Luring you in with idyllic views from your hotel room and barefoot strolls to the water, the most beautiful beach hotels in Europe offer you a chance to bask in the sunshine and forget about the stress of everyday life. Pack your sunnies and soak up the picturesque coastal views at these luxury European resorts, where private beaches, water sports, and kids’ clubs ensure that the entire family can enjoy a fantastic beach getaway. From the picture-perfect landscapes of Greece and Spain to idyllic coastal getaways in Portugal and Italy, these are the best beach hotels in Europe.
Greece
Elysium Resort & Spa, Greece
Located in Faliraki in Rhodes, the Elysium Resort & Spa is one of the best hotels in the Greek Islands. The 5-star property is nestled on a picturesque beach and features contemporary-style architecture in three separate buildings. Enjoy the large garden lagoon at the ground level, sip on a fruity cocktail at the private beach area, or get pampered in the luxurious spa. Spacious rooms come with flat-screen TVs, separate sitting areas, Nespresso coffee machines, and complimentary bathrobes. When you’re ready to explore, the hotel is just 15 minutes from Rhodes Town.
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Direct beachfront location
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Only spa in Rhodes offering award-winning ESPA products and treatments
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Rooms with sea views
Mitsis Blue Domes Resort & Spa, Greece
A 5-star all-inclusive hotel in Kos, Mitsis Blue Domes Resort & Spa offers an incredible range of leisure facilities in addition to sophisticated accommodation choices. The beautifully furnished rooms, bungalows, and villas offer the perfect beach getaway retreat and boast sublime views of the surrounding area, with some even featuring a private pool. Meander through the lush garden area or take a dip in one of the many pools, while families will love the water slides, playground, and mini soccer court. Dining ranges from buffet meals to traditional Greek cuisines and an on-site Italian restaurant serving tasty pasta dishes and risotto.
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Located directly on a Blue Flag-awarded beach
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Multiple restaurants and bars on-site
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Kid-friendly perks such as water slides and a playground
Anax Resort and Spa, Greece
Having a private beach is the ultimate luxury in one of the most exclusive island destinations in Greece that is Mykonos. Anax Resort and Spa comes with one. Styled as a traditional Cycladic village that also happens to be an ultra-fashionable resort, this accommodation boasts dreamy looks, positive reviews, killer sunset views, and a sublime location. Peace and bliss are found among the inspired interiors of Anax. They also live in its self-indulgent spa center and calm waters of the private beach.
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Private pools in the water-facing suites
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A private beach with loungers and umbrellas
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Mediterranean restaurant with a terrace and two bars on-site
Agios Ioannis Diakoftis, Mykonos, Greece, 846 00, Greece— +30 2289 077600
Lyttos Mare, Greece
Lyttos Mare is for enjoying the water. Whether it’s with a cocktail in hand while lounging in the panoramic infinity pool or by feeling the sand between your toes, this accommodation is easily among the best beach hotels in Europe. The stretch here has a Blue Flag certification, comes with sunbeds and parasols for hotel guests, and features soccer and volleyball facilities. Moreover, you have a large selection of saltwater pools on the vast grounds of Lyttos Mare for even more splashy fun.
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Multiple restaurants
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Holistic spa with sauna, steam bath, and traditional hammam
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Wide range of premium treatments including the Cretan massage
Thalassa Beach Resort, Greece
Escape the beautiful landscapes at Thalassa Beach Resort in Agia Marina Nea Kydonias, located only steps away from the sandy shoreline. One of the best adults-only resorts in the world, it features stylish rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and all include minifridges, kettles, free coffee and tea, and a flat-screen TV. If you need extra space, the Superior Suites have separate living and bedroom spaces with open-air Jacuzzis. You’ll find cushioned loungers and umbrellas on the beach, while the pool has a swim-up bar and whirlpool. The property also includes an excellent spa, a fitness room, and three restaurants, including an a la carte eatery serving exceptional Greek fare.
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Suites with open-air Jacuzzis and floor-to-ceiling windows
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Beach access with loungers and umbrellas
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A spa with couples treatment rooms
249, Agias Marinas Street, Ag. Marina 730 14, Greece— +30 2821 060660
Spain
Iberostar Royal Andalus, Spain
The perfect beach destination to take the entire family, Iberostar Royal Andalus in Cadiz is one of the best all-inclusive hotels in Europe. It’s the perfect warm-weather getaway, featuring multiple indoor and outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a kids’ water park. Most of the spacious rooms come with private terraces or balconies that look out over the nearly four-mile-long Barossa Beach, which is often named among the best in the country. You can get pampered at the spa, which features a Turkish bath, sauna, and a menu of pampering treatments, or take advantage of the golf course, gym, and diverse dining options. Enjoy fresh seafood cuisine on the beach, in the on-site restaurant, or at the pool terrace.
