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The 10 Best Wine Hotels in La Rioja

The 10 Best Wine Hotels in La Rioja

For what is considered the best red wine in Spain, you need to take a trip to La Rioja. The pretty region has a Mediterranean feel with ochre earth and plenty of sunshine. Besides the vineyards (and unsurprisingly some very good restaurants too), there are lively towns and pilgrim churches to discover. However, for those who are primarily travelling for the region's famed produce, our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best wine hotels in La Rioja selected on their location, amenities, and design. Whether you want a grand historic stay or a modern design hotel — there is something to suit most tastes and budgets. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next wine tasting adventure?

For a traditional stay

Hospederia Casalarreina is an elegant hotel in a 16th-century building. Enchanting rooms have wooden beams, wall paintings, antiques, along with all the mod cons. Complete with a spa, gardens and lovely bar area that offers wine tasting — this is an indulgent choice.
Palacio de Casafuerte is a striking 15th-century building packed with original features. Five well-proportioned rooms have high beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls. The popular restaurant specialises in local cuisine and wines. A good value option.

For an active break

Hospederia Senorio de Brinas is an atmospheric property well placed in a scenic spot along the wine trail. Traditional rooms are individually styled and there's a lovely regional restaurant with an extensive wine list. For those who want to keep active, there's hiking, golf, and horse riding locally while the spa offers a welcome respite.

For a design hotel

Hotel Viura is a four-star contemporary design hotel in the Rioja region. Sleek modern rooms and suites are minimalist in style. There's an excellent restaurant plus a garden and pool. A romantic country escape for wine lovers.
Finca de Los Arandinos is a stylish designer hotel set amongst vineyards and olive groves. Chic functional rooms have private balconies and creative interiors. The lovely spa offers spectacular views of the Rioja countryside. The restaurant 'Tierra' serves delicious local cuisine paired with their special in-house wines. A spoiling stay.
Hotel Marques de Riscal is an unusual hotel built by the designer of the Guggenheim museum. Set amid its own vines, it's a large metallic building with fantastic food and an impressive spa. Sunlit rooms and suites are done in contemporary style with balconies and sophisticated furnishings. A unique stay.

For a grand hotel

Castillo El Collado is an enchanting castle hotel in the Basque countryside. Unique and elegant rooms come with exposed stone walls, antiques and canopy beds. There's excellent regional cuisine, pretty gardens and a lovely terrace with stunning views. With nine vineyards in the vicinity — this is well set for a wine break.
Real Casona de las Amas is an elegant hotel in a 17th-century palace. Rooms are traditional with antique furniture, rustic accessories, and bathrooms with whirlpool baths. The spa, library, and charming old-world bar are a nice touch. An enchanting choice for exploring the region.

For couples

Hospederia de Los Parajes is a gorgeous historic property. Rooms have wooden beamed ceilings, stone walls, chandeliers and whirlpool tubs. There's a superb spa with aromatherapy, wine and olive treatments. Wine tasting, fine dining, and hot air balloon trips make this a romantic choice.

For foodies

Eguren Ugarte is a gorgeous hotel, set within a winery that has a fabulous lookout tower and bedroom views across the stunning vineyards. Bedrooms are comfortable with lots of natural light and private balconies. The gourmet restaurant is the real lure which serves a range of traditional Spanish cuisines and great wines.

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- Hospederia Casalarreina La Rioja 15 rooms from £72
  
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  Romantic Break  -  Elegant rooms, an historic local town to explore, wine tasting trips and beautiful cycling routes
  Sights nearby  -  Logroño, Haro, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Vitoria
  Local markets  -  Good for local colour.
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  An elegant hotel in a 16th century building. Enchanting rooms have wooden beams, wall paintings, antiques, and all the mod cons. Spa, gardens and lovely bar area. A magical choice for exploring this rich region of Spain. See More
  
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- Hospederia Senorio de Brinas La Rioja 20 rooms from £74
  
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  Local exploring  -  Ideally placed along the wine trail for exploring the region of La Rioja.
  Great walks  -  Take a stroll along the scenic walking path that runs besides the Ebro River.
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the monasteries of Yuso and Suso.
  Traditional
  
  An atmospheric property well placed in a scenic spot along the wine trail. Traditional rooms are individually styled and feature antiques, warm hues, polished wooden floors and exposed stonework. Feast on regional dishes served alongside excellent wines and unwind in the indulgent spa. See More
  
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- Hotel Viura Eskuernaga, La Rioja 33 rooms from £86
  
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  Wine tasting  -  Located in the heart of Rioja wine country. There are regular tastings on site, plus visits can easily be arranged
  Architectural  -  Avant Garde architecture
  Swimming Pool  -  A public swimming pool attached to the property is open during summer months. Guests have free access.
  Views  -  Enjoy the views from the rooftop terrace with a glass of something cold
  Recommended by  -  Tablet, I Escape, Small Luxury Hotels
  
  An unusual contemporary design hotel in the Rioja region. Sleek modern rooms and suites with all the mod cons and private balconies. Excellent restaurant, garden and pool, and plenty to explore in the region. A romantic country escape for wine lovers. See More
  
