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Four-star hotel overlooking the Mediterranean in L'Escala, with nearby beaches, rooms with sea or garden views, two restaurants and a spa at an additional charge.
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Hostal Empúries is a 4-star hotel in L'Escala, opposite Portitxol Beach and 320 m from the Greco-Roman Ruins of Ampurias.
The renovated building has rooms with sea or garden views, some with a balcony and terrace. They have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar; room sizes range from 18 to 30 m². The reception is open 24 hours a day, and you can rent bicycles and electric scooters there. The hotel offers free WiFi and allows pets, with possible supplements. Private parking costs €10 per day.
Dining options include two restaurants: one serving gourmet Mediterranean cuisine and another with a more informal atmosphere. Continental, gluten-free and buffet breakfast is also available. The spa has a pool, saunas, a gym and a sensory shower circuit, with access at an additional charge. Its location by the coast and close to the archaeological site makes it easy to combine days at the beach with visits to the heritage sites of Empúries and walks around L'Escala.
The seven double rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. They measure 18, 20 or 30 m², and bed arrangements vary between one double bed and two single beds. The views clearly distinguish the rooms facing the Mediterranean from those overlooking the garden.
Several room types also have a balcony and terrace, while the Standard Double Room has a double bed and a terrace with garden views. The two 30 m² rooms offer more space, with garden views in one and sea views in the other; the former has a bathtub and is in the spa area, where access is not included in the rate. Garden-view rooms are also available in 18 and 20 m² sizes, while sea-view double rooms start at 18 m².
At 18 m², this room stands out for its sea views. You can relax in two single beds and enjoy air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes a bathtub or shower, a hairdryer and toiletries; a safe and slippers are also provided.
This 18 m² room offers garden views, as well as a small balcony and terrace, which set it apart from the Double Room with Sea View. It has two single beds, air conditioning and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub or shower, a hairdryer, toiletries and a bathrobe.
At 20 m², this room is larger than the 18 m² Double Room with Garden View. The Superior Room combines a balcony and private terrace overlooking the garden with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The private bathroom includes toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer.
At 20 m², this Superior Room has a balcony and private terrace overlooking Portitxol Beach. It's an alternative to the garden-view double rooms and shares their air conditioning, private bathroom and minibar. It also has a flat-screen TV and a safe.
At 30 m², this Superior Room offers garden views, a balcony and a terrace. It's in the renovated part of the building, in the spa area, and has a bathtub, air conditioning and a minibar. Spa access is not included in the rate. A bathrobe and flat-screen TV are also provided.
This 30 m² Superior Double Room differs from the Superior Double Room with Garden View with its sea views and terrace. It has air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Slippers, toiletries and a safe complete the amenities for your stay.
The Standard Double Room measures 18 m² and has a double bed and a terrace with garden views. Unlike the room types with alternative bed arrangements, this room has just one bed configuration. It includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower, as well as a safe and toiletries.
The hotel has outdoor areas with furniture, a garden and terraces, as well as direct beach access. You can explore the coast by renting a bicycle, joining a cycling tour or taking a walking tour; snorkelling and scuba diving are also available. Families can make use of the kids' club and playground, and the facilities include a gym.
The wellness area has a spa, sauna, steam room, hot tub, massage services and body treatments. Dining options include a restaurant, café, bar and snack bar, as well as children's menus and special diet menus on request. The accommodation offers free WiFi, air conditioning, a lift and family rooms, and has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility. The car park has an electric vehicle charging station; rooms have a TV, satellite channels and a telephone.
Hostal Empúries is on Portitxol Beach, on the L'Escala coastline, with the building facing the Mediterranean. The immediate area has several stretches of coast: Platja de Les Muscleres is 10 m away, Platja del Moll Grec is 100 m away, Playa de El Portitxol is 200 m away and Platja d’Empúries is 500 m away. The Greek Pier is 280 m away and the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia is 170 m away; these nearby remains make it easy to combine a swim with a visit to the area's history.
Girona - Costa Brava Airport is 37 km away and Perpignan - Rivesaltes Airport is 69 km away. The train stations at Sant Miquel de Fluvià and Camallera are 11 km and 13 km away, respectively. L'Escala town centre is a 15-minute walk away. In Sant Martí d'Empúries, you can visit Església de Sant Martí d'Empúries, 680 m away, and Muralles medievals de Sant Martí d'Empúries, 730 m away.
The Greco-Roman Ruins of Ampurias are 320 m away and Platja del Pedrigolet is 510 m away. For a longer cultural outing, Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal is 1 km away; the Mediterranean Museum is 10 km away. Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park, 13 km away, offers another excursion from the coast. In the warmer months, the nearby beaches are ideal for swimming; the hotel also offers snorkelling and scuba diving activities.
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Guests particularly appreciate the surroundings, which receive a score of 9.7, and also praise the cleanliness and comfort. The staff and facilities receive positive comments; value for money is the more moderate category. Overall, reviews reflect a well-rated stay by the sea.
The price of a night at Hostal Empúries varies depending on the season, room and dates of your stay. You can check the current rate for your dates through our search channels.
Girona - Costa Brava Airport is 37 km from Hostal Empúries, and the drive usually takes around 50 minutes. Sant Miquel de Fluvià train station is 11 km away and Camallera station is 13 km away. Perpignan - Rivesaltes Airport is 69 km away. Private parking costs €10 per day and does not require a reservation.
Hostal Empúries is next to several beaches: Platja de Les Muscleres is 10 m away, Platja del Moll Grec is 100 m away and Playa de El Portitxol is 200 m away. The Archaeology Museum of Catalonia is 170 m away and the Greek Pier is 280 m away. The Greco-Roman Ruins of Ampurias are 320 m away; in Sant Martí d'Empúries, the church is 680 m away.
Hostal Empúries offers continental, gluten-free and buffet breakfast. The hotel also has two restaurants: one serves gourmet Mediterranean cuisine and the other offers a variety of dishes in a more informal atmosphere.
The spa at Hostal Empúries has a pool, saunas, a gym and a sensory shower circuit, but access costs extra. The rate for the Superior Room in the spa area does not include spa access either.
Hostal Empúries allows pets and supplements may apply. The accommodation also provides pet bowls and a basket, as well as rooms with private bathrooms and direct access to areas beside the beach.
Hostal Empúries offers double rooms with sea or garden views, some with a balcony and terrace. Room sizes range from 18 to 30 m²; options include rooms with a bathtub and a Standard Double Room with a double bed and a terrace with garden views.
Private parking at Hostal Empúries costs €10 per day, and you don't need to reserve a space. The hotel also has an electric vehicle charging station.
