen Restaurant is more informal, with gastro-pub style all-day dining through to late drinks. Lola Restaurant serves the finest Mediterranean dishes, with a local and seasonal menu – located on the seventh floor the views are stunning and the atmosphere stylish. The rooftop bar, Lolita with the infinity pool is the crowning glory in this stylish hotel; sweeping views across the city, a chill-out area, extensive bar and light bites make it the perfect place to unwind and admire the beauty of Malaga.

The 111-rooms BLESS Madrid Hotel is a member of Leading Hotels of the World and the flagship of a new collection of properties from Palladium Hotel Group. BLESS includes urban, as well as resort properties. It features striking interior design by Lázaro Rosa-Violán; cuisine by the celebrated Spanish chef, Martin Berasategui, including his new Etxeko Madrid restaurant, spacious guest rooms and suites with bespoke ‘blessed beds’, the Magness Soulful Spa and Fitnic Power Gym. There are alluring public places to meet and share good times including the Versus Lively Lounge, a buzzing lobby bar & restaurant, the Fetén Clandestine Bar, in the basement, complete with a bowling alley and the Picos Pardos Sky Lounge.

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.

Located in the south of the island, Gran Canaria’s Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa offers guests from all over the world a Canarian getaway in comfort and style. There are 133 exquisite guestrooms and suites to choose from with offerings of private terraces, balconies and pools with splendid garden, mountain and sea views. The diverse selection of eateries includes El Churrasco and La Toscana serving Argentinian and Italian cuisine respectively while each of the four bars offers something new. The resort boasts four freshwater pools, four hydrotherapy pools and a solarium. There is also a gorgeous artificial beach and a private island. The hotel features the rejuvenating OM Spa Costa Meloneras by Lopesan and fully equipped fitness facilities. The hotel’s family-friendly amenities include an entertaining kids club and babysitting services. Guests will also receive discounts on green fees at stunning nearby golf courses.

Book a suite, a family room, or even a two-bedroom bungalow with a private pool, at Ikos Porto Petro. Everything is included here, so you don’t have to worry about cash throughout your stay. Eat by the pool, or by candlelight beneath olive trees, from menus designed by Michelin-starred chefs, across five à la carte restaurants, or grab a quick meal at the Food Hall. There’s much to keep you occupied, with spa treatments, tennis courts, paddle sports and access to a complimentary Tesla to explore further afield. Kids have their own club, managed to UK Ofsted standards.

Close to the yachting paradise of Marina Rubicón, this resort has been styled on a traditional island village. 251 rooms are spread across 20 buildings, interspersed by four pools, three restaurants and a snack bar, as well as boutiques lounges and recreation areas. Additionally, guests can take advantage of extensive children’s facilities, or chill out in the adult-only zone, Club Volcán.

Brach Madrid, the second Evok Collection property outside France, effortlessly combines French sophistication with Madrid’s dynamic spirit. Vibrant at all hours, the hotel captures the city’s energy through carefully curated details—from the restaurant & bar to the pâtisserie, 57 rooms & suites, and La Capsule wellness space. Designed by Philippe Starck, Brach Madrid is a living, immersive space where materials, memories & contrasts create a harmonious yet striking atmosphere. A true retreat where the art of hospitality blends with a warm, timeless ambience.