Best Costa Brava Family Hotels with Pools (2026 Guide)
10 family-friendly hotels with swimming pool in Costa Brava . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Pools matter more on the Costa Brava than marketing suggests. The Tramontana wind can close beach umbrellas 10-15 days per summer, and the sand gets packed in August in a way that stresses out small kids. A good hotel pool is the reliable plan B — sometimes plan A. This page is specifically about hotels where the pool is a reason to book, not an afterthought. We picked 5 hotels from 135 to 244 EUR/night in July 2026, covering a heated indoor option, a cliff-terrace with sea view, an infinity edge in Tossa, a toddler mushroom fountain, and a budget 3-star with a pedestrianised centre. If you already know you want beachfront over pool quality, go there first. This list prioritises the swim.
Platja d'Aro concentrates the best family pool hotels on this coast — the town is pedestrianised along a 1.5km seafront promenade and most 4-stars sit back-to-back along the beach road. From Barcelona airport it's 100 minutes via AP-7 and C-31. Tossa de Mar is smaller and more old-town-charming but pricier per-room. Budget options hide in the pedestrianised centres of Tossa and Lloret — the Florida is a good example. For groceries, both Mercadona and Bonpreu supermarkets are within walking distance in most town centres. If you also want indoor-pool variety beyond the Costa Brava, Barcelona indoor-pool hotels are an hour south and a better rainy-day pivot than anything up the coast.
🏊Why pool-first hotels matter on the Costa Brava
Pool size varies wildly on the Costa Brava. The Planamar has a genuine 20m pool with a separate 50cm-deep kids section, while the Florida's pool is 8m and only sensible for splashing. Neither is wrong — it's about matching your kids' ages. If you have serious swimmers aged 10+, pick Planamar or Aromar. If you have toddlers, the mushroom fountain at the Aromar or the shallow section at Planamar deliver more play value than a deep pool they can't use.
Indoor pools are the real differentiator. Only a handful of family hotels on this coast have them: Aromar in Platja d'Aro, Rosamar in Lloret (also on our beach list). The Aromar's indoor pool is heated to around 28 degrees, open 7am to 10pm, and saves your week if the Tramontana blows in. Every other pool on this list is outdoor only — fine June through September but don't book a pool-first stay in October or May without checking the forecast.
Pool hours often hide in the small print. Most outdoor pools close at 8pm on this coast. The Planamar goes to 9pm. Hotel Florida closes at 7pm (unusual and worth knowing). Indoor pools at Aromar run later. If evening pool time matters — say you fly in and want the kids to burn energy before bed — the Planamar is the pick. Also note: some hotels restrict kids to the shallow end after 7pm, when adults take over the main pool. Ask at check-in.
Parent's take
We booked for the beach and spent 40% of our time at the pool. That ratio surprised us. The kids preferred the pool because there was no sand in their sandwiches and the water was warmer. Having one hotel with both worked well — we did beach mornings, pool afternoons, beach sunsets. The hotels in this list all have that rhythm available. Pick by pool type, not by stars, is our takeaway.
Our Top 10 Picks
Hotels in Costa Brava with swimming pool, sorted by guest rating.
Hotel BlauMar Llafranc
Llafranc
Wonderful
950 reviews
Smallest hotel on the list, a 34-room boutique property 200m from Llafranc beach. Single outdoor pool (12m), sun terrace overlooking the bay, no spa or kids club but a genuinely family-friendly atmosphere and the highest guest rating of the five.
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€251/night
Why families love Hotel BlauMar Llafranc
Llafranc is the calmest of the Costa Brava coastal villages — a curve of sand, 15 restaurants on the promenade, no nightlife. The hotel has no extras for kids but the staff are warm with families. The coastal path to Calella de Palafrugell (20 min walk) is stroller-tough but worth it for the gelato at the end.
Hotel Aigua Blava
Begur
Wonderful
1,200 reviews
Clifftop family hotel on a pine-covered headland in Begur, 80m from the Fornells cove. Two outdoor pools (one a 18m seawater pool carved into the rock), separate toddler playground in the gardens and kids' outdoor play equipment.
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€453/night
Why families love Hotel Aigua Blava
Run by the same family since 1928. Staff know the regulars' kids by name. The walk down to the beach takes 3 minutes but the climb back up with sandy children is the only downside — the lift inside the hotel helps. No kids club, but the gardens are big enough that kids disappear into them for an afternoon.
Hotel Florida Tossa
Tossa de Mar centre
Wonderful
2,103 reviews
Hotel Florida is a budget 3-star in Tossa's pedestrianised centre, 200m from the beach, with a small outdoor pool, a sun terrace, an open-air hot tub, and family rooms with mountain or town views. No frills, no kids club, but at €135/night in July it's the cheapest well-rated pool option in our list.
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€135/night
Why families love Hotel Florida Tossa
When our in-laws joined us last minute and we needed a second room under €150, the Florida was the only option that didn't feel like a compromise. The pool is small (maybe 8m) but we had it to ourselves most mornings. The 2-minute walk to the beach is flat, through a pedestrianised old town with half a dozen gelato stops. Rooms are simple but clean, balcony worked for drying swimsuits.
Elisabeth by the Sea
Tossa de Mar - beachfront
Excellent
612 reviews
Elisabeth by the Sea is Tossa's only 5-star, set directly above Platja de Tossa with an infinity-edge outdoor pool that looks over the main bay to the medieval castle. Family rooms with terraces sleep 4. The pool is not heated but sits in a south-facing sun trap, hitting 26°C in July-August.
