Atzavara Hotel & Spa

😌 Relaxing, design-led atmosphere throughout
💆 Luxury spa with sauna, steam room, whirlpool and treatments*
🍽️ Choice of buffet and à la carte restaurants
🌿 Certified Sustainable Hotel (GSTC-recognised standard)
🏊 Six outdoor saltwater pools including adults-only and kids’ pools
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 465 | Floors: 6 | Lifts: 4

Board options: Bed and Breakfast, Half Board

Child age: up to 12 years

Atzavara Hotel & Spa sits in Santa Susanna on the Costa Barcelona stretch of the Costa Brava, a seafront resort known for its long golden beaches and palm-fringed promenade. The hotel is just a short stroll from the resort centre, where cafés, bars and family-friendly restaurants line the main strip, and only 400m from the wide, gently shelving beach – great for paddling and watersports.

This is a handy base if you like exploring: vibrant Lloret de Mar and pretty Blanes are around 20 minutes’ drive, while the medieval city of Girona and Barcelona’s iconic sights are both easy day trips by train or car.

Santa Susanna resort centre: 100m
Beach (Santa Susanna): 400m

Approx. transfer time from Girona Airport (GRO): 1 Hour

Santa Susanna – Costa Barcelona, Costa Brava, Spain

From leisurely breakfasts to sunset cocktails, dining is a highlight at Atzavara Hotel & Spa.

El Mercat is the main buffet restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner with live cooking stations, international favourites and local Catalan specialities. There’s a kids’ menu, highchairs and microwaves, which make family mealtimes easier.

For à la carte dining, choose El Botànic for refined international, Spanish and local dishes at dinner, or Ginger for relaxed poolside lunches and snacks featuring Spanish and regional flavours. Up on the roof terrace, Bamboo Pool Club & Restaurant mixes international cuisine with stylish views, perfect for a date night or a special family meal.

Drinks-wise, you’re covered with a pool bar serving refreshments and light bites, Posidonia lounge bar open from morning coffee to evening aperitifs, and Verbena cocktail bar shaking up classic and signature creations.

Smart dress codes may apply in some venues and facilities or opening dates can vary with season and occupancy. Reservations may be required and supplements can apply depending on your board basis; always check locally for the latest details.

The resort is a dream for pool-lovers, with six outdoor saltwater pools to choose from, plus two separate kids’ pools.

You’ll find spacious sunbathing terraces furnished with sunbeds, parasols and stylish Balinese beds (beds incur an extra charge), along with baby-changing facilities near selected pools. One of the pools is adults-only, ideal when you’re craving some quiet time, while the children’s pool with a dedicated section is heated between early June and the end of October for extra comfort.

Fresh pool towels are available free of charge, so there’s no need to pack your own.

Santa Susanna’s wide sandy beach is around 400m away. The gently sloping shoreline makes it great for paddling and younger families, with plenty of watersports and beach cafés along the promenade.

The hotel’s signature spa is the place to switch off, featuring a sauna, steam room and whirlpool, plus a menu of massages and beauty treatments (all spa facilities and treatments incur extra charges; seasonal opening, usually from 09:00–20:00).

If you prefer to keep active, there’s an air-conditioned gym with cardio and strength equipment (typically open 07:00–23:00, June–November), plus a programme of fitness classes such as aerobics, aqua aerobics, dance, pilates and yoga.

Day and evening entertainment runs most of the season. Expect arts and crafts, small team games, family activities and water-based fun in the daytime, followed by live music, DJs, mini-discos and professional shows in the evening. Activity schedules vary across the summer and autumn and are subject to change.

Families are well looked after with two children’s pools, kids’ menus, highchairs and a children’s club (5–12yrs) offering arts and crafts, sports, story time and drama and music sessions on selected dates.

Practical amenities include a 24-hour reception, concierge service, currency exchange*, luggage storage and equipment hire such as bottle warmers, fans, mobility scooters* and wheelchairs* (*local charges apply).

Premium Double Room for Sole Use
Designed for solo travellers who don’t want to compromise on space or style. These contemporary doubles sleep 1 adult and come with a balcony, flat-screen TV, free Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, fridge, kettle, pillow menu, hairdryer and a bathroom with bath or shower. Daily cleaning with linen and towel changes on request keeps things fresh.

Premium Double Room
Ideal for couples, these rooms sleep up to 2 adults and mirror the facilities of the sole-use option: balcony, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, fridge, kettle, pillow menu, hairdryer and a bathroom with bath or shower, plus air conditioning and regular housekeeping.

Premium Triple Room
Great for small families or three adults sharing, Premium Triple rooms sleep up to 3 guests with the same feature set as Premium Doubles—balcony, Wi‑Fi, TV, fridge, kettle and pillow menu—alongside flexible bedding arrangements.

Design Room
Sleek and contemporary, Design rooms sleep 2 adults and add extra touches such as coffee-making facilities and USB charging ports. Expect a balcony, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, fridge, kettle, hairdryer, pillow menu, air conditioning and a bathroom with bath or shower.

Design Triple Room
Sleeping up to 3 guests, these rooms combine the upgraded look and feel of Design rooms with more space, plus a balcony, coffee facilities and USB ports.

Design Room for Sole Use
Perfect for solo travellers who love a design hotel feel. Facilities match the Design Room, with a balcony, coffee machine, fridge, USB ports and contemporary bathroom.

Junior Suite
With a separate sitting area feel and extra space, Junior Suites sleep 2 adults in comfort. You’ll have a balcony, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, coffee-making facilities, kettle, fridge, pillow menu, turndown service, bathrobe and slippers, plus a bathroom featuring both bath and separate shower. Linen and towels are refreshed on request.

