Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa
Castelló d'Empúries · Catalonia · 4 Stars

Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa

4-star hotel in Castelló d'Empúries, with a rooftop infinity pool, spa with sauna and massages, and suites with separate living rooms.

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9.6 Score
349 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Nearby Basilica of Santa Maria · 40 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa

Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa is a 4-star hotel in Castelló d'Empúries, with an outdoor rooftop infinity pool. The property also has a garden, terrace, shared lounge and bar, as well as a spa and wellness centre with a sauna, hot tub and massage services.

The double rooms and suites range from 25 to 50 m² and include air conditioning, a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, soundproofing, a coffee machine and a minibar. The suites have a separate bedroom and living room; some include a sofa bed, and the Presidential Suite adds a hot tub. There is also a room with a terrace and views of an inner courtyard.

Breakfast is available as a continental or buffet option. The hotel offers free WiFi, room service and luggage storage, and has wheelchair-accessible units. The Basilica of Santa Maria is 40 m away and the Ecomuseu Farinera is 70 m away; the beaches of Empuriabrava are 4.7 km away.

Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa
★ 9.6 · Exceptional · 349 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa

4-star hotel in Castelló d'Empúries, with a rooftop infinity pool, spa with sauna and massages, and suites with separate living rooms.

Room types

The six options include double rooms and suites, with areas ranging from 25 to 50 m². All have air conditioning, a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, soundproofing, a coffee machine and a minibar. The double rooms differ in size and layout: the Superior has more space than the Double, while the room with a terrace also has a balcony and views of an inner courtyard.

The suites have a separate bedroom and living room; the Junior has a large double bed, while the Executive and Presidential also include a sofa bed. The Presidential also has a hot tub. Several categories have a bathroom with both a bath and shower, along with toiletries, a hairdryer and a bathrobe. A desk, coffee machine and safe complete the room amenities.

Executive Suite — Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa
Executive Suite
45 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Bath
  • Shower

At 45 m², the Executive Suite has a separate bedroom, living room and bathroom. Its layout includes a large double bed and a sofa bed, and the bathroom has both a bath and a shower. The suite offers a pool with a view and lets you keep the sleeping area separate from the living space.

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Junior Suite — Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa
Junior Suite
37 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath
  • Shower

The Junior Suite offers 37 m², with a bedroom separate from the living room and a large double bed. It has a private bathroom with a bath and shower, as well as a bathrobe and slippers. The pool with a view is a feature shared with other rooms, while the suite layout separates the sleeping area.

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Presidential Suite — Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa
Presidential Suite
50 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Hot tub
  • Bathrobe

At 50 m², the Presidential Suite has a separate bedroom and living room, with a large double bed and a sofa bed. Its distinguishing feature is the hot tub, alongside a private bathroom with a bath and shower. The pool with a view completes this suite, which offers more space than the other categories.

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Double Room — Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa
Double Room
25 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath or shower
  • Coffee machine

This 25 m² double room has a large double bed, a private bathroom and a pool with a view. The bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer; bathing facilities include a bath or shower. It is the most compact of the hotel's double rooms.

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Superior Double Room — Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa
Superior Double Room
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathrobe
  • Coffee machine

The Superior Double Room is 30 m², five square metres larger than the Double Room, and has a large double bed and a private bathroom. It also includes a bathrobe and has a bath or shower. Its larger area sets this category apart from the other double rooms.

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Double Room with Terrace — Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa
Double Room with Terrace
34 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

At 34 m², this double room has a terrace and a balcony with views of an inner courtyard. It includes a large double bed, a private bathroom and air conditioning. Its combination of private outdoor space and courtyard views distinguishes it from the other double rooms.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to combine an outdoor rooftop pool with a spa, sauna and massages.
  • you'd like to stay in a four-star hotel with continental or buffet breakfast available.
  • you have reduced mobility: the units are wheelchair accessible.
  • you'd like to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria, 40 m away, and the Ecomuseu Farinera, 70 m away, on foot.
  • you're looking for a suite with a separate bedroom and living room, with sofa beds in some categories.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: the hotel has no car park.
  • you need to arrive after 21:00: check-in ends at that time.
  • you want to stay by the sea: Playa de Empuriabrava is 4.7 km away.
  • you need a train station within a short distance: Figueres is 8 km away.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel combines an outdoor pool with a wellness area that includes a spa, sauna, hot tub and massage services. Treatments include full-body, back, neck, hand, head, foot and couples' massages. Outside, there is a garden, outdoor furniture and a sun terrace, with loungers, chairs and parasols for enjoying the pool. WiFi is free throughout the property.

For everyday convenience, there is daily housekeeping, luggage storage, room service, and a TV area and shared lounge. The hotel has a lift and adapts its facilities for guests with reduced mobility; family rooms and non-smoking rooms are also available. The bar and minibar complete the dining facilities.

Great for your stay

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Very good breakfast

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofing
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beach/pool towels
  • Sun loungers/beach chairs
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness centre

Food & drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Media & technology

  • Streaming service (such as Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • High chair for children
  • Coffee machine
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa is at Carrer Carbonar 1, within the town centre of Castelló d'Empúries. The Basilica of Santa Maria is 40 m away; the Museum of the Basilica is 50 m away, and the Ecomuseu Farinera is 70 m away. Mercat setmanal Castelló d'Empúries is 80 m away, while Portal de la Gallarda is 150 m away. These sights make it easy to plan a short walk linking religious heritage, local history and the weekly market.

To travel around the area, Figueres station is 8 km away and Vilamalla station is 9 km away. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 45 km away; Perpignan - Rivesaltes Airport is 54 km away. The coast is also nearby: Playa de Empuriabrava and Playa de Can Comes are both 4.7 km away, Playa Pequeña is 4.9 km away, Playa de La Rubina is 5 km away and Playa de Santa Margarida is 6 km away.

In the town, Museu d'Història Medieval de la Cúria-Presó is 180 m away and Pont Vell is 630 m away. For an outing in nature, Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà is 4.0 km away; its wetlands offer a contrast to visits to historic monuments. Towards Roses, the Citadel is 7 km away and the Megalithic Park is 8 km away. Figueres is home to the Dalí Theatre-Museum, 9 km away. You can split your stay between the old town, coast, nature and museums.

Basilica of Santa Maria — Gothic church that preserves the old town's most important religious heritage. 40 m
Ecomuseu Farinera — Ecomuseum devoted to the history of flour and local milling traditions. 70 m
Mercat setmanal Castelló d'Empúries — Weekly market where you can discover local produce and the town's commercial atmosphere. 80 m
Portal de la Gallarda — An old monumental gateway incorporated into the town's medieval walls. 150 m
Playa de Empuriabrava — Mediterranean beach beside the canals and marina of Empuriabrava. 4,7 km
Dalí Theatre-Museum — Museum devoted to Salvador Dalí, with works and a journey through his career. 9 km

What guests say about Hotel Palau Macelli & Spa

9.6
Exceptional · 349 reviews
Staff
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

Guests particularly praise the cleanliness, staff, facilities and comfort. They also appreciate the hotel's location within Castelló d'Empúries and the breakfast options. WiFi receives good reviews, although its score is lower than those for other categories.

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