Our 10 favourite hotels in Spain

The Kempinsky Hotel Bahia is an imposing ochre-coloured resort with a Moorish feel, situated by the sea, 2 km from the fishing village of Estepona. Everything here is dedicated to relaxation: the spa, the three superb swimming pools, the comfort of the rooms, all with sea views, like the restaurants, the tranquillity of the gardens and the secluded beach. A good address for a peaceful, comfortable holiday.

Once a member of the prestigious 'The Leading Hotels of the World' label, the building occupies an imposing ochre-coloured structure with highly original Arabo-Andalusian-style architecture, designed by the Bolivian-Chilean architect Melvin Villarroel, who had previously introduced this Moorish concept at the Sheraton La Caleta and the Abama Golf and Spa in Tenerife. It has to be said that Africa is just across the road: you can see the Moroccan coastline on a clear day, which is often!

This charming finca nestles in the hills 14 km from Estepona, 1 km from the beaches of the Costa del Sol, in a 200-hectare garden including a 30-hectare olive orchard and a 70-hectare golf course, 5 km from the charming white village of Casares.

Step outside and admire the panorama that stretches out before you: the azure blue sea, the surrounding countryside, the golf course in the foreground, the sierra in the background. As for the rectangular swimming pool, it's huge and stunning with its emerald blue backdrop. Don't get carried away: it's the small one, only 35 metres long, which gives the restaurant its name: the pool 35 restaurant, one of the six restaurants on the estate. A second pool is hidden away a little further along the estate. It's a 50-metre-long rectangular Olympic swimming pool, framed by palm trees. Finca Cortesin boasts a prestigious 7,000-metre, 18-hole golf course (one of the longest in Europe), as well as a superb spa.

Welcome to Belmond La Résidencia, housed in two former manor houses dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, a former seigniorial finca nestling in the charming village of Deia, between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains of the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana mountain range. You don't come here to bask on the beach, but to admire nature, enjoy the spa and savour gourmet meals featuring local specialities. A real favourite, surrounded by 12 hectares of olive and citrus groves, a world away from Mallorca's image of mass tourism!

The spa features a large indoor swimming pool heated to 30°C with waterfalls and hydro-massage jets, with free access, as well as a sauna, a hammam and a whirlpool on the outdoor terrace offering splendid sea and mountain views. Housed in the old olive press (hence the name), the à la carte El Olivo restaurant is renowned for its delicious gourmet cuisine. Here you can enjoy Soller prawns, the fresh fish of the day or lamb from the Sierra Tramuntana mountains.

Hotel Cap Rocat is a former 19th-century military fortress located in the most unspoilt spot in the Bay of Palma de Mallorca. Nestling on a private peninsula, it is perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the beautiful cove of Cala Blava, a protected natural area. It's not like entering a windmill! You first have to pass through a gate onto a long private road that leads to the garrison, then through a guarded gate. Then you enter the bowels of the fortress. Past the fortifications and tall wooden gates, just like in a castle, you discover an enchanting place, reminiscent of the Alhambra palace in Granada, with its fountains, sculptures and lush gardens.

Sheltered by the outer walls of the 19th-century fortress, 31 spacious suites housed in former firing ranges and ammunition stores offer guests the unique opportunity to sleep in former military headquarters while enjoying the comforts and services of a luxury hotel. The spectacular suites, each with a patio and private terraces, offer breathtaking views. Seven suites even include a private swimming pool! A panoramic terrace offers incredible views over the bay.

This luxurious 5-star hotel is located on the edge of Talamanca beach. You'll love its panoramic terrace overlooking Dalt Villa, the UNESCO-listed fortified upper town, as well as its spa, spacious rooms with every comfort, two beautiful swimming pools and four gourmet restaurants! The absence of a garden is compensated for by a green wall in the lobby and a few cacti around the two pools. To admire the view over the island of Formentera and Dalt Villa, the UNESCO-listed walled city, climb to the roof terrace on the top floor!

Instead of a buffet restaurant, there are four à la carte restaurants, all of them gourmet, and all of them headed by a Valencian chef! One thing's for sure, you're in for a treat at Nobu Ibiza Bay, given that the charismatic Japanese chef Nobu is behind the creation of the hotel group bearing his name! You can choose between the Japanese restaurant Nobu Sushi Bar, the Mexican restaurant POT, the Mediterranean cuisine at Chambao and the healthy gluten-free cuisine at Celicioso.

