The 3 Best Luxury Hotels in Girona
A city palace above the old town, a grand hotel on the Costa Brava or a country estate all to yourself: among the luxury hotels in Girona and on the coast, our travel advisors personally help you find the one that fits your trip. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels in Girona
Old town or sea, what draws you? Here you see the best hotels in Girona and on the Costa Brava at a glance, with location, suitespot score and price per night. Our tip: for the cathedral and the Barri Vell, stay at the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona; for beach and spa, at the Hostal de la Gavina Girona in S'Agaró.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Palau Fugit Girona | Barri Vell | ★ 4.5/5 | 262 € |
| Mas Mateu Costa Brava | Costa Brava | – | 12520 € |
| Hostal de la Gavina Girona | City Centre | ★ 4.3/5 | 255 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Girona
Hotel Palau Fugit Girona · Barri VellWhich is the best hotel for you depends on whether you want the city or the coast. For the old town, we recommend the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona, a Baroque palace with a courtyard pool and a spa inside the Romanesque city wall. If you want the sea, stay at the Hostal de la Gavina Girona in S’Agaró, about 40 kilometers away on the Costa Brava, a grand hotel dating from 1932.And if you want a whole house to yourself with family or friends, rent Mas Mateu Costa Brava, a country estate that is only let as a whole.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Newly opened and freshly renovated: what the luxury hotels in Girona and on the Costa Brava offer you today
For the first time, the Casa Heras de Puig palace in the Barri Vell is open to the public: after a complete renovation in 2022, it is now the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona, with 24 rooms on three floors and El Pavelló, a modern annex.
Hostal de la Gavina Girona · City CentreYou see what that means in the details. Dani Isern’s architecture studio restored the palace, El Equipo Creativo designed the interiors, and in the courtyard, El Pati, stands the ceramic fountain “Font de Garotes” by artist Frederic Amat. On the rooftop, El Terrat, there is Hatha and Ashtanga yoga every week.
On the Costa Brava, the Hostal de la Gavina Girona remains a classic whose restaurants have been reimagined: Candlelight received new interiors in 2016, and since 2013 the hotel has run La Taverna del Mar on Sant Pol beach, its rooms restored by Lázaro Rosa-Violán.
These luxury hotels in Girona and on the Costa Brava have a pool – and a spa
All three have a pool, but each tells a different story: city wall, sea or country estate.
Mas Mateu Costa Brava · Costa BravaOur pick in the city is the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona: in the courtyard, El Pati, the pool lies between the garden and the Romanesque wall. The spa, La Cova d’Aigua, is carved into the limestone of the first city wall, with a warm-water pool and a heated stone bed, each private for one guest and a companion; add Ayurvedic, four-hand and couples massages as well as facials.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
By the sea, the Hostal de la Gavina Girona has a saltwater outdoor pool above the bay of Sant Pol, with cabanas. In the Spa Valmont you swim in a heated indoor pool with views of the bay, plus a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath. Booked through suitespot, pool, spa and tennis courts are included, and spa treatments are 20 percent off.
Mas Mateu Costa Brava comes with a private pool and a terrace that you share with no one.
The cave for two
La Cova d’Aigua at the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona is booked privately, for you and one companion. If you want to enjoy the spa at a particular time, it is best to tell our travel advisors when you book.
Dining at a 5-star hotel in Girona: palace cuisine, Candlelight and a beach tavern
Girona and the Empordà are a destination for food lovers, from the Roca brothers’ Michelin-starred cooking to the region’s wines. The hotels on this page have addresses of their own.
At the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona, the Casa Heras restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with local produce, from the breakfast ritual to brunch. On La Placeta by the entrance there are tapas and frequent small concerts, the Gipsy bar revives an old Girona favorite, and up on El Terrat, the rooftop, you sip vermouth overlooking the city wall, with jazz and wine tastings.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
At the Hostal de la Gavina Girona, a marble staircase leads down to Candlelight by Romain Fornell: haute cuisine between classic and contemporary, with chef Oriol Fernández and more than 200 wines, dinner only and by reservation only. At lunchtime, Garbí serves fish by the pool, and on Sant Pol beach La Taverna del Mar serves seafood beneath seven arches.
