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

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2 restaurants, lunch served
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
$648
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Placa Roserar, s/n, S'Agaro, Castell-Platja d'Aro, 17248
  • Camino de Ronda
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Platja d'Aro Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Sant Feliu de Guixols Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gerona (GRO-Costa Brava)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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Garden Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Garden Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Garden Suite, 1 Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Garden Suite, 1 Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Terrace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, Terrace, Sea View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Room, Terrace

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Single Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 969 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Suite, Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Terrace

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

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

5-star Castell-Platja d'Aro hotel close to Platja d'Aro Beach
Catch some rays on Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World offers 74 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Castell-Platja d'Aro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Unwind on the private sand beach, located just 150 meters away. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World like a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Mediterranean hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a hot tub. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Hostal de la Gavina GL - The Leading Hotels of the World is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch only.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant serves dinner only.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 center
  • 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 November 1 and April 12.

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

Property payment types

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: approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 610 per vehicle (roundtrip, 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

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 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergei, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Sergei, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Pablo

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anns

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with family
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

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Selim

Traveled with family
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

Bojan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

gavin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Blair, Regina, Canada

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

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!