Best Spa & Wellness Stays in Antequera

I would choose Hotel Fuente del Sol for couples and families who want a quiet four-star rural stay on the southern slopes of the Sierra del Torcal. It has a spa, extensive gardens and a restaurant, and the setting suits trekking and bird-watching. The rooms are inspired by local floral species. Guests rate it 9.3, a strong score. It is a place for silence and rest rather than city nightlife, so I would plan the days outdoors.

Parador de Antequera is a four-star hotel with a strikingly modern design, surrounded by green gardens and looking out over the Andalusian landscape and its rock formations. Rooms are spacious and contemporary, which gives a family room to spread out. The outdoor pool with views is the highlight for children, and the terrace and elegant restaurant suit parents at sunset. Rated 8.6 from 1,163 reviews, I would choose it for a calm family stay with easy access to town and countryside.

I would choose Hotel Infante Antequera for a family stop in Antequera when a pool matters after a day of sightseeing. The garden and outdoor pool give children space to play, and some rooms look over the garden. Rooms have a seating area, a private bathroom and satellite TV, which helps on a slow evening. Breakfast is served at a cafeteria nearby rather than in the hotel, and the front desk is open 24 hours. It is a simple three-star with outdoor space.

Los Dólmenes sits just outside Antequera, around a traditional Andalusian courtyard, and the rooms come with their own terrace, which gives families a little outdoor space of their own. The restaurant serves Mediterranean food, so an early dinner for children is easy to arrange on site. With an 8.3 score from over 1,100 guests and free private parking, I would use it as a car-based family base for exploring the Antequera area.

Finca Eslava is a converted 18th-century manor house just outside Antequera, and its large garden with a pool is the main draw for families. Children have room to move outdoors, and the paddle tennis court gives older kids and parents a game before dinner. The restaurant serves traditional Andalusian food and the bar covers snacks, so meals need little planning. A car will help for trips into Antequera, but I would happily spend whole afternoons on site.

I would choose Silken Antequera Hills for an active stay with golf and a spa near Antequera's historical town. The four-star hotel has an 18-hole golf course, outdoor swimming pools, a spa and wellness centre, and a restaurant specialising in pizza and pasta with show cooking. A seasonal disco is on site. The historical town is a 10-minute walk away, so it works as a base for exploring Andalusia.

Hotel Lozano suits families exploring Andalusia by car. Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, and free secure parking is included. The Menga and Viera Dolmens are close, and motorway access makes the Costa del Sol beaches and Granada easy day trips. A traditional restaurant serves regional produce and fresh seafood. It is a short drive from the city centre. Rated 8.0 from 501 reviews, I would book it as a practical road-trip base.

Hotel Mesón El Número Uno is a two-star hotel in central Antequera with air-conditioned rooms, city views and free Wi-Fi. Its restaurant cooks homemade dishes, which makes dinner with children simple after a day out, and there is a bar and a lounge. Bike and car rental can be arranged on site, handy for reaching the dolmens or El Torcal. Rated 7.7 from 1,438 reviews, I would book it as a plain, central base for a family on the move.