Best beach hotels in Barcelona, Spain
ALL THE LUXURY BEACH HOTELS IN BARCELONA
Exiting your beach hotel and plunging in the Mediterranean Sea after a long day touring the city. Doesn’t it sound great? >Barcelona is hot and humid in the summer. You are back in your hotel room and nothing feels better than a cold shower… But wait a minute! Are you sure? Wouldn’t it be better to have the beach at your feet? True, Barcelona isn’t known as a beach destination: it’s more about its architecture, art, food and shopping. But we do have a really nice Barcelona beach area. And while locals would rather go out of town for a whole day in the seaside, we do use our urban beaches during our short breaks and free afternoons.
So if you are looking for a beachfront hotel in Barcelona, in this post we get you covered. We’ve selected the 15 best Barcelona hotels within 10 minutes walk or less from the closest beach. And as always, we tell you which ones have also other important features such as pool, rooftop bar or wellness center, to help you sort out your favorite in a quick look!
5 star hotels on the beach in Barcelona
1
Arts Ritz Carlton *****GL
One of the best Barcelona hotels on the beach for the summer: needing taxis or subway rides to get to the city center doesn’t sound so bad when you have the beach so close! Plus in the summer it’s great to dine in one of those restaurants by the water. With the moon, and the waves, and the palm trees… And then step in one of the fancy nightclubs next door.
AREA: Olympic Village
CLOSEST TO: Platja del Somorrostro (3 minutes walk)
POOL: 1 outdoor pool
WELLNESS: Spa and gym
OTHER PERKS: Spectacular views over the city and the oceanfront
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2
W Hotel *****GL
I must say I was reluctant to recommend this one… Yes, it’s super trendy, it has an awesome and exclusive drink bar and amazing views. One would say it’d be one of the best Barcelona spa hotels near beach… Why wouldn’t I recommend it? The truth is that it’s a beach that is partially naked and gay-friendly. Locals are used to this: it’s not a problem for us because after all, naked people and gays had used that further end of the Barcelona beach since long before the hotel was built…
But I also understand that not everyone is looking for that kind of landscape for their beach time. That’s why I want to make sure that if you decide to stay in this hotel for its beach, you’ll be making a conscious and well informed choice.
AREA: Barceloneta
CLOSEST TO: Platja de Sant Sebastia (1 minute walk)
POOL: 1 outdoor pool
WELLNESS: Spa and gym
OTHER PERKS: Spectacular sunrise and sunset views
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3
Sofitel Barcelona Skipper *****
Just one block from the Arts, maybe less fancy but offering also high quality service. One local expert tip: don’t stay by the beach right in front of these hotels: if you can, just walk past the marina of the Port Olímpic to find a less crowded and more local beach.
AREA: Olympic Village
CLOSEST TO: Platja del Somorrostro (4 minutes walk)
POOL: 1 rooftop pool an one more larger outdoor pool
WELLNESS: Fitness room
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4 Star Superior Barcelona hotels on beach
4
Hotel SB Diagonal Zero
AREA: Forum
CLOSEST TO: Zona de Banys del Forum (12 minutes walk)
POOL: Indoor pool
WELLNESS: Spa and Gym
OTHER PERKS: Sustainable hotel
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5
Hotel H10 Port Vell
An option for those who want to stay close enough to the beach but don’t want to miss out on the city life either. In this location you’ll be within walking distance not just from the Barcelona beach but also from the Born District, the Gothic Quarter and La Rambla.
AREA: Port Vell
CLOSEST TO: Platja de Sant Miquel i de la Barceloneta (14 minutes walk)
POOL: Rooftop plunge pool
WELLNESS: Minigym
OTHER PERKS: Excellent rooftop bar with views over the port
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4 Star luxury hotels in Barcelona on the beach
6
Hilton Diagonal Mar
AREA: Forum
CLOSEST TO: Platja de Llevant (5 minutes walk)
POOL: 2 outdoor pools, one of them for children
WELLNESS: Gym
OTHER PERKS: Award-winning beach club in their terrace.
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7
Occidental Atenea Mar - Adults Only
This area is quieter, and the Barcelona beach hotels here are relatively new as the neighborhood was built for the Olympics in 1992, and continued expanding later on. There are several 4 star hotels in the neighborhood, but this one would be my choice if I was traveling without kids, as it’s an adults-only hotel. In this area you’ll find local beaches and less people (being a longer subway ride, most tourists won’t get that far, so it’s mostly locals who’d go there on their cars).
AREA: Poblenou
CLOSEST TO: Platja de la Mar Bella and Nova Mar Bella (5 minutes walk)
POOL: 1 infinity pool
WELLNESS: Fitness center and sauna
OTHER PERKS: Adults-only.
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8
Lugaris Beach Barcelona
Modern and casual aparthotel with rooms for 2 to 6 people completely equipped with kitchen and washing machine. Perfect for large families and independent people that prefer to feel at home rather than at an impersonal hotel, or for those who need to cook their own meals due to health reasons. There’s a green pine tree wood in front of the hotel, and public sport facilities in the area besides being so close to the beach.
AREA: Poblenou
CLOSEST TO: Platja de la Mar Bella (5 minutes walk)
POOL: 1 rooftop pool
WELLNESS: Fitness center and sauna
OTHER PERKS: Adults-only.
