Medplaya Aparthotel Esmeraldas

“Great place”

Great location 5 minutes walk to centre of town and beach. Lovely clean comfortable room. Friendly helpful staff. Nice pool and sunbathing area. Private underground car park just across the road to the hotel. Would recommend

“We liked staying at Hotel Esmeraldas. Excellent value, spotlessly clean and great service.”

We booked through Tui and it was excellent value. We had a studio on the 5 th floor (there are lifts) with a balcony on the poolside of the building (which from other reviews is the best side to have a room). We could see the pool, although in general the view isn’t great (back of apartments but no… more

We booked through Tui and it was excellent value. We had a studio on the 5 th floor (there are lifts) with a balcony on the poolside of the building (which from other reviews is the best side to have a room). We could see the pool, although in general the view isn’t great (back of apartments but not too close) and you can’t see the sea (although the balcony is nice and very sunny in the morning). The hotel itself is only a short walk from the shops, restaurants, beach, old town and castle. The studio had a well-equipped kitchen, modern bathroom with power shower, comfy beds and air con. It was all spotlessly clean. I swam everyday in the pool which was also well kept. We opted not to have the breakfast as preferred to prepare our own (the supermarkets are close by). Joao on reception was amazing. He is fluent in English, welcoming and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and he really is an asset to the company. Recommendations which we can verify as excellent choices include - Cafe D’en Biel for good food, music and location. The boat trip to the caves (discount voucher from reception) where they go in the caves and then drop you off at Cala Giverola - a great beach for a swim (boats run every 30 minutes). The little white train ride around Tossa de Mar is good - a bit bumpy but fun! Walking up through the old town and castle to the lighthouse - a nice walk (day and evening - do both) for good views and a bar at the top. We took the local bus to Girona - well worth a visit to the old town and magnificent cathedral. We also took a bus to Loret de Mar one morning - that was enough. Great if you’re 18 but not for us! Overall, if you want a good value holiday and like us don’t want the ‘all inclusive’, preferring more independence, then you can’t go wrong with Esmeraldas. It is good quality accommodation and a friendly service.

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“Excellent accommodation that ticked every box.”

We're just back from 9 nights at this apartment hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful from reception to housekeeping and bar restaurant. The apartment was spotless and was cleaned regularly. The pool area was excellent with readily available beds, thankfully no loud music ! The location o… more

We're just back from 9 nights at this apartment hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful from reception to housekeeping and bar restaurant. The apartment was spotless and was cleaned regularly. The pool area was excellent with readily available beds, thankfully no loud music ! The location of the Hotel was within 5 mins walk of Tossa beach front, and with (quiet) local bars and restaurants and supermarkets next door every need was catered for. Overall very good value for money and I would have no problem recommending.

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“worth a try!”

Central location offering self catering or bed and breakfast. Rooms are studios or two room apartments. Apartments are sold as up to four people but this means sleeping in the lounge/diner as the bedroom only sleeps two. There is no entertainment and a half size swimming pool. The shale beach is a … more

Central location offering self catering or bed and breakfast. Rooms are studios or two room apartments. Apartments are sold as up to four people but this means sleeping in the lounge/diner as the bedroom only sleeps two. There is no entertainment and a half size swimming pool. The shale beach is a ten minute walk away. Supermarkets are plentiful, as are bar and restaurants. Tossa is the pride of the Costa Brava and does not allow any of the branded fast- food outlets. Breakfast ( from 8 til 11) is "Continental" but we enjoyed ham and cheese toasties with baked beans. Bar prices are cheaper than the beach outlets and snacks can be purchased throughout the day. There is no lounge bar area, more like a canteen.

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