Petit Palau

Petit Palau - Adults Only is made for grown-up breaks in Blanes, with the beach nearby and the town within reach. You can spend the day outside, return to a hotel with a pool and wellness facilities, then settle in for dinner without having to organise an expedition every evening.

English is spoken by the hotel team, alongside Spanish, German and French. That matters when you are arranging an airport transfer, asking about an excursion or trying to explain that the room key has once again chosen a life of its own. The hotel has 55 rooms across eight floors, with a 24-hour reception, a lift and air conditioning.

The adults-only policy keeps the setting aimed at adult travellers; children aged 14 and under are not admitted. There is a garden, a terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, so the practical side of the stay is covered without making a performance of it.

The address is C/Lluís Companys 19 in Blanes, on Spain’s Costa Brava. S’Abanell beach is 150 metres away on foot, with white sand, sun loungers and parasols. In other words, the sea is close enough for a morning walk before the day gets properly busy.

A bus station sits 100 metres from the hotel, which gives you a straightforward way to move around without making every outing depend on a car. Blanes town centre is nearby, and the surrounding area includes the Marimurtra Botanical Garden, the Convent de Blanes and the Marimurtra garden.

The hotel can also arrange excursions, including the Mar i Murtra botanical garden, the fruit and vegetable market, the weekly clothes and souvenirs market, and fireworks. The beach access is simple; the wider Costa Brava is there when you want to leave the pool behind.

The room choice is broad, but the useful distinction is less about collecting category names and more about deciding how you want to sleep. Travelling alone? Single rooms keep things simple. For two, the standard and comfort ranges offer double or twin-bed arrangements, while balcony versions give you somewhere to step outside without leaving the room behind.

The comfort rooms are the practical choice when you value the small recovery details: air conditioning, a fridge, a safe, Wi-Fi, tea or coffee facilities, a desk, soundproofing and a private bathroom. A cool drink waiting in the fridge beats a grand speech about relaxation every time. Hairdryers, towels, a wardrobe, television and telephone are also available in the better-equipped categories.

For a more spacious stay, the suites include air conditioning, a fridge, coffee facilities, a safe, television, telephone, towels and toiletries. The suite options include pool views, sea views and balconies. If the view matters to you, choose accordingly rather than leaving it to fate; fate has a poor record with hotel rooms.

There are also triple, quadruple and sextuple configurations for larger adult groups, as well as apartment and cottage categories. Private bathrooms run across the room range. The hotel is non-smoking, and heating is available for stays outside the hottest part of the season.

Breakfast is served as a buffet, giving you the sensible start required before a full day out. Dinner is also available, served in a buffet restaurant with themed evenings. That gives the evening a little variety without asking you to find a table elsewhere every night.

The kitchen places emphasis on the quality of seafood products and on variety. The detail is worth noting for anyone who returns hungry and salty from the coast: this is a proper restaurant setting rather than a room-service-only arrangement.

A bar and café are available at the hotel, along with a snack bar. Room service is also offered, useful when the day has run long and the idea of changing for dinner feels like an administrative burden. Meal arrangements depend on the booking selected, so check the plan attached to your room when reserving.

The outdoor pool is the main place to put the day on pause. It is open from 09:00 to 21:00, and the hotel also has a sun terrace, garden and terrace for those who prefer a lounger and a book to another timetable. The beach is close enough to provide an easy change of scenery.

For the muscles that have spent the day doing more work than they admit, SPA Privado offers massage treatments. The spa is available by reservation, alongside a sauna, steam room and solarium. These are the facilities to book before arrival if you already know that your shoulders will be lodging a formal complaint by the evening.

When you want to leave the hotel, the concierge and excursion assistance can point you towards local outings. The nearby botanical gardens, markets and fireworks provide options beyond pool, beach and buffet. There is also a car park and vehicle hire assistance for exploring further along the coast.

Check-in runs from 12:00 to 22:00, with check-out at 10:00. Reception is open around the clock, and express check-in and check-out are available. A lift serves the eight-storey building, while luggage storage, concierge services and a safe are available for the useful bits around arrival and departure.

Airport transfers can be arranged through the hotel. Parking is available, including free parking nearby, and a garage is also listed. Vehicle hire is available as another way to reach the coast’s less immediate corners. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB and cash are accepted.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The property is closed between 6 October and 14 April, so the calendar matters before you get too attached to the idea of a winter Costa Brava escape. The pool follows its own hours, from 09:00 to 21:00, and massage or spa treatments require a reservation before arrival.