20 Best Boutique Hotels in Andalucia

A guide to help you choose the best boutique hotels in Andalucia for every budget.

Before we go into detail about the best boutique hotels in Andalucia, let’s first look at how the name boutique hotels came about and why they are such a popular alternative when traveling. 

Always smaller than large hotels, the name boutiques hotel first surfaced in the 1980s following the opening of the Anouska Hempel-designed Blakes hotel in South Kensington, London, and the 30-room Hotel Bedford in Union Square, San Francisco. 

While there are no strict guidelines for what can be considered a boutique hotel, they all tend to offer a more personal service and often reflect the neighborhood and local culture. 

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Nearly all of the boutique hotels, be they small boutique hotels or more extensive luxury hotels in Andalucia, tend to be in renovated listed buildings, manor houses, or new construction. 

The boutique hotels in Andalucia were once elegant country estates or large farmhouses.

In this guide, we have used our local knowledge to compile a list of what we consider the best boutique hotels based on their service, amenities, location, and price.

OVERVIEW: Best Boutique Hotels in Andalucia

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Hotel	Highlight	Location	Price	Check reviews
Ático de Lujo Playa Granada	A luxury ático apartment ideal for couples and small families.	Rector Federico Mayor Zaragoza, 11. Playa Granada, Motril, Spain	$$$$	Check here
Boutique Hotel Las Islas	Best for the romantic experience they offer to couples.	Canela, 12, 29640 Fuengirola, Spain	$$$$	Check here
Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla	Modern 5-star hotel in the center of Seville.	Pl. de la Magdalena, 1, 41001 Sevilla, Spania	$$$$	Check here
Vincci Selección Aleysa, Hotel Boutique & Spa	Perfect location and luxury break for couples	Av. Antonio Machado, 57, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spania	$$$	Check here
Casa de Huéspedes Santa Maria	Best for comfortable setting and furniture.	C. Pedro Muñoz Seca, 38, 11500 El Puerto de Sta María, Cádiz, Spania	$$	Check here

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LUXURY: Best Boutique Hotels in Andalucia

1. Ático de Lujo Playa (Granada)*****

• Great for the Costa Tropical beaches and a day trip to Granada
• Ideal for families with less than three children

While the Ático de Lujo Playa Granada cannot be considered a boutique hotel, it is a modern 5-star two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with everything you need for a perfect Andalucia vacation. 

Located a 10-minute walk from Granada’s Costa Tropical beaches and the best restaurants in Motril, the apartment features an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and free WiFi. 

It is also only 25 miles from Nerja and the beautiful Morrish white village of Frigiliana, making it ideal for day trips. 

For history buffs, Granada and its famous Alhambra Palace is a 40-mile drive; for shopaholics, Malaga is just over an hour away.  

Please click on the link to see photos of the Atico apartment and read reviews of how guests rated it.

2. Vincci Selección Aleysa, (Benalmádena)*****

With rooms overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and direct access to Benalmádena’s Las Gaviotas Beach, the Vincci Selección Aleysa Hotel offers everything you would expect to find in a luxury 5-star boutique hotel.

While offering celebrity treatment with world-class service, the hotel offers spacious modern rooms, a luxury spa, an international restaurant, a terrace, and a lounge bar. 

Located in the best neighborhood of Benalmadena, only four miles from Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), glitzy leisure spots like the Puerto Marina are within walking distance of the hotel. 

In Belemedina, visitors will never be bored thanks to attractions like the Tivoli World theme park and Teleférico Benalmádena, where you can enjoy views over the Mediterranean to Morocco.

Please click on the link to see photos of the Vincci Selección Aleysa Hotel Boutique & Spa and read reviews of how guests rated it.

3. Radisson Collection Hotel (Sevilla)*****

• Excellent central location
• Modern contemporary 5-star hotel

Located near the Plaza de Armas, La Giralda, and Sevilla Cathedral, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla is ideally situated to explore all Seville’s attractions. 

Featuring a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and bar, the hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and offers free WiFi throughout the hotel. 

Highlighting Radisson’s vote of confidence in the city’s status as a global tourism destination, this modern contemporary hotel showcases the best 5-star hospitality in Andalucia.

Guests particularly liked the hotel’s central location and its fantastic rooftop Skybar.

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and read guest reviews.

4. Hospes Palacio del Bailio (Cordoba)*****

• Wonderful old-world charm with modern amenities.
• Super location not far from Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba and the Jewish Quarter.

Housed in a renovated 16-Century palace in the heart of Cordoba, the 5-star Hospes Palacio del Bailio retains many of its original features, including paintings and rich luxury fabrics. 

