Our Top 6 Most Beautiful Hotels in Spain

Discover 6 of the most beautiful hotels to make the most of the summer holidays! From the effervescent mornings in Seville to the rustic charms of Mallorca, explore some of the most beautiful addresses that Spain has to offer.

 

Table of Contents

• Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel
• Marbella Club
• La Bobadilla, A Royal Hideaway Hotel
• Finca Cortesin
• Six Senses Ibiza
• La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca

 

Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Located in the busy area of Santa Cruz, some 40 minutes from Seville Airport, Hotel Alfonso XIII is an establishment with a rich history dating back to the 1920s. The hotel’s name derives from King Alfonso. He commissioned the building to host international guests and royalties coming to Spain for the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929.

Today, the hotel is among the last vestiges of a specific period of Spanish history. The hotel hosts exquisite architecture and décor, whether it is the historic Néo-Mudéjar facade, the patterned marble floors, or the stunning Restaurante San Fernando. Guests are able to step into the past, while Seville continues to carry on with its contemporary buzz and effervescence outside.

The 148 guest rooms and suites pay homage to the city’s Old World aesthetic. Experience period furniture with Sevillian ceramic floors and beds adorned with Mudéjar headboards. The rest of the hotel is a perfect blend of Andalusian design with contemporary features. Hotel Alfonso XIII is definitely the place to be for guests to immerse themselves into Seville itself.

What we love about the hotel:

• Extraordinary architecture, probably one of the most beautiful hotels architecture of Spain
• Brilliant location, Seville is right at your doorstep
• Great dinner at Restaurante San Fernando, with fantastic Spanish dishes and a great chef

Marbella Club

The Marbella Club, located some 40 minutes from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, stretches along Marbella’s Golden Mile beachfront area, with splendid views of the Alboran Sea and the magnificent Sierra Blanca mountains on the other.

Once the home of the von Hohenlohe royal family of Spain, the Marbella Club was founded by Prince Alfonso who purchased the Santa Margarita estate in 1947 after his father, Prince Max fell in love with place during one of his picnics. Today, the Andalusian-style resort is one of Spain’s most luxurious and well-established addresses.

Once the home of the von Hohenlohe royal family of Spain, the Marbella Club was founded by Prince Alfonso who purchased the Santa Margarita estate in 1947 after his father, Prince Max fell in love with place during one of his picnics. Today, the Andalusian-style resort is one of Spain’s most luxurious and well-established addresses.

It has 9 restaurants and bars, including the Beach Club with its old-world charms and atmosphere, and the Summer Bar, an intimate citrus garden ideal for pre-dinner drinks. The hotel also offers the services of an incredible Thalasso Spa, plenty of activities to explore the environs, and an 18-hole Dave Thomas-designed golf course! The Marbella Club is an absolute delight for the guests residing across its 131 rooms, suites, and villas.

What we love about the hotel:

• Great design throughout and fantastic residential feel, far from what you can expect from the Marbella region (which is known to be quite touristy)
• The Clubhouse, the hotel’s heart is a fantastic social hub with different atmospheres and designs (Rudi’s, the Grill, Le Bodega, the Summer Bar, El Patio…)
• The hotel’s history is apparent throughout, and you can see by the exclusive clientele and flawless staff that it has been and still is one of Spain’s best kept secrets.

La Bobadilla, A Royal Hideaway Hotel

Situated in the south of Spain, in the sunny Loja, La Bobadilla is an exquisite homage to Andalucia itself. Beginning as a gourmet restaurant in the 1980s, La Bobadilla has grown to become one of Andalucia’s greatest ambassadors. From its locally inspired architecture to its irreproachable service, everything about the hotel invites the guests to give themselves over to life in Andalucia.

A 350-hectare estate located about an hour from the Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, guests are welcomed into a peaceful abode of olive groves and oak trees stretching to the horizon. And though the hotel itself is close to major destinations such as Seville and Riofrio, which are all within driving distance, the place emanates the kind of tranquility that is only possible in the rustic countryside, away from all the hustle and bustle. La Bobadilla was designed by architect Jesus del Valle who was inspired by the typical Spanish pueblo and the neo-Moorish architecture, surrounded by lush gardens, potted plants.

Its 70 rooms all feature the combination of whitewashed walls and terracotta floors, but each also possess a certain identity that makes each room a different experience. From the artwork hanging just over the colorfully-patterned headboard, to the period furniture sprinkled amid the more contemporary furnishing, to the large, marble bathrooms with their White Company toiletries. And of course, to honor its beginning, the hotel boasts an incredible array of restaurants and bars to delight its guests, with the Finca Restaurant being a stand-out.

