Curated luxury hotels in Sahara Desert

Set in Pescocostanzo in the mountains of Abruzzo, Relais Ducale Spa & Pool is just 5 km from the Rivisondoli ski resort. Its free wellness centre features an indoor pool, sauna and steam bath.

Relais Ducale is made of white stone, typical of Majella National Park. Its interior design combines contemporary and traditional styles with rare antiques and pieces of furniture.

Rooms are elegant and cosy with carpeted floors and different coloured walls. Each one has free Wi-Fi, an LCD TV with Sky channels, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. A welcome gift is included.

You can relax in the 100 m² lounge with a TV, reading area and chess. There is also a free children's club and a gym. Outdoors, the garden has deckchairs during summer.

Breakfast is buffet style and includes savoury items as well as homemade bread, cakes and pastries. Eggs and gluten-free options are available on request. La Corniola restaurant serves Italian and Abruzzo cuisine and pizza.

Discounts are available at the Rivisondoli and Roccaraso ski areas. A free ski bus stops right outside the hotel in ski season. A free shuttle service is available to Pescocostanzo Train Station and the main bus stop for buses to Naples, Rome and Pescara.

Hotel Taraca Gorice - UNESCO quarter is located in Berat. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, certain rooms at the hotel also offer a city view. All units include a wardrobe.

The breakfast offers continental, vegetarian or halal options.

Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 120 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Kassandra, Renaissance Hanioti Resort is within a 15-minute drive of Chaniotis Beach and Pefkochori Lagoon. This spa aparthotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Port Glarokavos and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Xenia Beach.

A stay at Holiday Inn Kayseri - Duvenonu by IHG places you in the heart of Kocasinan, within a 10-minute walk of Ulu Cami and Kurşunlu Cami. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Meydan Camii and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Republic Square.

Situated in Jal, a few steps from Jale Beach, Soleil Village & Villas features accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, all rooms at Soleil Village & Villas have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also boast a balcony. The units have a safety deposit box.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

With a stay at Ramada by Wyndham Sakarya in Adapazari, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Sait Faik Abasiyanik Park and 12 minutes by foot from Sakarya BKM Cultural Center. This spa hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Sapanca Lake Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sakarya Museum.

Set in Sambuca di Sicilia, 34 km from Selinunte Archaeological Park, Don Giovanni Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with a TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. The units feature a desk.

A continental, Italian or gluten-free breakfast is available at the property.

Don Giovanni Hotel offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sambuca di Sicilia, like cycling.

Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 80 km from the property.

This 4-star hotel is 2 minutes on foot from the beach of the bustling Mamaia resort, and it offers free access to a beach area. Free WiFi, and a restaurant are featured.

Opening to a balcony, the spacious, air-conditioned rooms at Richmond Hotel are fitted with plush carpet and wooden, upholstered furniture, and a minibar. Units include a bathroom with bathrobes and slippers.

The restaurant serves traditional Romanian dishes and international cuisine. Free private parking is available.

City Park Mall of Constanta is at 4.5 km. Constanta Train Station is 4 km away. City Park Mall of Constanta is at 4.5 km. Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport is at 33 km.

With a stay at Alvino Relais in Matera, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and 9 minutes from Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Convent of Sant'Agostino and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from San Giovanni Battista Church.

Byzantino Hotel is set in Patra, 4 km from Pampeloponnisiako Stadium and 7.9 km from Cultural and Conference Centre of the University of Patras. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view.

The units come with a fridge, minibar, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Byzantino Hotel offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast.

Staff speak German, Greek and English at the 24-hour front desk.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Psila Alonia Square, Patras Port and Agios Andreas Church. Araxos Airport is 37 km away.

Featuring its own private beach with deck chairs, umbrellas and a beach bar, Hotel Saranda International has air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, LCD cable TV and a balcony. Town centre is within 1.5 km.

The brightly decorated rooms of the Saranda International all have a fridge. Most units offer direct sea views, while others have side sea view.

Free parking is provided on site. A children's playground is available at the property, and some water sports facilities can also be used. Deck chairs and umbrellas on the beach are free of charge.

The ancient town of Butrint can be reached in a 20-minute drive, while the historic Gjirokastër Castle is within 54 km. The nearest international airport is on the Greek island of Corfu.

Set in Marinella di Selinunte, 300 metres from Calannino Beach, Hotel Admeto offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units will provide guests with a minibar.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Hotel Admeto.

Selinunte Archaeological Park is 1.9 km from the accommodation. Trapani Airport is 68 km away.

Set in Durrës, 500 metres from Durres Beach, Hotel Miki offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a hot tub and room service.

At the hotel, all rooms have a desk and a balcony with a city view. All guest rooms in Hotel Miki are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property.

Speaking English, Italian and Albanian at the reception, staff are always on hand to help.

Skanderbeg Square is 39 km from the accommodation, while Dajti Ekspres Cable Car is 42 km from the property. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 35 km away.

Set in Berane, 41 km from Plav Lake, Hotel Berane offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property feature a terrace with a city view.

The hotel offers a barbecue.

Podgorica Airport is 107 km away.

Located in Shupenzë, 23 km from Monastery of Saint George the Victorious, Troja Resort - Hotel & Restaurant provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 41 km from Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery.

Every room comes with air conditioning, and certain units at the hotel have a balcony.

Guests at Troja Resort - Hotel & Restaurant can enjoy a continental breakfast.

The accommodation offers a hot tub.

Facing the beachfront, Hotel Palms Beach Kiten offers 4-star accommodation in Kiten and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. Boasting a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a hot tub and evening entertainment.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.

Hotel Palms Beach Kiten offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kiten, like fishing.

There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Speaking both Bulgarian and English, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay.

Atliman Beach is a few steps from Hotel Palms Beach Kiten, while Poda Birdwatching Spot is 45 km from the property. Burgas Airport is 65 km away.

Located in Cefalù, Hotel Baia Del Capitano is by the sea – a 4-minute drive from Acqua Verde and 8 minutes from Salita Saraceno Staircase. This beach hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Cefalu Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Salinelle Beach.

With a stay at Almyra Hotel in Kefalonia, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Fiskardo Port and Kimilia Beach. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ionian Sea and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Emblisi Beach.

Located in Băile Herculane, 33 km from Iron Gate I, Pensiunea JOJO Imperial Resort&Spa provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, and sauna, as well as a bar.

At the hotel, every room comes with a balcony with a mountain view. Every room includes a safety deposit box and some rooms here will provide you with pool views. All units in Pensiunea JOJO Imperial Resort&Spa are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Rock Sculpture of Decebalus is 38 km from Pensiunea JOJO Imperial Resort&Spa. Craiova International Airport is 165 km away.

When you stay at Anastasia Hotel & Suites Mediterranean Comfort in Karystos, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Port of Karystos and Bourtzi Castle. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Church of Saint Nicholas and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Karystos Museum.