- Spain holds 60pc of hotel investment capital in southern Europe.
- Resort properties accounted for 60pc of Spain’s hotel investment volume.
- Luxury four- and five-star assets command up to 90pc of capital.
- The Balearic Islands, Costa del Sol, and Madrid lead in transaction volume.
- Investor interest remains focused on high-quality assets in prime locations.
Spain has concentrated 60pc of hotel investment capital across southern Europe up to June 2026, dominating the regional hospitality investment market, according to l real estate and investment management firm CBRE. The figure refers to the segment split within Spain itself, where leisure-focused resort properties accounted for 60pc of the country’s total hotel investment volume. Holiday and resort properties captured €1.481 billion of Spanish hotel investment, while urban hotels took 40pc.
Luxury four- and five-star assets command approximately 86 to 90pc of total capital deployment, with the Balearic Islands, Costa del Sol, and Madrid leading the country in transaction volume. The dominance underlines the country’s leading position in hospitality investment within the Mediterranean region. Investor interest continues to focus on high-quality assets in prime locations with strong tourism fundamentals.
The Spanish hotel investment market remains the most active in southern Europe, attracting both domestic and international capital. The preference for resort properties reflects the strength of Spain’s tourism sector, which continues to drive demand for holiday accommodation. Urban hotels in Madrid and other major cities also remain attractive to investors seeking exposure to business and leisure travel markets.
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