Don Gregory by Dunas

An ocean-facing, wave-riding Danish delight

This hotel masters modern minimalism with pale wood floors, soft grey interiors and light-filled bedrooms. Wake to the sound of waves, linger over buffet breakfasts and dip into a small ocean-facing pool moments from the fine-grained sands of Playa de las Burras. Putting relaxation on the map, the hotel’s new spa features sensory showers and a hydrotherapy pool.

A short hop east along the coast from Playa del Inglés takes you to San Agustín, a sleepy sliver hugging a sheltered bay. A wide promenade connects the two south-coast resorts, dotted with terraced restaurants serving day-fresh seafood from the Atlantic Ocean. Right on Playa de las Burras is Hotel Don Gregory by Dunas, with only a few swaying palms interrupting the ocean views.

Here, you can set your own pace: wake to the sound of the ocean and linger over leisurely buffet breakfasts, take dips in the infinity pool and soak up the sun on a lounger. Later, while away a few glorious hours in the spa before sundowners with a view. If you can’t sit still for too long, San Agustín bay is ideal for diving and snorkelling, or scenic walks.

The Nordic-style interiors are modern and minimalist – think slate-grey hues and light-flooded spaces, broken only by towering indoor plants in white pots and bronze-tinted floor lamps. A piano bar with exposed stone walls is an atmospheric spot for drinks, along with a restaurant that spills out onto an ocean-view terrace, with rattan chairs and fanning palms.

This breezy adults-only beachfront hotel comes with a stylish Nordic twist.