🆕 New for Summer 2025 – fresh, design-led boutique hotel
🌊 Picturesque sea views from selected rooms and rooftop
🎨 Modern décor and light-filled interiors throughout
🏙️ Close to Tossa de Mar’s atmospheric resort centre (400m)

📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Travelisto internal rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4+ style boutique)

Board options: Bed & Breakfast, Room Only

Minimum child age for facilities: spa from 12yrs
Child age guideline: up to 12 years (family rooms available)

Tucked just behind the seafront in Tossa de Mar, Elisabeth by the Sea gives you the best of Costa Brava’s coastline and culture. Three sandy beaches curve around a postcard-perfect bay crowned by a medieval castle and walled old town. Step out for lazy promenade strolls, candle-lit bars and Moorish towers, or head inland to explore the lush Catalan countryside.

Barcelona, Girona and pretty fishing villages like Cadaqués are all realistic day trips, so you can mix boutique-beach downtime with big-city culture and Dalí-inspired art trails.

Beach: approx. 100m
Tossa de Mar resort centre: approx. 400m

Nearby highlights:
• Platja Gran beach & promenade – easy stroll
• Walled old town (Vila Vella) & castle – walkable
• Girona – less than 1 hour’s drive
• Barcelona – reachable on a full-day excursion

Approx. transfer time from airport: 45 minutes (from Girona – GRO)

Tossa De Mar, Costa Brava, Spain

Pandora Restaurant is the hotel’s signature spot, an elegant à la carte serving a refined take on Spanish and local Costa Brava cuisine for dinner. Expect seasonal ingredients, grilled specialities and well-curated wines in a candle-lit setting.

By day, the rooftop pool bar keeps things easy with drinks and light bites, then morphs into a stylish sundowner venue serving fruity cocktails with sea views – the perfect pre- or post-dinner hangout.

Smart dress may be required in the restaurant in the evenings. Reservations might be needed at busy times, and supplements can apply depending on your chosen board basis. Facilities and opening hours are based on the previous season and may change.

The hotel’s showpiece is its rooftop freshwater pool – a serene, adults-leaning space with sunbeds and parasols where you can bask in the Mediterranean light and enjoy sweeping views over Tossa de Mar. Pool towels are complimentary, so you can travel lighter.

Down at sea level, the golden sands of Tossa’s main beaches await just 100m away, with calm waters that gently slope into the Med – ideal for relaxed swimming and sunbathing in full view of the medieval castle.

Wellness takes centre stage at Elisabeth by the Sea. The spa offers a soothing circuit with sauna, Turkish bath and whirlpool, plus an appealing menu of massage and beauty treatments (local charges apply; minimum age 12yrs). Opening hours are typically 10:00–21:00 but can vary by season.

Active travellers can keep up their routine in the air-conditioned gym, which features cardio equipment, a free-weights area and space for stretching. Cyclists are catered for with dedicated cycling facilities (local charges may apply), making this a handy base for exploring the region on two wheels.

Around the property you’ll also find a chic lobby lounge and practical touches like lifts to all main floors and on-site reception support.

Comfort Double Room
Sleeps 2. Modern and cosy with clean lines and neutral tones. Comes with double or twin beds, bathroom with shower, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, fridge, minibar (local charge), coffee-making facilities, pillow menu, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer and daily housekeeping with linen and towel changes.

Comfort Double Room with Sea View
Sleeps 2. As Comfort Double but with a balcony framing those sought-after Mediterranean sea views – perfect for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.

Comfort Double Room with Terrace / Street View / Ground Floor
Sleeps 2. Variants of the Comfort category that prioritise extra outdoor space, a lively streetscape outlook or convenient ground-floor access. All share the same high-spec in-room amenities including air-con, Wi‑Fi, coffee maker and pillow menu.

Deluxe Double Room & Deluxe Double with Sea View
Sleeps 2. Step up in comfort and style with more space and enhanced furnishings. Expect a balcony (sea view option available), sleek bathroom with walk-in shower, plus all standard amenities: flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, fridge, coffee-making facilities, bathrobe and slippers.

Luxury Room with Sea View
Sleeps 2. Premium rooms for guests who love a little indulgence. Generous layout, a balcony with sea view and a bathroom featuring both bath and separate shower. Includes pillow menu, quality toiletries, coffee-making facilities and minibar (chargeable).

Luxury Ground Floor Room
Sleeps 2–3. A stylish, larger option at ground level with all the benefits of the Luxury category and space for an additional guest on a sofa bed or extra bed.

Suite with Sea View
Sleeps 2–3. Ideal for longer stays or special occasions, these suites add extra living space plus a balcony with sea views. Includes bedroom and seating area, modern bathroom with shower, and the full range of in-room comforts: Wi‑Fi, air-con, TV, coffee machine, pillow menu, bathrobes and slippers.

