Francesc Estrabau 40, Calella de Palafrugell, Spain | (586) 210-9239
Affordable hotel with scenic views of the Mediterranean
A short walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops
Bright and modern guest rooms with flat-screen TVs and safes
Some units boast balconies with sea views
On-site restaurant with regional specialties and an outdoor terrace
Free hot buffet breakfast
Lobby bar with tapas and light fare
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Guest rooms lack kettles
Steps down to beach are steep
Fee for parking
The two-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Mediterrani is a pleasant, contemporary property perched on a cliff high above the sea that's a two-minute walk from the beach. Open seasonally, the Mediterrani has excellent waterfront views from its public spaces, and from many of its 43 airy and modern guest rooms. They all have wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi, and many have balconies with sea views, but they lack kettles. Features here are limited, although there's a free hot buffet breakfast with regional specialties, and a bar that serves tapas and other light fare. Travelers seeking a stay with a swimming pool might consider the nearby Hotel Alga, but it's farther from the beach.
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Scene
Leisure travelers have breakfast on the outdoor terrance and take in sea views
Hotel Mediterrani is housed in a converted 1930s villa on well-landscaped grounds with trees and shrubs. The lobby has an eye-pleasing mix of contemporary and antique wood furniture and a fireplace, plus decorative accents that are original to the property. The space is inviting, and guests gather here, and on the outdoor terrace, to sip drinks and nibble tapas from the lobby bar while taking in the prime views. The hotel tends to draw European couples and some families looking for accommodations with an intimate, friendly atmosphere.
Location
Clifftop location overlooking Mediterranean, a two-minute walk from the sea
Hotel Mediterrani is situated on a clifftop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, a two-minute walk from the water. The center of Calella de Palafrugell village, where there are restaurants, bars, a supermarket, and shops, is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Pesca Beach and its overlook is also a 10-minute walk, and Cap Roig Botanical Gardens, which features a castle and terraced gardens, is a five-minute drive.The town of Llafranc is a 10-minute drive, or a 20-minute scenic walk from the hotel along the water. The hilltop town of Begur is a 20-minute drive, with sights including Begur Castle and Sant Ramon Tower. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is a 45-minute drive from Hotel Mediterrani.
Rooms
Airy and modern, with AC, flat-screen TVs, and many have balconies, but no kettles
Hotel Maditerrani has lovely, spacious guest rooms with modern decor and an airy ambiance. There's laminate hardwood floors, all-white bedding with navy throws, and accent walls with a subtle floral motif. All units are equipped with air-conditioning, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, ceiling fans, safes, and free Wi-Fi, although they lack kettles. Many boast furnished balconies with waterfront views. Bathrooms are also roomy, done with basic neutrals, and contain shower/tub combos with removable rainfall showerheads, hairdryers, and make-up mirrors, and some add bidets.
Features
Free hot breakfast, lobby bar with tapas, and free Wi-Fi throughout, but fee for parking
There aren't a ton of features at the property, but there is a free hot breakfast buffet served in a room with sea views. The spread features fresh Spanish tortillas, cured salmon, Catalan sausage, cakes, pastries, cereal, and yogurt, and meals can be taken to the outdoor terrace. The lobby bar serves light fare like salads and tapas, and also has excellent water views. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, bicycle rental, free loaner umbrellas, and free Wi-Fi throughout. On-site parking (for a fee) is available, but the lot is difficult to find, and guests are encouraged to ask for directions in advance. Accessing the beach requires quite a few steps, which may be difficult for travelers with limited mobility.
