Travelers can relax by an inviting outdoor pool surrounded by lush gardens while taking in spectacular views of the ocean's horizon at this seaside retreat.
Hotel Rec de Palau, by the sea, offers a genuine escape. Guests love the breathtaking views from the sunny terrace and garden. The outdoor pool has comfy loungers for relaxation. WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the helpful staff ensures a trouble-free stay.
Located in Cadaqués, Hotel Rec de Palau is in the city center and by the sea. Museu de Cadaqués and Salvador Dalí House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Aquabrava and Aqua Brava. Minigolf Greens and Aventura Nautica are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkeling, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cadaqués travel guide
Rec de Palau, 15, Cadaqués, 17488
What's nearby
Cap de Creus
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Cadaques Beach
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Platja Llané Petit
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Esglesia de Santa Maria
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Salvador Dalí House
9 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Llançà Station
43 min drive
Girona (GRO-Costa Brava)
85 min drive
Restaurants
Talla
8 min walk
Casino Cadaqués
13 min walk
Bar Meliton
15 min walk
Cafè d'es Cantó: El Racó
14 min walk
La Sal
16 min walk
About this property
Hotel Rec de Palau
Hotel by the sea
At Hotel Rec de Palau, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff and meeting rooms
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Rec de Palau include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Minibar
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Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: EUR 100.0 per stay
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.66 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 16 per day
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number HG-002524
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Hotel Rec Palau Cadaques
Hotel Rec Palau
Rec Palau Cadaques
Rec Palau
Hotel Rec de Palau Hotel
Hotel Rec de Palau Cadaqués
Hotel Rec de Palau Hotel Cadaqués
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Rec de Palau have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Rec de Palau?
As of 2026/3/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rec de Palau on 2026/3/15 start from NT$3,132, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel Rec de Palau pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 16 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Hotel Rec de Palau?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel Rec de Palau?
Check-out is at 11:30 AM.
Where is Hotel Rec de Palau located?
Located in the heart of Cadaqués, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cap de Creus and Platja Llané Petit. Esglesia de Santa Maria and Cadaques Beach are also within 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Hotel Rec de Palau Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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The staff were kind and helpful. The room and facilities far exceeded our expectations. View from the room was phenomenal. We would highly recommend a stay at this wonderful hotel.
This hotel was spectacular. Room amazing (we had a terrace with a small pool with only a few rooms sharing). Staff excellent. Dinner at the restaurant excellent with an amazing view of the beach and harbour! Well worth staying!
The patience in finding this gem in the narrow one way streets of Cadaques paid off big time, as the final climb to the top of the hill has the most rewarding views of the seaside village. Friendly staff, great room, simple breakfast gets you ready to explore Dali land ! Can’t imagine how fun the pools must be in summer.
Joe
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Shareghe
2024/9/1
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel has a Spectacular view of the sea. It's on a hill and the hotel doesn't provide a transportation, neither they arrange a transportation for you, so unless you have a car you are on feet dragging your luggage up or down hill for quite a distance. Good luck!
My children and I stayed at the Hotel Rec de Palau in July and it was perfect. We stayed in a suite with access to the upper pools. It was a very comfortable room in an exquisite location. The staff were friendly and helpful whether helping with directions or taking a step to make our stay more comfortable. The dining room is a very unique space with lots of interesting nautical themes - not to mention a yummy breakfast and idyllic view for a pre-dinner glass of wine. A short (somewhat steep) walk from the hotel you'll find a range of restaurants, shops and lovely beaches. We'll be back.
One thing that is lovely about the hotel and in particular from the balcony room, is the view of Cadaques. Everything else about the hotel was very disappointing and I don’t consider myself terribly picky. The room was very small and had no amenities (no shampoo, soap, etc). The dinner we ordered was more like a snack with bread on one plate and anchiovies on another for 18 Euros. The breakfast was very basic and I would recommend going somewhere in town for all meals. The bed made so much noise when anyone moved and so we were awakened all night. We also asked for laundry service for our clothes (15 euros for the load, not bad) but they never did it. We chose to forgo our second night even though we couldn’t get our money back and stayed somewhere else. It looked like a wonderful place to stay but it just didn’t measure up at all - Very disappointing.
Beautiful view, excellent service. Angeles,Coral and the whole staff were very attentive and very well organized. The staff made our stay wonderful! Highly recommend!
Wonderful charming hotel nestled above Cadaques town. Fleeting visit but so glad we found this place. Tricky streets and driveway, but well worth the effort.
Hotel is beautiful, the view from the restaurant is stunning! Cadaques is more than beautiful, would def go back here
Fleur
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brooke
2023/7/8
This was an amazing day. The staff was lovely. The food was great. And the facilities next level peaceful. I’m looking to see when we can come back already.
The room was good but the way window is on the terrace of the cafe tables so not ideal for sleeping after 7 am
Abdelatif
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Sherry
2024/9/3
Love this property, decorations, views, and swimming pools. It’s difficult to drive to it and staff has to be contacted to get in and out the gate. No elevators and can be gnarly negotiating all the outdoor steps, twists, and turns.
Loved this quirky hotel high atop a hill overlooking Cadeques. Great exercise walking up and down the hill, tho you can also drive as there is parking available. Had a lovely little spacious bungalow with great views and three terraces. The main hotel is old and very interesting and aesthetically appealing. Pools wasn’t open yet but looked beautiful. Nice breakfast included. Would love to stay there longer!
The facility is beautiful, make no mistake.
There is construction on the ocean view side of the suites, which is a negative.
The real problem is day of arrival. You have to navigate up a windy driveway, and pass through a closed gate. The disconnect here is that there is no signage OUTSIDE the gate with instructions on how to gain access (the instructions are on the INSIDE of the gate, which is of no use to the person coming for the first time). I had to jump the wall and run up the rest of the serpentine driveway to get to reception. In reception, I got lip service from the indifferent attendant.
This issue notwithstanding, the hotel and the city are beautiful.
Edward
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Simon
2023/6/3
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall we enjoyed our stay here, but there are some negatives and some aspects that potential guests need to consider.
Location and Aspect: hotel is located a moderate walk from the village centre, compounded by a steep and long walk up a driveway. This is fine if you walk a lot and are quite fit. If not, best to stay here if you have a car.
An awful smell came into our room #10 at night - at first we thought it was the strong fragrance from the reed diffusers, but it became much worse when we removed them on our second night. We did not complain directly as the hotel has a few maintenance issues overall (driveway condition, creaky pool decking in need of attention) and has generally seen better days.
Lack of in-room tea and coffee facilities are another minus, and our stay would have been a little more comfortable with these available.
Good mini-fridge, good shower.
The Good:
Hotel staff were very helpful and personable. Included breakfast was basic, and a cooked breakfast very reasonable priced and served quickly.
The great:
The view from our balcony (and breakfast area) was spectacular, and helped our three-night stay to be an overall wonderful experience in this magical village.
Would recommend you contact the Hotel before booking to check if the smell issue has been sorted out or if you can request a room that does not suffer from this problem.
Swimming pool absolutely immaculately clean.