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Multiple indoor and outdoor pools and a waterpark
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Posh spa with Turkish bath and sauna
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On-site golf course
Iberostar Selection Anthelia, Spain
Located in South Tenerife, Iberostar Selection Anthelia offers a luxury Spanish getaway with easy access to a picturesque beach. One of the best all-inclusive resorts in Spain, you’ll have a 5-star sleep in the plush mattresses, be pampered with exquisite cuisine at the on-site restaurants, and have plenty of outdoor activities to choose from. Let the kids make a splash in the saltwater pool while the adults can clear their minds in the Finnish sauna. Plus, all rooms feature balconies or terraces with a garden, pool, or sea views, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and Nespresso machines.
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All-inclusive dining options
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Spa treatments and Finnish sauna
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Rooms with balconies or terraces
C. Londres, 15, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain— +34 922 71 33 35
Barcelo Teguise Beach, Spain
Sitting on the seafront of Costa Teguise, Barcelo Teguise Beach is an adults-only oasis in the heart of volcanic paradise. Each room has a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a balcony with outdoor furniture. Dine at one of the multiple restaurants on-site then take advantage of the hotel’s two infinity pools, or work up a sweat in the fitness studio. Sip on a fruity cocktail at the outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees and Balinese beds, or rejuvenate at the spa with its Turkish bath and sauna.
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Adults-only property
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Outdoor pools surrounded by palm trees
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An on-site spa with a Turkish bath and sauna
Pl. el Janubio, 1, 35508 Costa Teguise, Las Palmas, Spain— +34 928 59 05 51
Hotel Fariones, Spain
Set in a lesser-known beach paradise of Spain, the tiny Canary island of Lanzarote, Hotel Fariones is a highly rewarding place to stay. The incredible Atlantic views define this lodging, and lush gardens set a dreamy mood. You will have access not to one but three pristine sandy beaches that are all about a semi-wild golden unrestricted beauty. The views will always be with you here – the units come with superb water vistas and floor-to-ceiling windows that facilitate nature marveling.
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Infinity pool with Atlantic Ocean views
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Direct access to a sandy beach
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Tennis courts on-site and a modern gym with private training sessions
Calle Roque del Este, 1, 35510 Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Spain— +34 928 51 01 75
Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel Adults-Only - Spain
There’s no other beach in Europe like Maspalomas. This natural gem of Gran Canaria is a vast area of sandy excellence that is an absolute must-visit. Hotel Faro is how you experience it up close, with a luxurious flair it is. Located right on the Southern end of the dunes, the accommodation is an adult-only sanctuary of style and hedonism. Expect unforgettable sunsets, long seaside promenade walks, the gentle ocean breeze, and sexy interiors in well-appointed rooms.
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Direct access to the Maspalomas Beach
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Two swimming pools on-site (including a rooftop pool)
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A poolside cocktail bar with DJ sets in the evening
Plaza de Colón, 1, 35100 Meloneras, Las Palmas, Spain— +34 928 14 22 14
Croatia
Sun Gardens Dubrovnik, Croatia
Get the celebrity treatment at Sun Gardens Dubrovnik in Croatia, where its enviable Adriatic seafront location will lure you in and its beautiful Mediterranean gardens will surely impress. Offering easy access to Dubrovnik’s attractions, you can take a dip in the crystal clear waters from the beach nearby or cool off with a swim in one of the three pools. Even better, the award-winning spa features an 18-meter lagoon pool with jet loungers, a hydrotherapy pool, and a thermal area with a cool sauna, salt sauna, hammam, and aromatherapy steam room. Enjoy modern decor in the rooms and suites that feature a kitchenette, dining area, and balcony or terrace with sea views, then dine at one of the restaurants serving a mix of Dalmatian, Mediterranean, and international cuisines.
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5-star beachfront property
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Award-winning spa with an 18-meter lagoon pool
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A kids club with day and evening activities for little ones
Hotel Monte Mulini, Croatia
Soak up the quiet ambiance at Hotel Monte Mulini in Rovinj, where you can capture a serene view of the cove from your spacious balcony. Only 10 minutes from the old town, you can sit back in the lush garden around the pool before indulging in the refined cooking in the Wine Vault restaurant. A pebbly beach is just steps from this top Mediterranean resort, while the on-site spa offers pampering treatments, and multiple high-end restaurants feature global cuisines. Soak up the sunshine at the Beach Club with a cocktail in hand, then catch a sunset from the beautiful Mulini Beach.
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An adults-only property
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A luxe spa and multiple on-site restaurants
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Outdoor pools and direct access to the beach
Maistra Select Family Hotel Amarin, Croatia
An unrivaled royalty among the family-friendly Croatian beach hotels, Maistra Select Family Hotel Amarin is a great option that will leave both adults and kids happy. You’ve got a beautiful Adriatic beach here overlooking the historic town of Rovinj. Sunloungers and parasols are included, the water is crystal-clear, and the pine trees set the special atmosphere of a Mediterranean dreamy holiday. If you’re more of a pool type, four outdoor and two indoor pools with whirlpools won’t leave you bored. The kids will have the time of their lives partaking in sports activities, splashing in dedicated pools, and having fun at the interactive playgrounds.
