La Taberna del Chef del Mar

Refined hostal in a converted palace, offering polished rooms & suites, plus an interior courtyard. Set in a converted 18th-century palace, this refined hostal is a 2-minute walk from the Museo Arqueológico Municipal, a 4-minute walk from the Castle of San Marcos and 2 km from Playa De La Puntilla. Elegant rooms feature desks, minibars, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some offer period features such as exposed wood beams and/or 4-poster beds. Suites add sitting areas, and an upgraded suite has a Nespresso machine and a private pool. Continental breakfast is available for a surcharge and served in an airy, interior courtyard that features marble columns.

Relaxed guesthouse offering quirky rooms & a shared kitchen, plus a terrace & beach umbrellas. Set in a 19th-century house, this eclectic guesthouse is a 2-minute walk from the medieval Castillo de San Marcos, 1 km from Puerto Santa María train station, and 5 km from Playa de Valdelagrana along the Bay of Cádiz. The whimsical rooms provide free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning and/or ceiling fans. Some also add direct patio access, balconies, exposed ceiling beams and/or stonework. All come with en suite, private or shared bathrooms; those with shared facilities have in-room sinks. There’s a common kitchen, a garden terrace, and loaner beach towels and umbrellas. Amenities offered for a fee include a beverage bar and a breakfast buffet.

Lively hotel with a spa & wellness area, plus an indoor pool, a terrace & an informal restaurant. This sophisticated hotel is 1.6 km from the Castle of San Marcos and 3.4 km from Puerto Sherry. The modest rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, along with room service and garden views. Upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas and balconies or terraces. An informal restaurant offers buffet dining and an a la carte menu, plus a bar and a terrace. There's also a heated indoor pool, as well as a spa, and wellness area with a whirlpool tub, a steam room and gardens.

Casual Andalusian-style hotel with an atrium courtyard, plus 3 outdoor saltwater pools & a cafe/bar. Housed in a classic Andalusian-style building, this down-to-earth hotel is 1.1 km from the beach and 2.9 km from the medieval Castle of San Marcos. The warm rooms with traditional wood furnishings feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas and kitchenettes. The hotel has an atrium courtyard, a seasonal restaurant and a cafe/bar. Other amenities include 3 outdoor saltwater pools, a sundeck and a garden. Underground parking is available (surcharge).

Simple rooms in a 17th-century, Moorish-style building, plus free high-speed Internet. In an airy, Moorish-style building dating from the 17th century, this laid-back hotel in the Costa de la Luz overlooks the Guadalete River, and is 3 km from Valdelagrana Beach. Set around an interior courtyard, the snug, straightforward rooms offer flat-screen TVs and complimentary high-speed Internet. Amenities include a quaint guest lounge, and continental breakfast for a surcharge. Pets are welcome by prior arrangement.

Traditional apartments in a 17th-century property with a courtyard, a terrace & a tapas bar. Set in a stately 17th-century mansion, and a 7-minute walk from the Castle of San Marcos, this old-world, Baroque-style apartment hotel is 0.9 km from Puerto Santa María train station and 22 km from Cádiz Cathedral. The airy, traditional apartments feature kitchens, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as laundry facilities and pull-out sofas. Amenities include a courtyard and a sunbathing terrace, as well as a lounge area with a library, and an informal tapas bar.

Charming apartment hotel in an 18th-century building featuring complimentary Wi-Fi. Set in an 18th-century building, this quaint apartment hotel is 8 minutes away on foot from guided tours at the medieval Castle of San Marcos, a 10-minute walk from Puerto Santa Maria train station, and 5 km from Valdegrana Beach along the Bay of Cádiz. Sleeping up to 8 people, the relaxed 1- to 3-bedroom apartments feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. All provide kitchens and separate living rooms. Some offer sofabeds and/or terraces. Car and bike rentals are available, as is parking (surcharge). A cleaning fee applies.

Functional rooms in a basic hotel offering a relaxed restaurant & a snack bar, plus an outdoor pool. Adjacent to Dunas de San Anton park, this straightforward hotel is a 10-minute walk from La Puntilla Beach and 2 km from the 15th-century Priory Church. Functional rooms with traditional wood furniture offer TVs. Some rooms have wood floors. Room service is available. There's a relaxed restaurant and a snack bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool (with a seasonal poolside bar) and gardens. Parking is offered.

Nestled in a stylish villa surrounded by lush gardens, this standout restaurant serves innovative Andalusian tasting menus and delightful tapas.

Beneath elegant brick arches, Bodegas Osborne's stylish space serves up refined tapas and exceptional wines, making it a must-visit for food lovers.