Avda. La Palma, 9 y 20, Tossa de Mar, Spain | (888) 635-3814
Five-minute walk to the beach
All-inclusive options available
Bright, modern rooms have simple decor and flat-screen TVs
Extensive breakfast buffet offers a range of options
Two small outdoor pools (one is across the street at the sister property)
Internet terminals available for guests in the lobby
Small play area for tots
One of the two buildings has a late-night disco many nights
Fee for use of mini-fridges, safes,TV remotes, and Wi-Fi
In-room Wi-Fi can be spotty
Some complaints of hard mattresses
The 101 rooms at this mid-range property are contained in two hotels -- Tossa Beach Hotel and Hotel Tossa Centre -- operated under one management and separated by a street. The property consists of renovated '70s-era structures with laminate surfaces and tiling throughout -- a bit like a well-kept youth hostel. Food in the all-inclusive package can be repetitive, and drinks may not be the highest quality, but there are many dining options in the immediate area for those desiring additional culinary options. Location is a big draw; the property is situated three blocks from the Platja Gran, Tossa de Mar’s main city beach. Rooms are simple but clean, but Wi-Fi and numerous other amenities require an extra fee.
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Scene
Families on holiday populate this plain hotel near the beach
The property consists of two separate hotels, which face each other on a residential street and are operated under a single administration. The Tossa Center Hotel is slightly more modern in appearance, with wood floors and a contemporary facade; the Tossa Beach Hotel has a tiled outdoor patio adjacent to its lobby. Both hotels are a handful of stories tall, and set in apartment-style buildings. The property is popular among those seeking a basic location from which to explore the Costa Brava, including families traveling on a budget who appreciate the all-inclusive options. The restaurant, which is located in the basement, can get quite stuffy.
Location
Three blocks from Platja Gran in the center of Tossa de Mar
The property is situated a few blocks from the main city beach in Tossa de Mar, a Costa Brava town about 60 miles south of the French border. The town itself has Roman villa remains and a charming,14th-century medieval old town. Girona, which has the nearest major airport, is about a 40-minute drive away; getting from the airport to the hotel is possible on public bus with no transfers; it takes about an hour.
Rooms
Bright and plain, with little attempt at decor
All rooms at the property are quite plain; some have wood laminate flooring and headboards, while others have slightly older ceramic tile floors. Many rooms have balconies, and all have shower/tub combos. Rooms are quite clean, as well as bright and airy -- due in part to the minimalist decor. Beds are on the hard side, and rooms near the reception may receive unwanted noise.
Features
Two pools, a computer terminal, and a small children’s corner
There are two small outdoor pools on the property, one for each building under the hotel’s auspices. The Tossa Center pool receives sun throughout the day, while the pool at Tossa Beach Hotel gets mostly shade -- both pools are more suited for dipping than for swimming. There are a couple of computers with email access in the lobby. A kids' corner in the restaurant consists of a table and chairs and a couple of video game terminals.
