The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Costa de la Luz. I hope you will like it!
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1 Beach Hotel Dos Mares Tarifa, Spain
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Set on Tarifa’s unspoilt Los Lances Beach, Beach Hotel Dos Mares offers an outdoor pool with views of the sea and Morocco, a tennis court, gym, windsurf school and horse riding.
At Dos Mares you can choose between Moroccan-style rooms and bungalows. All units are air-conditioned, while bungalows also feature a terrace. There is a flat-screen TV, safe and minibar, as well as a private bathroom.
The Dos Mares kitesurf and windsurfing school offers courses for all abilities. There is also a volley net on the beach. Storage for equipment is available.
The Dos Mares has a restaurant, 2 cafés and a snack-bar on-site. Guests can also enjoy massage services for a surcharge.
There is free WiFi in all areas and free on-site parking. Reception is open 24 hours, and you can hire a bicycle from the tour desk.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 72 EUR.
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2 Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Costa Ballena, Spain
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This Mediterranean-style property is located on the edge of Costa Ballena Golf Course, 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. It offers an outdoor pool, spa and rooms with a private balcony.
All rooms at the Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is also available.
The Elba’s Thalassotherapy Centre has cabins offering treatments using sea water and algae. These services carry a surcharge.
The hotel has a poolside bar and a buffet restaurant offering show cooking. There is also a stylish beach restaurant with a chill-out area which specialises in fresh seafood.
Paddle courts are also available.
The hotel borders a 27-hole golf course designed by José María Olazábal. The city of Cádiz is 30 km away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 71 EUR.
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3 Barceló Punta Umbría Beach Resort Punta Umbría, Spain
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Barceló Punta Umbría Beach Resort is a resort set 200 metres from Punta Umbria Beach. It features 4 large outdoor swimming pools, 4 splash pools, a spa and a selection of restaurants.
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Punta Umbria Resort offers stylish décor and its air-conditioned rooms are comfortable and bright. All rooms have satellite TV and a minibar. A safe is available for a surcharge. Most have views of either the pool area, or Los Enebrales Nature Reserve.
The resort has 4 buffet restaurants, serving a range of Mediterranean and other international food. Guests can enjoy a drink in one of the resort’s 6 bars located in the lobby and pool areas. Gluten-free meals are available upon request.
The spa and wellness centre has a thermal circuit including an indoor pool with water jets, heated loungers and contrast shower at an extra cost. There is also a large gym. Treatments available include massages and hydrotherapy at an extra cost.
Private parking is available for a surcharge. Barceló Punta Umbria has a range of sports facilities on site, such as paddle courts, sports pitches and an archery area. There are also cycling tracks around the resort.
Guest review score 8.0
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4 Hotel Azalea Playa Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Providing free WiFi, Hotel Azalea Playa offers rooms in Chiclana de la Frontera, 150 metres from Playa La Barrosa Beach. This 2-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Guests can make use of a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, while some rooms include a terrace. The units at Hotel Azalea Playa include air conditioning and a wardrobe.
Jerez Airport is 56 km away.
Guest review score 9.3
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5 Hipotels Barrosa Park Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Offering modern rooms with spacious balconies, Hotel Barrosa Park is located on La Barrosa Beach in Novo Sancti Petri. It features a spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a restaurant.
Each bright, modern room at Hotel Barrosa Park has air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar.
Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Barrosa Park’s restaurant. À la carte options are available for dinner and there is also an evening entertainment programme.
The Barrosa Park’s spa features a sauna, hot tub and Turkish baths. There are also tennis courts and Novo Sancti Petri Golf is set next to the hotel.
The Barrosa Park is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Novo Sancti Petri, while Chiclana de la Frontera is 10 km away. Cádiz is a 40-minute drive from La Barrosa.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 58 EUR.
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6 Hipotels Flamenco Conil Conil de la Frontera, Spain
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This Andalusian-style hotel offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, paddle tennis courts and direct access to Conil Beach. Each air-conditioned room has satellite TV and a balcony, many with sea views.
Hipotels Flamenco Conil has a poolside terrace and garden areas with sun loungers. The on-site gym includes a sauna and hot tub.
The hotel’s buffet restaurant serves varied international meals. There is also a poolside bar and a piano bar, where you can enjoy live music or flamenco shows.
Rooms at the Flamenco Conil have bright décor and dark wood furniture. They all include a seating area, and some have a flat-screen TV. Bathrooms come with a hairdryer.
The hotel is a 5-minute drive from Conil de la Frontera, on the beautiful Costa de la Luz. Cádiz is 45 km away, while Jerez Airport is 75 km away.
