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Reviews of Hostal Empúries 4 stars

Playa Portitxol, s/n, 17130 L'Escala, Spain

#8 of 17 hotels in L'Escala

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 246 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Very relaxing, lovely building and gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little tired and needed a bit of love and attention. Scuff marks on walls, cracked tiles, silicone in bathroom needed renewing. Unfortunately Our garden facing balcony was above a noisy generator . On arrival the floor had not been properly cleaned and had hair and crumbs on it.

    We loved the hotel location, the gardens, the terrace bar and beach food cafe and being able to order snacks without pre booking and with ease. The staff were friendly and responsive when I requested the floor should be cleaned. The bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Good location in front of the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don't have a swimming pool; the public beach is in front of the hotel, but it's always crowded

    We spent a few days in Costa Brava in this Hotel, and in general the experience was good, the staff were warm and the food was good, also the hotel has a great location, on one side of a forest with a good jogging path

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous understated luxury in a beautiful location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    9.0
    Fifth visit so they must be doing something ‘right’
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing to dislike.

    Wonderful location for a relaxed ,quiet vacation. The staff are attentive, the breakfast is excellent as is the restaurant.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t beat the location. One of my favourite hotels anywhere.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful facilities with great amenities, fantastic views, incredible breakfast, and wonderful staff. Would absolutely stay here again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location on the seafront.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the easiest hotel to find day one. Signs for both Hostal and Hotel confusing. Service is slow. Not much to not like

    Great location on the seashore. Pleasant pedestrianised 20 walk into town..A hotel with character and artistic design..

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On behalf of Thelma, our golden retriever, a big thank you for her bed, towel and special gifts! She loved every minute of her stay, just like us!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    8.0
    Overall a great 5 night break. We know the area very well and had always wanted to stay at the Hotel however, we stayed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you charge over £400 per night for a 4* hotel we didn’t expect to have to pay another €25 each for breakfast nor should we be expected to pay €25 each to have a swim in the spa in my opinion and €8 per night to park a car.

    The location is exceptional, the reception staff and bar staff excellent but the restaurant staff on the verge of rude.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fabulous hotel, light on the beach. Delicious dinner in restaurant

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    10
    A Fantastic stay in L’Escala
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unfortunately, our dinner at the restaurant was not a good experience. The salad was fantastic but the entree’s were just so so. The biggest disappointment was the wait staff. It felt like to us they were just there to deliver food. No pleasantries or engagement of any kind. They just delivered food and never checked back. You had to ask them back for everything you needed. It was awkward and disappointing.

    The hotel was absolutely gorgeous! Location great for us and the proximity to the sea was undeniable. The spa was lovely and our massages were excellent. Our Spa room was spacious and quiet and serene. We would definitely go back. Staff was patient and courteous. The breakfast was beyond fantastic, a 10+++.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    9.0
    Excellent hotel and premises but restaurant/bar staff need managing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only snag were the restaurant and bar staff who were noisy, not very well managed and occasionally seem to be avoiding work. Such a contrast to the rest of the very hard working staff. With the restaurant manager please control and train your staff.

    The feel and ambiance of the hotel is immediately relaxing as it is by the sea and the beach bar furnishing is successful, The bedrooms are very comfortable and the beds too.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Always the best experience at Hostal Spa Empuries. We've stayed here a couple times and will certainly come back as a tradition. The hotel - rooms, facilities, service, spa and food are simply exceptional. The location is magical! Nature meets aesthetics in here. We also came with a dog and were welcomed with a cute dog essentials gift bag.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    9.0
    Lovely dog friendly hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don't like the bar arrangement and it took ages to be served with a drink

    Breakfast had an excellent choice and the eggs and bacon were freshly cooked to order. Merlin loved his doggy present.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ideal para desconectar..playa,spa,buffet,restaurante....todo!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    10
    Really impressed will definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location is 10/10. Listening to the waves as you lie in bed. Breakfast was not bad and staff were very friendly. Spa was a bonus. Its nothing over the top, which to. be honest we loved. Just a really cosy welcoming place to spend a couple of days.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The design of the toilet door! Wasn't possible to close it properly

    Loved the location. What a beautiful place! The food was lovely. Lenka made me an amazing cocktail and looked after us really well with lovely bites to eat!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    10
    Excellent design
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful beachfront hotel ot an amazing spot!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi did not work well in the room

    Excellent location, such a beautiful coast and beach. Fantastic to rent a bike and cycle along the coast! Breakfast and dinner were excellent quality. Massage in the spa was superb and very relaxing. I loved the interior of the hotel. Perfect spot!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2024

    8.0
    Worth it for the sun rise 😎
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately we had a few ants in our bed, but bearing in mind the location it must be hard to keep them out, dinner was a bit pricey, so we went elsewhere, car park was secure but very sandy

    Fabulous location, great breakfast, comfy bed

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    9.0
    Lovely, apart from the smell.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The problem with septic tanks

    Location, general style of hotel, lovely staff.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel, beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room service would have been nice. The Spa rooms are well designed but do not have the direct sea views as in the main hotel.

    Location, location, location!!! Great hotel on a perfect beach adjacent to the Greek and Roman ruins. The restaurant has improved a lot (it had problems in the sumner). Very comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    10
    Perfect short getaway from urban life but with all the amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Lovely hotel, great location on the beach, excellent restaurant, short walk to impressive ancient Ruins of Empúries.

    Stayed in October 2024

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