The Costa Dorada, the “golden coast” south of Barcelona, is named for its long, fine sandy beaches. It is one of Spain’s best family destinations, with shallow water, short transfers and PortAventura World on the doorstep.
We offer 26 Costa Dorada hotels in 7 resorts, 10 of them all inclusive.
Where to stay in Costa Dorada
Salou is the centre of the coast; La Pineda and Cambrils sit either side.
Salou
A lively family resort with sandy beaches, a palm-lined promenade and PortAventura minutes away.
La Pineda
A quieter beach resort north of Salou, home to the Aquopolis waterpark.
Cambrils
A fishing town with a working harbour, known for its seafood restaurants and calmer feel.
Cap Salou
The rocky headland south of Salou, with small coves and hotels set among pine trees.
PortAventura
Hotels inside PortAventura World, ideal for theme park fans.
Top-rated hotels in Costa Dorada
The highest TripAdvisor-rated hotels we offer in Costa Dorada, spread across different resorts. Every one can be booked with flights and transfers as an ATOL-protected package.
Best Punta Dorada
Bright and spacious rooms · Tranquil atmosphere
Instants Boutique Hotel
Adults only · Central location
Mansion De Lucy (PortAventura)
Luxurious Victorian style · UNLIMITED PortAventura Theme Park entry included
H10 Imperial Tarraco
Amazing sea views · Rooftop plunge pool
Golden Costa Salou
Perfect for couples · Close to the beach
Hotel Monica
Central location · Small and friendly
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All 26 Costa Dorada hotels, by resort
Costa Dorada has 26 hotels to choose from: 10 all inclusive, 1 five-star, 7 adults only and 7 with family facilities. Ratings shown are TripAdvisor scores out of 5.
Salou 9 hotels
La Pineda 5 hotels
Cambrils 4 hotels
Cap Salou 3 hotels
Coma-ruga 2 hotels
PortAventura Salou 2 hotels
Tarragona 1 hotel
Things to do on the Costa Dorada
PortAventura World combines a theme park, Ferrari Land and a waterpark. Tarragona has impressive Roman remains, and Barcelona is around an hour away by train.
Costa Dorada holiday FAQs
Is the Costa Dorada good for families?
Yes. Long sandy beaches with shallow water, short transfers from Reus and PortAventura World make it one of Spain’s best family destinations.
How far is Salou from Reus airport?
About 20 minutes.
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