Best places to stay in Nerja

A Leading Hotels of the World member sitting directly on Marbella's famous Golden Mile with four pools and a private beach area

Set on the beachfront in Marbella's old town, this adults-only hotel pairs a rooftop spa with four restaurants and a lively beach club

A five-star beachfront resort in Estepona featuring a 52-metre heated outdoor pool, indoor pool, and full spa facilities

Luxury beachfront retreat just outside Estepona combining a thalasso spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and elegant sea-view rooms

A five-star boutique hotel in Benalmádena with direct access to Las Gaviotas beach, an outdoor pool, hot tub, and Mediterranean sea views

One of Torremolinos' most iconic beachfront properties, with two pools, a gym, and two restaurants overlooking Carihuela beach

Every room faces the sea at this Benalmádena resort, which adds a casino, four pools, a spa, and a golf course just 2 km away

A five-star landmark set in a listed early-twentieth-century building just 10 metres from La Malagueta Beach in Málaga city

A luxury resort surrounded by 20,000 sq metres of gardens on Marbella's Elviria Beach, offering six pools and a VIP beach club

Beachfront Torremolinos resort with three pools, hot tub, and dedicated family rooms within the Sol Torremolinos Resort

Three outdoor pools, spacious family rooms, and all-inclusive option just 200 metres from Bajondillo Beach in Torremolinos

Estepona beachfront resort with a dedicated children's pool, extensive gardens, six restaurants, and direct beach access

Benalmádena hotel with its own on-site water park and two pools, ideal for families with younger children

Direct beach access in Estepona with a dedicated children's pool, spa, and free sun loungers at Guadalobon Beach

Set in central Nerja with lift access to Burriana Beach, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and sweeping Costa del Sol sea views

Andalusian-style all-inclusive resort in San Pedro de Alcántara with two pools, an aquatic park, and family rooms

Centrally located in Puerto Banús with two pools, family rooms, and three restaurants just 300 metres from the beach

Nerja seafront location with two outdoor pools offering sea views and family-friendly accommodation with balcony rooms

Overlooks Fuengirola Harbour with a tennis court, outdoor pool, beachfront access, and private balconies for families

Just 700 metres from the beach in Torremolinos, with 2 pools and all-inclusive dining for families

Features a dedicated children's water park and 3 pools, five minutes from Elviria Beach near Marbella

Beachfront position in Benalmádena with 2 freshwater pools, a spa, and sea-view terraces for families

Sits 200 metres from Playamar Beach in Torremolinos, offering pool and sea-view balconies in family rooms

Set directly on Caravajal Beach between Benalmádena and Fuengirola, with indoor and outdoor pools and airy terraced rooms

Surrounded by tropical gardens near Puerto Banús, with 3 outdoor pools and cheerful family-friendly rooms

Located on Los Alamos Beach in Torremolinos with 2 pools in tropical gardens and panoramic Mediterranean dining

Designed as an Andalusian village with pretty squares, a pool, and tennis courts in San Pedro de Alcántara

Beachfront resort in Estepona with 3 pools, tennis courts, and garden grounds 10 minutes from Puerto Banús

Offers mountain and sea-view balconies, tennis courts, and a games room for families in Torremolinos

A Tuscan-inspired palace near Puerto Banús with a 2,000 m2 spa, golf courses, and a luxurious beach club

An adults-only retreat between Puerto Banús and Estepona, dedicated entirely to spa and thalasso wellness

Adults-focused Torremolinos hotel with a jacuzzi rooftop solarium offering sea views and a wellness centre

Historic five-star Marbella beachfront hotel with three pools, a spa, and stunning sea views from the city centre

Award-winning rural spa hotel beside a reservoir in the Sierra Tejeda foothills, away from the coastal crowds

Adults-only Fuengirola boutique surrounded by palm-filled gardens, designed for a serene and romantic atmosphere

Perched beside Málaga's castle with panoramic Mediterranean views from its rooftop pool and sun terrace

Beautifully restored white Andalusian building in Benalmádena with a spa, Moorish-inspired décor, and three pools

Built into Nerja's famous Balcón de Europa rock face with direct beach access and an infinity pool

A 19th-century country house near Málaga offering elegant rooms with balcony views over the Andalusian countryside

Beachfront adults-only hotel in Torremolinos with two pools, spa, and recently refurbished rooms

Direct beach access in Torremolinos's La Nogalera district, with a spa and two outdoor pools

Beachfront adults-only hotel in Nerja offering indoor and outdoor pools and evening entertainment

Set 100 metres from Carihuela Beach in Torremolinos's historic fishing district with two pools

Pierre and Vacances property in central Torremolinos with outdoor pool, balcony rooms, and daily summer entertainment

Fifty metres from Benalmádena Marina with two outdoor pools, a restaurant, and modern sea-view rooms

On Fuengirola beachfront beside the 12th-century Sohail Castle, with two pools and a full spa

Set among palm gardens one kilometre from Puerto Banús with a beach club, spa, and outdoor pools

Sixty metres from La Carihuela Beach in Torremolinos with an outdoor pool and wellness spa

