Featured beach holidays & beach hotels

Planning your upcoming beach holiday? Need some ideas to plan your trip? Here are some destination suggestions based on reviews from Holiday Watchdog fellow travellers.

Top Spain beach destinations
Majorca
Fuerteventura
Gran Canaria
Lanzarote
Tenerife
Mainland
Top Greece beach destinations
Crete
Zante
Corfu
Top Turkey beach destinations
Hisaronu
Olu Deniz
Icmeler
Marmaris
Top Cyprus beach destinations
Ayia Napa
Protaras

Palma Nova holidays

  • Sol Tordos Mirlos Hotel 3 star
    8 / 10
    1,031 reviews

    " beach is beautiful and 5 mins away so is the shops and bars."

  • Hotel Palmanova 3 star
    7.5 / 10
    548 reviews

    "… never sun beds so we always went to the beach which was much more peaceful and enjoyable."

Puerto Alcudia holidays

  • President Hotel 4 star
    8 / 10
    225 reviews

    " The hotel also has a private beach and beach bar which we went to every day."

  • Stil Aucanada Apartments 3 star
    8 / 10
    93 reviews

    " We walked to the port of Alcudia (15 mins max) - That's where the long beach is."

Magaluf holidays

  • Lively Magaluf Hotel 3 star
    7.5 / 10
    86 reviews

    "… isnt much to go by but then you have the beach right down the steps so not far to go either! The …"

  • Iberostar Royal Beach Aparthotel 3.5 star
    7.5 / 10
    65 reviews

    "Stayed at Royal Beach in May this year, first impressions of the hotel were …"

Sa Coma holidays

  • Protur Safari Apartments 4 star
    8.5 / 10
    347 reviews

    " German's - Yes there are many German's there, and yes they do get the beach towels out early."

  • Iris Apartments 3 star
    10 / 10
    24 reviews

    "… people all night coming and going ,the beach is close by pubs are all kid friendly lovely places …"

Caleta De Fuste holidays

  • Castillo Mar Apartments 3 star
    8.5 / 10
    61 reviews

    " the beach is only a 15 minute walk and all the bars and restaurants …"

  • Villa Florida 3 star
    7 / 10
    180 reviews

    "… but well worth it take awalk along the beach to the shoping centre where you will find a spar food …"

Corralejo holidays

  • Oasis Village 3.5 star
    7 / 10
    962 reviews

    "… the town with plenty of shops to view, the beach is within walking distance, a very nice place to visit, …"

  • Hotel Corralejo Beach 3.5 star
    7.5 / 10
    164 reviews

    "Really enjoyed our stay in Corralejo beach hotel."

Playa Del Ingles holidays

  • Riu Waikiki Hotel 3 star
    8 / 10
    454 reviews

    " You have to walk to get the to beach or take the bus but not bad at all."

  • Hotel Green Field 3 star
    7 / 10
    143 reviews

    " The beach is only a short walk away from here, and is beautiful."

Puerto Rico holidays

  • Riosol Aparthotel 3 star
    7.5 / 10
    275 reviews

    " peurto rico beach reached by either steps/roadway/taxi etc."

  • ClubHotel Riu Vistamar 4 star
    8.5 / 10
    746 reviews

    " we had an amazing veiw from our room of the beach and at sun set we could see tenerife,so romantic."

Costa Teguise holidays

  • BlueBay Lanzarote 3 star
    8 / 10
    1,064 reviews

    "all in all we had a great holiday the beach is 15 minutes slow walk and really nice."

  • Sands Beach Resort 3 star
    8 / 10
    1,036 reviews

    "… cheaper than with a tour operator we had a beach front apartment and what a view and only a few steps …"

Puerto Del Carmen holidays

Costa Adeje holidays

  • Hollywood Mirage 5 star
    8 / 10
    283 reviews

    " Promenade walk and Las Vistas beach excellent."

  • Aparthotel Altamira 3 star
    7.5 / 10
    34 reviews

    " What we think is the best sandy beach on the island is a few minutes walk away."

Playa De Las Americas holidays

  • Catalonia Oro Negro 3 star
    8 / 10
    323 reviews

    "… but is within walking distance of the beach and the nightlife."

  • Caribe Apartments 3 star
    7.5 / 10
    169 reviews

    "… as it is central to all night life and the beach , however if you want a relaxing holiday , stay away …"

Benidorm holidays

  • Poseidon Playa Hotel 3 star
    7.5 / 10
    136 reviews

    "… Spainish taste, Worse location like Beni-Beach further down miles longer into town now hell worse …"

  • Magic Aqua Rock Gardens 3 star
    8.5 / 10
    199 reviews

    " Very close to the beach and the night life of the new town."

Salou holidays

  • Dorada Palace Hotel 4 star
    8 / 10
    642 reviews

    " salou is a lovely place to go great beach plenty of shops and places to eat ."