Guest review score 9.2
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7 Hipotels Barrosa Palace & Spa Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Set overlooking the beach, the Hotel Barrosa Palace is a luxurious property located near the town of Chiclana de la Frontera in Andalusia.
Unwind in the spa and beauty centre in the hotel, which is complete with a hot tub. You can also go for a swim in the indoor or outdoor swimming pools, and enjoy a stroll around the complex’s gardens in the evening.
The hotel has excellent restaurant and bar facilities. In El Enebro Restaurant you can dine from the à la carte menu.
Visit the lovely town of Chiclana de la Frontera, set on the Costa de la Luz in southern Andalusia. This is also an ideal area for golf lovers, with lots of courses nearby.
Guest review score 9.0
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8 Hipotels Gran Conil & Spa Conil de la Frontera, Spain
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Situated on the seafront at Fontanilla Beach, this 4-star spa hotel offers a sea-view outdoor pool surrounded by gardens. Free WiFi is provided. Conil town centre is 1 km away.
Hipotels Gran Conil & Spa offers 3 paddle tennis courts, as well as a sauna and Turkish bath for an additional cost. Guests can also work out at the gym or simply relax in the heated indoor pool. Massage service is also available.
Private balconies and flat-screen satellite TVs are standard in all spacious modern rooms. Each is air-conditioned, offering a safe and minibar. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries.
A buffet breakfast and dinner is served at the Gran Conil's restaurant. There is also a snack bar and poolside bar.
Parking is available on site and you can hire a car at the 24-hour reception. Currency exchange is also offered.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 64 EUR.
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9 Iberostar Selection Andalucia Playa Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Located just off the beautiful La Barrosa Beach in Novo Sancti Petri, this Andalusian-style hotel offers an outdoor pool and extensive gardens. Iberostar Selection Andalucia Playa also includes a spa area. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout.
Rooms at the Iberostar Selection Andalucia Playa come with air conditioning and satellite TV. Garden or sea views can be enjoyed from the balcony.
The Spa Sensations offers massages and various beauty treatments. Guests have access to the facilities at Iberostar Royal Andalus, including the children's pool and water park.
The Iberostar Real Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club is just 250 metres from the hotel. There are tennis courts 400 metres away at the Iberostar Sports Centre.
Iberostar Selection Andalucia Playa offers a range of bars and restaurants, including a poolside bar which offers lunchtime snacks, an á la carte restaurant and a buffet restaurant. During summer there is live music at the Lobby Bar.
Guest review score 9.0
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10 Royal Hideaway Sancti Petri Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Located on the beachfront of Barrosa Beach in Sancti Petri, Royal Hideaway Sancti Petri features 5 outdoor pools with hot tubs and Andalusia’s largest spa.
The U-Spa includes a heated indoor pool, a hydrotherapy circuit, fitness centre and beauty and wellness treatments.
The Royal Hideaway Sancti Petri (formerly Barceló Sancti Petri Spa Resort) has 5 restaurants and 4 bars. There is also an Irish pub with a bowling alley, an outdoor amphitheatre and an Indian-inspired music lounge.
The avant-garde rooms include a private balcony, a flat-screen TV and digitally controlled lighting, window blinds and air conditioning.
Easily accessible from the A48 Motorway, the Royal Hideaway Sancti Petri is just 20 minutes’ drive from Cádiz and 35 minutes from Jerez. There are 3 golf courses within 5 km of the hotel.
Guest review score 9.0
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11 Hipotels Playa La Barrosa - Adults Only Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Offering modern accommodation, Hipotels Playa La Barrosa - Adults Only is on La Barrosa Beach in Novo Sancti Petri. It features seasonal indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym and several restaurants.
Each spacious, air-conditioned room at Hipotels Playa La Barrosa features a balcony. There is a satellite TV, a minibar and a bathroom with a bath or shower.
The Barrosa offers a la carte dishes, featuring traditional cuisine, in the Kulinarium Restaurant, set on the pool terrace. The hotel also offers a sports programme during the day and live music at nights.
Hipotels Playa La Barrosa features a sauna and tennis courts, and there is a massage service for an extra cost. Surrounded by gardens, it is set next to Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club.
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Novo Sancti Petri, while Chiclana de la Frontera is 10 km away.
Guest review score 8.9
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12 Hotel Hurricane Tarifa, Spain
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The Moorish-style Hurricane Hotel faces onto the beach in Tarifa, southern Andalucia. It offers views of the Straits of Gibraltar, 2 swimming pools and a restaurant.
All rooms in the Hurricane Hotel have air conditioning and central heating, as well as a minibar and safe. Some rooms have sea views.