At Mas Mateu Costa Brava, a private chef cooks for you on request; food and drinks are charged separately.
A table at Candlelight
Candlelight at the Hostal de la Gavina Girona opens for dinner only and by reservation only; the dress code is smart casual. Our travel advisors will gladly book the table together with your room.
Luxury hotels in Girona with history: a Baroque palace and a Costa Brava grand hotel
The luxury hotels in Girona and on the Costa Brava live within old walls. The Hotel Palau Fugit Girona occupies an 18th-century Baroque palace below the first Romanesque city wall, close to the historic university.
The Hostal de la Gavina Girona is the heart of the garden city of S’Agaró, laid out from 1922 by hotelier Josep Ensesa i Gubert and architect Rafael Masó. It opened on January 2, 1932 with eleven rooms, and later hosted Salvador Dalí, Ava Gardner and John Wayne. Today the fourth generation of the Ensesa family runs the hotel, furnished with the family’s antiques.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Mas Mateu Costa Brava is an old house too: an 18th-century country estate in the Empordà, in private ownership.
Awards: the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona belongs to Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the Hostal de la Gavina Girona to The Leading Hotels of the World.
Where to stay in Girona: old town, Costa Brava or Empordà – the right location for your 5-star hotel
The province of Girona stretches from the old town on the Onyar to the rocky coves of the Costa Brava. So decide first whether you want the city or the sea; you drive between the two.
Barri Vell: right in the old town, below the Romanesque wall, is the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona. From here you walk to the cathedral, through El Call and down to the Onyar.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Costa Brava: the Hostal de la Gavina Girona sits in S’Agaró above the bay of Sant Pol, right on the Camí de Ronda coastal path, about an hour north of Barcelona.
Empordà: Mas Mateu Costa Brava is a country estate in the province of Girona, near the Costa Brava; our travel advisors will give you the exact location when you inquire.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
City and coast combine well: two nights at the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona for the old town and the cathedral, then a few days at the Hostal de la Gavina Girona by the sea. That turns your 5-star hotel in Girona into a small round trip through Catalonia – our travel advisors will gladly plan the order with you.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Girona costs – and what’s included
At the Hostal de la Gavina Girona, prices start at 255 €, at the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona at 262 €. Mas Mateu Costa Brava appears in the table at 12,520 €: the price is for the entire estate, not for a room. The table shows all three luxury hotels in Girona and on the Costa Brava. You will find the current price for your travel dates in the hotel list below.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mas Mateu Costa Brava | 12,520 € | 7 nights | – |
| Hotel Palau Fugit Girona | 262 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.5/5 |
| Hostal de la Gavina Girona | 255 € | 1st night | ★ 4.3/5 |
What’s included: at the Hostal de la Gavina Girona and the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona you get daily breakfast for two, an upgrade on arrival and early check-in and late check-out subject to availability. At the Hostal de la Gavina Girona the benefits apply from the first night, at the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona from two nights.
Extras: the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona adds a $50 hotel credit. At the Hostal de la Gavina Girona, pool, spa and tennis courts are included, plus 20 percent off spa treatments and a welcome gift.
The estate: Mas Mateu Costa Brava is let for a minimum of seven nights. It comes with a 500-euro concierge credit per stay, a property manager and additional staff on request.
Points and status: the Leaders Club applies at the Hostal de la Gavina Girona if you provide your membership number when booking, and Fans of Mandarin Oriental at Mas Mateu Costa Brava. The Hotel Palau Fugit Girona does not belong to a points program.
When it’s at its best: in May Girona blossoms for Temps de Flors, in summer the Costa Brava beckons with its coves, in fall the grape harvest begins in the Empordà, and in winter the old town is all yours. Book early for Temps de Flors and for August on the coast.
