The Best Boutique Hotels In Peniscola Valencia

Peniscola, famous for its castle overlooking a long strip of sandy beach on the Costa del Azahar, is a popular beach getaway for Spaniards as well as overseas visitors. There are plenty of large hotels here, but look a little closer and you can also find some boutique gems with a more personal touch. Here’s our round-up of the best.

1. Hotel Boutique La Mar, Peñíscola

Hostel, Hotel

Located within the walls of the castle with stunning views out to sea, there’s a lot to like about this small hotel. Enjoy a drink on the roof terrace or relax in the Jacuzzi, and enjoy homemade food using quality produce. Modern, minimal décor, attentive staff and a quiet, homely atmosphere make it the perfect spot for chilling out.

2. Hotel RH Boutique Portocristo, Peníscola

Boutique Hotel, Hotel

Hotel RH Boutique Portocristo, Peniscola

Located next to the old town and castle, this cosy stay offers comfortable rooms with balconies, some with sea views, with tasteful décor and all the facilities you’d expect including coffee machine in the room. The hotel also has a small but welcoming spa area with jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Friendly staff speak good English and breakfast is fresh and well-cooked.

3. Hotel Tio Pepe, Peniscola

Hotel

Just a short stroll to the beach, this small but modern and comfortable hotel has wifi, air conditioning and LCD TV in every room. It’s a friendly and clean place to relax after sightseeing or sunbathing, with a simple breakfast provided in the café bar. The hotel is best known for its restaurant, a popular local spot for typical Valencian rice and seafood dishes, such as rice with red prawns and clams.

5. Hostal Dios Está Bien, Peñíscola

Hotel, Hostel

Find a home away from home in Peniscola at this small hotel with Swiss hospitality plus plenty of old-town charm and personal touches. Cosy rooms feature original stone walls and contemporary decor, and bathrooms are modern and spotlessly clean. The breakfast, which includes freshly roasted coffee, is generous. Don’t forget the roof terrace with its incredible panoramic views out to sea.

6. Muva Beach, Peniscola

Hotel

If you’re looking for a bright, stylish hotel full of modern features, Muva Beach has got it all covered. The hotel’s ten rooms feature everything from air conditioning to soundproofing, plus modern décor with large art prints, textured walls and mood lighting. The on-site restaurant offers discounts for hotel guests, and the central location near the castle is hard to beat.

7. Hotel Bodegón De Peñiscola, Peníscola

Hotel

For a laid-back beachfront stay in a quiet location, this unassuming, family-run hotel is a great option. Rooms are simple but comfortable and of a good size, many featuring a balcony with sea views. The buffet breakfast is varied and generous, and the hotel’s own bar and restaurant offers good-value lunch and dinner options with a sea view. It’s a pleasant 20-minute walk into the Old Town along the promenade. The friendly owners can help you organise bike rental, and there’s free parking on site.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.