Five-star hotel in a restored 19th-century country mansion in Castell, with gardens, an outdoor pool, a Mediterranean restaurant and Costa Brava beaches.
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Hotel La Malcontenta is a 5-star hotel in Castell, near Palamós, housed in a restored 19th-century country mansion. Gardens surround the building, and the outdoor pool offers a place to relax between visits to the coast. The Torre Mirona area is a protected natural area, with beaches and coves a short distance away.
The seven categories include suites and a Standard Double Room, all with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a minibar. Some have a private garden, patio, balcony or terrace; there is also a suite with a private pool and fireplace. Rooms accommodate two people and have an extra-large double bed.
The restaurant serves creative Mediterranean cuisine in a dining room with garden views; booking several days in advance is recommended. Breakfast options include continental, gluten-free and à la carte choices. The hotel has free private parking, free WiFi, an outdoor pool, car hire and bicycle loan services. It’s an option for combining a relaxing stay in landscaped grounds with days at the beach and visits to Palamós.
The hotel offers suites and a Standard Double Room; all seven categories have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls and a minibar. They range from 30 to 50 m², all accommodate two guests and have an extra-large double bed. Bathrooms include toiletries and, among other items, a bathrobe, slippers and a hairdryer.
The differences lie in the outdoor space and layout. Suite with Garden adds a private garden, patio and terrace; Suite with Terrace has a living room and garden views, while Grand Suite with Terrace adds a seating area to its 50 m². Suite Grand has two living rooms. For a stay with a private pool, Suite with Private Pool combines a terrace, garden views, a bathtub and a fireplace. The Standard Double Room is 35 m² and includes a sofa and safe.
At 50 m², Suite Grand has two living rooms and an extra-large double bed, with a layout that separates spaces for relaxing and socialising. It has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls and a minibar; the bathroom includes a bathrobe, slippers and a hairdryer.
Suite with Garden is 40 m² and adds a private garden, patio and terrace with garden views. The extra-large double bed and private bathroom complete the accommodation, which also has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls and a minibar.
The Suite is 40 m² and has a bedroom with an extra-large double bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom. It includes satellite TV, a bathrobe, slippers and a hairdryer; it also has soundproofed walls and a minibar, with a suite layout designed for two guests.
At 40 m², Suite with Terrace combines a living room and a separate bedroom. The balcony and terrace look out over the garden, and the bathroom has a walk-in shower. The accommodation also includes air conditioning, soundproofed walls and a minibar.
Grand Suite with Terrace is 50 m² and has a separate bedroom and a living room with a seating area. The balcony and terrace offer garden views; it also has an extra-large double bed, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.
The Standard Double Room is 35 m² and has a sofa and safe, as well as a wardrobe and desk. Its extra-large double bed is complemented by a private bathroom with a shower and bidet. The accommodation also has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls and a minibar.
Suite with Private Pool is 30 m² and has its own pool, a terrace and garden views. It’s the only category that combines a pool with a bathtub and fireplace. It also has an extra-large double bed, a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and soundproofed walls.
The hotel brings together outdoor spaces and ways to enjoy the coast. Facilities include a garden, picnic area, sun terrace and outdoor pool. You can also make use of bicycle hire, bike and walking tours, as well as activities such as snorkelling, diving, cycling and hiking. If you prefer to organise your stay from the accommodation, tourist information and a 24-hour reception are available.
The restaurant and bar complement the dining options, with breakfast in your room, special diet menus on request and a children's menu. Rooms have a private bathroom and air conditioning; they also include a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and a DVD player. Private parking is free and has an electric vehicle charging station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Pets are allowed and supplements may apply; pet bowls are also available. The accommodation offers massage and beauty services.
Hotel La Malcontenta is in Castell, in the municipality of Palamós, in a restored 19th-century country mansion surrounded by gardens. The Torre Mirona area is part of a protected natural area, and the coast has beaches and coves. s'Alguer and s'Alguer Petit are 1.3 km away; Platja de Castell is 1.4 km away, and sa Cobertera is 1.6 km away. Cala Canyers is 1.9 km away and Castell de Sant Esteve de Mar is 1.8 km away. The landscape makes it easy to alternate swims in the sea with walks along the coast.
Palamós is a ten-minute drive away. Palamós bus station is 2.9 km away and Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 31 km away. In the centre of Palamós, Mercat Municipal is 3.1 km away and Museu de la Pesca is 3.7 km away. Parc del Convent dels Agustins is 3.3 km away. For a nearby excursion, Vall-llobrega is 2 km away and Sant Joan de Palamós is 2.5 km away; the hotel also offers car hire and bicycle loan services.
La Barraca de Dalí, 1.5 km away, and Cap Roig Botanical Garden, 2.2 km away, add two different stops to days at the beach. You can also visit Castell de Cap Roig, 2.3 km away, or Vons Xarello, 3.3 km away. In summer, nearby beaches let you spend the day by the sea and coves; at other times of year, the gardens, walking routes and visits to Palamós offer other ways to explore the area. The hotel restaurant serves creative Mediterranean cuisine with garden views.
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Comments highlight the staff's attentiveness, cleanliness and surroundings; guests also appreciate the comfort of the rooms. The facilities receive favourable ratings, while the WiFi connection scores noticeably lower than the other aspects.
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Hotel La Malcontenta is at Platja De Castell, 12, in Palamós. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 31 km away and Palamós bus station is 2.9 km away. The hotel offers car hire and a transfer service. Free private parking is available at the property and does not need to be reserved.
From Hotel La Malcontenta, s'Alguer and s'Alguer Petit are 1.3 km away; Platja de Castell is 1.4 km away and La Barraca de Dalí is 1.5 km away. Cap Roig Botanical Garden is 2.2 km away and Museu de la Pesca is 3.7 km away. The area makes it easy to combine coves, beaches, gardens and cultural visits in Palamós.
Breakfast options include continental, gluten-free and à la carte choices. Hotel La Malcontenta's restaurant also serves creative Mediterranean cuisine in a dining room with garden views; booking several days in advance is recommended.
Hotel La Malcontenta allows pets and supplements may apply. Pet bowls are also available. If you’re travelling with a pet, bear in mind that the accommodation may charge an additional fee.
Hotel La Malcontenta has an outdoor pool. Suite with Private Pool also has its own pool, a terrace with garden views and a bathtub; this category also includes a fireplace.
Hotel La Malcontenta has facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility and wheelchair access. It also has a toilet with grab rails, a lift and accessible parking.
The restaurant at Hotel La Malcontenta serves creative Mediterranean cuisine in a dining room with garden views. There is also a bar, breakfast in your room and special diet menus on request; booking a table several days in advance is recommended.