Best Hotels in Tarragona Spain: boutique, 5-star & luxury
WHERE TO STAY IN TARRAGONA CITY & PROVINCE
The Tarragona area is the perfect destination for a holiday in Spain. It’s not just relatively close to Barcelona and its many tourist attractions, but it’s a lesser known region with lots of attractive things to do. The sand beaches of the Costa Daurada, the Roman Ruins of Tarragona, the PortAventura and Ferrari Land theme parks, the wine regions of Priorat and Montsant, the natural area of the Ebre riverside, a scenic countryside and historic villages, monasteries and castles.
We’ve selected for you the best Tarragona hotels and organized them by area (beach, countryside, Ebro river, Tarragona city…) as well as number of stars and other features (spa hotels, boutique hotels…). We hope our selection helps us chosing the perfect accomodation for your stay in Tarragona area!
Best hotels in Tarragona City
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H10 Imperial Tarraco - 4* Superior
Tarragona City is the place to be if you don't like impersonal beach resorts and you are more of a cultural traveler. You'll be able to explore the Roman ruins and enjoy a urban culinary scene. Run by the sound Spanish chain H10, this newly renovated hotel is the maximum level of luxury hotels Tarragona city has to offer, since there are no 5-star hotels in Tarragona. Its location is perfect to explore the Roman ruins as well as to discover the many great Tarragona restaurants, or have fun shopping.
2
SB Ciutat de Tarragona Hotel - 4*
A modern urban hotel that specializes in corporate trips and conferences, but is also nicely equipped to welcome families (the largest park of Tarragona is just a couple of blocks away). The hotel facilities are run with sustainability in mind, and it has some very convenient features such as free wifi and ice dispensers in all the floors. The marble pavement in all the rooms add a touch of luxury to your stay. They have family rooms as well as a sexy room with jacuzzi in the room.
LOCATION: Tarragona city center, in a modern part of the city were locals live and work, just 15 minutes walk from the Old Town.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 20 minutes walk from the closest beach, Platja del Miracle.
SPA: No.
OTHER FACILITIES: Rooftop pool and hot tub (open June-October), gym.
3
AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott - 4*
Another modern hotel prepared to receive corporate events and company meetings, but is also a good option to explore the Tarragona attractions. The reputation of Marriott backs up the high quality standards of the hotel services.
LOCATION: Just two minutes further from the Old Town than the SB Ciutat de Tarragona, but closer to the entrance of the parc.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 22 minutes walk from the closest beach, Platja del Miracle.
SPA: No.
OTHER FACILITIES: Gym with steam sauna.
4
Hotel Tarraco Park, 4*
An interesting choice for those traveling with their own car and planning to use it to explore the Tarragona province. Its location in the suburbs will spare you the traffic inside the city and you’ll be easily connected with the main roads and highway. Perfect for company events and conventions, too.
LOCATION: At the entrance of the city, on the Road to Valencia, a mere 10 minutes drive from the Old Town.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 11 minutes drive from the closest beach, Platja del Miracle.
SPA: No.
OTHER FACILITIES: Outdoor pool open during the Summer months, gym, half board.
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Hotel Boutique Mas la Boella, 4* Superior
If you are looking for a unique accommodation in Tarragona, this is what you are looking for. Conveniently located between the airport, the city and Port Aventura, this charming hotel is surrounded by 110 hectares (272 acres) of lush gardens. Each room is decorated with exquisite taste combining luxurious touches such as antique furniture and signature toiletries. It’s also a sustainable hotel awarded the Biosphere Destination seal.
LOCATION: La Canonja, a Tarragona suburb, surrounded by farming lands, but only 11 minutes drive from the Old Town of Tarragona.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 13 minutes drive from the closest beach, Platja de la Pineda in Vila-Seca.
SPA: No.
OTHER FACILITIES: Outdoor pool, old winery facilities turned rooms for events. Award winning restaurant.
5 star hotels in Tarragona Province
5 star hotels in Tarragona with spa
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Le Méridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa - 5*
LOCATION: Calafell / El Vendrell, 30km / 18.5 miles from Tarragona City.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: On the beachfront.
SPA: Ayurveda, thalassotherapy and signature treatments inspired in ancestral techniques. Steam room. Therapeutic baths.
OTHER FACILITIES: Kids club, pool, gym, winery, gardens.
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Hotel Gran Palas 5 Experience - 5*
A spectacular resort by the beach, designed for the perfect vacation in style. Relax in a Balinese bed with views over the Mediterranean with a cocktail in your hand. No need to think about what to do, because the hotel has an exciting offer of activities for you. Great for couples, groups of friends as well as families.
LOCATION: Salou, 20km / 12.5 miles from Tarragona City.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: On the beachfront.
SPA: The largest thalassotherapy spa in Catalonia: salt-water pools with waterfalls and jets, dry and steam saunas with chromotherapy, therapeuthical showers, hot tubs and massage cabins.
OTHER FACILITIES: Paddel courts, outdoor tropical pools (open during the Summer season) – one of them with water slides, Summer kids club, gym, sailing and water sports activities.
