Costabella

hotel fab but could"nt have a laugh had to be quiet all the time.bought breckfast there we couldnt beleave the price of it £10 for a peice of egg, bacon, hot dog sausage and a drink of orange juice. If we would of one to somewere like llorett we would of probably payed somethink like 5 euros. we defo wouldnt go to girona again but would try a different resort next time.

yvonne, liverpool
Group of Young Friends/Couples

This hotel opened the same year as Girona airport (1967) - but it´s definitely complete (whereas they´re still building the airport!!) The bus (hourly) from the airport to Girona Central bus station is €2.05 and takes 25 minutes, then the L2 bus from there to Hotel Costabella is €1.15 and takes about 15 minutes. We were heading on to (and back from) Barcelona on the two occasions we stayed at Costabella and it suited us really well. The staff are friendly, the rooms are clean and the sauna/jacuzzi was always empty/available for our use. We didn´t eat in the hotel, but there´s complimentary coffee/cake in the lounge from 12 noon til 7.00pm and free internet access. Good value for money. Recommended!

Ali C, Scotland
Other

stayed overnight at costabella,enjoyed the pool, jacuzzi and sauna(solo jacuzzis, use ur imagination), room was nice, lovely and clean,air conditioned, breakfasts looked delicisious, beautiful walk into gerona, wow, gerona is the real spain, the hotel and gerona is well worth a visit, will go back again

anne, poole dorset
Other

Had a couple of days here. Hotel staff were friendly, hotel clean and dining room was great. Had a few problems getting a drink as the vending machine by the pool was broken and the bar opening times were very limited. We also had problems by the pool as there is a road at the back which trucks were using and covered the pool frequently with dust- particularly bad on a week day. The hotel wasn't close to any of your normal holiday amenities, but it is only a 15minute walk to the centre.

Jenny knight, Midalnds
Mature Couple (36+)

have read the other reviews and having stayed at this hotel about 4 times found the smell of rooms strange,maybe a little bad luck for the other travellers as i am a reformed smoker i find myself more than pickyand never have a had a slight wiff of any smoke....enough of that ....on a positive note a fab hotel with a great little pool.lovely breakfast....internet connection for free...toys for the little ones....no need to worry it is not full of kids but as i travel with my 3 year old thought i would mention it.there is a bus from the airport 1.80euros,so jump on that and then get a taxi from the bus station if you really dont want the walk.great location for a walk into the city and take in lovely girona.ps the supermarket is just across the road so you can stock up on a few bottles of rioja.

karen blake, lincolnshire
Other

The hotel was welcoming and friendly.It is on the outskirts of Gerona and about a 5 minute drive into the old city. A taxi costs about 5 euros and its a 15 minute walk into town.  Rooms are very clean and tidy and the maid service was excellent. The breakfast is ledgendary and of buffet style. Staff are continually replenishing the buffet. If you like proper english tea take your own teabags but teapot supplied.
The staff assist with trips and tour information and enquire on your return about their success if that is what you like.We had many conversations with Eva and Helena about the quality of beaches or the shopping available or where to eat in Gerona. Did not use the restaurant in the hotel as we were out most days and nights.reception open 24 hours
Take the AP7 from gerona airport by car and come off at Junction 6.. far better than navigating the route through Gerona prior to arrival. The AP7 is toll free from Gerona north to south so its easy to travel around. Good to have internet access from the hotel to keep in touch and let friends know where you are. the hotel deserves its 3 stars in Spain.My spanish/catalan improved thanks to staff and their encouragement

Shirley McGaffin, Skipton England
Other

absolutely fantastic! would definately stay again. arived 2:30am after nightmare flight. all night attendant helpful and pleaseant. lovely large comfortable room. woke up next morning  to a wonderful refreshing swim in the lovely pool - great setting and handy for Girona

Geraldine St.Ruth, stockport, chehire
Other

Hotel Costabella is an excellent hotel.  We had a triple room for 3 adults and found it quite spacious and very clean and comfortable. It was excellent value for money and even had a small outdoor pool.  We did not include breakfast in our booking but you can have an excellent milky coffee at the breakfast bar for under £1 and order a few croissants if you like.  A short walk past the hospital and the Carrefour Hypermarket brings you along a busy main road and then into the old city of Girona (about 15 - 20 minutes to the old Arab Baths which are well worth a visit for just 1.60 euros.   We had lunch at a tapas bar nearby, delicious and very reasoable.

Angela Emerson, Brighton
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

A very nice hotel, clean, pleasant staff, good facilities, swimming pool, sauna, breakfast ,etc, a bit of a walk in to the town of girona (aout 20 mins)but there are two buses that you can get of which one goes to the bus station, would be ideal for people with a car who want to explore the area.