The hotel has a sunny outdoor terrace and swimming pool surrounded by orange trees and is a short walk to the architectural UNESCO World Heritage Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba and the Jewish Quarter. 

This is one of the best boutique hotels in Andalucia for relaxing as it has indoor Roman baths.

Close to plenty of bars and restaurants, guests particularly liked the hotel’s location and the warm, friendly staff. 

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5. Alhambra Palace (Granada)*****

1. Great views
2. A ten-minute walk from the principal attractions

The hotel is located outside of the Alhambra Palace’s ancient walls, the 5-star Alhambra Palace hotel features 108 Moorish-inspired suites and rooms. This is by far, one of the best boutique hotels in Andalucia.

The hotel is a ten-minute walk into the center of the city or the Albayzín, the medieval Moorish quarter. Alternatively, hotel guests can take a bus from the bus stop directly across from it. 

The hotel offers an à la carte restaurant that serves Mediterranean and International food.

There is also a bar with a terrace boasting spectacular views of the city and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains. 

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and to read guest reviews.

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6. Room Mate Larios (Malaga)****

• Excellent location
• Great value for money

Located on a pedestrianized street in the heart of Malaga, the 4-star 41-room Room Mate Larios Hotel is one of the most emblematic hotels in the city. 

Featuring a distinctive Art Deco facade, the interior of the hotel was designed by renowned Spanish interior decorator Lorenzo Castillo. 

This charming small boutique hotel is within walking distance of the Picasso Museum, the Carmen Thyssen Museum, the Cathedral, the Alcazaba, and the Castle of Gibralfaro.

Chic boutiques, restaurants, cafés, and tapas bars fill the streets around the hotel, and on Calle Larios, you have the best designer shopping in Malaga. 

The wrought-iron balconies in the hotel provide unparalleled views of Málaga’s Easter Santa Senana processions and are booked well in advance. 

Guests at the hotel particularly liked the rooftop bar, and all the sights and attractions were within walking distance.

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and to read guest reviews.

7. Hotel Cordoba Center****

• Excellent chain hotel
• Rooftop swimming pool

Located a stone’s throw from the train station, the 4-star Four-star Hotel Córdoba Center provides a comfortable, contemporary base with excellent service, generously sized rooms, and a rooftop swimming pool. 

While perhaps not as romantic as the other boutique hotels in Andalucia in the Old Town, the Hotel Córdoba Center shines with its English-speaking staff and smart corporate look. 

The hotel is always buzzing with business people and tour groups, and you will find the rooftop pool a lifesaver during the summer.

On the downside, the hotel is in the modern part of the city, which makes it great for shopping and eating out, but if you are visiting Cordoba for the Mezquita, Judería, Alcázar, Sinagoga, and other sights, it’s a 20-minute walk.

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8. Ama Islantilla Resort****

• Great beach
• Easily walkable golf course

Situated close to the Atlantic Ocean and the town of Islantilla on Andalucia’s Costa de la Luz, the 4-star Ama Islantilla Resort offers guests the opportunity to relax in beautiful surroundings. 

All rooms and apartments in the hotel provide golf courses or ocean views; if you want to go down to the beach, it’s just a ten-minute walk. 

The resort features a 27-hole golf course (surcharge), one indoor and three outdoor swimming pools, and a luxury health spa where you can relax and rejuvenate. 

Guests at the resort can choose several bars and restaurants serving Spanish and international cuisine. 

The closest airports to the Ama Islantilla Resort are Seville in Spain and Faro in Portugal, which is around a 1.5-hour drive.

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and to read guest reviews.

9. Cortijo Del Mar Resort (Estepona)****

• Perfect for self-catering 
• Great location

Located in Estepona and Marbella on Spain’s sunny Costa del Sol, the 4-star Cortijo Del Mar Resort offers guests fully equipped modern apartments with a large terrace or garden patio. 

Constructed in a modern Andalusian style around a lagoon-shaped swimming pool, each air-conditioned contemporary furnished apartment offers free WiFi and satellite TV. 

With its excellent location close to the AP-7 motorway, the Cortijo del Mar Resort is a 50-minute drive from Malaga Costa del Sol Airport( AGP) and a 10-minute drive from Purto Banus and its glitzy marina.

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and to read guest reviews.

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10. Casa de Huéspedes Santa Maria (Cadiz)***

• Great location
• Suitable for single travelers or couple

Located on the banks of the Guadalete River in El Puerto de Santa María, Cadiz. The Casa de Huéspedes Santa Maria offers guests simple bright rooms with private or shared bathrooms. 