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- Palacio de casafuerte Zarratón La Rioja 5 rooms from £95
  
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  Foodies - La Rioja region is famed for wine and the restaurant serves a great selection of this alongside traditional cuisine.
  Local exploring - Well positioned to explore la Rioja region.
  Full of character
  Traditional
  
  A striking 15th-century building packed with original features. Five well-proportioned rooms with high beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls. A large restaurant, ideal for events, specialises in local cuisine and wines. Well positioned to explore the region. A charming option. See More
  
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- Castillo el Collado Alava, La Rioja 10 rooms from £108
  
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  Local exploring  -  Historic Laguardia, with the stunning Church of Santa Maria de los Reyes, riding trips through vineyards and walks by lagoons
  Wine tasting  -  With nine vineyards in the vicinity, this is an unmissable spot for exploring the rich region
  Views  -  Sierra de Cantabria
  Full of character
  
  An enchanting castle hotel in the Basque countryside. Unique and elegant rooms are filled with exposed stone walls, antiques and canopy beds. Excellent regional cuisine, fragrant gardens and a lovely terrace with stunning views. A delightful choice for a weekend break. See More
  
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- Real Casona de las Amas La Rioja 16 rooms from £128
  
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  Local exploring  -  A region rich with culture, as well as the home of Rioja wine. Monastries, abbies and vineyards
  Sights nearby  -  Guggenheim museum in Bilbao is one hour away, Monastry in San Millan de la Cogolla
  Local markets  -  Good for local colour.
  Traditional
  Recommended by  -  Michelin Travel, Tablet
  
  An elegant hotel in a former 17th century palace. Rooms are traditional, with antique furniture, rustic accessories, and bathrooms with whirlpool baths. Spa, a library and a charming old-world bar. An enchanting, historic and cultural choice for exploring this lovely region. See More
  
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- Hospederia de los parajes Laguardia, La Rioja 18 rooms from £115
  
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  Local exploring  -  It's an ideal base for exploring Laguardia and its surrounding countryside of vineyards, medieval towns and villages
  Foodies  -  Food pairing courses, wine tasting and hot air balloon excursions to see the vineyards
  Restaurant  -  There are two restaurants here, both offering the best local traditional cuisine, but one is more formal!
  Sights nearby  -  Palaces and prehistoric remains at the town of La Hoya, and wander the streets of medieval Laguardia.
  
  Gorgeous historic property in Rioja wine country. Rooms have wooden beamed ceilings, stone walls, chandeliers and hot tub tubs. Superb spa with aromatherapy, wine and olive treatments. Outstanding Spanish cuisine in both restaurants, and atmospheric cellar with tasting menu. Unique and romantic. See More
  
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- Eguren Ugarte Laguardia, La Rioja 21 rooms from £116
  
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  Foodies  -  A great spot for foodies, where you can opt for a gastronomic meal one day and something more traditional the next.
  Country Escape  -  A stunning rural escape nestled in front of the Sierra de Cantabria Mountains with beautiful vineyard views.
  Restaurant  -  There is both a gastronomic and traditional restuarant.
  Views  -  Glorious views over the surrounding vineyards
  
  This gorgeous hotel, set within a winery has a fabulous lookout tower and bedroom views across the stunning vineyards. Bedrooms are comfortable with lots of natural light and private balconies. The gourmet restaurant serves a range of traditional Spanish cuisines and great wines. See More
  
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- Finca de los Arandinos La Rioja 14 rooms from £152
  
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  Total relaxation  -  The ideal spot to unwind with lovely grounds, a spa with dry sauna and massage rooms, plus plenty of wine to top it all off!
  Romantic Break  -  Special packages for couples including a romantic dinner for two with a bottle of wine, spa treatments and wine tours.
  Back to Nature  -  Set in a tranquil and picturesque setting, surrounded by vineyards, orchards and mountains.
  Sights nearby  -  An hour and a half drive away from Pamplona, Bilbao and San Sebastian.
  
  A unique designer hotel set amongst vineyards and olive groves. Chic functional rooms with private balconies and creative interiors. The lovely spa offers spectacular views of the Rioja countryside. The restaurant 'Tierra' serves delicious local cuisine paired with their special in-house wines. See More
  
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- Hotel Marques de Riscal Elciego, La Rioja 61 rooms from £305
  
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  Foodies  -  The restaurant holds one Michelin star and there is also a bistro for less formal dining
  Wine tasting  -  Surrounded by the Riojan countryside there's plenty of tasting not just on site.
  Spa breaks  -  The huge spa offers a wide range of vinotherapy treatments
  Architectural  -  Designed by Frank Gehry of Guggenheim Museum fame
  Recommended by  -  I Escape
  
  An unusual hotel built by the designer of the Guggenheim museum. Set amid its own vines, a large metallic building with fantastic food and an impressive spa. Sun lit rooms and suites in contemporary style with balconies and sophisticated furnishings. Wonderful views and plenty of exploring. See More
  
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