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€244/night
Why families love Elisabeth by the Sea
Worth it if you want Tossa's postcard view from your pool lounger. The infinity-edge positioning means kids can swim with the castle in the background, which is genuinely lovely. Staff lent us pool floats for the 6-year-old at no charge. The beach is directly below via a 2-minute staircase. For the price point, you trade a kids club (none) for the setting.
Gran Hotel Reymar
Tossa de Mar
Excellent
2,400 reviews
Set on Mar Menuda cove at the quieter end of Tossa de Mar, 10 minutes on foot from the medieval walls. Heated outdoor pool open May-October, separate shallow pool for kids, jacuzzi and a small fitness area. Steps from the beach.
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€300/night
Why families love Gran Hotel Reymar
Old-school Costa Brava in the good sense: half-board meals are generous and include local fish, and the animation team does two evenings of kids' entertainment per week in summer. The cove beach is calmer than the main town beach — easier with young swimmers. Parking costs extra, book it ahead in August.
Hotel Planamar by Escampa Hotels
Platja d'Aro seafront
Excellent
3,320 reviews
Hotel Planamar faces Platja Gran in Platja d'Aro and is built around a large outdoor pool with a separate children's section (50cm deep) and a games room with table tennis and foosball. The 4-star Superior has family rooms with bunks for up to 5, and two restaurants on site including a buffet.
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€227/night
Why families love Hotel Planamar by Escampa Hotels
The games room is what sold it to our 9-year-old. Table tennis, foosball, board games on a shelf. Kept the kids out of our hair for the full afternoon while we used the pool. The shallow section is genuinely shallow, not just marketed as such. Restaurant kids menu is short but has proper pasta and grilled chicken, not nuggets. Pool area gets packed by 11am in August, wake the kids early.
Hotel Planamar by Escampa Hotels
Platja d'Aro
Excellent
2,800 reviews
Seafront hotel on Platja d'Aro's main beach promenade, directly in front of the sand. Rooftop pool with sea views, separate smaller pool at ground level, and a wellness area with spa tub and massage treatments.
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€154/night
Why families love Hotel Planamar by Escampa Hotels
The best-value family option in Platja d'Aro. Rooms facing the sea cost more but the side views work fine with kids. Breakfast buffet is generous — kids under 6 eat free. The main beach in front is lifeguarded in July-August and slopes gently, good for toddlers.
Ilunion Caleta Park
Sant Feliu de Guixols
Excellent
3,100 reviews
Beachfront family specialist on Sant Pol Beach between Sant Feliu and S'Agaro. Seasonal outdoor pool (May-October), dedicated kids' club with daily activities, games room, and children's playground. Connecting family rooms available.
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€286/night
Why families love Ilunion Caleta Park
The most kid-geared hotel of the five. Kids' club runs 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm in July-August, ages 4-12. Beach is straight out of the lobby, shallow entry for at least 30m. Half-board meals include separate kids' buffet with pasta, pizza, fruit. The only Costa Brava hotel where the kids will genuinely want to stay all day.
Hotel Costa Brava
Platja d'Aro - Punta d'en Ramis
Excellent
1,201 reviews
Hotel Costa Brava is a family-run 3-star on a quiet headland between Platja d'Aro and Sant Antoni de Calonge, with a modest outdoor pool on a cliff terrace overlooking the sea. No indoor pool and no kids section, but the setting is 3 minutes down a footpath to a quiet cove most tourists don't find.
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€198/night
Why families love Hotel Costa Brava
For the price, this is the Costa Brava sleeper pick. The pool is ordinary but the view over Punta d'en Ramis is something else at sunset. The beach down the path is small and rocky, better for kids 6+ who can handle pebbles. Our family of 4 was in a connecting room setup that worked well. Not fancy, not trying to be — just quiet, good breakfast, 12 minutes walk to the busy part of town if you want it.
Hotel Aromar
Platja d'Aro
Excellent
3,595 reviews
Hotel Aromar is a 4-star on the Platja d'Aro promenade with a large outdoor pool, a separate heated indoor pool open year-round, and a spa. The kids section of the outdoor pool has a mushroom fountain and sits next to the main adult area. Family rooms sleep 4 comfortably with fold-out sofa beds.
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€188/night
Why families love Hotel Aromar
The indoor pool is the reason to pick the Aromar. We had two rainy days mid-August (yes, it happens) and the indoor was the saviour. It's small, maybe 10m, but heated to around 28. The outdoor mushroom fountain kept our 3-year-old occupied for literal hours. Location on the main promenade means you can walk to 40 gelato shops without crossing traffic.
💡Tips for choosing a hotel pool that works with kids on the Costa Brava
- 1Ask for the pool opening hours at booking, not at check-in. Some Costa Brava hotels close pools at 6pm, which surprises families used to later Spanish evenings. Planamar runs the longest (9pm), Florida the shortest (7pm).
- 2Heated vs unheated matters more than you think. Outdoor pools on this coast are cool until mid-June and after mid-September. Only Hotel Reymar (Tossa, on our beach-access list) has a genuinely heated outdoor pool. Aromar has the only family-accessible heated indoor option.
- 3Avoid rooftop pool marketing without checking the size. Many Lloret rooftop pools are under 10m, basically plunge pools. The Rosamar (on our beach list) is honest about this.
- 4If you're travelling May or October, the Aromar's indoor pool is the safest bet on the Costa Brava. Outdoor pools at other hotels may be closed or unheated in shoulder season.
- 5Kids pool depth varies from 30cm to 80cm. 50cm is ideal for 3-5-year-olds — deep enough to sit in, shallow enough to stand. Planamar's kids section hits exactly this. For wetter toddler entertainment, the Aromar mushroom fountain wins over any kids pool.
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