Allan Maclardy, Manchester
Mature Couple (36+)

We arrived at the CostaBella at 23.30 and were greeted really well despite it being so late.Within 10 minutes the Receptionist had checked us in.Our room was absolutley super. We had a Queen size bed, mini bar, tv,and sofa.The central heating had been left on, and so the room was lovely and cosy. The en suite bathroom was also of a very high standard. Both rooms were spotless, and kept spotless throughout our stay.  Being my 50th birthday celebration, on seeing my cards the hotel left me a gift of some chocolates and a souvenir cotten bag with hotel t/ shirts and basball caps.  It was such a lovely gesture.The towels were lovely and fluffy, these were changed very day, with shampoo, tissues also provided.Plenty of hot water was also available.All the facilities advertised were provided, free gym, sauna,jacuzzi, bikes and safety deposit boxes.Tea/Coffee and cakes  were served  free from 12 noon till 6pm in the lounge. The buffet breakfast was amazing, you name it they had it.All the staff were extremely polite and helpful. Getting to Girona town centre meant either a 20min walk or taking a bus,( every half hour)about a 3/4 min walk to the bus stop.The bus fare is 1.10Euros. Girona itself was a gem of a place, plenty to see, with reasonably priced cafes and restaurants. Plenty of shops and a weekly market. There are plenty of options to travel further a field either by train or by bus. My husband and I really had a great holiday. We will recommend the Costabella and Girona to all our friends, and I am already making plans to return to the Costabella in September for the Jazz festival.

Celine Warrington, Blackpool
Mature Couple (36+)

It's a lovely hotel, very nice rooms just the bathroom arround the bath needed a bit of attention but was not a great deal. Very close to the supermarket, bus station and to town itself especially the nice bits of the town, the Cathedral, and the Arabic quarters. Very nice and friendly staff, and will use it in the future if I am there.

Kamel, Trowbridge
Mature Couple (36+)

The hotel is a well situated hotel.  The bathroom was spotless although the bedroom was a little dated but very clean.  It did smell of smoke though and as non-smokers this was noticeable. The free tea, coffee and cakes in the reception area was a nice touch.  The sauna etc was also a good idea although we did not use it.  There is a decent t.v.room and games room which was used quite well by others.  Decent sized car park and the staff are friendly and helpful.  The rooms were cleaned daily and the towels were changed also.  The towels were beautifully clean and of good quality.  The hotel is about a good 10 minute walk from the old town which is well worth seeing.  Beautiful architecture and wonderful views.  All in all a nice place and would certainly go back there.

V Fenum, Kent / England
Mature Couple (36+)

Lovely hotel and great value. Quite expensive for a taxi from the airport-25 euro.

dorothy white, scotland
Other

lovely hotel very clean staff helpful no complaints at all will stay again when in gerona

janet miveld, blackpool
Mature Couple (36+)

We returmed to the Costabella for the second time this summer, and are already looking forward to our next visit. The Hotel is absolutely fine. I think is probably does some business from business travellers, but many of the people staying are, like us, in Girona because of the cheap Ryanair flights. We have had a look at the locations and prices of other Girona accomodation, but, for summertime at least, I can't think of a better location. A swimming pool and sun terrace should the weather be fine, and a brisk 10 minute walk or leisurely 15 minute stroll into the the heart of Girona. On our first visit to the Costabella we breakfasted at the hotel, which was fine and plentiful, but on our last visit we forewent the breakfast and ate breakfast in town instead. Not only did this give us the freedom to choose where we wanted to eat, but is was more fun and cheaper. We will do it this way in future visits,too.
There is a good (half-hourly) bus service into Girona if you can't be bothered walking. From the same stop (outside the hospital) you can also get many of the regional buses which take you further afield.
We will keep going back to this hotel until something significant changes.

Niall Gibb, Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

Comfortable and good standard of acccomodation. Helpful staff, handy parking. Swimming pool was welcome. Surprised that sauna etc advertised had to be paid for as extra. Games etc in lounges a nice touch even if we were not there long enough to use them.
Convenient for anyone with transport heading to/from Gerona as part of holiday. 10 min walk or a bus to town was fine by us.

Robin Smith, Sheffield / England!
Other

This hotel was excellent.  Very clean and friendly and nice touches like complementary tea/coffee/cakes in the lobby were good.

The walk into the centre of Girona (eg the Cathedral) was about 10 mins so not central but the quality of the hotel more than made up for it.

Overall highly recommended.

Jennifer Johns, Southampton
Other