The hotel has a gym and sauna, and also arranges yoga classes and massage. It also has its own stables, and horses can be hired to explore the surrounding area.
The Hurricane’s restaurant uses produce from its own garden, homemade pasta and local fish and seafood. It also offers charcoal-grilled meats.
In front of the hotel is a spot for surfers, as well as a surf school. Just 2 km away is Valdevaqueros Beach. The hotel is just off the N-340 road.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 130 EUR.
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13 Puerto Antilla Grand Hotel Islantilla, Spain
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Puerto Antilla Grand Hotel is located on Islantilla Beach in Huelva province. It offers 5 swimming pools, spa, fitness centre and a children's miniclub.
The air-conditioned rooms at the Puerto Antilla are decorated in Mediterranean style. They come with a satellite TV and a safe. The private bathrooms come with a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available.
Hotel Puerto Antilla's Los Porches Restaurant serves buffet meals. There are also 2 à-la-carte restaurants, one indoor and one outside, open in summer. There is also a poolside bar.
The hotel’s spa features an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and Turkish baths, and a range of massages and beauty treatments are available. There is also a varied entertainment service for adults and children.
Staff at reception can provide information about what to see and do in the surrounding area. Faro International Airport is around an hour’s drive away.
Guest review score 8.9
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14 Valentin Sancti Petri Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Hotel Spa Valentin Sancti Petri is located on La Barrossa beach, next to a golf course. Set within gardens, it features rooms with balconies or terraces, free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a spa.
Rooms at the Valentin are brightly decorated and air conditioned. Each has a desk, satellite TV and a minibar.
Guests can choose from a selection of buffet cuisine in the Zahara and Cazorla restaurants. The hotel’s 2 à la carte restaurants are open during the summer months and feature terraces. There is also a tapas bar, and in the summer month, a beach bar.
The on-site spa, as well as a sauna and Turkish baths are available for an extra cost. It also has a fitness centre.
The Valentin Sancti Petri provides an entertainment programme for children and adults. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange bicycle and car rental, as well as provide information on excursions.
Guest review score 8.9
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15 Barceló Conil Playa - Adults Recommended Conil de la Frontera, Spain
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Barceló Conil Playa - Adults recommended has a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Conil de la Frontera. Featuring a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.
At the hotel, all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.
Guests at Barceló Conil Playa - Adults Recommended can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
The accommodation offers a terrace. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at Barceló Conil Playa - Adults Recommended.
La Fontanilla Beach is 700 metres from the hotel. The nearest airport is Jerez, 51 km from Barceló Conil Playa - Adults Recommended, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 66 EUR.
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16 Hotel Agaró Chipiona, Spain
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Set on the beachfront at Regla Beach and featuring an outdoor infinity pool, Hotel Agaró is located in Chipiona. This hotel offers 2 restaurants, a bar, and 24-hour front desk.
Each air-conditioned room at the hotel has a satellite TV, minibar, and safe, while the private bathroom includes a bath or shower and hairdryer. Some rooms feature a terrace with views of the sea.
The hotel restaurant Gastro Bar Agaró serves à la carte meals, while the Moscatel Restaurant offers a buffet service. A seafront bar is also available. Guests can enjoy a shared terrace with sea views. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Private parking is available onsite for an extra charge.
The tallest lighthouse in Europe is 350 metres from the Hotel Agaró. Jerez de la Frontera, with its 17th-century cathedral, is 30 km away.
Guest review score 8.8
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17 Hotel Duque de Najera Rota, Spain
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Hotel Duque de Najera has an ideal location next to Rota's beach and marina, on the beautiful Cadiz Bay. It has an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre.
The Duque de Najera also has a sun terrace and a nice garden. There are 2 restaurants and a bar. Room service is also available.
The hotel offers wonderful views of the bay. It is a short walk from the historic centre of Rota. There is a ferry service to Cadiz.
Rooms at the hotel are spacious and comfortable. They all have a balcony. Rooms have twin beds, air conditioning and free internet access. Two rooms are adapted for disabled access.
The hotel’s 24-hour reception offers currency exchange and a tour desk. Car and bicycle hire are also available.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 76 EUR.
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18 Hotel Fuerte Conil-Resort Conil de la Frontera, Spain
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Hotel Fuerte Conil-Resort is a large complex set on Fontanilla Beach, 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of Conil. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and free WiFi.
Featuring a balcony or a terrace, all rooms have seasonal air conditioned and heating. Each has satellite TV and a hairdryer in the bathroom.
El Olivo Restaurant serves international cuisine and the poolside El Buche restaurant specialises in fish and rice dishes such as paella. There is also a bar with evening entertainment several nights a week and a snack bar with several options.
