Hostal de La Gavina (*****)
17248 S'Agaró (Costa Brava), Girona.

Member of the Leading Hotels of the World. chain, the luxurious Hostal de la Gavina is one of the classic Costa Brava hotels. Overlooking Santa Pol beach on one side and Cala Sa Conca on the other, the hotel offers five-star accommodation to guests wanting to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Wonderful swimming pool. Spa facilities mean that guests can book body treatments and massages. Wooden or marble floors, woollen carpets from India, silk and gold woven tapestries decorate this stylish hotel. 56 rooms, 16 suites and 3 restaurants.

The Mas de Torrent Hotel is a member of the Relais & Chateaux Chain. Located just a short drive away from Pals and Ampúries, one and a half hours north of Barcelona. The hotel is a beautiful eighteenth century masia (farmhouse) which has been converted into a luxury hotel in the peaceful countryside just 15 minutes away from the Costa Brava beaches. Guests who can choose from exquisitely decorated rooms in the main building, bungalow suites outside next to the pool, each with a small private garden, or deluxe suites which have their own small pool. The hotels is also famous for its outstanding Restaurante Más de Torrent.

This Hotel is set in the small peaceful town of Monells, in Baix Empúries in one of the town's most emblematic buildings, a former hospital built in 1364. The hotel has been completely refurbished and offers guests modern facilities in quiet, calm surroundings. Each room in the hotel has an exclusive design and is dedicated to a well-known painter, musician, architect, historian or writer. 23 fully equipped double rooms, 3 junior suites. Outdoor pool and excellent restaurant.

Modern hotel overlooking the Gulf of Roses with wonderful views. Interesting rooms (look out for the round bed!!), including a royal suite. Fitness centre offers special programmes and the hotel offers short getaway packages for those interested. Terraces hang over the blue Mediterranean sea. Good restaurant serving excellent fresh seafood.

Member of the leading small hotels of the world, this lovely little hotel offers a wealth of services to tired guests, including special gym with personal trainer, spa services, Thelasso center, massages, medicals. Good kids club on hand if you want to take advantage of some of the special treatments.

This five-star golf and wine spa hotel is ideal for people wanting to combine golf with other activities like visiting beautiful Costa Brava beaches, taking advantage of the excellent wine spa facilities and treatments at the hotel. Very good restaurant and very golfing atmosphere.

One of the more modern Spanish parador hotels. It is perched on top of a cliff overlooking one of the most dramatic yet accesible parts of the Costa Brava coastline. Click on name for full review.