Mediterranean Design
Lime-washed stone, linen, olive wood and sea light — interiors created with local architects and makers, never copied from hotel to hotel.
Since 2003 · Barcelona, Spain
Aurelia Mare Hotels & Resorts
Stay where the Mediterranean lives.
Discover a collection of premium hotels and resorts shaped by Mediterranean light, coastal culture, local dining, wellness and warm European hospitality.
- 12 Hotels
- Barcelona Headquarters
- Western Mediterranean
- 4,386 Rooms
- 6,950 Employees
The Group
Golden sea. Warm hospitality.
Founded in Barcelona in 2003, Aurelia Mare Hotels & Resorts was created to bring together elegant Mediterranean hotels with a shared sense of warmth, design, food and place. Each property is shaped by its local coastline, city or island while maintaining the comfort and service standards of a premium European hotel group.
Local Food & Wine
Kitchens led by regional chefs, market-driven menus and cellars built around Spanish, Provençal and Italian coastal producers.
Coastal Wellness
Thermal suites, hammams, sea-view movement studios and treatments drawn from Mediterranean botanicals and salt-water rituals.
Company at a Glance
A Mediterranean group, precisely scaled
Founded
2003
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
Hotels
12
Total Rooms
4,386
Total Suites
612
Guest Capacity
Approx. 9,800
Employees
Approx. 6,950
Main Regions
Spain, France, Monaco, Italy and Malta-facing Mediterranean routes
Portfolio
Explore the Aurelia Mare Collection
Twelve hotels across Spain, France, Monaco and Italy — city flagships, island resorts, cliffside escapes and heritage estates.
City luxury / flagship hotelAurelia Mare Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
The brand flagship near Port Vell, combining marina views, rooftop dining, spa facilities and elegant Mediterranean city style.
- Rooms
- 420
- Suites
- 58
- Staff
- 620
Best for
City breaks, events, business travel and luxury weekends
Island resortAurelia Mare Palma
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
A premium island resort with marina-view suites, beach club energy, wellness spaces and sunset dining.
- Rooms
- 386
- Suites
- 72
- Staff
- 610
Best for
Couples, families, weddings and Balearic holidays
Urban Mediterranean hotelAurelia Mare Valencia
Valencia, Spain
A sunny city hotel with rooftop pool, garden courtyard, rice-focused restaurant and beach shuttle.
- Rooms
- 310
- Suites
- 36
- Staff
- 390
Best for
City breaks, business travel, beach access and food-led stays
Andalusian coastal resortAurelia Mare Málaga
Málaga, Spain
A large resort with lagoon pools, Andalusian gardens, family facilities, hammam spa and beachfront seafood dining.
- Rooms
- 442
- Suites
- 64
- Staff
- 680
Best for
Families, winter sun, coastal holidays and events
Marina lifestyle hotelAurelia Mare Marseille
Marseille, France
A marina-facing hotel with Provençal dining, rooftop cocktails and cultural excursions around the French Mediterranean.
- Rooms
- 330
- Suites
- 38
- Staff
- 410
Best for
Provence, city breaks, sailing, cruise guests and business travel
Luxury city resortAurelia Mare Nice Riviera
Nice, France
A polished Côte d'Azur hotel with promenade-view suites, champagne bar, designer spa and rooftop pool.
- Rooms
- 295
- Suites
- 48
- Staff
- 520
Best for
Riviera breaks, couples, luxury leisure and festival travel
Ultra-premium luxury hotelAurelia Mare Monaco Bay
Monaco
A prestige property with private arrival lounge, superyacht concierge, infinity pool, residences and fine dining.
- Rooms
- 214
- Suites
- 62
- Staff
- 590
Best for
VIP stays, luxury travel, corporate hospitality and yacht guests
Boutique luxury hotelAurelia Mare Portofino
Portofino, Liguria, Italy
An intimate Italian coastal hotel with harbour-view terraces, garden pool, Ligurian seafood and romantic design.
- Rooms
- 176
- Suites
- 42
- Staff
- 390
Best for
Honeymoons, weddings, romantic stays and private boat experiences
Resort conference hotelAurelia Mare Roma Litorale
Rome Coast, Italy
A large Roman coastal resort with major conference space, beach club, banquet halls and city transfer service.
- Rooms
- 488
- Suites
- 52
- Staff
- 720
Best for
Conferences, weddings, business retreats and Rome coastal stays
Cliffside romantic resortAurelia Mare Amalfi
Amalfi Coast, Italy
A dramatic cliffside resort with infinity pool, lemon grove spa, private boat dock and Amalfi-view suites.
- Rooms
- 238
- Suites
- 54
- Staff
- 510
Best for
Romance, honeymoons, destination weddings and scenic luxury
Luxury beach resortAurelia Mare Sardinia
Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy
A high-energy island resort with white-sand beach club, outdoor wellness pavilion, sunset DJ terrace and Sardinian dining.
- Rooms
- 385
- Suites
- 58
- Staff
- 670
Best for
Beach clubs, families, summer luxury, groups and yacht charters
Heritage resortAurelia Mare Sicily
Taormina, Sicily, Italy
The group's largest resort, with Mediterranean gardens, Sicilian food hall, wellness wing and Mount Etna excursions.