The on-site spa is available upon request, at an extra cost. It has a sauna, hot tub and a hydrotherapy circuit. Massages and treatments are available. There are also 2 gyms and 2 heated indoor swimming pools, all available for free. Guests can use the tennis court for an extra charge. Online check-in is available to all guests.
Set in 24,400 m² of gardens, Hotel Fuerte Conil-Resort also has poolside sun terraces. In summer, the Forti Club organises activities for children. The hotel offers a range of daily activities such as visits to Conil and its botanic gardens. Wine and olive oil-tasting sessions are organized occasionally.
Jerez Airport can be reached in a 50-minute drive, while Seville is 150 km away. The hotel offers private parking at an extra cost.
Guest review score 8.8
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19 Hotel La Española Chipiona, Spain
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Hotel La Española is around 30 metres from Playa de la Cruz del Mar Beach in Chipiona, on the Costa de la Luz. It features a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
Rooms at the Española are bright and spacious. All have air conditioning, flat-screen TV and some rooms feature a balcony.
Facilities at La Española include bar, Andalusian-style courtyard and solarium. Guests can take advantage of bike and car rental.
Hotel La Española is around 30 minutes’ drive from Jerez de la Frontera and its airport. Guests can easily access many of the Costa de la Luz’s beaches and Doñana National Park.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 40 EUR.
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20 Playa de la Luz Rota, Spain
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Set between forests and natural sand dunes, Hotel Playa de la Luz offers direct access to Rota Beach. The hotel has free WiFi, and a seasonal Beach Club and terrace.
All rooms at the Playa de la Luz come with a private balcony or terrace. Featuring simple décor, they are equipped with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
The hotel has 2 large patios with palm and orange trees. There is a buffet restaurant, as well as homemade tapas and a summer terrace.
Sports facilities at Hotel Playa de la Luz include a tennis court, fitness centre and table tennis. Guests can also play pétanque, volleyball and padel tennis.
Rota is famous for its castle and Botanical Gardens. Punta Candor and La Ballena Beaches are within walking distance of the hotel and Cadiz is a 50-minute drive away. Parking is possible at the hotel for a surcharge.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 63 EUR.
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21 Trafalgar Polo Club Vejer de la Frontera, Spain
Resort. Trafalgar Polo Club has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Vejer de la Frontera. The property is around 2 km from El Palmar Beach, 2.5 km from Zahora Beach and 29 km from Novo Sancti Petri Golf. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a dishwasher, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms include a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a patio and some have sea views. At the resort each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A continental, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast is available each morning at the property. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this resort. Club de Golf Campano is 22 km from Trafalgar Polo Club. The nearest airport is Jerez Airport, 79 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.8
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22 Iberostar Royal Andalus Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Iberostar Royal Andalus offers amazing sea views from its setting on La Barrosa Beach. It has rooms with balconies, 3 outdoor swimming pools, golf courses, and extensive leisure facilities.
Iberostar Royal Andalus' air-conditioned rooms feature simple, bright décor. Each has satellite TV, and a minibar can be requested with extra charges. WiFi is provided for free.
Iberostar Royal Andalus includes 3 restaurants. Al Andalus offers daily buffet, Manolete is open only in high season and serves á la carte dishes, and Sea Soul offers lunch in summer months.
Iberostar Royal Andalus' spa, available for a for a surcharge, includes a sauna, Turkish bath, hydrotherapy pool, and hot tub. There are also sensation showers and a chill-out area for relaxation. There is an adults-only heated pool available for an extra charge.
Our golf course is just 250 metres away and there is a tennis court 500 metres from the property.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 67 EUR.
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23 Barceló Punta Umbría Mar Punta Umbría, Spain
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The Barceló Punta Umbría is situated on Punta Umbría’s picturesque beach, 10 minutes’ drive from Huelva. This luxurious hotel features a spa and is set around a large outdoor pool with Balenese beds.
The Punta Umbría offers Andalusian-style décor and its bright rooms are spacious and air conditioned. Most rooms have a balcony or a terrace, while all of them come with a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel has a buffet restaurant offering varied international and local cuisine. There is also an à la carte restaurant, which is open during the summer and offers great sea views. Gluten-free dishes are available on prior request.
There is a modern spa area with a heated indoor pool, hot tub, Turkish bath and sauna. The on-site therapists offer a range of treatments, including hydrotherapy, massage and aromatherapy. There is also a modern gym. Paid private parking is available.
The Punta Umbría is 10 minutes' walk from Enebrales Nature Reserve.
