Aparthotel El Cargol
L'Escala · Catalonia · 3 Stars

Aparthotel El Cargol

L'Escala aparthotel with equipped studios and apartments, a sun terrace and beaches a few minutes' walk from the old town.

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9.4 Score
352 Reviews
3★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area L'Escala
Nearby Alfolí De La Sal · 100 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Aparthotel El Cargol

Aparthotel El Cargol is a 3-star aparthotel in the old town of L'Escala, 150 m from Platja de les Barques. Its studios and apartments offer an equipped kitchen, a private bathroom and spaces to relax, a practical combination for stays by the sea.

The units have air conditioning, a seating area and a TV; depending on the type, they may include a patio, terrace or balcony with city views. The one-bedroom apartments add a separate living room and sofa bed. The building has a lift, family rooms and spaces adapted for guests with reduced mobility. There is also a sun terrace and a shared lounge with seating.

Shops, bars, restaurants, a supermarket and a pharmacy are just a few metres away. Torre del Pedró is about a seven-minute walk away, while the beaches of Empúries are around a 15-minute walk along the seafront promenade. Private parking is nearby, requires reservation and may incur an additional charge.

Aparthotel El Cargol
★ 9.4 · Wonderful · 352 reviews

Plan your stay at Aparthotel El Cargol

L'Escala aparthotel with equipped studios and apartments, a sun terrace and beaches a few minutes' walk from the old town.

Room types

The accommodation includes studios and one- or two-bedroom apartments, ranging from 26 to 37 m² and sleeping two or four people. All units have a kitchen or kitchenette, a private bathroom with a shower and air conditioning. Facilities include a hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and utensils for preparing meals, as well as a dining area and flat-screen TV.

The studios offer different options: one is adapted for guests with reduced mobility, and another has a terrace. The one-bedroom apartments have a separate living room and sofa bed; they also have a balcony with city views. There is also an apartment identified by its balcony. Soundproofing is a feature of the units, while patios and terraces are available in several accommodations. Beds vary between two single beds and a combination of single beds and a sofa bed.

Studio - Adapted for Guests with Reduced Mobility — Aparthotel El Cargol
Studio - Adapted for Guests with Reduced Mobility
26 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Adapted for guests with reduced mobility
  • Patio

This 26 m² studio is adapted for guests with reduced mobility and has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The kitchenette includes a hob, fridge and dishwasher; there is also a dining area, flat-screen TV and patio. Air conditioning and soundproofed walls complete the space.

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Studio with Terrace — Aparthotel El Cargol
Studio with Terrace
26 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Dining area

At 26 m², this studio adds a terrace to its kitchenette and dining area. It has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, air conditioning and soundproofed walls. The hob, fridge and dishwasher let you prepare meals, and the accommodation also includes a flat-screen TV.

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One-Bedroom Apartment — Aparthotel El Cargol
One-Bedroom Apartment
35 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

This 35 m² apartment is divided into a bedroom and a separate living room with a sofa bed. Its balcony offers city views; the equipped kitchen includes a hob, fridge and dishwasher. It also has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and soundproofed walls.

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Studio — Aparthotel El Cargol
Studio
27 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Kitchenette
  • Soundproofing

The studio offers 27 m² of space, with an equipped kitchen, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and air conditioning. Soundproofing helps keep out exterior noise. The hob, fridge, dishwasher and utensils let you cook, and the room includes a flat-screen TV.

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One-Bedroom Apartment — Aparthotel El Cargol
One-Bedroom Apartment
37 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

At 37 m², this one-bedroom apartment has a separate living room and a sofa bed, as well as a balcony with city views. The kitchen is equipped with a hob, fridge and dishwasher. The private bathroom has a shower; the accommodation also has air conditioning and soundproofed walls.

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Apartment with Balcony — Aparthotel El Cargol
Apartment with Balcony
37 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

This 37 m² apartment has a separate bedroom and a living room with a sofa bed. The balcony faces the city, and the kitchen includes a hob, fridge, dishwasher and utensils. It has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and soundproofed walls for added acoustic separation.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in the old town, 180 m from Platja de les Barques
  • you prefer to prepare meals in an equipped kitchen with a hob, fridge and dishwasher
  • you are travelling with family: one-bedroom apartments sleep up to four people
  • you need accessible facilities: there are adapted units and lift access to the upper floors
  • you want to alternate outings with time outdoors on the sun terrace

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking at the property: private parking is nearby, requires reservation and may incur an additional charge
  • you want to arrive without notifying the property of your expected arrival time: guests are asked to communicate it in advance
  • you want to play music or make noise at night: noise is not permitted from 00:00 to 09:00
  • you plan to hold a party or celebration: these are not allowed at the property

Hotel facilities & services

Aparthotel El Cargol offers free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is nearby: reservation is required and charges may apply. For families, there are family rooms, a lift and some wheelchair-accessible units. The bathrooms also have accessibility features such as a lower washbasin, raised toilet and grab rails.

The sun terrace, patio and outdoor furniture let you spend time outside; indoors, a shared lounge has a TV area. The units include air conditioning, heating and soundproofing. For preparing meals, they have an equipped kitchen with a hob, fridge, microwave, electric kettle and dishwasher. Bed linen and towels are provided, along with a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. The building is non-smoking and also has a designated smoking area.

Great for your stay

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

General facilities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Some units are wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Lowered washbasin
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms

Parking

  • Parking in a garage

Media & technology

  • Internet
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • TV

Room amenities

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Hob
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Kitchenette
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Location & what to see

Aparthotel El Cargol is on Carrer del Port, in the old town of L'Escala, among streets with shops, bars, restaurants, a supermarket and a pharmacy. The seafront is close by: Platja Port d'en Perris and Platja de les Barques are 180 m away, while Platja Cala Mar d'en Manassa is 290 m away. For a break between walks, Placeta de Pekin is 50 m away and Plaça de l'Avi Xaxu is 100 m away.

El Alfolí De La Sal, a museum in a historic building linked to the salt trade, is 100 m away; the church of Sant Pere is 110 m away, and Casa-museu Clos del Pastor is 170 m away. Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal is 660 m away. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 38 km away and Perpignan - Rivesaltes Airport is 70 km away. The train stations at Sant Miquel de Fluvià and Camallera are 13 km and 14 km away, respectively. Private parking is nearby and requires reservation; an additional charge may apply.

You can walk along the seafront, visit the small urban beaches and explore museums dedicated to local history and the anchovy tradition. Torre del Pedró is about a seven-minute walk away. For a longer outing, the beaches of Empúries are around a 15-minute walk along the seafront promenade; Montgrí, Illes Medes and Baix Ter Natural Park is 9 km away.

Alfolí De La Sal — Local museum in a historic building linked to the salt trade. 100 m
Sant Pere — Old-town church near the squares and shopping streets. 110 m
Platja Port d'en Perris — Small urban beach beside the seafront promenade in L'Escala. 180 m
Platja de les Barques — Central beach from which to explore the coastline on foot. 180 m
Casa-museu Clos del Pastor — House museum dedicated to the town's history and culture. 170 m
Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal — An introduction to fishing, salting and the anchovy tradition. 660 m

What guests say about Aparthotel El Cargol

9.4
Wonderful · 352 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.8
Cleanliness
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Free Wi-Fi
9.1

Guests highlight the cleanliness and comfort of the apartments, as well as the attentive staff. They also particularly appreciate the proximity to the beaches and the services in the old town. The facilities and WiFi receive favourable comments, and overall feedback reflects a comfortable stay for enjoying L'Escala.

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