Spain is numero uno on the list of most holidaymakers: white sand beaches, sunshine, fine wines, historic towns and gorgeous wildlife in its lesser known rural interior. So it's really not surprising that there are so many beautiful boutique hotels in Spain, from cheap and chic rural boltholes and romantic adults-only hideaways to luxurious golf resorts and classy stays in 19th century hilltop forts. We've scoured the country plus its islands to find the best of the best and they're by no means all budget busters! So all you have to do is sit back, scroll down, and use this collection of the best boutique hotels in Spain to start planning your stylish getaway! Buena suerte!
For a boutique hotel On a budget
- An intimate stay in the Valencia Region's Xalo Valley, Cuatre Finques is one of the best value boutique hotels in Spain. Come for simple, rustic-chic rooms, a stone courtyard centred around a swimming pool with poolside bar; shaded terraced seating and al fresco dining in the homely restaurant. There's also wine-tasting and yoga on offer. It's perfect for a romantic break on-a-budget.
- One of the best boutique hotels in Spain for people on a tight budget, Hostal Grau is delightfully stylish and comfortable. The chic, whitewashed rooms are minimalist in style, and exude intimacy and charm; set within the bustling streets of Barcelona, and close to Las Ramblas.
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Finca las Longueras is a traditional finca situated on Gran Canaria, surrounded by green, rising mountains. Homely, colourful and dating back to 1895, this colonial house has a gorgeous leafy pebbled patio, and a swimming pool in a grove of trees. Antiques, floral drapes, and excellent table d'hote, this is a great boutique option for families.
Adults only
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El Gran Sueno, is an eco-friendly, adults-only B&B set amidst wide green grounds in Asturias. Overlooking the El Sueve nature reserve, it offers spacious and chic rooms scattered with antiques and artworks. Perfect for couples looking for a rural bolthole, there's no 10am deadline for breakfast, and the Juliette balconies afford spectacular, romantic views.
For a Rural hideaway
- A leader in agriturismo, Es Lligats is a complex of 11 private villas centred around a swimming pool in rural Mallorca. The interiors of flagstone floors and bare-brick walls, chic furnishings, woods and creams, make it a gorgeous rural hideaway. There are four golf courses nearby, and outdoors-y types will love the untouched setting. Intimate, artisan luxury at its best.
- Intimate, classy and luxurious, La Malcontenta is a sumptous 5-star in a rural idyll on the Costa Brava. Only a short walk from the beach, it's surrounded by trees and gardens, which supply the fine dining, romantic restaurant with their herbs, fruit and veg. The bathrooms are tiled with marble, the elegant and contemporary rooms are adorned with cool four-posters, and the pool is a lovely place to unwind after a trip on one of the hotel's bikes.
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Can Sastre, set in the rural heart of Ibiza, is a charming, ancient finca, surrounded by olive and orange trees, and is a great place for couples on a romantic break. The bright, airy rooms are bohemian yet simple: whitewashed walls, wooden rafters and artisan furnishings. Cocktails in the shade of the poolside terrace is a particular highlight.
Value chic
- From the rooftop terrace of Vejer de la Frontera's Hotel V, you can see the wild plains; on a clear day, Moroccan shores. Interiors are rustic and stylish, furnished with Goan antiques and old wooden rafters high above the whitewashed walls. It's bohemian yet traditional. The intimate, leafy courtyard is a lovely place to relax, and the in-room spa treatments are one-of-a-kind.
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Hotel Palacete S.XVII is a seriously smart property in the heart of Alicante (only a stone's throw from the beach). The exposed stone walls and wooden rafters are painted in faded whites, the spacious rooms adorned in muted hues, contemporary rugs on the floors, modern artworks on the walls. This adults-only boutique also offers low-key dining, and cocktails on the sun terrace. Divine.
- A stately country house in the green heart of Basque country, Iriarte Jauregia perches quietly in the shadow of the blue Pyrenees. Elegant rooms rooms beautifully marry traditional, period features with contemporary touches and furnishings. In-room wellness is a blessing, and the fine-dining gourmet Bailara restaurant is superb.
- Chic, cheap and buzzing with authenticity, Casa de Hilario on Lanzarote has a lot of history, but owner Jose has given it a radical and sympathetic makeover with features including handpainted tiles, unique rooms, rustic-contemporary interiors. There's a swimming pool and excellent food on offer. Great for families, lone adventurers and couples alike!
For an Historic stay
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Palacio Bucarelli isn't just a cool, renovated 17th century palace, it's also one of the best value boutique hotels in Spain. Set in the Old Town of Seville, the rooms, suites and apartments are adorned in a chic, country-house style, the rooms simple, elegant and full of light. Families love it; couples love it. The sheltered swimming pool and sunlit courtyard are delightful.
For Romance
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Finca Fuente Techada in rural Castile-Leon is a family run estate boasting rustic-chic, light-filled rooms complete with walls adorned with bold splashes of modern art, as well as antique furnishings and old wooden floors. Combing a homely feel with something effortlessly smart and stylish, it's set in semi-wild surroundings with plenty of horse-riding and mushroom-picking opportunities.
- Beyond the plain stone facade of Jardi d'Arta lies a haven of tranquil beauty in the centre of Arta, an unspoilt town in eastern Mallorca. This chic boutique is a maze of creamwhite, beamed rooms with fireplaces and littered with lovely antiques. Plus there's a glorious rooftop garden, Moroccan-style plunge pool, and al fresco dining on the leafy terrace.
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Hotel Villa Gala is one of the best luxury boutiques in Spain. A fresh, contemporary feel, radiating light, raised high above the sea and the little historic town of Cadaques, this lovely property has everything you need: a spacious, homely-yet-modern restaurant with al fresco dining affording spellbinding views, a swimming pool, and just a stroll from the beach. Fantastica!
Top of the range Luxury
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Finca Cortesin is an all out luxury golf resort hotel. Airy suites with a distinctive Andalucian feel, an infinity pool fringed with palm trees, and bathrooms kitted out with Travertine marble. There are the tennis courts, the golf academy, the pampering spa lined with columns, and of course, the Michelin-star Kabuki Raw restaurant, serving up delicious Japanese-fusion cuisine. Then there's the beach club with its own beach bar and restaurant, to which a shuttle bus can take you. This really has the WOW factor.
- Seamlessly blending modernism and local rustic styles, Ca Na Xica is one of the most innovative boutique hotels in Spain. Whether it's the T-shaped swimming pool lined with trimmed cypress trees, the on-site spa, or the spacious minimalist rooms with their floor-to-ceiling windows and flowing four-posters, this luxury property will not disappoint.
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