Hotels in Costa del Sol

From whitewashed hilltop pueblos to buzzing marina towns, Costa del Sol hotels put you at the heart of Andalusia's most popular stretch of Spanish coastline. Think 300-plus days of sunshine, championship golf courses at every turn, and beaches that run the full length of the Costa — whichever resort town you land in, you're never far from your next tapas fix.

Mijas: golf, family stays and mountain views

Mijas is the Costa's golfing heartland, and Macdonald La Ermita Resort and Macdonald Dona Lola Club both put you right on the fairways, with self-catering flexibility for longer stays. If you'd rather keep things simple, Hotel Ilunion Hacienda De Mijas is a solid, family-friendly base with mountain views to boot.

Torremolinos: the Costa's classic beach resort

No trip to the Costa del Sol is complete without a stop in Torremolinos, and there's no shortage of choice here. Sol Torremolinos Don Pedro and Bluesea Al Andalus both offer easy beach access in the heart of the resort, while Aluasun Costa Park is a great shout for families wanting a bit more space. For something with a touch more polish, Ocean House Costa Del Sol, Affiliated By Meliá brings four-star comfort right to the seafront.

Fuengirola: a couple's corner of the Costa

Fuengirola's got a well-earned reputation as one of the Costa's more relaxed, grown-up resorts, and Hotel Angela and Hotel Yaramar both lean into that with an adults-recommended feel, ideal if you're after a quieter break by the sea.

Marbella, Málaga, Benahavís and Estepona: the Costa's glossier side

Fancy a taste of Marbella glamour without the price tag? Globales Cortijo Blanco puts you close to the action at a budget-friendly rate. Prefer to stay right in the city? Gran Hotel Miramar GL is a grand, old-world stay in the heart of Málaga itself. Up in the hills, Bakour Oh Nice Costa Del Sol offers a quieter base in the pretty village of Benahavís, and further west in Estepona, Globales Playa Estepona keeps you right on the beach in one of the Costa's most charming towns.