Curated luxury hotels in Sahara Desert

When you stay at Hotel Costazzurra Museum & Spa in Agrigento, you'll be next to a golf course – a 4-minute drive from Valley of the Temples and 6 minutes from San Leone Beach. This beach hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Scala dei Turchi and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Church of San Pio X.

When you stay at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach in Chania, you'll be near the bay, just steps from Stalos Beach and 14 minutes by foot from Agia Marina Beach. This beach hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Golden Beach and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Limnoupolis Water Park.

Located in Shkodër, one of the oldest and most historic places in Albania, Hotel Tradita is a traditionally decorated boutique hotel. It features a locally famous restaurant and bar with a spacious terrace that serves homemade delicacies. The building is also an ethnographic and photo museum and features souvenir shops with traditional Albanian products.

All rooms are fitted with traditional furniture and feature original Albanian decorations. They offer a wardrobe, a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

The on-site restaurant serves a variety of local specialties, a spacious terrace and a barbecue. It also features a bar with live music several days a week. During the summer, breakfast is served in the garden, while in wintertime guests can dine next to the fireplace.

Guests can rent bikes on site, while the owners are happy or organise sightseeing tours and excursions or advise the guests on famous sites and historic places worth visiting. Guests can enjoy hiking in the nearby Albanian Alps and the owners will prepare a packed lunch.

There is a traditional carnival mask factory just a couple of steps from the property. The Rozafa Castle can be reached in 3 km, while Skadar Lake, the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula, can be reached in 4 km. Mes Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the region, can be found 8 km away.

Guests can park their cars on site, while the buses stop just 7 metres from the property. Mother Theresa Airport can be reached by car in 1 hour.

A stay at Hotel El Homs Palace places you in the heart of Comiso, within a 10-minute walk of San Biagio Church and Castle of Naselli d'Aragona. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Chiesa Madre Santa Maria delle Stelle and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Basilica of Maria Santissima Annunziata.

Located in Manisa, Orucoglu Oreko Hotel has air-conditioned rooms with LCD TV and free Wi-Fi. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities and free private parking on site.

The spacious rooms of Orucoglu Oreko are elegantly decorated and equipped with satellite TV, electric kettle and a seating area. They all have a large, luxurious shower with hammam equipments. A marble basin and a metal bowl are provided for a private hammam experience.

The à la carte restaurant serves selected dishes of Turkish and international cuisine. You can enjoy your meals in the bright dining room with views of the Mount Spil or benefit from the 24-hour room service. Dinner is served as a set menu.

Manisa city centre, Manisa Train Terminal and the bus terminal are all within 2 km. Mesir Mosque is 8 km from the hotel. Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is 55 km away.

When you stay at Amadria Park Family Hotel Jakov in Sibenik, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Aquapark Dalmatia and Dalmatian Ethno Village. This family-friendly hotel is 10 mi (16 km) from Krka National Park and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Primosten Beach.

Set in Bol, 800 metres from Kitesurfing School Bol, BRETANIDE Sport & Wellness Resort - All Inclusive offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, free bikes and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi is available in some units and public area, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a fitness centre, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Guests at Bretanide Sport & Wellness can enjoy a continental breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at BRETANIDE Sport & Wellness Resort - All Inclusive, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Bol Bus Station is 1.3 km from the hotel, while Stina Winery is 1.3 km from the property.

With a stay at Hydrele Beach Hotel in Samos, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Folklore Museum of Samos and a 2-minute drive from Pythagoreion. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Potakaki beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Samos Pythagorion Archaeological Museum.

Facing the beachfront, Blue Sea Island offers 4-star accommodation in Kolimbia and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a private beach area, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna, karaoke and a kids' club.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while selected rooms also boast a balcony. All rooms have a wardrobe.

Guests at Blue Sea Island can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Italian and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Blue Sea Island offers a hot tub. You can play table tennis, darts and tennis at the hotel, and car hire is available.

Speaking German, English, French and Italian, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception.

Kolymbia Beach is a few steps from Blue Sea Island, while Temple of Apollon is 26 km from the property. Rhodes International Airport is 31 km away.

The Ramapendula is a family-friendly hotel in Alberobello, offering an outdoor swimming pool, a typical Apulian restaurant, and bright rooms with garden views. Parking is free.

Hotel Ramapendula's rooms all come with a small balcony, and are bright and decorated with relaxing colour shades. Breakfast includes coffee, cappuccino and fresh pastries.

The elegant and rustic restaurant of Ramapendula Hotel serves Mediterranean cuisine with local specialities. Drinks and snacks are available in the airy and stylish bar.

The hotel is in Contrada Popoleto, a 10-minute walk from the Trulli area. The Castellana Caves are also a short drive away.

With a stay at Saint George Hotel in Paros, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of New Golden Beach and Golden Beach. This beach hotel is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Aliki Beach and 10 mi (16 km) from Naousa Harbour.

When you stay at Lulu Boutique Hotel in Zebbug, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Malta Experience and Sliema Promenade. This hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Mellieha Bay and 8.7 mi (14 km) from The Malta Classic Car Collection.

Located in Vico Equense, Hotel Aequa is by the sea – a 4-minute walk from Campania Mineralogical Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Giusso Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Church of Santissima Annunziata and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Tartaruga Beach.

Located in Porto Empedocle, Hotel Villa Romana is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Scala dei Turchi and Scala dei Turchi Beach. This beach hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Port of Porto Empedocle and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Valley of the Temples.

A stay at Hotel Ascot places you in the heart of Sorrento, within a 10-minute walk of Piazza Tasso and Corso Italia. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sorrento Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sorrento Marina.

With a stay at Dedeman Palandoken Resort Hotel in Erzurum (Palandöken), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Palandöken Mountain and 9 minutes from Ataturk House Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Erzurum Archaeology Museum and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Erzurum State Theatre.

Located in Pozzuoli, Hotel Terme Neronensis is connected to the convention centre – a 1-minute drive from Temple of Serapis and 12 minutes from Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Lungomare Caracciolo and 10 mi (16.2 km) from Castel Sant'Elmo.

Facing the beachfront, AluaSoul Sunny Beach - Adults Only - All Inclusive offers 4-star accommodation in Sunny Beach and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms have a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. At AluaSoul Sunny Beach - Adults Only - All Inclusive you will find a restaurant serving local, Asian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Speaking Bulgarian, German, English and Romanian, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Sunny Beach, Action AquaPark and Casino Kuban. Burgas Airport is 29 km from the property.

With a stay at Castello di Altomonte in Altomonte, you'll be in the historical district and within the region of Pollino National Park. This family-friendly hotel is 22.4 mi (36 km) from Castrovillari Hospital and 24.3 mi (39 km) from Sibaritide National Archaeological Museum.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea by IHG in Sweimeh, you'll be by the sea and within a 5-minute drive of King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center. This beach resort is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Amman Beach and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Bethany Beyond the Jordan.