Hotel & Spa La Residencia Puerto  

On Spain’s southernmost tip in Tarifa, facing the lively port and just steps from the old town, shops and beaches. Minutes from Castle de Guzman El Bueno, Playa de los Lances, Punta Tarifa and St. Matthew’s Church — family-friendly and pet-friendly.

This 4-star Hotel & Spa has 55 air-conditioned rooms (including five junior suites) with Moroccan-inspired décor and natural materials, many offering sea or patio views. Rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs, safes, desks, bathrobes and slippers, plus complimentary toiletries and hairdryers for a relaxed, light atmosphere.

Soak in a heated open-air pool that runs on renewable energy, unwind in the spa with sauna, steam room, solarium and massage treatments, or grab a bike for local exploring and book whale-watching or diving excursions at the tour desk. Babysitting is available for a surcharge.

The hotel offers a conference centre with two meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Paid on-site parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle are available, and complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected throughout the property.

Dine at the on-site restaurant serving local cuisine, sip cocktails at the bar/lounge or poolside bar, and enjoy access to several nearby beach bars. Buffet breakfast is served daily (fee), with limited room service and a café for lighter bites.