Whether you want family fun, secluded romance or a gastronomic delight: These are the top six beach hotels to head to this summer (peace of mind included)

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• Here we reveal head-turning hotels in Greece, Ibiza, Tenerife, Dubai and Cyprus
• They offer show-stopping rooms, jaw-dropping views and dining that’ll delight 
• The hotels can all be booked online with British Airways Holidays 
• Book now with a low deposit, 23kg baggage and ATOL protection 

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside, especially when it has turquoise waters and soft sun-kissed sands – and involves a stay in luxury accommodation right on the shoreline.

Beach hotels take some beating and here we present a handful of head-turners – six properties to check into this summer in Crete, Tenerife, Cyprus, Ibiza, Dubai and the Peloponnese in Greece, that tick every box. 

They offer show-stopping rooms, jaw-dropping views, dining that’ll delight and activities for every age group, from water parks to water sports and from crazy golf to teeing off on signature courses. What’s more, these hotels can all be booked with peace of mind included with British Airways Holidays.

Beach hotels take some beating and here we present a handful of head-turners in Greece, Crete, Ibiza, Tenerife, Dubai and Cyprus

You can book now and benefit from low deposits, flexible payments, a 24-hour holiday helpline and ATOL protection.

In addition, 23kg baggage allowance comes as standard and the British Airways Holidays ‘Customer Promise’ offers the flexibility to change your holiday for free or cancel it for voucher credit, available on all holidays booked for travel before April 30, 2022. Plus, refunds are guaranteed to be processed within 14 days in the event British Airways Holidays has to cancel the booking.

So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down and decide which hotel is your top contender for a brilliant beach break.

Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, Crete

Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection occupies a dreamy spot on a private sandy beach

Want a gem of a hotel that’ll add spellbinding sparkle to a summer seaside sojourn? Look no further than the opulent Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection.

This multi-award-winning landmark property – ideal for couples and families alike – occupies a dreamy spot on a private sandy beach right opposite the Unesco-protected islet of Spinalonga, home to an amazing 16th-century Venetian fortress.

For romantic moments, couples can order sundowners from the hotel’s Breeze Seafront bar and drink in the mesmerising view of the island.

The hotel’s Breeze Seafront bar (pictured) is the perfect spot for a romantic moment. Here couples can enjoy sundowners and gaze at the Unesco-protected islet of Spinalonga

Prise themselves away from the azure shoreline waters, and guests will find plenty to enjoy within the hotel, for children and adults alike.

‘The Core’ is a major draw, for instance.

This junction of art and design, fashion, wellness and gastronomy features numerous pop-up shops selling gourmet street food, organic juices, jewellery, artefacts and more.

Accommodation at Domes of Elounda ranges from luxury to ultra-luxury. Pictured is a luxury residence pool

An open-air cinema, family activity corners and an open space for concerts, shows and luxury picnics complete the scene.

The accommodation, meanwhile, ranges from luxury to ultra-luxury, with every guest enjoying a suite or villa.

Truly, paradise for sunseekers.

Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa, Tenerife

Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa has dramatic mountains on one side, the Atlantic Ocean on the other

When it comes to location, location, location, Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa has it all.

This quiet hotel in the resort area of Costa Adeje has dramatic mountains on one side, the Atlantic Ocean on the other – and direct access to the coastline promenade, with sandy El Duque Beach just minutes away by foot.

Fantastic golf courses and water sports facilities are close by, too. And the average year-round temperature is a balmy 23C.

The hotel boasts three beautiful pools, four restaurants and two bars

For guests who fancy unwinding in the resort, there are three beautiful pools, a 19,000-square-foot spa and parents craving pure relaxation can divert their children to have fun in the ‘Guanchito Kid’s Club’ or ‘Magma Club’.

Eating and drinking options, meanwhile, are plentiful, with four restaurants and two bars within the resort.

El Parador buffet restaurant offers delicious international cuisine; Japanese specialities are not to be missed at Kamakura restaurant; La Venta restaurant serves the best Spanish delights and Vivace is ideal for a light Mediterranean lunch by the pool.

There are 284 deluxe rooms and suites, which come with garden, pool or glorious ocean views

Plus, an enticing array of bars and eateries can be found in the nearby village of La Caleta.

At the end of a sun-soaked day, each guest retires to one of 284 deluxe rooms and suites, which come with garden, pool or glorious ocean views.

Bliss.

Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol, Cyprus

Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol sits on a southern coastal strip of Cyprus

There’s something for everyone at the stunning Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol.

Located along a southern coastal strip of Cyprus in a thoughtfully crafted landscape, the beachside property keeps sporty types happy with three tennis courts, a mini football pitch, a water sports centre, a state-of-the-art Parkfit health club, and a seasonal football course for five to 15-year-olds.

Youngsters will also delight in the amazing Park Kidz, a luxury all-day children’s park with a two-level castle and a multi-activity pool with a pirate’s ship, waterslide and outdoor playground.

Youngsters will delight in the amazing Park Kidz, pictured, an amazing all-day children’s park

Adults with relaxation at the top of the agenda are also well and truly indulged.

They can let their worries slip away at the Kalloni Spa, for instance. This temple to de-stressing contains 14 treatment rooms, three spa suites, five thalassotherapy pools and steam rooms.

Poolside lounging is another option. There are three pools – and one caters for adults-only.