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9
Hotel Best Front Maritim
Business style hotel near the Barcelona beach, perfect for a workation. It’s away from the crowds and close to the beach, and if you’ve already been to Barcelona its secluded location will be a bonus more than a downside.
AREA: Diagonal Mar
CLOSEST TO: Platja de la Nova Mar Bella and Llevant (5 minutes walk), Platja de la Mar Bella (8 minutes walk).
POOL: No
WELLNESS: Gym, sauna, treatment cabins.
OTHER PERKS: Sustainable hotel.
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10
Hesperia Barcelona del Mar
Minimalistic hotel by the Barcelona beach, the hotel is located in front of the gardens that cover the Ronda Litoral road ring. The bridges over it lead to straight to two of the most popular beaches in town. You’ll also be close to the Poblenou district, a still off the beaten path area with lots of new restaurants and a “real Barcelona feel”.
AREA: Poblenou
CLOSEST TO: Platja de la Mar Bella (7 minutes walk), Platja de la Nova Mar Bella (8 minutes walk).
POOL: No
WELLNESS: Gym, sauna, treatment cabins.
OTHER PERKS: Kids playground. Garden and terrace.
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11
Eurohotel Diagonal Port
AREA: Poblenou
CLOSEST TO: Platja de la Mar Bella (7 minutes walk), Platja de la Nova Mar Bella (8 minutes walk).
POOL: 1 rooftop pool.
WELLNESS: No.
OTHER PERKS: Terrace.
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12
SB Icaria
Urban hotel in the neighborhood where the athletes lived during the 1992 Olympics. The area is green and close to the restaurants of the Olympic Marina. There’s also a small shopping mall with a movie theater programming movies in their Original Version (most of them in English.
AREA: Olympic Village
CLOSEST TO: Platja de la Nova Icaria and Platja de Bogatell (8 minutes walk).
POOL: 1 outdoor pool.
WELLNESS: Fitness center. Dry and wet sauna.
OTHER PERKS: Green hotel.
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13
Attica 21 Barcelona Mar
Contemporary hotel great for families: they have family rooms and they are only two blocks away from the Diagonal Mar park, a public garden featuring giant slides and a few cool playgrounds. The Diagonal Mar shopping mall is only a bit further away.
AREA: Diagonal Mar
CLOSEST TO: Platja de la Nova Mar Bella and Platja de Llevant (8 minutes walk).
POOL: 1 rooftop pool.
WELLNESS: No.
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14
Hotel Best 4 Barcelona
Located in the technological area of the Poblenou district, it’s also very close to a cemetery famous for its beautiful sculptures. It’s also a good choice for workations and company trips, as it has a business area with computers and 4 meeting rooms for up to 120 people.
AREA: Poblenou
CLOSEST TO: Platja de la Nova Icaria and Platja de Bogatell (9 minutes walk).
POOL: No.
WELLNESS: Gym. Dry and wet sauna. Treatment cabins.
OTHER PERKS: Sustainable hotel.
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15
Barcelona Princess
Vanguard business hotel. Across the street from the CCIB conventions center and the Forum plaza where take place lots of festivals and concerts throughout the year. It’s also next to a large shopping mall and a short walk from the peaceful Diagonal Mar park.
AREA: Forum
CLOSEST TO: Platja de Llevant (10 minutes walk).
POOL: Rooftop plunge pool.
WELLNESS: Gym.
OTHER PERKS: Cocktail bar.
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Beach Resorts near Barcelona
FAQ
Are there any other Barcelona hotels close to the beach that we should take into account?
For three starts check out the Hotel 54 Barcelona. For 4 star hotels within 10 to 15 minutes walk from the beach check out AC Forum, Ilunion Barcelona and Vincci Maritimo.
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What ocean front Barcelona hotels are the most centrally located?
The hotel H10 Port Vell is the most central Barcelona beach hotel.
What Barcelona hotels on beach are the best communicated?
The H10 Port Vell is very close to the L4 (yellow) subway line, and it’s withink walking distance of the Born district, the Gothic Quarter and La Rambla.
The Hotel Arts and the Barcelona Skipper are also very close to the L4, but they are further from the city center.
The SB Diagonal Zero, Barcelona Princess and Hilton Diagonal Mar are also close to the L4, but they are even further away from the city center.
What are the best hotels on the beach in Barcelona for families?
The Arts Hotel, the Barcelona Skipper, the Hilton Diagonal, the Lugaris Beach Barcelona, the Hesperia Barcelona del Mar and the Attica 21 are great options for families who want to stay near the beach.
What are the best Barcelona luxury hotels on the beach for people traveling with their pets?
The W Hotel, Barcelona Skipper, Hilton Diagonal Mar and Hesperia Barcelona del Mar are pet-friendly hotels.
What is the best time to go to the beach in Barcelona?
Locals usually don’t get in the water until end of June, and the bath season ends towards the end of September. Outside of that it’s either some neighbors that swim every day rain or shine, or Northern tourists. However, the beaches are a great area to hang out, either lounging by the sun, or having lunch at some restaurant by the beach, or exercising at the many sport facilities along the beach.
Are the Barcelona beaches free?
Yes, in Spain there’s no private beaches and all the beaches have free access.
What are your favorite hotels on beach in Barcelona?
Marta
Marta is the founder of ForeverBarcelona. She is a passionate tour guide that loves Barcelona and loves writing too. She is the main author of our Blog, and is committed to sharing her knowledge about Barcelona and her best tips with our readers.
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