Best places to stay in Andalucía

A restored 16th-century palace in central Córdoba with original wall paintings, pools, and a spa

Grand 19th-century palace in Granada's historic centre pairing heritage architecture with a contemporary spa annex

Tuscan-style palace near Puerto Banús with three 18-hole golf courses and a 2,000 m2 spa

Championship golf resort near Casares with a private seasonal beach club, infinity pool, and spa

Traditional Andalusian-palace estate in the heart of the region with four pools, spa, and country seclusion

Andalusian palace on La Barrosa Beach in Cádiz province offering direct beach access, a free spa, and seven restaurants

Sotogrande resort with a 3,500 m2 thalasso spa, three 18-hole golf combinations, and cryotherapy facilities

Set within the Alhambra grounds in Granada, offering Moorish-inspired décor and panoramic views over the city

Historic beachfront property in central Marbella combining casual luxury with direct sea views and three pools

Designed as a white Andalusian village near Los Alcornocales, with an 18-hole course and garden views

A 5-star beachfront resort in Estepona with spa, fitness centre, and free shuttle service

Sits directly on Roquetas de Mar's beach with 3 outdoor pools and all-inclusive options

Garden-set resort 100 metres from Roquetas de Mar beach, featuring 3 pools and private balconies

Family-run Andalusian-village complex just 150 metres from Marbella's Elviria-Don Carlos Beach

Four large outdoor pools, a spa, and 5 restaurants set 200 metres from Punta Umbría Beach

Five minutes from Zahara de los Atunes beach with separate adult, children's, and heated indoor pools

Beachfront resort on La Plata Bay near Cádiz with three outdoor pools and direct white-sand beach access

Two outdoor pools for adults and children beside Guadalmar Beach with sweeping Bay of Málaga balcony views

Large beachfront resort complex in Torremolinos with three pools, spa, and five on-site restaurants for families

Almería beachfront hotel with two pools, spa, and spacious balcony rooms overlooking the Mediterranean Sea

Ecological hotel on Costa de la Luz beside Río Piedras natural reserve, with four pools including a dedicated children's pool

Beachfront aquapark and spa hotel near Chipiona on Costa de la Luz with outdoor pool slides and mini-golf for kids

Beachfront family hotel in Huelva province with two pools, fitness facilities, and large furnished terrace rooms

Five-star Seville hotel on Isla de Cartuja with two pools and gardens just 200 metres from Isla Mágica Theme Park

Beachfront resort on La Barrosa beach in Cádiz province with four pools, spa, and golf course next door

Rooftop pool and spa just 60 metres from La Giralda in Seville's historic centre

Set inside a 15th-century convent within the Alhambra Palace grounds in Granada

17th-century palace perched on the edge of Ronda's spectacular gorge with pool and Turkish bath

Rooftop pool and archaeological remains inside a 16th-century building beside Seville Cathedral

Converted 18th-century palace in Seville's Santa Cruz district with spa and rooftop plunge pool

Former Town Hall in central Ronda offering private balconies with views of Puente Nuevo Bridge

Boutique hotel in Sierra Nevada Natural Park with private terraces and panoramic mountain views

Adults-only beachfront hotel in central Marbella with spa, outdoor pool, and Mediterranean sea views

Boutique Seville hotel with a rooftop hot tub terrace and suites featuring private spa baths

Victorian-style spa hotel overlooking Ronda's dramatic Tajo Gorge with gardens and à la carte dining

A traditional Andalusian house in Seville's old town with a rooftop pool and charming interior courtyard

Restored 17th-century house in Seville's Alfalfa District featuring a Roman-style atrium patio just minutes from the cathedral

Set in an 18th-century Andalusian house in central Seville, two minutes from the Cathedral, Alcázar, and Giralda

Central Seville 18th-century building with a quiet patio and roof terrace, 250 metres from the Cathedral

Occupying a 14th-century Casa Morisco and 16th-century convent on Granada's Gran Vía, retaining its original historic cloister

Converted 17th-century mansion in Granada's old town next to the Moorish Albaycín, with a charming central courtyard

A 15th-century noble house at the foot of the Alhambra in the historic Albayzín district with stunning palace views

12th-century heritage building in Granada's city centre, formerly a pilgrims' inn, walking distance from major landmarks

Listed 16th-century palace in central Granada with original wooden beams and elegant white décor, 400 metres from Calle Elvira

Twenty-seven interconnected Sevillan houses in the Santa Cruz neighbourhood with a rooftop pool, spa, and traditional patios

A beachfront thalasso spa on the Costa del Sol with indoor and outdoor pools and elegant sea-view rooms

Mountain spa in Jaén province specialising in olive-oil hydrotherapy treatments with a solar-heated circuit

Home to Andalucía's largest spa, the U-Spa, with a heated indoor pool and full hydrotherapy circuit on Barrosa Beach

A holistic wellness retreat in the Monda hills near Marbella offering yoga, Pilates, detox programmes and a dedicated spa

