AQUA Hotel Onabrava

🏖️ Close to Santa Susanna’s long golden beach (100m via underpass)
🏊 Indoor spa pool and wellness area for year‑round relaxation
🧒 Children’s club and indoor play area for ages 4–10
🌱 Certified Sustainable Hotel meeting a GSTC-recognised standard
🎭 Packed entertainment schedule with daytime activities and evening shows
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 350 | Blocks: 2 | Floors: 5 | Lifts: 6

Board options: Bed and Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board

Child age: up to 12 years (for child pricing and kids’ facilities)

Santa Susanna sits on the Costa Barcelona stretch of the Costa Brava, with long, broad beaches backed by a promenade and low-rise hotels. AQUA Hotel Onabrava occupies a handy position close to the seafront: the beach lies just across the coastal railway line, accessed safely via an underpass about 100m from the hotel.

Stroll 700m along the promenade to reach Santa Susanna’s resort centre, where cafés, shops and family-friendly bars line the front. Venture 20 minutes by car to buzzing Lloret de Mar for nightlife and beach clubs, or head the same distance to Blanes for botanical gardens and traditional tapas. Girona’s medieval streets and cathedral are around an hour away, making an easy day trip.

Beach: approx. 100m (via subway under the railway line)
Santa Susanna resort centre: approx. 700m
Lloret de Mar: approx. 20 minutes’ drive
Blanes: approx. 20 minutes’ drive
Girona: approx. 1 hour’s drive

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour (from Girona – GRO)

Santa Susanna – Costa Barcelona, Costa Brava, Spain

Buffets stay central to life at AQUA Hotel Onabrava. The main buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with show-cooking stations, a kids’ buffet, children’s menu, highchairs and a handy microwave for families. Expect an international spread with Mediterranean favourites, salads and grilled dishes. A smart-casual dress code applies in the evening (no beachwear; long trousers requested for gentlemen).

La Pergola, the à la carte restaurant, brings Mexican flavours to the terrace, opening for lunch, dinner and snacks. It’s a relaxed, open-air spot that’s ideal after the pool or before evening entertainment.

Two bars keep drinks and refreshments flowing: a lobby bar that’s open from morning coffees through to late-night cocktails, and a lively music bar/disco open in the evenings for drinks, dancing and shows.

Reservations may be required for the à la carte restaurant and certain options can carry a supplement depending on your board basis; opening times and inclusions may vary by season.

Outside, you’ll find two freshwater pools including a separate children’s pool. The main pool is framed by a large sunbathing terrace with loungers and parasols, designed for long, lazy days under the Catalan sun. Kids get their own shallower pool where water toys are welcome, so they can splash and play safely while adults unwind nearby.

The beach is just 100m away, across the railway via a dedicated pedestrian underpass. Santa Susanna’s beaches are broad and gently sloping, perfect for paddling and sandcastle building, with cafés and beach bars dotted along the promenade. Facilities and opening times for pool areas may vary by season.

The hotel’s spa and wellness area offers a peaceful contrast to the buzzy pool scene. There’s an indoor pool with hydro-massage features, plus a sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and whirlpool. A menu of massages and beauty treatments is available for an extra charge (minimum age 16 years; opening hours typically 08:00–20:00, subject to change).

Activity-wise, you can keep moving with aerobics, aqua aerobics, dance classes, pilates, table tennis and snooker (some activities carry a local charge). Cyclists can make use of bike hire and cycling services, ideal for exploring the promenade or heading inland.

A games room offers arcade games, air hockey, table football and pool tables (local charges apply), giving teens and adults another place to play beyond the pools and beach.

On the practical side there’s an on-site mini-market for holiday essentials, souvenirs and snacks, plus a range of mobility and baby equipment hire available through reception.

Design Double Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
Contemporary room with double or twin beds and optional extra beds for up to four guests. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, hairdryer, bathroom with bath and shower attachment, and a minibar and safety deposit box (both at extra charge). Daily cleaning and towel change; linen changed on request.

Design Double Room for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 1
All the features of the Design Double, but configured for solo travellers looking for a bit more space and comfort.