Guest review score 8.5
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24 Melia Zahara Atlanterra Zahara de los Atunes, Spain
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Melia Zahara Atlanterra has a beachfront location on La Plata Bay, south of Cádiz. It offers sea views, 3 outdoor swimming pools and free access to the gym and heated pool.
Guests enjoy direct access to the white beaches of La Bahía de La Plata from Melia Zahara Atlanterra. Zahara de los Atunes is 4 km away, and Barbate is within 14 km.
The wellness centre features a gym and an indoor pool. There are also paddle and tennis courts available.
The new Mosaico Restaurant offers fresh fish, salads, meat dishes and various desserts and fruits. There is also a pool bar on the lagoon pool and a beach bar "Breeza" on the beach.
Guest review score 8.5
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25 Arte Vida Tarifa, Spain
Hotel. Set on Los Lances Beach, Arte Vida features a roof terrace with views of the Straits of Gibraltar. It offers stylish air-conditioned rooms and has its own kitesurf school. Each bright, spacious room at Arte Vida has a fan and free Wi-Fi. There is also a TV and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the Vida’s dining room, or on the terrace overlooking the beach. Sunset beach parties with live music are held during the summer months. Tarifa, another popular surfing destination, is a 10-minute drive away. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 88 EUR.
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26 Barceló Isla Canela Isla Canela, Spain
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Located just 150 metres from Canela Beach, in the historic town of Ayamonte, Barceló Isla Canela features a stunning swimming pool surrounded by beautiful gardens. It also has an on-site restaurant and bar.
Featuring free WiFi, the stylish rooms in this hotel offer modern décor and include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a mini-bar. The private bathroom comes with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer.
There is a 24-hour reception, and staff at Barceló Isla Canela can provide you with tourist information.
Hiking and windsurfing are popular in the area, and Isla Canela Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away. Portugal's Faro Airport is 74 km from Barceló Isla Canela.
Guest review score 8.4
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27 FERGUS Conil Park Conil de la Frontera, Spain
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Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this charming resort is next to Conil Beach. Set in attractive gardens, it features an outdoor pool and offers rooms and apartments.
FERGUS Conil Park has simple, bright décor and air-conditioned accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV. Rooms have balconies, while apartments feature kitchenettes, seating areas and terraces.
The on-site restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and a selection of Mediterranean dishes for dinner. There is also a poolside bar, offering sea views. The hotel offers a kid's club available during July and August.
Guests can make use of the FERGUS Conil Park's gym.
FERGUS Conil Park is situated next to Atalaya Park and is just 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Conil de La Frontera. The picturesque, neighbouring coastal resorts of Sancti Petri and La Barrosa can be reached in 30 minutes by car.
Guest review score 8.4
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28 Hotel Cádiz Paseo del Mar, Affiliated by Meliá Cádiz, Spain
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Set on Victoria Beach, just 2.5 km outside Cádiz, Cádiz Paseo del Mar, Affiliated by Meliá Hotel features a restaurant and stylish rooms. It has a 24-hour reception.
Each spacious room has modern décor, central air-conditioning or heating, a TV and free WiFi. There is a minibar and a private bathroom.
Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast in La Caleta’s restaurant. Mediterranean cuisine is on offer for lunch and dinner.
Buses to the centre of Cádiz stop 200 metres from the hotel. Jerez de la Frontera, Chiclana de la Frontera and El Puerto de Santa María are within 30 minutes’ drive of the hotel.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 81 EUR.
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29 Ilunion Islantilla Islantilla, Spain
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Located on Islantilla Beach, this beachfront hotel is 37 km from Huelva and 20 km from Portugal. The rooms offer a large furnished terrace and free WiFi.
The spacious, air-conditioned rooms at the Ilunion Islantilla are bright and modern. They have a work desk, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, safe, and a minibar. They all come with a large private furnished terrace and many of them have stunning views over the sea. Private ensuite bathrooms come with hairdryer and free toiletries.
The Ilunion Islantilla has 1 restaurant and also an à-la-carte Italian restaurant. There is also a cafeteria and a snack bar by the pool.
In the hotel you can enjoy entertainment and live music for adults and children, depending on the season. There are padel courts on-site and the hotel is next to Islantilla Golf Course.
Other facilities include on-site parking is available at surcharge.
This hotel is entirely accessible. Rooms adapted for persons with visual or hearing impairment, as well as wheelchair adapted rooms are available on request.
Guest review score 8.4
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30 Meliá Atlántico Isla Canela Isla Canela, Spain
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Featuring swimming pools with sea views, a tennis court, sauna and gym, Melia Isla Canela is located on the beachfront in Isla Canela, on Costa de la Luz.
Each stylish, air-conditioned room at the hotel is equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, and the private bathroom has a bath, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms include balconies, terraces or sea views. Free WiFi is available in throughout the property.
