Some of Spain’s best hotels have four stars, not five: boutique city hotels, apartments with pools in the Canaries and peaceful island hideaways that our guests rate as highly as the big luxury resorts.
Here are ten of the best-rated four-star hotels we sell in Spain, one in each destination.
You’ll find on this page
- Quick verdicts and a comparison table of every hotel
- Ten top-rated 4-star hotels, one per destination
- Why choose a 4-star?
- Answers to the questions we’re asked most
- Live prices with flights and transfers in the search box at the end of the page
At a glance: compare the hotels
| Hotel | Where | Stars | Board | TripAdvisor | Adults only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibra Yamm Urban | San Antonio, Ibiza | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 5/5 | No |
| Boutique Hotel Cordial Plaza Mayor de Santa Ana | Las Palmas City, Canary Islands | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.9/5 | No |
| Hotel Hacienda de Abajo | Tazacorte, La Palma | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.8/5 | No |
| JS Palma Plaza | Palma City, Balearic Islands | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.8/5 | No |
| Apartments Cordial Muelle Viejo | Puerto Mogan, Gran Canaria | 4★ | Self Catering | 4.8/5 | No |
| Palmanova Beach by TRH | Palma Nova, Majorca | 4★ | Self Catering | 4.8/5 | No |
| Cordial Marina Blanca | Playa Blanca, Lanzarote | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering | 4.7/5 | No |
| Mar Suites Formentera | Es Pujols, Formentera | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.7/5 | No |
| Valentin Sancti Petri | Novo Sancti Petri, Costa de la Luz | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Full Board, Half Board | 4.6/5 | No |
| Seth Santo Tomas | Santo Tomas, Menorca | 4★ | Half Board | 4.6/5 | No |
Star ratings are official; TripAdvisor scores were correct when we last checked and can change. Board options vary by room and date.
Quick verdicts
Our top picks
1. Vibra Yamm Urban
- San Antonio, Ibiza
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 5/5
Vibra Yamm Urban in San Antonio, Ibiza, is sleek and stylish, with coastal vibes, popular with grown-ups.
Best for: Ibiza style
2. Boutique Hotel Cordial Plaza Mayor de Santa Ana
- Las Palmas City, Canary Islands
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Boutique Hotel Cordial Plaza Mayor de Santa Ana in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, is just 74 metres from the cathedral, with a rooftop bar with amazing views and modern, spacious rooms.
Best for: City break
3. Hotel Hacienda de Abajo
- Tazacorte, La Palma
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Hotel Hacienda de Abajo in Tazacorte, La Palma, is set in botanical gardens, with elegant décor and a relaxing spa, perfect for couples.
Best for: Gardens and calm
4. JS Palma Plaza
- Palma City, Balearic Islands
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
JS Palma Plaza has modern interiors and a rooftop terrace in a great location in Palma.
Best for: Palma
5. Apartments Cordial Muelle Viejo
- Puerto Mogan, Gran Canaria
- 4-star
- Self Catering
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Apartments Cordial Muelle Viejo in Puerto de Mogán, Gran Canaria, has bright, modern apartments and a stunning pool area in an excellent location.
Best for: Apartments
6. Palmanova Beach by TRH
- Palma Nova, Majorca
- 4-star
- Self Catering
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Palmanova Beach by TRH in Majorca has a modern design and a central location close to the beach.
Best for: Majorca beach
7. Cordial Marina Blanca
- Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
Cordial Marina Blanca in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, has modern, well-equipped apartments, a peaceful location and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for all ages.
Best for: All ages
8. Mar Suites Formentera
- Es Pujols, Formentera
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
Mar Suites Formentera in Es Pujols has a boho-chic style, contemporary interiors, a relaxed atmosphere and rooms with private plunge pools.
Best for: Formentera
9. Valentin Sancti Petri
- Novo Sancti Petri, Costa de la Luz
- 4-star
- Full Board
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Valentín Sancti Petri on the Costa de la Luz has direct access to the beach, four pools, a great range of bars and restaurants and a varied entertainment programme.
Best for: Beach resort
10. Seth Santo Tomas
- Santo Tomas, Menorca
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Seth Santo Tomás in Menorca has a great beach location, a relaxed atmosphere, great service and suites.
Best for: Menorca beach
Why choose a 4-star?
Four-star hotels often have a better location, a more personal feel or more space than bigger resorts. Apartments are perfect for families who like flexibility, boutique city hotels put you in the heart of things, and small island hotels offer peace and character. Every hotel in this guide is rated by our guests as highly as many five-stars.
How we chose these hotels
We looked at every four-star hotel we sell in Spain and its islands and chose the best-rated in each destination. We excluded hotels already featured in our other guides, so you get fresh choices. Every hotel here is well rated by our guests on TripAdvisor, and every one can be booked with us as an ATOL-protected package with flights and transfers. Prices change daily, so use the search box at the end of this page for live availability, or ask a Travel Designer for a tailored shortlist.
Getting there
Flights take around two to two and a half hours to the Balearics and mainland Spain, and around four to four and a half hours to the Canary Islands. Formentera is reached by ferry from Ibiza.
Frequently asked questions
Are 4-star hotels in Spain good?
Yes, many are rated as highly by guests as five-star resorts, especially boutique and apartment hotels.
Where is Formentera?
A small island just south of Ibiza, reached by ferry in around 30 minutes.
Which is best for a city break?
Cordial Plaza Mayor de Santa Ana in Las Palmas or JS Palma Plaza in Palma.
Which is best for families?
Cordial Marina Blanca or Valentín Sancti Petri.
Find your Spain holiday
Search live prices with flights and transfers, all ATOL protected, or ask a Travel Designer to compare these hotels.
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Updated October 2026. Hotels can be booked as ATOL-protected packages with flights and transfers through Travelisto.