Family Room & Family Room with Terrace
Sleeps 3–4. Thoughtfully designed open-plan or partially separated layouts (varies), with beds or sofa beds for children, plenty of storage and a shower bathroom. The Terrace option adds extra outdoor living space, handy for families. All come with Wi‑Fi, fridge, coffee-making facilities and bathrobes.

Quadruple Room
Sleeps 3–4. Great for small groups or families who prefer sharing. Features a balcony, multiple sleeping options and all standard amenities.

Single Room
Sleeps 1. A comfortable base for solo travellers with the same quality touches – balcony, shower bathroom, Wi‑Fi, air-con, TV, fridge, coffee facilities, bathrobe and slippers.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

💪 Air‑conditioned gym with cardio machines, free weights and stretching zone
🚴 Cycling facilities and storage (local charges may apply)
🧖 Spa circuit with sauna, Turkish bath and whirlpool (12+; charge)
💆 Massage and beauty treatments available to book locally
🌊 Beach days on Tossa’s trio of picturesque coves just moments away

🛎️ 24-hour reception with concierge-style assistance
🎒 Luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures
♿ Wheelchair hire available (local charge; on request)
🧺 Daily housekeeping with linen and towel changes
🌍 Certified sustainable hotel credentials for lower-impact stays
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the property

Elisabeth by the Sea has 136 rooms set across 2 blocks and 3 floors, served by 4 lifts. The official rating is 5 star and the property carries certified sustainable hotel status, so you can enjoy contemporary comforts with a lighter footprint.

Resort essentials: Tossa de Mar sits on Spain’s Costa Brava, where the local languages are Catalan and Spanish and the currency is the Euro (€). The time difference from the UK is typically +1 hour, and average flight time to nearby Girona is around 2.5 hours. Expect relaxed beach days on deep-sienna sand, scenic walks around the fortified old town and easy day trips to Girona, Barcelona and beyond.

Some facilities are seasonal or weather-dependent and may change slightly from year to year. Local charges can apply for certain services, spa treatments, minibar items and sports equipment hire.

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

Elisabeth by the Sea Prices & Book
Choose your dates in the search box for live availability and offers. Book with low deposits. ATOL Protected.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How close is Elisabeth by the Sea to the beach and Tossa de Mar centre?
Elisabeth by the Sea is in a superb location just 100m from the beach and around 400m from the resort centre of Tossa de Mar. You can walk to the seafront, promenade, shops and restaurants in a few minutes.

2. What board basis can I book at Elisabeth by the Sea?
The hotel is primarily a Room Only and Bed & Breakfast property. You can enjoy breakfast at the hotel (if booked) and then dine à la carte at Pandora Restaurant in the evening, or explore the many local restaurants in Tossa de Mar.

3. Does Elisabeth by the Sea have a spa and what is the minimum age?
Yes, the hotel features a spa area with sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool and a range of massage and beauty treatments, all available for an extra charge. The minimum age for using the spa facilities is 12 years, and opening hours are typically 10:00–21:00 (subject to change).

4. Is Elisabeth by the Sea suitable for families with children?
While Elisabeth by the Sea has a chic, boutique atmosphere that’s ideal for couples, it does offer Family rooms, Family rooms with Terrace and Quadruple rooms that sleep up to four guests. The hotel’s guideline child age is up to 12 years, but there is no dedicated kids’ club; think relaxed, low-key family stays rather than full-on resort entertainment.

5. What room facilities can I expect at Elisabeth by the Sea?
Most rooms feature a balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, free Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, coffee-making facilities, fridge, pillow menu, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer, air conditioning and a modern bathroom with shower (some Luxury rooms have a bath and separate shower). Minibar items carry an extra local charge, and daily cleaning with linen and towel changes is included.

6. Is there a gym at Elisabeth by the Sea?
Yes, guests have access to an air‑conditioned gym that includes cardio fitness equipment, a free weights area and a stretching zone. There are also cycling facilities for bike storage and support, particularly useful if you’re planning to explore the surrounding region on two wheels.

7. How long is the transfer from Girona Airport (GRO) to Elisabeth by the Sea?
The approximate transfer time from Girona Airport to Elisabeth by the Sea in Tossa de Mar is around 45 minutes by road. Transfer times can vary depending on traffic, time of day and the number of stops en route.

8. Does Elisabeth by the Sea provide free Wi‑Fi?
Yes, free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in guest rooms and public areas, making it easy to stay connected, stream or work remotely if needed.

9. Is the hotel accessible and are mobility aids available?
Elisabeth by the Sea is spread across low-rise blocks served by lifts, and the hotel offers wheelchair hire for guests for an additional local charge, subject to availability. If you have specific mobility needs, tell your Travelisto travel designer at the time of booking so we can request the most suitable room and support.