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

5.0 star property
Mediterranean hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World sits peacefully on the waterfront. Guests enjoy aromatherapy and body wraps at the spa, yoga classes at the health club, on-site shops, meals at two restaurants, and drinks by the poolside bar.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
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Terrace
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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

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Free cots/infant beds
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  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, Terrace, Sea View

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Terrace
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Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
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Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
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Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

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Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms

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Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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Separate bedroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Terrace

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • San Pol Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Camino de Ronda - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sa Caleta - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Platja d'Aro Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sant Feliu de Guixols Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Caldes de Malavella Station - 23 min drive
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Villa Más - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Taverna del Mar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Rabbit - Specialty Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Villa Laura Taverna - ‬8 min walk

About this property

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

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Platja d'Aro Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and shopping on-site at Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and Pilates at this hotel. Indulge in a body wrap, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy at the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station and babysitting (surcharge)
Room features
All 74 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 12 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 610 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number HG-000141

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is 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

Does Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 610 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Castell-Platja d'Aro hotel is on the boardwalk and within a 10-minute walk of Cala Pedrosa and San Pol Beach. Sa Conca Beach and Sa Caleta are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a stunning hotel in an outstanding area of beauty. A world- class experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Digna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vergane glorie, service ver onder niveau. Kamer slecht, douchen in oud bad, scheuren in muur, plankje zit los. Ontbijt service slecht, staat veel personeel, hebben geen idee. Dingen worden niet of traag aangevuld bij ontbijt buffet. Massage voor 130 euro was de slechtste ever. Eten was wel heel goed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

marie line

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel agréable Le petit déjeuner succulent !!! La piscine manque de végétation mais à une vue époustouflante !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Fabulous introduction to the Costa Brava. So beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Safe and phone didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente!

Muy bien!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très professionnel et sympathique. Une mention toute particulière au responsable de la piscine qui fait le maximum pour aider les clients.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Incredible location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Selim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience

Amazing experience in this beautiful hotel. Excellent service, excellent food. We will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

paz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel elegante con vistas al mar

Hotel muy elegante decorado en estilo clasico, con todas las comodadidades.Situado en una zona residencial muy tranquila, cerca de la playa con paseos bordeando el mar muy cuidados. Jardines y vistas preciosas al mar.Tambien elegante piscina.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doglovers, France, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bien avec un bémol

Superbe... le bémol: les portions au restaurant sont ridiculement petites
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Muy buenas instalaciones y ubicación. Las habitaciones necesitan urgentemente una renovación
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfecto

Muy bien
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb service and environment!

Staff were helpful throughout our stay with good facilities in the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Zara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Para repetir. Trato muy familiar.

Habitaciones supercomfortables y bonitas. En nuestro caso excelentes vistas. Trato excelente, solo decir que íbamos por una aniversario tuvimos un pequeño detalle en la habitación. Para repetir.