Luxury hotels in Spain
Spain's luxury hotel market spans 8 five-star properties across Barcelona, Madrid, Ibiza, Mallorca, Marbella and Tenerife, with nightly rates from $303 to $7,026. The highest-rated is Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona (9.1/10), followed by Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid (8.6/10) and Four Seasons Hotel Madrid (7.7/10). Below you'll find every major brand — Belmond, Six Senses, St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton and Anantara — ranked by guest score with current 2026 prices.
THE RANKING
Hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · SPAIN
Category leaders
Location
9.8
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain · Mandarin Oriental
Food
9.3
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain · Mandarin Oriental
Service
8.6
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain · Mandarin Oriental
Rooms
8.5
Six Senses Ibiza
Ibiza, Spain · Six Senses
Ambiance
8.4
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
Madrid, Spain · Four Seasons
Value
8.0
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca
Majorca, Spain · Belmond
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best luxury hotel in Spain in 2026?
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona ranks highest with a 9.1/10 score, ahead of Mandarin Oriental Ritz in Madrid (8.6/10) and Four Seasons Hotel Madrid (7.7/10). Rates at the Barcelona flagship start around $878/night and rise to $1,886 for suites. It's the only hotel in Spain scoring above 9 in our dataset.
How much does a 5-star hotel in Spain cost per night?
Prices across Spain's eight top luxury hotels range from $303/night at Anantara Villa Padierna in Marbella to $7,026/night at La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel in Mallorca. Madrid's top-rated properties average $831–$3,300/night, while Barcelona's Mandarin Oriental starts at $878. December is typically the cheapest month to book.
Is the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid worth the price?
With a 8.6/10 score and rates from $943 to $3,300/night, it's Spain's second-highest-rated luxury hotel and the top pick in Madrid. Guests consistently rate it above the nearby Four Seasons (7.7/10) at a comparable price point. For travelers prioritizing service and location near the Prado, it justifies the premium.
When is the cheapest time to visit luxury hotels in Spain?
December is the cheapest month across Spain's luxury properties, with rates dropping significantly outside the Christmas week. Shoulder months like November and early February also offer value, particularly in Barcelona and Madrid. Coastal resorts in Mallorca, Ibiza and Marbella close or reduce inventory in winter, so city hotels offer the best off-season deals.
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