Hotel Playa de la Luz (Rota, Spain)

Opening onto the sand dunes of Rota Beach and flanked by a pine forest, Hotel Playa de la Luz hosts its own seasonal beach club and regular entertainment in the summer. Its 294 en-suite bedrooms are all air-conditioned and equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen television and mini bar. Budget-conscious travellers can opt for an economy room whilst junior suites, with separate living areas and pull-out beds, provide adequate space for families. Hotel Playa de la Luz hosts an outdoor pool and solarium, as well as a gym, four tennis courts and a paddle court. There are also ten different events’ spaces for hire. As well as the buffet restaurant Las Dunas by the beach, guests can enjoy tapas, snacks and drinks at La Gaviota. There is also a poolside bar and a chill-out terrace, serving cocktails after sunset in the summer. The hotel is a couple of minutes’ walk from the Corrales fishing reserves, and 900 metres from the Botanical Gardens. La Luna Castle is three kilometres away.