Parador de Aiguablava

"We got a warm welcome despite our late arrival, really helpful reception staff and a lovely room. The views of the beach from the room balcony the next morning were lovely. Food was excellent as were all the staff, pool and service were exceptional, making sure we were all safe when it became breezy. All amenities of a high standard."

"The location of Parador de Aiguablava is exceptional , the road that leads to the hotel is fantastic , and then the views are spectaculair. We loved staying in this hotel, even though the restaurant needs improvement in the quality of food. The breakfast was oke , but the restaurant can improve. For it´s location we would come back. If you want a peaceful night this is the right hotel."

"Fabulous building, super rooms, wonderful location. Staff very mixed; some were friendly but others no so much. At check-in we were made to feel like we were some kind of boring inconvenience, and when we had a problem they were unable to help. There’s no coffee making in the room, and the bar/cafe doesn’t open until 11, so if you just want a cup of coffee when you wake up your only option is full breakfast at €50 per couple. The main restaurant has a relatively small menu, with many dishes of the region. Most of the staff seemed stressed and didn’t have the time to make us feel comfortable. The croquettes were ok, but my ravioli were filled with some kind of grey tasteless mush and smothered in an overpowering bisque. My wife’s dish was a local speciality of prawns and chicken. Th prawns were cooked until the flesh inside was shrivelled, and the chicken was similarly overdone, all buried in another overpowering bisque. My wife had an unpleasant upset stomach the following morning. I would recommend eating out in the evenings, but the location is rather remote. So 5 stars for the hotel, 3 for the staff, zero for the catering."