  • H10 Salauris Palace 4 star
    8.5 / 10
    489 reviews

    " Not an issue for us as we are beach people and the beach of Salou is absolutely stunning; …"

Torremolinos holidays

  • Hotel Don Paquito 3 star
    9 / 10
    265 reviews

    " Beach only a few mins walk away."

  • Sol Timor Apartments 3 star
    7 / 10
    345 reviews

    "50euro a day, thought that was bad, but beach sunbeds belonging to the hotel 4."

Benalmadena holidays

  • Holiday Village Hotel 4 star
    7.5 / 10
    1,128 reviews

    " Beach 10 mins walk."

  • Playa Bonita Hotel 4 star
    7.5 / 10
    120 reviews

    "… freezing though!! And having a private beach as you step out of the hotel door was amazing."

Stalis holidays

  • Athena Apartments 3 star
    7.5 / 10
    87 reviews

    " Close to Stalis and great beach if you want but the pool and deck area are superb if …"

  • Pegasus Studios 4 star
    8.5 / 10
    13 reviews

    " We found the Greek people lovely the beach is lovely, the food is lovely."

Malia holidays

  • Villa Contessa 3 star
    7.5 / 10
    40 reviews

    "… deserted,it is a good 20 mins walk to the beach if you can cross the road due to the traffic if you …"

  • Yiannos Manos Apartments 3 star
    8 / 10
    101 reviews

    " Sirens Beach about a 5 minute walk away was really nice as well, …"

Tsilivi holidays

  • Alamis Apartments 3 star
    7.5 / 10
    166 reviews

    " The Alamis is quite central and the beach is very close."

  • Planos Beach Hotel 3 star
    8 / 10
    29 reviews

    " We returned daily from the beach to a nice cold pint of beer and a chicken wrap which …"

Laganas holidays

  • Atlantis Hotel 3 star
    7.5 / 10
    177 reviews

    "… recommend it to families, its close to the beach and the bars and clubs are a distance away to not here …"

  • Zante Plaza Hotel & Apartments 3 star
    9 / 10
    345 reviews

    "… location for people who want to party! The beach is about ten minutes and shops also! As the hotel was …"

Sidari holidays

  • Angelina's Apartments 3 star
    8.5 / 10
    120 reviews

    "… Clean and you have loads of stuff Bars beach all you need, plenty stuff for everyone."

  • Koursaros Apartments 3 star
    8 / 10
    24 reviews

    "… family something there for everyone, the beach and shops are just minutes away from the apartments, …"

Acharavi holidays

  • Matoula Apartments 3 star
    8.5 / 10
    148 reviews

    "… plenty of sun,a good pool, clean appts, beach in easy walking distance,good value food and friendly …"

  • Nireas Studios and Apartments 3 star
    8.5 / 10
    58 reviews

    " The beach is lovely and just a stone throw away and you can walk …"

Hisaronu holidays

  • Green Forest Hotel 4.5 star
    9 / 10
    811 reviews

    "… took the free shuttle bus to the private beach and it was private, so if you wish to go topless to …"

  • Montana Pine Resort Hotel 4 star
    9.5 / 10
    595 reviews

    "The Blue Lagoon beach is superb and on the doorstep."

Olu Deniz holidays

  • Tropicana Oludeniz Hotel 4 star
    7 / 10
    200 reviews

    "… which for a few lira will take you to the beach of Ole Deniz or into Fethiye which has many bars and …"

  • Magic Tulip Oludeniz 3.5 star
    7 / 10
    245 reviews

    " Location close to the beach and schoping and restaurants but perfect meal heaving …"

Icmeler holidays

  • Oylum Park Hotel 3 star
    8 / 10
    8 reviews

    " The beach is a five minute walk, easy to find."

  • Grand Yazici Club Turban 4.5 star
    8.5 / 10
    347 reviews

    " If you pay for a card for your beach towels make sure they give you a receipt, no receipt …"

Marmaris holidays

  • Marmaris Park Hotel 4.5 star
    8 / 10
    325 reviews

    " There are a few steps to the beach 30 to be precise really how can u complain about that …"

  • Emre Beach Hotel 3 star
    8 / 10
    491 reviews

    "We have just returned from a 2 week family holiday at Emre Beach Hotel Annex."

Ayia Napa holidays

  • Christabelle Hotel Apartments 3 star
    8 / 10
    82 reviews

    " Nissi beach was not that far away but because of the heat we got …"

  • Tasia Maris Beach Hotel 3 star
    8.5 / 10
    240 reviews

    "… where given room 419 overlooking pool and beach the balcony was quite small but we diden`t use it room …"

Protaras holidays

  • Malama Holiday Village 4 star
    8.5 / 10
    157 reviews

    "… towels provided along with toilet roll! Beach towels could be hired from hut near pools."

  • Mimosa Beach Hotel 3 star
    8 / 10
    89 reviews

    " Great beach at the end of the garden, but you pay 2euros 50 per …"