There are 2 outdoor pools including a children's pool, as well as an indoor pool. The wellness centre offers treatments for a surcharge. There is also a paddle tennis court, a multi-sports court and a children's play park.
There are multiple dining options at the Melia Isla Canela, serving a variety of international and Mediterranean cuisine. The hotel also offers entertainment activities during the day and at night, for children and adults.
The hotel is 6.4 km from Isla Canela Golf Course, and Faro Airport is 76 km away.
Guest review score 8.4
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31 PLAYABALLENA SPA HOTEL Costa Ballena, Spain
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Set on the beachfront, Playaballena Aquapark & Spa Hotel is located next to Costaballena Golf Course just outside Chipiona. It offers a spa, mini-golf and an outdoor pool with slides.
The air-conditioned rooms feature tiled floors and bright décor. They are equipped with a private balcony and satellite TV.
The on-site restaurant, El Arpón, offers buffet-style cuisine. The Capitan Ahab saloon bar serves a range of drinks. There is also a Beach Club, open during the peak season.
Playaballena Aquapark & Spa Hotel offers a full entertainment programme for all ages. A mini club is available for kids from 01 June until 30 September.
The town of Cádiz is 45 minutes’ drive from the Costaballena. Jerez is around 40 minutes away.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 68 EUR.
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32 Estival Islantilla Islantilla, Spain
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The all-inclusive Estival Islantilla is located directly in front of Islantilla Beach, on the Costa de la Luz. It offers 3 outdoor pools, as well as air-conditioned studios and suites with private balconies.
Some of the accommodation at Estival Islantilla has sea views. All rooms have a safe, minibar and satellite TV. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
The property offers a buffet restaurant, a mexican restaurant and 2 bars including the pool bar. Guests can benefit from a varied entertainment programme and a family club.
Guests can relax in the pretty gardens, while the sun terrace around the pool has loungers. Estival Islantilla has an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The property offers access to Islantilla Beach.
Staff at the 24-hour reception can arrange car or bicycle rental and organise excursions. An airport shuttle service is available on request.
Guest review score 8.3
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33 Hotel Riu Chiclana - All Inclusive Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Hotel Riu Chiclana - All Inclusive has a fitness centre, five bars and garden in Chiclana de la Frontera. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with four restaurants and seven pools. The accommodation features a hot tub, evening entertainment and a kids' club.
At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. At Hotel Riu Chiclana - All Inclusive the rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Hotel Riu Chiclana - All Inclusive offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna and children's playground. You can play tennis at the hotel, and car hire is available.
La Barrosa Beach is 300 metres from Hotel Riu Chiclana - All Inclusive, while Playa La Barrosa is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jerez Airport, 58 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.3
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34 Iberostar Isla Canela Isla Canela, Spain
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This Iberostar is set next to Isla Canela’s 1 km-long beach, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. Set in gardens, this resort has an outdoor swimming pool and a spa.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Each of the Isla Canela’s modern, air-conditioned rooms has a balcony and contemporary décor. All accommodation has a minibar, flat-screen satellite TV and a fully equipped bathroom with a hairdryer.
The Iberostar Chef Restaurant serves buffet cuisine and also has show cooking. There is also a poolside bar and gastro bar, which offers an evening entertainment programme.
The Spa Sensations Centre has an indoor swimming pool and hot tubs. Treatments include massage and aromatherapy. A gym and a spinning room are also available in the property.
Local activities include horse riding, golf and fishing at the nearby Guadiana River. The beaches on Isla Cristina can be reached in around 35 minutes, by car.
Guest review score 8.3
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35 Colores de Zahara Zahara de los Atunes, Spain
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Located in Zahara de los Atunes and with Zahara de los Atunes Beach reachable within 200 metres, Colores de Zahara provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk. Private parking is available on site.
At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Colores de Zahara also offer a city view. At the accommodation, each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Atlanterra Beach is 2.2 km from Colores de Zahara. The nearest airport is Gibraltar International Airport, 77 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.2
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36 Hotel Spa Cádiz Plaza Cádiz, Spain
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Set opposite Playa de la Victoria Beach, Cádiz Plaza offers accommodation in Cádiz with free WiFi. A spa is available for an additional cost.
The Spa Cádiz Plaza’s rooms are decorated with warm, Mediterranean colours. Some rooms offer sea views and balconies. All rooms include a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities.
A buffet breakfast is served in the Cádiz’s cafeteria, or on the terrace. There is also a bar in the hotel.
The spa features a private thermal water circuit for up to 4 and a number of health and beauty treatments including exclusive oxygen spa treatments.
