Hostal Empuries - L'Escala

$$$$||View on mapL'Escala, SpainPlaya Portitxol, S/N, L'Escala, Spain, 17130|
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Hostal Empuries - L'Escala
Playa Portitxol, S/N, L'Escala, Spain, 17130·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.7
Comfort9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.9
Who stays here
Couples72%
Families17%
Groups5%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.7
Comfort9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.9
Who stays here
Couples72%
Families17%
Groups5%
Solo5%

Beachfront hotel with Europe's first LEED Gold certification

Amenities & Sustainability

Hostal Empuries holds the LEED Gold certification, making it the first hotel in Europe to achieve this recognition. The property offers electric vehicle charging stations and electric bike rentals for eco-friendly transportation. Guests have access to a fitness center, bicycle rentals, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge service.

Rooms & Views

Rooms at Hostal Empuries include options with sea views, garden views, and private terraces overlooking Portitxol Beach. Some rooms are equipped with satellite TV channels and feature private bathrooms with work desks. Superior Double Rooms with Sea View offer spacious layouts and direct coastal vistas.

Dining

The hotel operates two on-site restaurants: one serving gourmet Mediterranean cuisine and a second offering informal dishes. A seasonal pop-up cafe, Thermopolium, prepares Greco-Roman recipes that complement the nearby archaeological ruins. The bar and snack bar provide wine, champagne, and special diet menus upon request.

Wellness & Spa

Hotel Spa Empuries includes a spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and sensation shower circuit. Treatment options cover full body massages, body wraps, facials, and hammam sessions. Guests also access a fitness centre with personal trainer services and yoga classes.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Family rooms and baby safety gates are available, along with a children's playground and kids' club. The hotel welcomes pets and provides pet baskets and pet bowls. Babysitting services, board games, and an indoor play area support families with young children.

  • Sustainability: First hotel in Europe with LEED Gold certification
  • Location: Directly beside Empúries Archaeological Site and coastal trails
  • Dining: Two restaurants including seasonal Thermopolium with Greco-Roman dishes
  • Wellness: Spa with indoor pool, saunas, and hammam
  • Family: Kids' club, playground, and babysitting services
  • Pets: Pet-friendly with pet baskets and bowls
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 07:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 25.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Catalan
Building
Number of rooms:50
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Rooms and availability

Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Jacuzzi

Facial

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Playpen
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Hot spring bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Public Bath

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Hostal Empuries

💵 Lowest room price 106 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 33.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Girona-Costa Brava, GRO

Location

Playa Portitxol, S/N, L'Escala, Spain, 17130
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Playa Portitxol, S/N, L'Escala, Spain, 17130
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Playa Portitxol, S/N, L'Escala, Spain, 17130
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
Ruines d'Empuries
100 yd
C/ Puig i Cadafalch s/n L'Escala
Ruins of Empuries
100 yd
Passeig Dr. Pi i Llussà
El Portitxol
100 yd
Beach
Les Muscleres Platja
100 yd
Passeig Dr. Pi i Llussà
Parquing Ruinas de Ampurias
100 yd
Beach
Moll Grec
100 yd
Passeig Dr. Pi i Llussà
Platja Cala del Pedrigolet
100 yd
Restaurant
Xiringuito
100 yd
Restaurant
L'Esculapi
100 yd
Restaurant
Meson del Conde
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurant Can Coll
100 yd

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