How long to stay: at a 5-star hotel in Girona, we recommend two nights in the city, ideally combined with a few days on the Costa Brava. The estate is rented for at least a week.
The hotels in Girona at a glance
What sets the hotels in Girona apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Pool | Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Palau Fugit Girona | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hostal de la Gavina Girona | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Girona
At the Hostal de la Gavina Girona you earn points with the Leaders Club, and at Mas Mateu Costa Brava, Fans of Mandarin Oriental applies. Because suitespot books at direct rates, points and status nights count just as they would when booking direct. The Hotel Palau Fugit Girona does not belong to a program and adds a $50 hotel credit instead.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Girona |
|---|---|---|
| Fans of Mandarin Oriental | 1 hotel | Mas Mateu Costa Brava |
| Leaders Club | 1 hotel | Hostal de la Gavina Girona |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Girona
What does a night at a luxury hotel in Girona cost?
At the Hostal de la Gavina Girona, prices start at 255 €, at the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona at 262 € per night, each with breakfast for two. Mas Mateu Costa Brava costs from 12,520 €; that is the price for the entire estate, which is booked for at least seven nights.
Which is the best luxury hotel in Girona?
That depends on whether you want the city or the sea. In the old town, we recommend the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona with its courtyard pool and a spa inside the city wall; on the Costa Brava, the Hostal de la Gavina Girona in S’Agaró. For families and groups who want a whole house, there is Mas Mateu Costa Brava.
Which luxury hotel is in Girona’s old town?
The Hotel Palau Fugit Girona in the Barri Vell, below the Romanesque city wall and close to the historic university. It is the only hotel on this page in the city of Girona itself.
Which luxury hotels in Girona have a pool?
All three: the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona in its courtyard and as a private warm-water pool in the cave spa, the Hostal de la Gavina Girona with a saltwater outdoor pool above the bay and a heated indoor pool in the Spa Valmont, and Mas Mateu Costa Brava with a private pool.
Which luxury hotels near Girona are on the Costa Brava?
The Hostal de la Gavina Girona is in S’Agaró on the Costa Brava, about 40 kilometers from Girona and roughly an hour north of Barcelona. Mas Mateu Costa Brava is a country estate in the Empordà, near the coast.
Can I rent an entire estate near Girona?
Yes, Mas Mateu Costa Brava is only let as a whole, for at least seven nights, with a private pool, terrace, property manager and a private chef on request. It also comes with a 500-euro concierge credit per stay.
Can I earn points at Girona’s luxury hotels?
At the Hostal de la Gavina Girona, you earn points with the Leaders Club if you provide your membership number when booking; at Mas Mateu Costa Brava, Fans of Mandarin Oriental applies. The Hotel Palau Fugit Girona does not belong to a program and adds a $50 hotel credit instead.
Is there a minimum stay in Girona?
At the Hostal de la Gavina Girona, the suitespot benefits apply from the first night, at the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona from two nights. Mas Mateu Costa Brava is let for a minimum of seven nights.
Which hotels in Girona allow pets?
Pets are welcome at the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona and the Hostal de la Gavina Girona. Our travel advisors will clarify the exact conditions with the hotel before you book.
Which luxury hotel near Girona is good for families?
The Hostal de la Gavina Girona on the Costa Brava offers babysitting, two pools and Sant Pol beach right on its doorstep. If the whole family wants a house to itself, rent Mas Mateu Costa Brava.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Girona?
Mas Mateu Costa Brava is at the top end at 12,520 €, because the price is for the entire estate. Among the classic hotels, the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona at 262 € and the Hostal de la Gavina Girona at 255 € are close together.
Where should I stay: in Girona or on the Costa Brava?
For the cathedral, El Call and the houses on the Onyar, stay in the city, at the Hotel Palau Fugit Girona. For the sea, the coastal path and a spa, stay on the Costa Brava, at the Hostal de la Gavina Girona. Many of our guests combine both.