The Guest house is a 12-minute walk from the beach and a five-minute walk to the ferry terminal, where you can take a boat ride to Cadiz. 

The sherry capital of the world and the home of the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art is ten miles away in Jerez de la Frontera. 

El Puerto de Santa María has a population of around 55,000, so there are plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and to read guest reviews.

11. Apartamentos Alhambra (Granada)***

• Outdoor terrace
• Moorish quarter

Granada and its Alhambra Palace are one of Spain’s most visited attractions. The 3-star Apartamentos Alhambra stands out because they have two terraces where you can watch the 

Alhambra Palace turn red as the sun sets. Located in the old Moorish section of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site called “Albayzín,” the studio apartments come with a kitchenette, satellite TV, and free WiFi.

Please click on the link to see more photos of one of the best luxury hotels in Granada and to read guest reviews.

12. Los Usías (Dos Torres)***

• Traditional hotel
• Great food

Located in the main square of Dos Torres in the Los Pedroches region, a 45-minute drive from Cordoba, the 3-star Los Usías offers guests double rooms in a central location. 

Set in the town’s main square, the hotel features a popular bar and restaurant serving fresh seasonal products.

Each room has an en-suite bathroom with exposed stone walls and free WiFi. From the hotel terrace, guests can enjoy views of the 16th-century church and surrounding 18th-century houses.

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and to read guest reviews.

13. Petit Palace Puerta de Triana (Seville)***

• Triana neighborhood
• Great for couples

Offering cozy accommodation with modern Andalusian décor, the 3-star Petit Palace Puerta de Triana is centrally located in Seville, a five-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas. 

The hotel offers guests a selection of 64 rooms, all with private bathrooms, satellite TV, and free WiFi.

The Petit Palace Puerta de Triana is on the opposite side of the Rio Guadalquivir, accessible by the Puente de Isabel I bridge.

The neighborhood is less touristy than the historic center. This allows visitors a feel of what it is like to be a local in the capital of Andalucia. 

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and to read guest reviews.

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14. Boutique Hotel Las Islas (Fuengirola)

• Tranquility 
• Wonderful food

Set amongst lush tropical gardens with an outdoor swimming pool, the adults-only Boutique Hotel Las Islas is a 15-minute walk from the beach and less than a mile to Fuengirola. 

The hotel‘s 15 rooms have spectacular sea views, are air-conditioned, and have private bathrooms with complimentary Molton Brown toiletries. 

The hotel’s restaurant features excellent Lebanese food, wine, and other Mediterranean specialties. 

Guests especially liked the hotel‘s location close to Marbella and other towns along the Costa del Sol and the fact it felt as though you were staying in a private oasis.

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and to read guest reviews.

15. Barceló Isla Canela****

• Beachfront
• Kids club

Designed to resemble an Andalucian village in days gone by, the 4-star Barceló Isla Canela is a prime Costa de la Luz beachfront property. 

Located in the municipality of Ayamonte bordering the Portuguese Algarve, both Seville and Faro airports are within driving distance of the hotel. 

The hotel features 349 rooms, some of which have stunning sea views and a swimming pool surrounded by beautiful gardens. 

The hotel has a renowned buffet restaurant and lounge-style cocktail bar, and an outdoor bar by the pool. 

It is ideally suited to families thanks to the popular kids club and a hotel team who organizes different sports and leisure activities each week.

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16. Estepona Hotel & Spa Resort****

• Beachfront
• Stylish modern rooms

Respected among the many hotels along the beach, the Estepona Hotel & Spa Resort has 207 rooms & apartments and deluxe suites with 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms with sea views. 

The hotel is located five minutes from the center of Estepona and 51 miles from Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP). The hotel features four restaurants serving Mediterranean and international foods. 

The hotel also has four outdoor swimming pools and a health spa and is a 15-minute drive from the world-renowned Valderrama Golf Course. 

For parents looking to get a break from the kids, the hotel offers a range of activities for children.

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and to read guest reviews.

17. Ilunion Fuengirola****

• Great for a weekend getaway 
• No need for a car

Super for a weekend getaway or a last-minute flight to the sun, the 4-star Ilunion Fuengirola is just over a minute walk from Boliches Train Station on the main line between the airport and Malaga. 

Located on the seafront promenade overlooking Los Boliches Beach, the hotel offers rooms with both mountain and sea views. 

The hotel features a large outdoor swimming pool and a cafe/bar restaurant with sea views.

