The four-pearl Gold by Marina is an adult-only hotel located a 10-minute walk from Playa Ingles in one direction, and the Yumbo shopping mall in the other. The hotel’s decor is hip and gorgeous -- think bright, modern, and effortlessly cool, with splashes of color everywhere you look. The 133 rooms are serene in contrast to downstairs, outfitted in white and turquoise furnishings, well-equipped kitchenettes, and furnished terraces. Guests rave about the buffet breakfast (fee), and other meals can be ordered at the restaurant or pool bar. Two outdoor pools, a massage and wellness treatment area, and tiny gym round out the amenities. Travelers may want to compare rates with the more luxurious adult-only Bohemia Suites & Spa, though bold purple rooms may be a bit loud for some.

The Bohemia Suites and Spa is a 67-room, adults-only, luxury boutique hotel in Playa del Ingles, roughly 200 yards from the beach. The lush El Siam Spa offers a full array of Thai-influenced bodywork and beauty treatments. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with royal palms and exotic flower gardens, as well as high privacy hedges that make the pool feel perfectly remote. Rooms and common areas are designed in luxe high style, with bright modern furniture and atmospheric lighting (that some find a bit overwhelming). Considering its many on-site facilities (fitness center, spa, restaurants, and pools), freebies (Wi-Fi and breakfast), and often affordable rates, the Bohemia Suites offers a surprisingly solid value for a luxury property.

The four-pearl, 2016-opened Santa Monica Suites is a smart and minimalist hotel with stunning views of the Maspalomas sand dunes, which are a two-minute walk away. Slightly farther at five minutes is the promenade, home to several bars and restaurants. The182 rooms are bright, style, and tranquil, featuring sunken seating areas and furnished terraces -- many with views over the dunes and ocean. Features include a spa with views of the dunes, pool with huge terrace and adjacent a la carte eatery, and well-reviewed buffet restaurant. The free Wi-Fi, however, can be finicky, and there are no in-room kettles. Guests looking for a smaller, more secluded hotel, might want to try the nearby Gold by Marina, although it's adult-only.

Hotel Caserio is an upscale hotel with sophisticated interiors that's just a three-minute walk from the beach promenade. It's one of the most stylish hotels in Playa del Ingles, in part due to a 2016 overhaul, and appeals primarily to modern-minded couples. Rooms are clean and minimalist, and all come with large flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and balconies -- some have sea views. The immaculate, heated pool is a favorite among guests and has a zero-entry layout, with a stylish poolside bar and fantastic sunbeds. The modern buffet restaurant offers live cooking stations, and there's a rooftop sun terrace with a hot tub and gorgeous views (though the atmosphere up there is a little lacking). For a better rooftop terrace try the Marieta Labranda instead, but the parking there isn't free.