Hotel Reimar

Family-run and facing Palamós Bay, Hotel Reimar suits a diving break where the sea is part of the daily routine rather than a distant backdrop. You can finish the day on the panoramic terrace, move between the sun terrace and the garden, then settle into the practical comforts of a small coastal hotel.

The setting is quiet, but not cut off. A beachfront position, a restaurant, a bar and room service keep the basic post-dive logistics close at hand. The hotel opened in 1962 and was renovated in 2016, giving the place a long connection with this stretch of the Costa Brava without turning the description into a design brochure.

You are in Sant Antoni de Calonge, Spain, at Passeig Torre Valentina on the Costa Brava. The hotel has direct access to the beach, while Platja Torre Valentina is about 150 feet away. Platja Sant Antoni is roughly 0.4 miles on foot, and Cala Roques Planes is about 0.5 miles away.

The coastal path gives you an easy way to look beyond the nearest beach, with Cala del Paller and Cala dels Esculls also within about 0.6 miles. For a change of scenery, the Museu de la Pesca is around 2.7 miles away by road, while Girona-Costa Brava Airport is approximately 17 miles from the hotel.

The room choice matters here because the range runs from compact doubles and a single room to large apartments. If you are travelling alone or keeping things simple as a couple, the smaller rooms do the job without pretending to be spacious. The sea-view options are the ones to consider when opening the curtains matters as much as closing the door after a long day.

For families or groups, the family rooms and suites add more room to spread out, while the two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments make it easier for everyone to keep their own rhythm. The largest options include separate bedrooms and more than one bathroom, which is a useful detail when several people return from the beach at once. The family suite also has its own bathroom.

Air conditioning is available for warm nights, and the rooms include linen, towels, a wardrobe or closet, a hairdryer and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Balconies and terraces appear in selected categories, while some rooms look towards the sea or the swimming pool. Room service is available when the idea of going back downstairs has lost its appeal.

Breakfast is served as a buffet, giving you a straightforward start before heading out for the day. There is also a restaurant on site, so you can keep at least one meal close to your room rather than organising a full expedition in flip-flops.

One bar, a snack bar and an on-site coffee house cover the lighter pauses between meals. The bar also reaches the pool area, while room service lets you eat privately when you would rather stay horizontal. Packed lunches are available for days when the beach, the coastal path or another outing takes priority over sitting down for a full meal.

Special-diet menus can be requested, and children’s meals are available. Breakfast can also be brought to your room. The practical point is simple: you have several ways to deal with the appetite that arrives after time in the water, without needing every meal to become an evening event.

The beach is the obvious place to start, with fine sand and shallow water described as suitable for families. Sun loungers and beach chairs are available, while the sun terrace, garden and solarium give you other places to sit when you want a break from the shoreline. No complicated programme is required; a chair, a view and a little time will do.

For a more active afternoon, mini golf, windsurfing and other water-sport facilities are available on site. A children’s playground gives younger travellers somewhere to burn off energy, and board games and puzzles provide an indoor option when the weather turns less cooperative.

Cycling and hiking are available away from the property, and a golf course lies within 3 km. The tour desk, concierge service and car-hire option can help you turn a non-diving day into a trip along the Costa Brava, while the shared lounge and television area are there for the days when your ambition stops at finding a comfortable seat.

Check-in runs from 16:00 to 22:00, and you need to tell the hotel your expected arrival time. Check-out is from 09:00 to 12:00. A 24-hour front desk, private check-in and check-out, luggage storage and lockers make the arrival and departure routine easier, particularly if your travel plans do not line up neatly with room access.

Private parking is available on site and does not require a reservation. An airport shuttle and a shuttle service are available, and the hotel can also arrange car hire. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is about 17 miles away. A lift serves the upper floors, and facilities for disabled guests are available.

Free Wi-Fi covers all areas, with air conditioning and heating available in the hotel. Laundry and ironing services, room service, packed lunches and a safety deposit box add useful support for a longer stay. Pets are welcome on request. Children of all ages are welcome, with cots and extra beds available on request depending on the accommodation selected.