Hotel Spa Pinar del Mar

Modern and practical, Hotel Spa Pinar del Mar suits you if your ideal evening involves getting back from the coast, cooling down in the outdoor pool or on the sun terrace, then letting the spa do some of the work. It is a hotel for beach days, walking routes and uncomplicated downtime rather than a self-contained resort with a long list of staged entertainment.

The hotel has air conditioning throughout the guest rooms, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. You can also use the shared lounge and TV area when you want company without committing to a full evening out. Platja d'Aro is close enough to give you plenty to do beyond the hotel, while the spa gives you a reason to stay in when your legs have had enough.

You are in Platja d'Aro, Spain, at Avinguda de s'Agaró, 157. The nearest beach is about 0.2 miles away, matching the hotel's own distance of 300 metres; Platja de Port d'Aro and Platja Llarga are both around 0.5 miles away on foot. Platja Gran de Platja d'Aro is about 0.7 miles away, while Platja Sa Conca is roughly 0.9 miles away.

The immediate surroundings are useful rather than remote. Vademekum 13 is around 800 feet away, and Ca la Pepa and Wok Gu are each about 800 feet from the hotel. Parc dels Estanys is around 0.7 miles away, giving you an easy change of scenery when you want a walk that does not involve a beach bag.

Girona-Costa Brava Airport is about 16 miles away by the listed distance, or roughly 20 miles by road. The hotel can arrange an airport shuttle, and car hire is available through the hotel.

For a couple who wants a straightforward base, the standard double or twin rooms keep things simple with twin beds that can suit separate sleeping preferences. Each guest room has its own terrace, air conditioning, an LCD television and a viscoelastic mattress. The en-suite bathroom comes with amenities and a hairdryer, so the post-beach routine does not require much planning.

If you are travelling with children, the family room is the more sensible choice, with separate sleeping arrangements that include bunk beds. The superior double room gives you more room to spread out than the standard option and can make a difference when two people return with wet clothes, beach gear and the usual holiday clutter. Triple rooms are also available for two adults and one child.

Daily housekeeping keeps the practical side moving. Room service, breakfast in the room and luggage storage are available, while free WiFi reaches all areas. Special romantic, wine and spa-related room packages are also offered, including a romantic option with petals and chocolates and a hot stone massage package.

Breakfast is served daily as a continental buffet in the dining room. That gives you the useful start to the day: something organised before you head out, without turning breakfast into a two-hour ceremony. You can also have it in your room if an early departure or a slow morning wins the argument.

For the rest of the day, there is a bar, a snack bar and an on-site coffee house. The snack bar is the practical option when you want something lighter than a full meal, while wine and champagne are available for a slower drink on the terrace. Packed lunches can be arranged for days spent walking the coast or heading further afield.

Special-diet menus are available on request. Room service adds another useful fallback when you are tired, sun-warmed and not inclined to search for a table elsewhere. The nearby cafés and restaurants give you further choices within a short walk.

The outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace are the obvious places to park yourself between outings. Sun loungers, beach chairs and umbrellas make the terrace work for proper downtime, while the pool is open seasonally from 24 March to 5 November. There is also a pool cover, which is a small practical detail rather than a decorative flourish.

The spa is the hotel's main reason to choose it over a plain beach base. You have a hot tub, sauna, massage service, spa lounge and relaxation area, with body treatments and wider beauty treatments available. The spa also offers wellness packages, and the open-air bath adds another way to warm up and slow down after a day outdoors.

Away from the hotel, you can follow walking routes, join walking or bike tours, hire a bicycle, or go hiking and cycling in the surrounding area. Tennis, golf within 3 km, horse riding and mini golf are also available locally. For a quieter couple's afternoon, Parc dels Estanys is about 0.7 miles away; for something more energetic, Parc del Molí de Vent is around 2 miles away.

Check-in starts from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. The front desk is open 24 hours, with concierge service, a tour desk and luggage storage available when your travel day does not line up neatly with those hours. The hotel is wheelchair accessible and has toilets with grab rails.

Free public parking is available nearby, but spaces cannot be reserved. An airport shuttle and a local shuttle service are available through the hotel, and car hire can also be arranged. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is about 16 miles away by the listed distance. WiFi is free throughout the property.

Children of any age are welcome, with cots and extra beds available on request subject to the selected room and availability. Guests must be aged 18 or over to check in. Pets are allowed on request. The hotel is non-smoking throughout, with a designated smoking area, and cash is an accepted payment method.