Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
Castell-Platja d'Aro beach hotel with 2 restaurants and spa

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View from property
Exterior
Aerial view
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Boating
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

Garden Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double Room (with extra bed, access terrace & spa)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Garden Suite, 1 Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 517 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Placa Roserar, s/n, S'Agaro, Castell-Platja d'Aro, 17248

What's nearby

  • Cala Pedrosa - 3 min walk
  • San Pol Beach - 6 min walk
  • Camino de Ronda - 10 min walk
  • Platja d'Aro Beach - 5 min drive
  • Sant Feliu de Guixols Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Gerona (GRO-Costa Brava) - 33 min drive
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 90 min drive
  • Caldes de Malavella Station - 23 min drive
  • Riudellots Station - 23 min drive
  • Sils Station - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Taverna del Mar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sa Marinada - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el Tinglado - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Moner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Villa Mas - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World

Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World offers a private beach and puts you near activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing. The indoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Dining choices include 2 restaurants and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a poolside bar, a health club, and a fitness center.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 74 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station pick-up*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Tennis lessons
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Shopping
  • Private beach access
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch only.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant serves dinner only.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.30 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 610 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 12.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from April to October
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number HG-000141

Also known as

Hostal Gavina Castell-Platja d'Aro
Hostal Gavina Hotel Castell-Platja d'Aro
Hostal Gavina Hotel
Hostal Gavina
Hostal de la Gavina
Hostal de la Gavina GL The Leading Hotels of the World
Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World currently open?
The property is closed between November 1 and April 12.
Does Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 610 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes Pilates and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the spa tub. Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World also has 2 bars, an indoor pool, and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World like?
Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 10-minute walk from Camino de Ronda and 6 minutes' walk from San Pol Beach.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Malcolm, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel
Howard, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joanne, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sergei, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing! Fabulous introduction to the Costa Brava. So beautiful!
Beth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sergei, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Safe and phone didn’t work
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Zero stars
DO NOT STAY HERE. This hotel is horrible. Nothing about this is a "leading" hotel. We booked a "villa" that was worse than any US Airbnb you could even imagine. Beyond dated decor, terrible mold/musty smell, 1970's kitchen. Seriously, the worst. When we complained, they took us to a Grandma-style hotel room in the main house. Same smell and just overall awful. The area where the hotel is is also terrible. Do not be misled by believing this is a nice hotel. It is not. And, avoid Costa Brava generally. Do yourself a favor and drive a little further to the south of France. Or, another area of Spain. Don't make the same mistake we did.
Nicole, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Pablo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional
Anns, 6-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Not ideal....tired amd old
It is a 5 star hotel that has seen better days. Its being milked. You see peeling paint on some walls and the whole inside looks tired and old. The antique furniture and that slightly musty smell does not help. I would not stay again frankly.
Andrew, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique property. Incredible location.
Carlos, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jordi, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience
Amazing experience in this beautiful hotel. Excellent service, excellent food. We will come back again.
Selim, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bojan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

gavin, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cycling in costa
The hotel was really great. The grounds were beautiful and the service was top notch. They took great care to keep our bikes stored and accessible and had great recommendations for food.
6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is luxurious and charming located on a beautiful part of the Costa Brava. The pool is stunning and rooms beautifully furnished. The staff went out of their way to help us get transport in flash flooding and horrendous storms this week and we are ever so grateful for their assistance.
3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, a lux hotel catering to your every need, yet you ‘are free’ to do and roam as you please, great breakfast buffet. And the cream on top, dog friendly. Truly amazing.
Doglovers, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful location rooms need modern updating
The property is absolutely stunning. The hotel sits on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean. Beautiful salt water pool, with a close walk to the beach. The room are very traditional with antique furnishings, the beds are extremely uncomfortable making getting a good nights sleep difficult. The staff is readily available but the style of service is more formal than friendly. The breakfast buffet is included and offers a wide variety of high quality food. The other dining options on property are quite pricey and they do not offer a casual option. We found some great places on the beach, a 15 min walk away, most notably La Clova (which we frequented for dinner on several nights of our stay) that offered fresh delicious dinner options in a more relaxed environment.
Hillary, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb service and environment!
Staff were helpful throughout our stay with good facilities in the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel in gorgeous part of Spain
Had the most wonderful, lovely romantic time at this hotel! We arrived early and because the hotel wasn’t very full (it was alsoour anniversary) we got an upgrade to a room with a sea view. It was the most incredible view with a balcony and a table and chairs to sit on overlooking the ocean. Clean and spacious room. The quality of service was excellent and the hotel were so accommodating in every single way from reception (special shout out to Patricia) to the spa (special thanks to the girls who tailored my massage and facial to my exact needs!) and to the restaurant (special shout out to Paco). The hotel sorted out bikes to hire for us which was €30 for 5 hours and we explored the entire surrounding area which was great. Before dinner we had drinks on our balcony. Candlelight restaurant was delicious and well worth the money, although actually not overpriced compared to the local restaurants in the area as sometimes you can expect. We wanted to sit outside so they opened the area up for us even though everyone else was inside. It was a beautiful setting and there was a pianist who really completed the atmosphere. The waiters were brilliant and just exactly the type of knowledgable staff you want and expect for a hotel of this standard. Great evening and the food was incredible especially the crab starter and the turbot main! The next day we had a delicious breakfast. Lots on offer Spanish,continental and British and most hot food freshly made. Outdoor pool fab. Will be back
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10/10 Exceptional

Grand old world hotel. Had a very romantic and relaxing getaway with my husband. Highly recommend if you're looking for some R&R. Although the town that the hotel is located within is quiet, The hotel is well situated and there are plenty of towns within a 30-40 min drive that can be easily visited. Both the hotel grounds and facilities are stunning!
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dream Location
I would highly recommend this Hotel to anyone looking for comfort, elegance and location. The service was terrific. The location is amazing. Close to a good beach and a great waking path along the coast to a secluded second beach. We will be back!
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