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Wellness center for adults and children with massages and treatments
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Modern, well-equipped gym for adults
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Restaurants on-site with menus for kids
Italy
Hotel Capo D'Orso Thalasso & Spa, Italy
Hotel Capo D’Orso Thalasso & Spa looks out over the La Maddalena Archipelago in Sardinia, offering 5-star treatment in its exclusive setting. Ideal for those looking for a romantic beach getaway, you’re nestled between two beaches, Cala Capra and Cala Selvaggia, while its private marina is popular for yacht excursions. Enjoy the 9-hole Pitch & Putt Golf course or relax at the spa with its swimming pools, Jacuzzi, and personalized treatments.
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A secluded setting between two beaches
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A private marina
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Swimming pools
Via Cala Capra, 07020 Capo D'orso SS, Italy— +39 0789 790340
Hotel Santa Caterina, Italy
Imagine yourself lounging in a private beach club woven into the rocky Amalfi coastline with a serene view of the azure sea. Hotel Santa Caterina is the address you need. The access to the beach here is facilitated by the elevator, the units have stunning vistas of the coast, and the atmosphere is a jet setter’s dream, no less. Just when you think that it’s too good to be true, you discover that there’s also a wellness center with a sauna, Turkish bath, and massages.
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Boat excursions available straight from the hotel beach
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Cocktail bar and a Mediterranean cuisine restaurant next to the sea
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Panoramic outdoor pool with 360-degree Amalfi views
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 4, 80100 Pompei NA, Italy— +39 081 856 7494
Hotel Marina Riviera, Italy
Boasting a central position in Amalfi near the Cathedral Square, Hotel Marina Riviera showcases its exceptional view of the Amalfi Coast. With a picture-perfect beachfront location and five-star amenities, this top beach hotel offers couples a romantic sanctuary. Soak up your surroundings on the terrace at breakfast or bask in the sunshine on the solarium on a sunbed under an umbrella. Enjoy elegant fine dining, relax in one of the multiple outdoor pools and whirlpool spas, or indulge in pampering spa services at the fancy spa center. With nightly entertainment ranging from live music performances to local cultural events, there’s something for everyone here.
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Amalfi Coast views
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Fine dining on-site
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Multiple outdoor pools
Via Pantaleone Comite, 19, 84011 Amalfi SA, Italy— +39 089 871104
Portugal
Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, Portugal
Treat yourself to a pampering holiday at the 5-star Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa in Porches, where you can enjoy sea-inspired rooms and suites with ocean-view terraces or whitewashed villas with private pools. Nestled in 54 acres of subtropical gardens, this hotel is one of the best luxury resorts in Europe. It has a family-friendly atmosphere along with multiple bars and restaurants, while the on-spa brings you utter relaxation with its range of well-being therapies and beauty treatments.
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Ocean-facing rooms, suites, and villas
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Multiple dining options, including oceanfront venues
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State-of-the-art spa offering Phyto-Aromatic facials
R. Anneliese Pohl, 8400-450 Porches, Portugal— +351 282 310 100
Cyprus
Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol, Cyprus
If you’re looking for a serene getaway with world-class comfort, head to Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol in Cyprus. You’ll find state-of-the-art facilities in addition to an awarded spa, where you can relax on the beach and marvel at the gorgeous views of the Mediterranean. Treat yourself to one of the posh sea view suites with a private pool, or if you’ve got the little ones in tow, you can pick one of the Family Rooms with sea views connecting with a private door. There are multiple on-site dining options to choose from, while its location right on the beach means you can dip your toes in the sand whenever you want. You can even reach the city center in just 10 minutes by car.
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A 5-star beachfront property
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Multiple on-site restaurants
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A kid-friendly water park, kids club, playground, and family restaurant
75 Amathounta Avenue Limassol, Agios Tychon 4532, Cyprus— +357 25 832000
Alexander The Great Beach Hotel, Cyprus
Nestled in Paphos on the southwestern coast of Cyprus, Alexander The Great Beach Hotel sits directly overlooking a Blue Flag sandy beach. It boasts seafront rooms with private verandas and is only a few minutes walk from the picturesque harbor. Lounge by the infinity pool overlooking the endless blue sea, then enjoy international cuisines at the multiple on-site restaurants, including the Seven Orchids and the Limanaki Tavern offering spectacular sunset views of the sea and Medieval castle. The on-site spa features an all-weather indoor pool, sauna, and steam room and offers signature massages.
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Direct access to a Blue Flag beach
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An infinity pool with sea views
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Sea-view dining on-site
France
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt - France
Here’s a truly imperial beach hotel choice. In all senses. Set in the former residence of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie built in the 19th century, Hôtel du Palais Biarritz is among the crown jewels of the beachside lodgings of France. Five-star, sparklingly luxurious, and extremely picturesque, it’s going to become a highlight of your ocean retreat. Lose yourself among the elegant interiors, dine with stunning water views at the fashionable restaurant, take scenic swims in a heated saltwater outdoor pool, and have long walks on a sandy beach nearby.
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Spa with swan neck jet, whirlpool, solarium, sauna, and hammam
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Michelin-starred restaurant with ocean views
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Fitness center with Technogym equipment
1 Av. de l'Impératrice, 64200 Biarritz, France— +33 5 59 41 12 34
