S'Agaro Costa Brava, Spain
Opened
1932
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic ResortOutside the door
Noucentista seaside estate
Conceived in 1932 as a Catalan coastal garden city, the estate preserves the unhurried rhythm of an aristocratic summer home.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Rafael Masó designed the 1932 retreat, officially protected as a Catalan cultural monument.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
it’s a meticulously well-kept world of priceless antiques, elaborate tapestries, fine silks and glinting candle-lit chandeliers.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The Camí de Ronda footpath runs directly past the grounds, winding along rocky cliffs between Sant Pol Bay and Sa Conca beach.
The rooms
Simpler rooms have white stucco walls and cool tile floors, while superior categories open onto balconies overlooking the bay.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Neoclassical stone colonnades and marble sculptures frame the seawater pool, set along an open cliffside terrace.
The spa and gym
A heated lap pool lined in travertine stone sits inside the Valmont spa, beside a wood-floored fitness room.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Candlelight serves French-Catalan dinners on a garden patio, and poolside Garbí prepares paellas above the bay.
How it began
A Girona flour miller accepted the headland to settle a debt in 1916, and his son later merged two chalets into an inn.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.