Beachfront Autograph Collection property in Estepona with a spa, outdoor pool, and Mediterranean sea views

Each villa in Puerto Banús includes a private garden, outdoor pool, barbecue and furnished terrace, a 10-minute walk from the beach

Self-contained villas near Marbella with their own outdoor pool, terrace, garden and barbecue, within walking distance of the coast

Hillside villas above Marbella with an outdoor pool, sea views and free parking, set 5 km from the Paseo Marítimo

Andalusian-style villas in Nerja surrounded by lush gardens, two swimming pools, tennis courts and a on-site mini-market

Private villas near Nueva Andalucía Beach in Marbella with an outdoor pool, garden, bike hire and a shared lounge

Houses and apartments with four pools in Estepona, offering fully equipped kitchens, terraces and a restaurant a short drive from Saladillo Beach

One villa available 500 metres from Burriana Beach in Nerja, within a complex featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and terrace

Golf-front resort in Estepona with private pool access, fitness facilities and spacious self-catering accommodation set among mature gardens

Sits directly on Torremolinos' Playamar Beach with an outdoor pool and simple air-conditioned rooms

Just 500 metres from Bajondillo Beach in the heart of Torremolinos' historic centre

Family-run and 300 metres from La Carihuela Beach in Torremolinos, with a pool and terrace

Beachfront setting on Torremolinos' Playamar with a rooftop bar, children's pool, and balcony rooms

Directly on the Torre del Mar seafront promenade, offering simple beachfront rooms with free WiFi

50 metres from Benalmádena's Torrequebrada Beach with two outdoor pools and balcony rooms

Beachfront property in Torrox Costa with sea-view balconies and a private garden steps from the water

Small family-run hotel in Torremolinos within walking distance of the beach and close to Málaga Airport

Set in front of La Carihuela Beach in Torremolinos with balcony rooms and a free WiFi sun terrace

250 metres from Carihuela Beach in Torremolinos, surrounded by exotic gardens with an outdoor pool

A secluded mountain retreat near Monda dedicated to yoga, Pilates, detox and holistic wellness programmes

A 3,500 m2 thalasso-inspired spa with hydrothermal circuit and cryotherapy in a 5-star Sotogrande golf resort

A 5-star Golden Mile property with a full wellness centre overlooking the Mediterranean and Sierra Blanca mountains

An adults-only 5-star hotel near Puerto Banús with an extensive spa and garden-view terraces on every room

Set in a peaceful golf valley near Benahavís, this 5-star Westin resort pairs a full spa with 27 holes and two garden pools

Just 250 metres from Benalmádena Beach with a complimentary heated indoor pool, full spa and gym included for all guests

A beachfront 5-star Fairmont in Alcaidesa offering a Turkish bath, hot spring bath and private beach for deep relaxation

A boutique 5-star retreat near Marbella featuring onsen-style accommodation, an indoor pool, sauna and serene garden setting

A 5-star Hyatt Collection hillside resort in Mijas with three pools, a full spa and a tranquil garden environment

A 5-star Kimpton property near Marbella beach with a spa, jacuzzi and the relaxed individuality the brand is known for

Home to the Volvo World Match Play Championship, this 5-star Casares resort features a championship course, spa, and private beach club

Set between the Sierra de Mijas and the Mediterranean, offering three full golf courses alongside a luxurious spa and pool complex

A Mijas-Costa resort with its own 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and balconied apartments just 15 minutes from Marbella

This adults-only Fuengirola resort in the Hilton Curio Collection pairs golf access with a sport club, spa, and indoor pool

Tropical-garden apartments just 1 km from Puerto Banús Marina, offering outdoor pools and easy access to the Costa del Sol's top golf courses

A 4-star Marbella resort built in traditional Andalusian style, 150 metres from Elviria-Don Carlos Beach with pools and garden terraces

A village-style resort near Manilva with pools for all ages, a charming main square, and proximity to western Costa del Sol golf courses

A restored 17th-century building in central Marbella, 150 metres from Plaza de los Naranjos, with sandstone baths and fine fabrics throughout

A five-room property above Marbella with Asian-style interiors, open terraces and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding mountains

Castle-like towers and roof terraces in the Andalusian village of Benhavis, a short walk from Marbella golf club and with an outdoor pool

Spacious Moorish-style rooms in the white village of Ojén, with a heated outdoor pool and just 15 minutes from Marbella Marina

A garden retreat in the hills above Ojén with a sun terrace pool, à la carte breakfast and free parking amid natural surroundings

Rooms uniquely designed by Málaga poet and painter Pepe Bornoy, steps from the Picasso and Thyssen museums in central Málaga

Art Deco design on Málaga's main pedestrian street, within walking distance of the Cathedral, Alcazaba and Picasso Museum

A five-star marina-side hotel in Sotogrande with spa, two pools and views stretching to Gibraltar and Morocco

Individually decorated rooms and suites set in tranquil gardens near Guadalmansa Beach, just west of Marbella, with an ecological outdoor pool

Beachfront rooms with unique décor overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, set in a quiet cove near Sotogrande port