Triple Junior Suite
Sleeping up to 3 guests, these suites are a smart option for families or friends who want more space. Facilities mirror the Junior Suite, with added flexibility in sleeping arrangements.

Quadruple Junior Suite
These generous suites sleep up to 4 guests and are ideal for families who enjoy spreading out. Expect the same suite-level benefits: balcony, coffee facilities, turndown service, bathrobe and slippers, and a bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Pool Penthouse Suite
For a real treat, Pool Penthouse Suites sleep 2 adults and offer a private swimming pool, sunbeds and a balcony or terrace with elevated views. Inside you’ll find a flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, coffee-making facilities, kettle, fridge, pillow menu, turndown service, bathrobe, USB charging ports and a bathroom with separate bath and shower.

Pool Penthouse Triple Suite
Sleeping up to 3 guests, these suites combine private-pool luxury with extra sleeping space—ideal for friends or families with older children.

Pool Penthouse Quadruple Suite
The top choice for larger families or groups of friends, these suites sleep up to 4 guests and include all Pool Penthouse highlights: private pool, sunbeds, upgraded amenities and plenty of terrace space for lounging.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary. Room facilities and occupancy may differ slightly by allocation; check your specific room type at the time of booking.*

🎯 Daily daytime entertainment programme (seasonal)
🎨 Arts and crafts, small team games & family activities
🏐 Racket sports and team sports
💦 Water-based games around the pools
🧘 Fitness sessions including aerobics, aqua aerobics, pilates, yoga and dance classes
🎵 Evening entertainment with live DJ sets, live music, mini-disco and professional shows (programme varies by season)

🛎️ 24-hour reception and concierge service
💱 Currency exchange* and luggage storage
👶 Family-friendly services, including bottle warmer hire* and highchairs in restaurants
♿ Mobility scooter* and wheelchair* hire (subject to availability)
🧴 Luxury spa with sauna, steam room, whirlpool and treatments*
💻 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
🧺 Daily room cleaning, with linen and towel changes on request

*Local charges apply for selected services and facilities.

Resort & destination
Santa Susanna sits on the Costa Barcelona stretch of the Costa Brava, known for its long, gently shelving beaches backed by palm trees and a lively promenade. It’s a family favourite, but you’re also within easy reach of the nightlife in Lloret de Mar, the botanical gardens and tapas bars of Blanes, and the medieval streets of Girona. Barcelona is an achievable day trip by train or car.

Good to know
• Official rating: 5 star
• Typical UK flight time: approx. 2.5 hours
• Local currency: Euro (€)
• Languages: Catalan & Spanish
• Time difference: GMT +1

This property is a Certified Sustainable Hotel, meaning it has met a GSTC-recognised sustainability standard at the time of assessment. Hotel facilities and entertainment programmes are subject to seasonal changes and weather conditions.

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

Atzavara Hotel & Spa Prices & Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Atzavara Hotel & Spa from the beach?
Atzavara Hotel & Spa is approximately 400m from Santa Susanna’s main sandy beach. It’s an easy, mostly flat walk from the hotel to the seafront promenade and shoreline.

2. What board bases are offered at Atzavara Hotel & Spa?
Stays at Atzavara Hotel & Spa are typically available on a Bed and Breakfast or Half Board basis. Half Board usually includes buffet breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant, while drinks and à la carte options are payable locally. Always check your confirmation for the exact inclusions.

3. Is Atzavara Hotel & Spa suitable for families with children?
Yes. The hotel is great for families, thanks to its two children’s pools (including a heated section in season), kids’ menus and highchairs in the restaurants, and a children’s club for ages 5–12 years offering arts and crafts, games and activities. Spacious junior suites and quadruple suites provide extra room for larger families.

4. Does Atzavara Hotel & Spa have a spa and gym?
The hotel features a dedicated spa area with a sauna, steam room, whirlpool and a range of massage and beauty treatments, all available for an extra charge. There’s also an air-conditioned gym with cardio and strength equipment, plus fitness classes such as aerobics, aqua aerobics, pilates, yoga and dance, typically operating between June and November.

5. Is Atzavara Hotel & Spa a sustainable hotel?
Yes. Atzavara Hotel & Spa holds a Certified Sustainable Hotel label, which means it met a GSTC-recognised sustainability standard at the time of review. Travelisto and our suppliers regularly reassess properties, so details can evolve as hotels continue to improve their environmental and social practices.

6. What is the approximate transfer time from Girona Airport?
The transfer from Girona Airport (GRO) to Atzavara Hotel & Spa in Santa Susanna is around 1 hour by shared coach transfer, depending on traffic and any additional stops. Private transfers can be faster.

7. What room types are available at Atzavara Hotel & Spa?
There is a wide selection including Premium Double and Premium Triple rooms, Design rooms and Design Triples, Junior Suites (including Triple and Quadruple options), and a collection of Pool Penthouse Suites that come with a private pool and sunbeds on your terrace. Many room types offer coffee-making facilities, USB charging ports, pillow menus and upgraded amenities.

8. Is Wi‑Fi available at the hotel?
Yes. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout Atzavara Hotel & Spa, including in guest rooms and public areas, so you can stay connected or stream content with ease.

9. Are there adults-only areas at Atzavara Hotel & Spa?
While Atzavara welcomes both families and couples, one of the outdoor saltwater pools is designated adults-only, offering a more tranquil spot to unwind. The spa and certain areas may also be restricted to adults; check locally for specific age policies.