A historic thermal spa hotel set 850 metres above sea level, bordered by a river in the Granada countryside

Five-star wellness hotel on Marbella's Golden Mile with Mediterranean and Sierra Blanca views and a contemporary spa

Traditional health spa hotel in Lanjarón overlooking the Alpujarras, under 20 km from Sierra Nevada National Park

A restored 17th-century convent in Aracena with spa, gardens, cloisters and a seasonal outdoor pool in the Sierra

Eco spa hotel inside Cabo de Gata Natural Park, built around a central patio with a pool and fitness centre

Thalasso resort on Costa Ballena Golf Course with beachside access, indoor pool and full spa facilities in Cádiz province

Andalusian-style villas set in large gardens with tennis courts and pools in Nerja

Includes a standalone villa 500 metres from Burriana Beach, with pool and terrace in Nerja

Beachfront property on Marbella's Golden Mile with spa, pool, and Mediterranean-styled self-catering suites

Arabic-style vacation complex on Mojácar's beachfront with four outdoor pools and furnished terraces

Self-catering resort steps from the beach near Fuengirola, with heated pool, gym, and garden grounds

Spacious beachfront apartments on Torre de Cala Honda with Turkish baths, gym, and multiple pools

Quiet village resort near Puerto Banús with indoor pool, sauna, tennis court, and beach access

White-washed Andalusian-style buildings 250 metres from Vera Beach with private balconies and four pools

Garden-surrounded apartments near Alcaidesa Golf and Gibraltar with mountain views and outdoor pool

Spacious 85 m2 holiday apartments for families and groups just 80 metres from the beach in Nerja

Faces Córdoba's Grand Mosque directly, with a traditional Andalusian patio and rooms offering Mezquita views

A converted 16th-century Franciscan convent set between the Alhambra and the UNESCO-listed Albaycín district in Granada

An 18th-century Sevillan building retaining Moorish arches and original Andalusian tiles, metres from the Cathedral

Decor rooted in Andalusia's Arabic past with Mudejar-style features, steps from the Judería and the Mezquita in Córdoba

Steps from Granada's Cathedral, Royal Chapel, and ancient Moorish baths, occupying two restored 19th-century buildings

Housed in an 18th-century property in Tarifa's historic centre, close to Moorish-era fortifications along the Strait of Gibraltar

A restored 19th-century building 200 metres from Seville Cathedral, with a rooftop terrace overlooking the historic quarter

Features Arabic baths and sits 3 km from Granada's Alhambra, blending spa facilities with Moorish-inspired design

Positioned directly opposite the entrance to Córdoba's Mezquita, with 24-hour secure parking in the historic old town

An 18th-century restored palace in Ronda's most historic district, preserving its original stone façade and noble coat of arms

Traditional Andalusian building in Granada with Alhambra views, rooftop terrace, and a social patio

Set in Seville's Triana district, 150 metres from the Guadalquívir, with a rooftop terrace and hot tub

Rooftop terrace with cathedral views in central Seville, plus nightly communal dinners and a lively bar

Restored Andalusian building in Seville, 600 metres from the Cathedral, with a rooftop pool and sun terrace

Just 150 metres from Seville's Alcazar Gardens, with a rooftop city-view terrace and shared kitchen facilities

Dormitory and private rooms 800 metres from Granada Cathedral, with a sun terrace and Alhambra a short walk away

Central Málaga hostel offering female and mixed dorms, a sun terrace, and 24-hour reception near the Picasso Museum

Vibrant Cádiz hostel with free breakfast, surf lessons, and bike rental, 15 minutes from La Caleta Beach

Laid-back hostel in Tarifa with a garden, shared kitchen, evening entertainment, and a bar for wind-sport enthusiasts

Social hostel in Córdoba with a seasonal outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, and bar, 1.2 km from the Mosque-Cathedral

Directly on La Barrosa Beach in Novo Sancti Petri with indoor and outdoor pools, gym, and spa

Beachfront in Torremolinos with two restaurants, two bars, spa, and recently refurbished adults-only rooms

On the Nerja seafront with an outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness centre, and evening entertainment

Direct access to Bajondillo Beach in Torremolinos' lively La Nogalera area, with spa and two outdoor pools

Beachfront at Matalascañas on the Costa de la Luz, with indoor and outdoor pools and a spa

Set directly on Serena Beach in Roquetas de Mar with sea-view apartments, two pools, and a sauna

Peaceful adults-only retreat in a private cove between Aguadulce and Almería, all-inclusive with four restaurants

Modern beachfront resort on La Barrosa Beach with spa, spacious balcony rooms, and a seasonal indoor pool

Five-star slow-living concept near La Fontanilla Beach in Conil, with three pools, spa, and private beach terrace

Boutique adults-only hotel 50 metres from the beach in cosmopolitan Mojácar with outdoor pool and pet-friendly policy