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The Westin Bonmont Golf Resort & Spa - 5*
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LOCATION: Mont-Roig del Camp, 40km / 25 miles from Tarragona City.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 10 minutes drive from the closest beach, Platja de la Casa dels Lladres.
SPA: 1000sqm / 10770 sqf spa facilities.
OTHER FACILITIES: 18-hole golf course (the only one in Costa Daurada with golf club!), outdoor pool.
9
Hotel Monument Mas Passamaner - 5*
A gorgeous boutique hotel located in a modernist countryside manor built in 1922 by the architect Domenech i Muntaner. Enjoy the stay of your dreams in one of their double rooms, their modernist suites or their design villas.
LOCATION: La Selva del Camp, 17km / 10.5 miles from Tarragona City, surrounding by farming lands.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 20 minutes drive from the closest beach, Platja del Miracle in Tarragona.
SPA: pool with jets, waterfalls, current circuit, hot tubs, water massage beds… Sauna and turkish bath, pediluvium, outdoors jacuzzi, cyclone showers and massage cabins.
OTHER FACILITIES: Heliport, paddle club.
Best boutique hotels in Tarragona, Spain
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Portaventura lucy's mansion - 5*
LOCATION: Vila-Seca next to Port Aventura World, 15km / 9.5 miles from Tarragona City.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 10 minutes drive from the closest beach, Platja dels Pilons in Salou.
SPA: Massage cabins.
OTHER FACILITIES: Unlimited access to PortAventura World and Ferrari Land. Outdoor pool open during the Summer months. Breakfast, half and full board. Free parking. Paid gym. Paid access to partner beach & golf club.
11
Terra Dominicata - Hotel & Winery | Adults Only - 5*
The 5-star hotel in Tarragona for wine lovers, located in the heart of the Priorat wine region. Striking landscape, ancestral silence, elegant mineral wines and authentic people in a historical area.
LOCATION: Escaladei, 57km / 35.5 miles from Tarragona City, surrounded by vineyards and olive tree fields.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 1 hour drive from the closest beaches, in Salou and Cambrils.
SPA: Rural spa with outdoors jacuzzi and showers, stone walks and a wooden Finnish sauna shaped like a giant wine oak barrel.
OTHER FACILITIES: Winery. Outdoor pool.
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Hotel Villa Retiro
Stay in a gorgeous mansion from 1890 that features a one Michelin star restaurant. It’s a dream location to explore an off-the-beaten-path area: the Terres de l’Ebre, with the ruins of the Miravet Castle, the town where Picasso stayed in his youth, wine country and the natural landscapes of the riverside.
LOCATION: Xerta, a charming town by the Ebre River, 93km / 58 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 35 minutes drive from the closest beach, Platja de l’Arenal in L’Ampolla.
SPA: Water and thermal circuit. Massage cabins.
OTHER FACILITIES: 1-star Michelin restaurant. Professional cooking school. Tropical garden with exotic plants, water features and a small cave.
Other luxury and boutique hotels in Tarragona area
4 star superior Tarragona hotels
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Hotel Palas Pineda - 4* Superior
LOCATION: Salou, a beach resort 14km / 8.5 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: One block away (2 minutes walk).
SPA: 2 indoor pools with jets and waterfall. Hot tub. Dry and steam sauna.
OTHER FACILITIES: Outdoor pools with slides. VIP adults-only area. Kids club. Daytime and evening activities and shows program for kids and adults. Gym. Show cooking at the buffet restaurant.
14
Magnolia Hotel | Adults Only - 4* Superior
A pioneer adults-only boutique hotel, conceived for relaxation. For people 16yo and up.
LOCATION: Salou, a beach resort 14km / 8.5 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 50 meters / 163 feet.
SPA: Jacuzzi, hot and steam sauna, cold showers, massage cabins.
OTHER FACILITIES: Outdoor pool open 24/7, with pool cocktail bar. Games room with pool tables.
15
Monica Hotel - 4* Superior
This hotel isn’t located in a beach resort area, but rather in the heart of the fishing villages of Cambrils. They also run short-term rental apartments on the same premises, as well as a 4* adults-only hotel on the next block.
LOCATION: Cambrils, 23km / 14 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: One block away, 2 minutes walk.
SPA: Jacuzzi, hot and steam sauna, massage cabins.
OTHER FACILITIES: Outdoor pool with separate children section. Garden with exotic plants and natural grass areas, of 2000 sqm / 0.5 acre surface. Gym. Coworking area.
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Hotel Golden Costa Salou | Adults Only - 4* Superior
A great adults-only beach hotel, for people 16+, perfect for a fun but luxurious stay. The combination of pools, beach, spa and other things to do make it a wonderful option.
LOCATION: Salou, 12km / 7.5 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: One block away, 2 minutes walk.
SPA: pool with water jet and waterfall, dry sauna, contrast showers, massage cabins.
OTHER FACILITIES: Smoke-free hotel. Rooftop pool with Balinese beds. Outdoor pool with sunbeds. Gym. Entertainment program.
