If you are planning a trip to Barcelona but want to escape the city for a few days and enjoy a five-star beachfront hotel on the beautiful Costa Brava, we have found this offer on LuxuryEscapes for the hotel Elisabeth by the Sea in Tossa de Mar, a 60 minutes drive North of the Catalan capital.
Besides the savings compared to booking from other websites, reserving this deal will include breakfast, a welcome drink, a visit to the hotel spa, a 30-minute massage for each guest, as well as early check-in and late checkout. Stays start in the low season (April, May, September & October) at €173 per night, with a minimum stay of three nights. During high season (June to August), the price rises to €240 per night.
You don’t necessarily need to decide on specific dates right away. LuxuryEscapes also allows you to lock in the price and then flexibly redeem the voucher you get until June 25. To do that, click on Buy now, check availability later under the big Check Availability button.
You will be staying in a 20 m² Comfort Double Room with a sea view. Each room features a comfortable 1.80m bed, a 55″ flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine. Enjoy amenities such as a minibar, designer toiletries, a cozy bathrobe, and complimentary water, all complemented by a private balcony, air conditioning, and a pillow menu for a relaxing stay. You’ll receive a welcome drink at the Pique Nique rooftop bar and a daily buffet breakfast at the Pandora restaurant between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
LuxuryEscapes Cancellation Policy
LuxuryEscapes offers a rather complicated cancellation policy. It basically comes in three steps:
- Until 7 days after booking: You get a full refund in your original payment form. This is the last chance to get your money back.
- over 46 days before your stay: You can get a full refund in form of a LuxuryEscapes credit. You won’t get your money back, but can use it to book a different hotel on LuxuryEscapes.
- Less than 45 days before you stay: You won’t get a refund in any form if you cancel or no-show.
The Hotel
Elisabeth by the Sea Hotel is an elegant 5-star boutique with 96 rooms, inaugurated in 2024 in a restored building from the 1930s, where you can enjoy the Mediterranean from your room’s window. Whether you want to spend a few days enjoying Tossa del Mar or use it as a base camp to explore the southern Costa Brava, it is a good option.
The hotel features a spa where you can relax after a day of sightseeing, a rooftop bar and pool, and the Pandora restaurant, where you can enjoy Catalan cuisine.
Unfortunately, the hotel does not include parking, and you will have to pay €25 for private parking or try your luck finding a spot in Tossa del Mar.
Previous guests have left good reviews of the hotel (e.g. 8.9/5 on Booking or 4.4/5 on Google), Guests praise the location, which is within walking distance to the beach, as well as the excellent service and modern, clean rooms. They particularly highlight the popular spa and rooftop pool, along with the top-rated breakfast, which has received positive remarks. However, some guests have expressed concerns about room size. Even the criticisms were combined with mention of the luxurious amenities and smooth operation of the hotel, despite being newly opened.
Destination
Tossa de Mar blends rich history and coastal charm. Its medieval Vila Vella—Catalonia’s last fortified coastal town—features 12th-century walls, towers like Joanàs and Torre dels Moros, and sweeping sea views. Explore the Tossa Lighthouse Museum, Ava Gardner’s statue (honoring Pandora and the Flying Dutchman), Els Ametllers Roman ruins, and landmarks like Sant Vicenç Church, Moorish Tower, and Casa Sans.
Beaches cater to all tastes: Platja Gran, steps from Elisabeth by the Sea Hotel, offers lively shores, while Sa Roqueta fishing quarter, Es Codolar, and Mar Menuda provide quieter coves. The town’s compact layout ensures history buffs and sunseekers alike find endless discovery.
When going to Tossa del Mar, you can fly from either Girona (a 40-minute drive) or Barcelona Airport (a 90-minute drive). If you want to arrive by public transport from Barcelona, the most convenient option is to take a direct bus for €14 from Barcelona Nord (metro Arc de Triomf), which will take you approximately an hour and a half to reach Tossa del Mar. It’s also possible to take the bus from Barcelona Airport. You can find the timetables here.
Price Check
If we compare LuxuryEscapes‘ prices with what you’d pay directly at the hotel in low season, you’ll pay €172 per night at Luxury Escapes compared to €269 per night at the hotel for the Double Comfort Sea View room with breakfast. In other words, you’d be saving roughly 34% by booking through LuxuryEscapes.
In summer, LuxuryEscapes sells rooms at €240 per night, while on the hotel website, the price for the same room is €395, making it a 39% saving by booking with LuxuryEscapes.
For the same dates in Booking.com the price for a refundable Double Comfort Sea View with breakfast is €326 per night in October, a 47% saving with LuxuryEscapes, and €476 per night in July, which is a 49% saving with LuxuryEscapes.
Cover Picture: © Bondia Hotels
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Thank you very much Carlos!