- Rooms
- 702
- Suites
- 28
- Staff
- 840
Best for
Families, weddings, culture, conferences and long resort stays
Collections
One Collection. Four Ways to Stay.
Aurelia City
Premium city hotels with strong food, design, business facilities and cultural access.
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Marseille
- Nice Riviera
Aurelia Resorts
Large leisure resorts focused on pools, beach, wellness, families and longer stays.
- Palma
- Málaga
- Roma Litorale
- Sicily
Aurelia Icons
Smaller luxury and heritage properties in prestigious Mediterranean locations.
- Monaco Bay
- Portofino
- Amalfi
Aurelia Beach Clubs
Seasonal lifestyle hotels with beach clubs, sunset dining and coastal energy.
- Sardinia
- Palma
- Málaga
Destinations
Where the Mediterranean Welcomes You
Barcelona & Catalonia
Modernist architecture, market dining and marina evenings, with vineyards and coves an hour from the city.
Discover DestinationBalearic Islands
Mallorcan coves, mountain villages and long harbour dinners in the soft Balearic light.
Discover DestinationAndalusia
Winter sun, Moorish gardens, hammams and the easy beachfront rhythm of the Costa del Sol.
Discover DestinationFrench Riviera
Promenade mornings, old-town markets, art museums and champagne evenings above the bay.
Discover DestinationMonaco
A compact principality of harbour views, fine dining, gardens and yacht-side arrivals.
Discover DestinationLiguria & Portofino
Pastel harbours, cliff paths, pesto and Ligurian seafood served metres from the water.
Discover DestinationRome Coast
Beach club days and ancient-city afternoons, connected by a short transfer into Rome.
Discover DestinationAmalfi Coast
Lemon terraces, cliffside swimming and slow boat mornings between Positano and Amalfi.
Discover DestinationSardinia
Granite coves, white sand, Costa Smeralda beach clubs and wood-fired island cooking.
Discover DestinationSicily
Taormina terraces, Etna vineyards, Greek theatres and Sicily's remarkable produce.
Discover DestinationExperiences
Experiences Designed Around Place
Mediterranean Food Weekends
Market tours, chef-led tasting menus, regional wine pairings and relaxed late checkouts.
Coastal Wellness Escapes
Thermal suites, spa treatments, sea-view yoga, pilates and calm Mediterranean mornings.
Romance on the Riviera
Champagne arrivals, sea-view suites, sunset dining, private transfers and couples' spa experiences.
Corporate Mediterranean Retreats
Meeting spaces, banqueting, AV support, private dining, team experiences and airport transfers.
Weddings by the Sea
Ceremony terraces, coastal gardens, private dining, suites and destination wedding planning.
Family Resort Holidays
Kids' clubs, family pools, beach access, flexible dining and spacious rooms.
Restaurants & Bars
Food at the Heart of the Stay
Aurelia Mare hotels are built around the flavour of the Mediterranean — Spanish rice dishes, Provençal seafood, Italian coastal cooking, Sicilian produce, Sardinian grills and Riviera cocktails.
- Local ingredients
- Signature restaurants
- Rooftop bars
- Wine-led dining
- Sea-view breakfasts
- Private dining
Wellness
Coastal Wellness, Naturally
From thermal spas and hammams to lemon grove treatment rooms and sea-view yoga decks, wellness at Aurelia Mare is calm, local and restorative.
- Spas
- Thermal suites
- Sea-view gyms
- Yoga and pilates
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Adults-only wellness
Meetings & Events
Meetings, Retreats and Celebrations
From city conferences in Barcelona and Rome Coast to weddings in Amalfi and Portofino, Aurelia Mare offers Mediterranean spaces for business, celebration and connection.
- Corporate retreats
- Conferences
- Product launches
- Weddings
- Private dining
- Incentive travel
- Luxury group stays
Sustainability
Rooted in the Places We Call Home
Aurelia Mare is committed to practical Mediterranean sustainability — reducing waste, supporting local suppliers, restoring heritage buildings and lowering energy and water use across our hotels.
Local food sourcing
Menus built around nearby farms, fishing ports, olive groves and regional vineyards.
Reduced single-use plastics
Glass, ceramic and refillable formats across rooms, bars and beach service.
Water-saving systems
Low-flow fittings, greywater reuse and drought-tolerant Mediterranean planting.
Renewable energy where available
Rooftop solar, heat recovery and green tariffs across our coastal properties.
Heritage building restoration
Careful renewal of historic townhouses, villas and island estates we occupy.
Local hiring and partnerships
Long-term careers, apprenticeships and community programmes in every region.
The Company
Barcelona at the Heart of Aurelia Mare
Our group office, Casa Aurelia on Passeig de Colom, sits a few streets from the flagship hotel — close enough to the water to hear the harbour.
Chief Executive Officer
Claudia Navarro Bellver
Founder & Non-Executive President
Jordi Valera Montsant
Co-Founder & Design Chair
Elena Bianchi-Rossi
Chief Operating Officer
Antoine Delacroix
Chief Food & Beverage Officer
Rafael Domènech
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