Best 4 star beach hotels in Tarragona
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Gran Claustre Hotel & Spa - 4*
LOCATION: Altafulla, a quaint medieval village on the Costa Daurada, 13km / 8 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 10 minutes drive or 20 minutes walk from the beach of Altafulla.
SPA: Private rooftop jacuzzi with views over the Mediterranean and the medieval town of Altafulla (open during the Summer season). Water circuit for maximum 12 people at a time (pool with jets, waterfalls, hydromassage bench, bithermal shower, ice fountain, hot and steam sauna… Massage cabins. Problably one of the most complete you’ll find in the province of Tarragona.
OTHER FACILITIES: Outdoor pool and pool bar. Beach club. Orange tree garden.
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May Altafulla Beach Boutique Hotel
A romantic boutique eco-hotel decorated with boho-chic style and natural fibers, with a spectacular rooftop.
LOCATION: Altafulla, a quaint medieval village on the Costa Daurada, 13km / 8 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 1 block away, 1 minute walk from the beach of Altafulla.
SPA: No.
OTHER FACILITIES: Rooftop pool. Rooftop bar for adults 21+. Golf programs.
Boutique hotels in Tarragona Ebre riverside
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Tancat de Codorniu
LOCATION: Alcanar, right next to the border with the Comunitat Valenciana region, 106 km / 64 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 2 minutes drive or 8 minutes walk from the last beach of Catalonia before reaching the province of Castelló.
SPA: No.
OTHER FACILITIES: 2 outdoor pools. Over 2500 orange trees. Farm animals. Minigolf, table tennis, billiards, game room, computer room, free bicycles. Gastronomic restaurant.
20
Hotel Cal Barber
A boutique hotel located in a restored building from 1780, with stone masonry and the original wooden beams. Perfect for couples on a romantic vacation.
LOCATION: Botarell, a quaint countryside village surrounded by olive tree fields, 28 km / 17.5 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 15 minutes drive from the closest beach, in Cambrils.
SPA: Private spa, with complimentary champagne bottle. 2 hot tubs, contrast showers, sauna.
OTHER FACILITIES: 2 outdoor pools. Over 2500 orange trees. Farm animals. Minigolf, table tennis, billiards, game room, computer room, free bicycles. Gastronomic restaurant.
21
Parador de Tortosa
A Parador is a hotel run by the Spanish Government on a unique location or historical building. This one is located in La Suda, a medieval fortress of moor origins, at the top of a hill overlooking the town of Tortosa and the Ebro river.
LOCATION: Tortosa, a mid-sized town by the Ebre river with an impressive Cathedral and some interesting Renaissance architecture, 88.5 km / 55 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 26 minutes drive from the closest beach, L’Arenal in L’Ampolla.
SPA: No.
OTHER FACILITIES: 1 outdoor pool, open during the Summer season.
Boutique hotels in Tarragona countryside
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Hotel Mas Mariassa
LOCATION: Pratdip, a small farming village, 45 km / 28 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 20 minutes drive from the closest beach, the Cala dels Vienesos in Miami Platja (Mont-Roig del Camp).
SPA: Indoor pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, massage cabins.
OTHER FACILITIES: 1 outdoor pool. Mediterranean garden. Pet friendly. Free parking.
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Hotel Mas del Sord 1335
A green boutique hotel in a countryside manor from 1335, perfect for either a peaceful family vacation, or a romantic stay for couples. Booked enough in advance, you can even keep the entire facility for your group stay.
LOCATION: La Selva del Camp, a small town surrounded by olive trees and hazelnut trees, 25 km / 15.5 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 25-30 minutes drive from the closest beaches, in Salou and Cambrils.
SPA: No.
OTHER FACILITIES: 1 outdoor pool with Balinese beds. Mediterranean garden. Children playground. Free bicycles. Orchard and vineyards. Game room with billiard.
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La Figuerola Hotel & Restaurant
A 1000 year old countryside manor decorated with a rustic style, for a vacation in contact with nature.
LOCATION: In the countryside outside of the town of Vandellos, 47 km / 29 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 20 minutes drive from the closest beaches, in L’Hospitalet de l’Infant and Miami Platja.
SPA: No.
OTHER FACILITIES: 1 indoor pool with mountain views, 1 outdoor pool open during the Summer season (with a separate kids area). Library and games room. Pet friendly.
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Boutique Hotel & Spa Les Vinyes | Adults Only - 3*
An exception to my list of luxury hotels in Tarragona (Spain): even if I focused on 5 star and 4 star hotels, Les Vinyes with only 3 stars makes it to my list because it’s a gorgeous boutique hotel with Spa, vineyards and lots of charm. One of their rooms have an in-room jacuzzi, and some other have their own fireplace.
LOCATION: The little hamlet of Vilardida, 30 km / 18.5 miles from Tarragona city.
DISTANCE FROM THE BEACH: 26 minutes drive from the closest beaches, in Creixell.
SPA: Jacuzzi, sauna, acupressure bed, tepidarium, halotherapy room, massage cabins.
OTHER FACILITIES: Half board included.
What are your favorite luxury hotels in Tarragona, Spain?
Marta
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