What we love about the hotel:

• The atmosphere is one of absolute serenity
• The architecture is stunning, being a perfect blend of luxury and homeliness
• The culinary experience is truly something else, with la Finca offering a truly gourmet experience.

Finca Cortesin

A Mediterranean retreat situated on the shores of Malaga, Spain, Finca Cortesin offers the ultimate experience of serenity coupled with a level of service that sets it apart from its contemporaries. Located just over an hour from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, Finca Cortesin brings guests close to Marbella, Gibraltar, and the stunning Los Alcornocales Natural Park.

Nestled within a 23,000 square meter property, Finca Cortesin welcomes guests to a gorgeous Andalucian mansion of typical whitewashed walls and terracotta-tiled roofs. Designed by Portuguese designer Duarte Pinto, the property mixes British manor grandeur with the Moorish influences of Andalucia for a result that offers an equal measure of comfort and luxurious aesthetics. While the exteriors offer an array of manicured gardens and swimming pools for all ages, the interior of each of the 75 rooms and suites offer a perfect blend of contemporary interior design, highlighted by colorful artwork, rustic furniture, and a collection of antigues that includes specimen from Portugal, Spain, Morocco among others.

Putting a wealth of entertainment and activities at the disposal of their guests, Finca Cortesin is first and foremost renowned for its expansive wellness offering. Covering all of 2,200 square meter by itself, the wellness area of the hotel includes a snow cave, thermal baths, individual treatment cabins for massages and facials, and even a 25m indoor heated salt-water pool. The spa even boasts collaborations with brands such as Tata Harper and Biologique Recherche.

What we love about the hotel:

• The cast-away atmosphere, being cut off from the rest of civilization.
• The architecture of the hotel is stunning, spacious, bright, but also welcoming and warm
• The restaurants are absolutely amazing, especially the gorgeous El Jardin De Lutz

Six Senses Ibiza

Located in the north of Ibiza, a short 40-minute trip from Ibiza airport, this Six Senses property invites its guests to discover a whole new facet of this gorgeous destination. Offering at atmosphere of utmost serenity, amplified by the breathtaking views of the Xarraca Bay, the Six Senses Ibiza brings another dimension that redefines Ibiza as nothing less than a wellness destination.

With a layout that makes it feel more like a village than resort, the Six Senses Ibiza adapted itself to the island itself of forcing its style upon it. Indeed, the design philosophy of architect Jonathan Leitersdorf, who wanted the place to reflect the natural vibrations and vitality of the Balearic. From its own source of renewable energy that powers up to 51% of its total use to the zero-waste policies as well as farm-to-table dining practices, the Six Senses Ibiza is at the forefront of the next stage of eco-tourism altogether. And it manages to do so, while never compromising on quality and luxury.

Spread across a 20-acre site, the 137 guest rooms and suites of the hotel can afford to be the way they are: bright, airy, spacious. The Mediterranean design lends itself perfectly to the laid-back atmosphere of the location; guests can expect neutral tones of white and earth, that are highlighted by the occasional touches of color.

And while it is tempting to sing the praises of the culinary front of the Six Senses Ibiza, led by the Head Chef Eyal Shani, it is impossible not to talk about the stunning wellness experience and facilities. There, state-of-the-art science blends with acute human awareness to create a wellness program that heals and reinvigorates, all dispensed within a stunningly designed area of 1200 square meters.

What we love about the hotel:

• Giving a whole new look on Ibiza, who is mostly known for being a party destination. The hotel truly redefines our idea of the destination.
• The spa is truly sublime, especially the hammam.
• Some of the most delicious food on the island, an experience that is amplified by the hotel’s farm-to-table practices. Ha Salon Ibiza is a must-try!

La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca

For our final destination in sunshiny Spain, we are taking you to Mallorca, the Crown Jewel of the Balearic Islands! Nestled on a hilltop in the northeast of the island, overlooking the sea and minutes away from Deia village, is La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel.

Situated just under an hour from Palma de Mallorca Airport, the hotel was born by combining two 16th-century properties into one. However, La Residencia manages to keep an intimate and comforting feel.

Guests can sojourn in one of 72 individually decorated rooms and suites and make the most of the hotel’s amenities. La Residencia boasts 4 restaurants, including the award-winning El Olivo headed by Chef Guillermo Méndez. The hotel also offers the services of an excellent Spa, equipped with an array of Deia-inspired Signature Treatments, making the stay at La Residencia an intimate experience unlike any other!

What we love about the hotel:

• The hotel was designed to feel like a small, intimate village and wandering about it feels like taking a walk in a small village off the coast of France or Italy.
• The hotel offers a fantastic view of the surrounding natural landscape, which really pulls you in.
• The small village of Deia, where time seems to stand still, is extremely charming.