Sant Pere Del Bosc

You stay in a former Benedictine monastery at Sant Pere del Bosc, where the character comes from the building and its setting rather than from a stack of generic resort promises. The hotel combines historic surroundings with the practical comforts of a five-star property: a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, spa and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

English, Spanish and French are spoken by the hotel team. That matters when you are discussing dinner, arranging a transfer or trying to explain that your legs have had quite enough of hills for one day. The atmosphere suits divers who want somewhere with a sense of place, but also want a proper meal, a bed and a little quiet once the kit is put away.

Sant Pere del Bosc is in Lloret de Mar, on the Costa Brava, at Paratge de Sant Pere del Bosc. The setting brings together mountain and coastal scenery, while Lloret de Mar's town centre is 4 km away. This is a hillside base rather than a hotel dropped into the middle of the resort strip.

The Girona–Costa Brava Airport is 12.4 miles away. By road, access from Lloret de Mar follows the C-35 or C-32. Around the hotel, you can reach Pitch and Putt Papalus Golf Club, Gnomo Park and Water World, while the wider area lends itself to the Camino de Ronda, winery visits and trips to medieval villages.

The room range runs from single and double accommodation through triple rooms, suites and a cottage, so the useful choice is less about collecting category names and more about deciding how much room you want around the day. A single room keeps things straightforward when you are travelling alone. A double room with a double bed suits a couple, while twin-bed options make sense when two divers prefer not to share sleeping arrangements. Triple rooms are available for three guests.

For a more spacious stay, the suites and junior suites add a different feel, with some options offering toiletries and a fuller set of room comforts. The ocean-view suite is the obvious choice when the view matters; mountain-view, garden-view and balcony options offer their own reasons to choose carefully rather than simply clicking the first available category.

Practical details vary by room. Air conditioning is available in selected Superior double rooms, while a fridge and Wi-Fi appear in selected Superior accommodation. Private bathrooms are standard across the listed categories, and many rooms also include a safe and hairdryer. Soundproofed rooms, heating, slippers and toiletries help keep the return from a long day outside pleasantly uncomplicated.

Restaurante Sant Pere covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Mediterranean cooking at its centre. The kitchen works with local produce and combines tradition with a more creative approach, served in natural surroundings. This is the sort of arrangement that lets you stay on site when the idea of finding another restaurant after a full day outdoors has lost its charm.

There is also a bar and a hotel café for a drink or something smaller, alongside buffet breakfast and breakfast served in your room. The meal plan depends on the rate you choose, so check what is included before booking rather than assuming that every room carries the same arrangement. Dietary menus are available on request.

When the day's main activity is over, you can choose between the pool, the outdoor pool, the sun terrace and the garden. The spa, named SPA Sant Pere del Bosc, offers massages, facial treatments, a hammam and rituals. Yoga is also available, giving you a gentler way to persuade stiff shoulders and a protesting lower back back into civilised behaviour.

For a day away from the hotel, the programme includes hiking, cycling and golf, along with cultural excursions. The Camino de Ronda, winery visits and medieval villages offer three distinct ways to see the area without turning the afternoon into another endurance event. Evening entertainment is also available, while excursions can be arranged through the hotel.

Check-in runs from 20:00 to 23:30 and check-out is by 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out can be requested. Airport transfers are available on request, and car hire is available for exploring the coast and the inland villages. The hotel also offers tourist assistance for arranging excursions.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. There is a lift, accessible facilities and a range of practical services including luggage storage, laundry, dry cleaning, ironing and concierge assistance. Room service is available, and the hotel has a conference room and business centre for guests combining a break with work.

Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted. The property is non-smoking, and pets, including assistance animals, are not accepted. If you want a massage or spa treatment, arrange it before arrival so the appointment does not get lost somewhere between the airport road and the first coffee of the day.