Hotels on the Catalan coast
Some 580 km of coastline, from the Costa Brava to the Ebro Delta, with the Maresme, Barcelona, the Garraf and the Costa Dorada in between.
Destinations in the Catalan coast
Each photo shows the best-rated hotel in that place.
Where to stay on the Catalan coast
What the Catalan coast is like
Catalonia has almost 600 km of coastline split into several areas: the Costa Brava in the north, with coves and fishing villages; the Maresme, with long beaches next to the railway; Barcelona and the Garraf, with Castelldefels and Sitges; and the Costa Dorada in the south, with fine sand and shallow water down to the Ebro Delta.
Which area to choose
For coves and scenery, the Costa Brava, from Tossa to Cadaqués. For good-value beach hotels well connected to Barcelona, the Maresme. For atmosphere and nightlife, Sitges. For families with children, Salou and Cambrils, for the fine sand and PortAventura.
When to go
June to September is high season and it’s best to book early, especially for August. In May, June and September the water is already pleasant and prices drop. Many hotels on the Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada close from November to March.
Getting around
Rodalies trains run along the Maresme and the Garraf from Barcelona, and regional trains reach Tarragona and Salou. The Costa Brava is best explored by car or by bus from Barcelona or Girona. There are airports at Barcelona, Girona and Reus.
Hotels in the Catalan coast in numbers
Worked out every day from the data of the hotels in its 17 destinations.
- places to stay
- +2,572
- destinations with their own page
- 17
- average score of 2,357 rated properties
- 8.9
- guest reviews
- 1,733,695
- four- and five-star hotels
- 1,287
Destinations in the Catalan coast compared
Airport: the nearest one as the crow flies.
| Destination | Places to stay | Average score | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calafell | +200 | 9.1 | REU, 34 km |
| Tarragona | +200 | 8.9 | REU, 7.1 km |
| Roses | +199 | 9.3 | GRO, 52 km |
| Sitges | +197 | 9.0 | BCN, 24 km |
| Barcelona | +195 | 8.6 | BCN, 13 km |
| Tossa de Mar | +192 | 9.1 | GRO, 25 km |
| Salou | 187 | 8.7 | REU, 8.2 km |
| Castelldefels | 185 | 8.3 | BCN, 8.7 km |
| Lloret de Mar | +170 | 8.6 | GRO, 24 km |
| Begur | +166 | 9.2 | GRO, 38 km |
| Cambrils | +159 | 9.2 | REU, 13 km |
| Calella | 129 | 8.3 | GRO, 34 km |
| Cadaqués | 116 | 8.8 | PGF, 60 km |
| Vilanova i la Geltrú | 102 | 8.9 | BCN, 31 km |
| Blanes | +100 | 9.0 | GRO, 26 km |
| Mataró | 74 | 8.4 | BCN, 41 km |
| Santa Susanna | 1 | 9.0 | GRO, 30 km |
Best-rated hotels in the Catalan coast
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Acta Voraport★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Barcelona Princess★★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
Barceló Sants★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Room Mate Pau, Barcelona★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Olivia Plaza Hotel★★★★9.3 ExceptionalSee prices
H10 Imperial Tarraco 4 Sup★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Barcelona Center★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Paxton Barcelona★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Espana by IHG★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Gran Hotel Flamingo-Adults Only older 18 years old★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@ by IHG★★★8.3 Very goodSee prices
Hotel 1898★★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Frequently asked questions about hotels in the Catalan coast
How many hotels are there in the Catalan coast?
We list more than 2,572 places to stay in 17 destinations in the Catalan coast. The ones with the most are Calafell (more than 200), Tarragona (more than 200) and Roses (more than 199).
What is the best-rated hotel in the Catalan coast?
Acta Voraport, in Barcelona, with a score of 8.8 out of 10 from 17,214 guest reviews.
Which destination in the Catalan coast has the best-rated hotels?
Roses: its 193 rated properties have an average score of 9.3 out of 10. Next comes Begur, with 9.2.