A legendary address in Seville, Alfonso XIII is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Situated in the centre of Seville between the cathedral and the Plaza de Espana, this listed palace offers a royal setting for a luxury stay. The rooms in this 5-star hotel are of course sumptuous, spacious (29 m²) and beautifully decorated with a crystal chandelier on the ceiling, marble floors, carpets, two framed mirrors, beautiful wallpaper and elegant wooden furniture. The rooms overlooking the outside are in Castilian style and those overlooking the patio in Mudejar style. The 310 m² Royal Suite is home to some of the world's greatest celebrities: Madonna, Brad Pitt, Lady Di, Gorbachev, the Prince of Monaco and Fidel Castro have all stayed here.

Take a seat around the splendid flower-filled patio adorned with arcades to enjoy a succulent meal lulled by the gentle sound of water from a fountain. The Andalusian gourmet restaurant San Fernando offers inventive cuisine in an elegant, authentic setting. Once a month, dinner is accompanied by opera singers!

In the heart of the Costa Adeje, in the south of Tenerife, the Royal Hideaway Corales Resort stands out for its avant-garde architecture in the shape of a design liner, signed by the famous Tenerife architect Leonardo Omar. It is divided into two parts, the Royal Hideaway Corales Suites, for all the family, and the Royal Hideaway Corales Beach, reserved for adults.

The rooms are modern, ultra-design and avant-garde, with terraces of over 20 m² overlooking the sea, some of which are equipped with an outdoor whirlpool bath on the terrace. It's close to perfection, and there's nothing lacking in terms of facilities. The good news is that all the rooms overlook the sea! You can watch the sun set over the ocean from the large terrace.

You wonder where the winding road will take you as it winds its way up a barren hill, until you see two superb 18-hole golf courses and an astonishing building that's hard to describe: a building made up of eleven blocks of local red stone between seven and eleven storeys high. This establishment of almost 40,000 m² is impressive from every point of view: location, services, architecture and design, all created by professionals who have definitively mastered their craft. Allen + Philip, an architectural firm from the US state of Arizona, was responsible for the construction.

You wouldn't think it like this, but there are seven swimming pools! Some are so well hidden that most guests are unaware of their existence. The Sunset rooftop pool, the largest, is well worth a visit. Located on the 11th and top floor, this infinity pool with its aquatic bar offers a sumptuous panoramic view of the sea, the Maspalomas dunes and, in fine weather, the Teide volcano in Tenerife, the highest point in the Atlantic Ocean. A perfect cone, even more beautiful when covered in snow. The icing on the cake is that the sun sets in its direction. Needless to say, it's the place to be for a romantic cocktail in the early evening, in a trendy chill-out lounge atmosphere.

Facing the sea at Playa Paraiso in the upmarket Costa Adeje region, Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife has taken over the former Fiesta Paraiso Floral complex and turned it into a superb top-of-the-range resort, the second Hard Rock hotel in Europe after Ibiza, a temple dedicated to music and new technologies.

We love the quality of the mini-club and teen club, the baby club, the superb spa, the free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, the top-class cuisine, the beach club, the panoramic rooftop terrace, and the comfort and design of the spacious rooms. An ultra-complete, trendy address, ideal for families, young people, sports enthusiasts, gourmets and wellness lovers.

Hard Rock oblige, in the rooms, music is broadcast via Bluetooth, while the large flat-screen smart TV allows you to switch the interface of your iPhone or iPad on the screen! Music is everywhere, from the lobby to the restaurants, from the swimming pools to the lifts, not forgetting the spa, where you can choose your favourite track for a massage! Dining is one of the highlights of the Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife, with six restaurants including our favourite, the Montauk steakhouse. You can sit inside in front of the beautiful wine cellar, or on the terrace outside and enjoy the panoramic sea views.

The Colorado Creek houses 150 rooms in a building that looks like a big American Wild West chalet in the forests and mountains of Colorado. Wood is omnipresent, and the building is surrounded by a pleasantly fragrant pine forest, where the wooden bungalows are located. We reach our rooms by walking through long corridors decorated in the theme of the Wild West, to the sound of Western music, between horse saddles, cowboy outfits and paintings depicting scenes of the Gold Rush, grandiose nature and wild animals, a theme that is repeated in the room.

The Creek View buffet is top-notch! In the morning, a good breakfast prepares you for the long, intense day ahead in the PortAventura park: typical Menorcan pastries in the shape of a spiral (ensaimada), pan con tomato and even Iberian ham! To top it all off, the orange juice is freshly squeezed and the coffee is excellent: Premium Gran Seleccion Café Saula from Barcelona, 100% Arabica!

Good to know: you get a Premium Express Bracelet so you don't have to queue at the most popular attractions, entry to Ferrari Land and a discount at the Caribe water park.