Park Hotel San Jorge and Spa is a coastal hotel in the Calonge area of the Costa Brava, roughly half an hour by road from Girona. It offers a different kind of stay from the city: sea air, beach days, a spa and the slower rhythm of a Mediterranean holiday. For visitors who want to combine Girona with time on the coast, it makes a useful second base, or a main base for those who prefer swimming and sunbathing to museum visits. The Costa Brava between Palamos and Sant Feliu de Guixols has a mix of broad beaches, rocky coves, fishing harbours and cork-oak woodland, and the hotel puts you in the middle of it.
Location and getting around. Calonge lies on the central coast of the Costa Brava, with a beach area that runs towards Sant Antoni de Calonge and Palamos and an old village inland with a castle. The drive to Girona is around thirty to forty minutes depending on traffic, and the medieval villages of Pals and Peratallada are within easy reach. Buses connect the coastal towns, but a car makes the region much easier to explore, especially for the hill villages, the vineyards and the quieter coves.
Facilities and atmosphere. Spa hotels on this coast typically offer a pool, treatment rooms, a restaurant with Mediterranean cooking and terraces for relaxing in the sun. Exact facilities, opening hours and treatments vary by season, and some services may be limited in winter, so check when you book. If a spa session, a sea view or a family room is important, ask for it in advance. Breakfast and half-board options are often available and can be good value if you plan to spend the day at the beach.
Who it suits. This is a strong option for couples who want to unwind, for families who like a hotel with leisure facilities, and for travellers who prefer a beach holiday with a few cultural excursions rather than a city break. It is less convenient for those who want to walk out into a medieval city at night, so travellers whose priority is Girona itself should stay in the old town or the centre and visit the coast by day.
Planning your stay. Summer is hot, busy and expensive on the Costa Brava, with long beach days and lively evenings. May, June, September and early October offer warm sea, softer light and more space. A good plan is two nights on the coast to swim and use the spa, one day in Girona by car or train, and a day to explore Pals, Begur or the Dali sights. Check cancellation terms, parking and seasonal closures when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Costa Brava coastal location
- ✓Spa facilities
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Terraces
- ✓Near the beach
- ✓Breakfast service
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
Good questions
Where is Park Hotel San Jorge and Spa?+
It is in the Calonge area on the central Costa Brava, around half an hour by road from Girona.
Do I need a car?+
A car makes the region easier to explore, though buses link the coastal towns. Check parking when you book.
Is it open all year?+
Some coastal hotels reduce services or close in winter. Check dates and spa opening times when you book.