Design Triple Room
Sleeps: minimum 3, maximum 3
Perfect for small families or friends, with beds configured for three guests. Facilities mirror the Design Double, with balcony or terrace and the same modern in-room amenities.

Design Quadruple Room
Sleeps: minimum 4, maximum 4
A spacious option ideal for larger families or groups, sleeping up to four in comfort. Comes with balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, bathtub with shower attachment, hairdryer, minibar* and safety deposit box* (*local charges apply).

Premium Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3 (plus 1 infant)
Premium rooms enjoy pool views and little extras such as a complimentary pool towel service and a pillow menu. Facilities match the Design rooms, with balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, bath with shower, hairdryer, minibar* and safety deposit box* (local charge).

Premium Room for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 1
All the additional Premium touches, tailored for solo guests who’d like a pool view and added comfort.

Junior Suite
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3
More space to spread out with a relaxed seating area, making it a good option for longer stays or small families. Junior suites feature a balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, bath with shower attachment, hairdryer and minibar*; a safety deposit box is included.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🎨 Daily daytime entertainment programme with arts & crafts
🏐 Small team games, team sports and family games
🌊 Water-based activities and aqua aerobics
💃 Dance classes and pilates sessions (some activities may carry a charge)
🎮 Games room with arcade games, air hockey, table football and pool tables*
🎤 Evening entertainment including bingo, karaoke, quizzes, rep cabaret, live DJ sets, live music, mini-disco and professional shows (seasonal programme, typically from early April to early November)

*Local charges may apply; programme and timings can vary by season and occupancy.

🛎️ 24-hour reception with concierge support
💱 Currency exchange services*
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures
🛴 Equipment hire including motorised scooters*, pushchairs* and wheelchairs* (plus scooter charging*)
🛍️ On-site mini-market for essentials and snacks
💆 Spa reception for massage and beauty bookings*
📶 Free Wi‑Fi available throughout the hotel

*Local charges apply for selected services. Facilities and services may be adjusted seasonally.

Santa Susanna – Costa Barcelona enjoys warm, dry summers and mild springs and autumns, with beach weather typically from May to October. The local language is Catalan and Spanish, and the currency is the Euro (€). The time difference from the UK is +1 hour and average flight time from the UK to Girona is around 2.5 hours.

AQUA Hotel Onabrava is a Certified Sustainable Hotel, meaning it has met a GSTC-recognised sustainability standard at the time of assessment. Hotel operations, activities and facilities can change between seasons, and some services may operate only at peak times.

For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How close is AQUA Hotel Onabrava to the beach?
The hotel is about 100m from Santa Susanna’s beach. You simply follow a short path and use a subway that runs under the railway line to reach the sand safely.

2. What board basis options can I book?
You can book AQUA Hotel Onabrava on Bed and Breakfast, Half Board or Full Board. Full Board usually includes buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant. Drinks, à la carte dining and certain items may be extra, depending on your chosen board basis and season.

3. Is AQUA Hotel Onabrava suitable for families?
Yes. The hotel has family-size rooms (including Design Quadruple and Junior Suites), a children’s pool, kids’ buffet options in the main restaurant, a children’s club for ages 4–10, an indoor play area and a full entertainment programme with mini-disco and family activities.

4. Does the hotel have an indoor pool or spa?
AQUA Hotel Onabrava features an indoor spa area with a pool and hydro-massage features, plus facilities such as sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and whirlpool. Massages and beauty treatments are available for an extra charge, typically for guests aged 16 and over.

5. Is AQUA Hotel Onabrava a sustainable hotel?
Yes. The property is recognised as a Certified Sustainable Hotel, meaning it has met a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recognised standard at the time of certification, focusing on responsible use of resources and positive local impact.

6. What is the approximate transfer time from Girona Airport?
The transfer from Girona Airport (GRO) to AQUA Hotel Onabrava in Santa Susanna is around 1 hour by coach, depending on traffic and any additional hotel stops en route.

7. Is there Wi‑Fi at the hotel?
Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the property, including in guest rooms and public lounge areas, so you can stay connected during your stay.