Cádiz’s historical quarter is easy to reach and public parking is available for a discounted rate.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 111 EUR.
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37 Mazagonia Mazagón, Spain
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Mazagonia has an outdoor pool and terrace with wonderful sea views. Each air-conditioned room at this design hotel offers a private balcony, a minibar and free Wi-Fi access.
Mazagonia is set in a 40,000 m² pine forest on Andalusia’s beautiful Costa de la Luz. It is a 15-minute walk from Mazagón Beach and the marina. The Doñana National Park is also nearby. Free private parking is available on site.
Rooms at the hotel are spacious and elegant. They all have views of the sea. They also have a private bathroom, with bathrobes and a hairdryer.
Hotel Mazagonia has a bar and guests can dine at the El Médano de Mazagonia restaurant. There is also a garden and a children’s play area. The hotel has a tour desk, and can arrange car or bicycle rental. Transfers to the train station can also be arranged for a supplement.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 100 EUR.
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38 Pato Amarillo Punta Umbría, Spain
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Pato Amarillo is 70 metres from Punta Umbria Beach, 20 minutes’ drive from Huelva. Set in gardens, it offers free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and rooms with a private balcony.
The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Pato Amarillo come with a flat-screen TV, safe and minibar. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.
The hotel’s buffet restaurant offers show cooking. There is also a café with a terrace, and a snack bar with live music. The barbecue restaurant opens in summer months.
There is a games room with billiards, and the hotel has a children’s playground and mini-club.
There is a 24-hour reception and a tour desk. On-site parking is available for an extra charge. Nuevo Portil Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel, and the Portuguese border is 40 minutes away.
Guest review score 8.2
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39 Hotel Mariantonia Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Just 150 metres from Playa Barrosa Beach, Mariantonia Hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. It is located in Chiclana de la Frontera and it offers free WiFi.
All air-conditioned rooms have a balcony and feature a rustic décor with tiled or hardwood floors. Each is equipped with satellite TV and includes a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
There are plenty of restaurants in the vicinity where you can taste regional specialities such as Cádiz’s typical “pescaito” fish, as well as international food.
The centre of Chiclana de la Frontera is 15 minutes’ drive away and Cádiz can be reached in about 45 minutes by car. Jerez Airport is less than 1 hours’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 57 EUR.
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40 Hotel Oasis Conil de la Frontera, Spain
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Stay in the heart of Conil de la Frontera.
Situated on the beachfront promenade of Conil de la Frontera, Hotel Oasis is well equipped and located for a relaxing beach holiday, surrounded by a beautiful, whitewashed Andalusian town.
Hotel Oasis boasts an on-site restaurant, allowing you to enjoy meals without leaving the hotel. Start your day with breakfast in Oasis, before heading down to the beach. There you can spend the day sunbathing and swimming in the sea.
All of the bedrooms in Hotel Oasis have an en-suite bathroom.
Return to the hotel in the evening and sample fresh fish and seafood in the restaurant, before relaxing with a drink in the bar, or watching some TV in the on-site lounge.
Guest review score 7.9
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41 Hotel Playa Victoria Cádiz, Spain
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Set overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this modern hotel is on Playa de la Victoria Beach, 3 km from central Cádiz. It offers a large outdoor pool, rooms with a terrace with ocean views, and free Wi-Fi.
All air-conditioned rooms at Playa Victoria have a TV, minibar and safe. The private bathroom comes equipped with a hairdryer and amenities.
The Victoria has a bar and an elegant restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Room service is also available.
Guests can access the beach directly from the hotel. There is a 24-hour reception desk and you can hire a car from the tour desk. There is a laundry, ironing and dry cleaning service.
The nearest airport is Jerez Airport, 43 km from the property.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 88 EUR.
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42 Playa Marina Spa Hotel - Luxury Isla Canela, Spain
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Playa Marina Luxury Hotel offers sea views from its location 200 metres from Isla Canela Beach. Set around an outdoor swimming pool, it features a spa and rooms with balconies.
The air-conditioned rooms at the Playa Marina are brightly decorated. Each has a minibar and a fully equipped bathroom. Some rooms offer sea views.
There is an on-site gym, and the hotel spa features an indoor pool and offers beauty treatments.
The Marina’s buffet restaurant features show cooking, while the à la carte restaurant serves dinner during the summer months.There is also a bar.
The Playa Marina Spa is less than 500 meters from the centre of Isla del Moral and is a 10-minute drive from Isla Canela Golf Club. Aquopolis Water Park is an hour’s drive away, while Huelva is less than 70 km away.