The hotel runs a seasonal football course for five to 15-year-olds

Foodies will be in heaven, meanwhile, thanks to five distinct restaurants offering everything from traditional Cypriot cuisine to treats inspired by the flavours of southern Italy.

And the accommodation will delight everyone.

The hotel offers a tantalising range of rooms, suites and villas, from family-friendly to adult-only. Splash out, and you can have a private pool.

The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino, Greece

The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino occupies a premium spot by the Ionian Sea

Welcome to the ultimate family beachfront destination.

The renowned Westin Resort, Costa Navarino occupies a premium spot by the Ionian Sea in Greece’s Messinia region, in the southwest of the breathtaking Peloponnese peninsula.

At the front of this luxury dreamland holiday resort is a stunning 1.5km-long sandy beach. Within, an array of facilities and accommodation that will delight all ages and light up Instagram feeds.

Like the three pools, for instance.

The Aqua Park boasts three state-of-the-art waterslides and a playground with ropes and climbing frames

Guests will be gobsmacked by the Westin Pool, with its trio of waterfalls and dual levels, and at the heart of the resort they’ll find the elegant, palm-fringed Lagoon Pool, comprising one adult and one kids’ pool. The piece de resistance pool-wise for children, though, is likely to be the Aqua Park, which boasts three state-of-the-art waterslides and a playground with ropes and climbing frames.

Children’s facilities also include Cocoon – a dedicated crèche play area for guests between four months and three years of age – and the Sandcastle play area, which has game areas, slides and drawing workshops for four to 12-year-olds.

Guests will be gobsmacked by the Westin Pool, with its trio of waterfalls and dual levels

The fun factor has been factored in for teens and adults, too, with water skiing, sailing, hiking, biking, racquet sports and rock climbing available, plus the chance to tee off at two award-winning signature golf courses.

For post-activity relaxation, there’s a spa with hydrotherapy pools, ice-grotto rooms and herbal saunas.

And, of course, sinking into bed.

There are 445 show-stopping rooms and suites inspired in design by old Messinian mansions. Views are to the sea, the golf landscape or the resort’s pools and gardens – and all the ground-floor rooms have private infinity pools.

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa is a dazzling beachside oasis. The image shows the view from the hotel 

Check in to Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai, and discover a dazzling beachside oasis boasting elegant rooms with city and sea views and understated luxury.

Here days can be spent soaking up the sun amid 19 acres of manicured garden, lolling on the fine white sands of JBR Beach, just a stone’s throw away, and cooling off with dips in the hotel’s three pools – or in the pristine waters of the Arabian Gulf.

Dry off and stroll along the buzzing ‘Walk’ at Jumeirah Beach Residence, which the hotel sits at one end of.

This buzzing beachfront boulevard is bristling with boutique shops, restaurants and cafes and plays host to pop-up markets.

Back at the hotel, there’s a Romanesque spa and health club to be pampered in and a constellation of heavenly restaurants and bars to try out, from seafood at Geales to Asian flavours at Zengo and Middle Eastern cuisine at Al Khaima.

Don’t worry about keeping the children occupied, by the way – there’s a kids’ activity club and a crazy golf course. 

W Ibiza

The much-anticipated W Ibiza will be the hotel to be seen on an island that’s become a legendary holiday destination

It’s a marriage made in heaven – the cool-as-a-cucumber W hotel brand arrives this June on the White Isle.

The much-anticipated W Ibiza will be the hotel to be seen on an island that’s become a truly legendary holiday destination, a brand in its own right.

The location? Off the beaten track, on the palm-fringed, sand-drenched beachfront of cosmopolitan Santa Eulalia, with direct access to the sparkling Med in a town that offers an intoxicating mix of art galleries, boutique shops, mouth-watering dining and dive-deep waters.

The main WET Deck outdoor pool and its oversized sunloungers is a perfect spot to relax

The look? Ultra-stylish. This is a hotel that will fulfil every guest’s Instagram needs.

Luxurious? Every step of the way.

It has 162 eclectically opulent bedrooms with signature W Beds, heavenly bedding and dream-easy pillows and scatter cushions, plus jaw-dropping sea or mountain views.

W Ibiza has 162 eclectically opulent bedrooms with signature W Beds

After recharging, guests can relax at a rooftop pool and cocktail bar called GLOW, on oversized sunloungers at the main WET Deck outdoor pool and the 4,000-square-foot spa. Then they can refuel at the wow-factor W Lounge – which serves food and drink all day and features swinging couches and amphitheatre-styling – and a vibrant beach restaurant, Chiringuito Blue.

There’s also a vegetarian eatery called Ve Cafe, offering an array of vegetarian and vegan options centred around light, healthy food served in bowls, and W Ibiza’s promenade café, the perfect spot to eat a relaxed lunch and recline, spellbound by the glittering waters beyond.

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Calls are charged at local rate. Flight bookings made over the telephone incur a £10 booking fee per person, holiday bookings incur no fee. Cancel or change options available on new bookings for travel dates up to April 30, 2022 

As a result of coronavirus (Covid-19) and evolving local legislation, some amenities and facilities shown in this article may have restrictions in place at time of travel. Please check before travelling to avoid any disappointment. All information featured in this article is subject to change and was correct as at May 13, 2021.

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