2 Best Hotels in Costa del Sol and Costa de Almeria, Spain

Housed in a beautifully restored historic mansion, this family-run hotel offers cozy accommodations off a stunning central patio. The period rooms come with lofty ceilings, traditional beams, and eclectic furnishings. Rooms with exterior balconies are lighter and airier than those facing the patio and look out across the town center. The location could not be more convenient with Estepona’s charming old quarter and the beach on the doorstep. Guests have access to complimentary refreshments, snacks, and Nespresso coffee.

This luxury resort, between the coastal highway and the sea, looks like a cross between a Moroccan casbah and a take on the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, with tropical gardens and a succession of large swimming pools meandering down to the beach. The spacious rooms continue the North African theme, and all have balconies overlooking the Mediterranean. Nightly live music can be enjoyed during the summer, and there's a Sunday jazz brunch. Half-board plans are available.