Guest review score 7.7
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43 Hotel Martín Alonso Pinzón Mazagón, Spain
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Martín Alonso Pinzón is located in central Mazagón, just 150 metres from the beach. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 restaurants and a terrace.
The air-conditioned studios at Martín Alonso Pinzón have a balcony and a TV. There is also free Wi-Fi.
The Rodrigo de Triana Restaurant serves modern cuisine prepared with market produce. You can choose from a selection of local wines.
Mazagón is set on the outskirts of La Doñana National Park. Huelva is a 25-minute drive away.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around 50 EUR.
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44 Hotel Coral Playa Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Offering and seasonal outdoor pool, Hotel Coral Playa is set in Chiclana de la Frontera. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms.
You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Jerez Airport is 44 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 56 EUR.
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45 Parador de Mazagón Mazagón, Spain
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Situated in the beautiful Doñana National Park, this magnificent and extensive hotel complex is the perfect place to enjoy your holiday, in southern Andalusia.
Set in splendid gardens, the Parador de Mazagón is a hotel that will help you to unwind on holiday. You can enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool.
Get more active by going for a workout in the hotel’s gym, or play a game of tennis on the complex’s courts.
The Mazagón’s restaurant is the perfect place to dine with family or friends, without leaving the comfort of the hotel. Then enjoy a drink in the onsite bar, and chat with other guests. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 105 EUR.
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46 Ilunion Calas de Conil Conil de la Frontera, Spain
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Located on the seafront in the Costa de Luz village of Roche, a 15-minute drive from Conil de la Frontera.
Featuring a private balcony or terrace, each spacious room has modern décor and a seating area. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms offer sea views.
Next to the pool guests can enjoy a snack bar and the à la carte restaurant Cala Encendida, serving Mediterranean cuisine and local fresh fish. The Ilunion Calas de Conil also has a restaurant that serves traditional local dishes. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Services for children include a kids’ club and playground, while the varied entertainment programme also offers aqua-fitness sessions in summer and night-time shows for adults.
Access to the indoor pool, spa, sauna, Turkish bath and Vichy shower is allowed only for adults, and its use carries a supplement. Massages and beauty treatments are also offered. We offer facial and body treatments, couples massages, oriental rituals. An on-site fitness centre is available for guests for free. Other sports facilities include paddle tennis, water polo and volleyball. Discounts are offered for various golf courses in the area.
This hotel is entirely accessible. Rooms adapted for persons with visual or hearing impairment, as well as wheelchair adapted rooms are available on request.
Jerez Airport is a 50-minute drive from the hotel, while Seville is 150 km away. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 8.5
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47 Hotel Novomar Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
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Offering a year-round outdoor pool and terrace, Hotel Novomar is set in Novo Sancti Petri in the Andalucía Region. Guests can enjoy the on-site snack bar.
All rooms have a flat-screen TV. Views of the sea, pool or garden are featured in certain rooms.
You will find babysitting service at the property.
The area is popular for golfing and horse riding. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Cádiz is 22 km from Hotel Novomar, while Jerez de la Frontera is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Jerez Airport, 44 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 65 EUR.
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48 Hotel Boutique Milla de la Plata Torreguadiaro, Spain
Hotel. All rooms at Milla de la Plata offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar. The hotel is situated in a quiet cove just 2 km from Puerto de Sotogrande Port. Each room at Hotel Boutique Milla de la Plata is decorated in a unique way. Rooms have tiled floors and flat-screen TVs. All have a private bathroom. The hotel restaurant overlooks the sea and serves Mediterranean fish and meat dishes. Wonderful views can also be enjoyed from one of the hotel’s beautiful terraces. Torreguadiaro beaches are a 7-minute walk of Milla de la Plata boutique hotel, and there are 13 golf courses within a 20-minute drive. Gibraltar is 26 km away. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 70 EUR.
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49 Hotel Cádiz Bahía Cádiz, Spain
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Facing the beachfront, Hotel Cádiz Bahía offers 4-star accommodation in Cádiz and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Some units at the property feature a terrace with a city view.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Hotel Cádiz Bahía all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Popular points of interest near Hotel Cádiz Bahía include La Victoria Beach, La Cortadura and Santa Maria del Mar. The nearest airport is Jerez Airport, 41 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 79 EUR.
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50 Punta Carnero Hotel singular Algeciras, Spain
Hotel. Located in Algeciras, 1.9 km from Cala Arenas Beach, Punta Carnero Hotel singular provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property include a terrace with a sea view. A continental breakfast is available daily at the hotel. La Duquesa Golf is 46 km from Punta Carnero Hotel singular, while Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is 33 km away. The nearest airport is Gibraltar International Airport, 33 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 81 EUR.
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