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Hotel Rec de Palau

3.0 star property
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.

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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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AED 438
AED 490 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

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Bungalow, Bunk bed | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Bungalow, Bunk bed

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bungalow, Garden View and Partial Sea View | Terrace/patio

Bungalow, Garden View and Partial Sea View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Bungalow, Terrace | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Bungalow, Terrace

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Double Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Grand Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Terrace and Seaviews (H-21) | Terrace/patio

Double Room with Terrace and Seaviews (H-21)

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Room, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Suite, Terrace, Sea View | View from room

Premier Suite, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, Terrace, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Suite, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Sea View (H-10)

  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Suite, Terrace, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Suite, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Duplex, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Duplex, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Sea View (H-8) | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, Sea View (H-8)

  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room (H-12)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Ocean View (H-9)

  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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
Map
Rec de Palau, 15, Cadaqués, 17488

What's nearby

  • Cap de Creus
    Cap de Creus
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cadaques village beach, Catalonia, Costa Brava, Spain; Shutterstock ID 236061982
    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
    8 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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a snack bar/deli.
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.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 16 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Gym
  • 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

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • 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 0.99 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 22 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rec de Palau on 31 March 2026 start from AED 438, 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 15-minute walk of Platja Llané Petit, Esglesia de Santa Maria, and Cadaques Beach. Cap de Creus and Museu de Cadaqués are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Rec de Palau Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 171 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place with beautiful view and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, with great installations, service and a magnificent view! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very charming, rooms are functionals
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel with a View!

Beautiful place with great and friendly staff. Amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views. Excellent staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly and helpful staff. No toiletries in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shareghe

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location at Hotel Rec de Palau

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No one is very helpful. Restaurant isn’t good. Pool is nice views are amazing. I’d stay somewhere else in the area next time. NO ENGLISH!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Rec de Palau. They did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

So so hotel

This hotel was up a steep hill well above the beach. The staff and the view was lovely. The hotel was fairly simple and dated.
View from room
View from room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming, authentic hotel

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful, the view from the restaurant is stunning! Cadaques is more than beautiful, would def go back here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views, nice balcony from room, great pools. The proper address should be provided upfront because it is hard to find from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Abdelatif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good but the way window is on the terrace of the cafe tables so not ideal for sleeping after 7 am
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not at all a cookie cutter hotel

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!
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023