Hotel 525

Hotel 525 has 108 rooms across five floors, made up of 90 standard doubles, nine superior rooms and nine suites. Expect clean, modern décor and the basics done properly: air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a minibar and an en-suite bathroom with toiletries. If you've got early tee times lined up, it's the sort of place where check-in is painless and everything you need is where you expect it to be.

If you want extra space, the suites are the pick. You get a separate lounge area with a sofa and your own balcony, which is ideal for longer stays or small groups sharing without feeling on top of each other. Superior rooms offer a bit more room than the standards, with the same simple, unfussy finish.

Food-wise, the restaurant serves a mix of Spanish and international dishes in a bright dining room. The menu is sensibly sized rather than massive, but you'll find enough variety for a few nights, especially if you're mixing hotel dinners with local restaurants nearby. Breakfast is buffet-style with hot and cold options, plus strong coffee and pastries, which does the job nicely before an early departure to the course. If you're squeezing in 36 holes, the buffet breakfast and quick drive out to Roda are exactly what you want.

There's also a lounge bar just off the lobby for a quiet drink. It's more relaxed than lively, which suits the hotel's overall feel.

Up top, the rooftop pool is on the small side but gets sun for most of the day, with loungers and space to unwind. The 525 Spa is compact and geared towards recovery, with a sauna, steam room and treatments such as massages and facials. Add in the library room, conference facilities and secure underground parking, and you've got a practical base that suits golf breaks without pretending to be a full resort.