All the rooms in the Ilunion Fuengirola are handicap-friendly, and pets are welcome too if you let the hotel know in advance. 

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and to read guest reviews.

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18. Hotel Colón Gran Meliá (Seville)*****

• Elegance
• Luxury

As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World the 5-star Hotel Colón Gran Meliá in Seville offers guests modern, stylish rooms and a Wellness Area Spa By Clarins.

The hotel opened its doors in 1929 for the Seville World’s Fair and has welcomed an upscale clientele to the city ever since. 

The Hotel Colón Gran Meliá is located in the center of Seville, a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral; the hotel is home to the elegant El Burladero Restaurant, a gourmet eatery offering traditional Andalusian dishes with a modern twist. 

The hotel also has a striking lobby with a massive modernist dome and a cocktail lounge where people like to meet before dinner. 

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19. La Casa del Médico (Villanueva de Cordoba)

• Classic Spanish 
• Charming

Located in the charming town of Villanueva de Cordoba, an hour’s drive from the city of Cordoba, La Casa del Médico is a 17-room boutique hotel with an outdoor swimming pool. 

Built as a stately residence in the 18th century, the house was the family home of the local doctor, hence the name La Casa del Médico. 

All of the rooms in the hotel are nicely furnished and have a private bathroom. 

Please click on the link to see photos of the hotel and to read guest reviews.

20. Hotel Soho Boutique (Jerez)

• Great building
• Swimming pool

Once the wine cellars and business premises of sherry merchants Williams & Humbert, the Hotel Soho Boutique Jerez is now a chic modern hotel with a large outdoor swimming pool. 

Located in the city of Jerez de la Frontera, the 4-star 59-room boutique hotel offers guests double rooms, superior double rooms, family rooms, and junior suites.

At the Hotel Soho Boutique, guests are invited to use the spa and enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast and the personalized attention of the hotel staff.

Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, and there is a 24-hour reception that can help you explore Jerez and book day trips to Cadiz or the Doñana National Park.

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The Best Things to do in Andalucia

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, visitors to Andalucia will find plenty of things to do.

Blessed with mountains, rivers, woodlands, and wildlife, did you know that Andalucia also has two coastlines?

At the heart of the Mediterranean, Costa del Sol are the cities of Malaga and Marbella, while over on the Atlantic Ocean, Cadiz is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in Europe. – Check out guided tours here.

While many people come to Andalucia to relax on the beach or play gold, others come to enjoy its rich history and unique, tasty cuisine. 

During 700 years of Muslim rule, the Moors introduced new crops like lemons, oranges, apricots, peaches, pomegranates, and figs, and they also brought cotton, silk, sugar cane, and rice. 

Today the legacy of the Moors in buildings like the Alhambra Palace in Granada and the Great Mosque in Cordoba attract hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. – Check the guided tour here.

Visit Seville, Huelva and Cadiz

Famous for its Easter Semana Santa celebrations and the April Fair, Seville is a modern Spanish city with its roots firmly entrenched in the past. 

While visiting Seville, see the Cathedral, the Moorish Real Alcazar, and the beautiful Plaza de España in the Parque de María Luisa.

You can rest assured there are plenty of things to do in Seville. – Check the guided tour to Real Alcazar here.

Home to the Doñana National Park wetlands and thousands of migratory birds, the Province of Huelva remains relatively undiscovered. 

Boarding Portugal to the north, Huelva has miles of pristine beaches and is where Christopher Colombus set off on his voyage of discovery in 1492.

Visit Malaga and Granada

With the coastal city of Malaga and the inland city of Granada being only 78 miles apart, it is easy to visit both while on vacation in southern Andalucia. 

Known as a vibrant university city, Granada is also the home of the Alhambra Palace and the birthplace of flamenco. – Check out guided the tour here.

Malaga, meanwhile, is the gateway to the Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.

Both cities offer visitors much to see and do and should not be missed while in Andalucia.

There are a great variety of free things to do in Malaga, so you don’t have to worry if you’re on a budget. – Check out guided tours here.

Visit Cordoba and Jaen

Regarded as being the city where Muslims, Jews, and Christians once lived in harmony for hundreds of years. 

Today Cordoba is famous for its May Fair and magnificent Mosque-Cathedral there are some cool things to do in Cordoba as well. – Guided tours can be found here.

Home to the elegant 16th- and 17th-century cities of Úbeda and Baeza Jaen is an under-visited place well worth seeing. Check the best things to do in Jaen, so you don’t have to worry.

Short FAQ about the Best Boutique Hotels in Andalucia

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