With 64 rooms, Hotel Peralada feels intimate by resort standards while still offering the facilities you would expect from a five-star stay. The building's architecture nods to local tradition, but the interiors take a different approach: sleek and modern in feel, warm and organic in their materials. It is a combination that works well, and the scale of the place means it never feels impersonal or overwhelming.
All 64 rooms were redesigned by renowned interior designer Sandra Tarruella, finished with noble materials that balance elegance with genuine comfort. Views from the rooms take in the golf course, the Albera mountain range, the medieval town of Peralada and the Pyrenees beyond. Standard rooms are generous and well-considered, with warm tones and a quality of finish that feels genuinely luxurious rather than merely expensive.
For couples looking for a quieter upscale base, the standard rooms deliver everything you need: good space, strong views and a level of finish that holds up well against the five-star billing. If you are staying for longer than a standard long weekend or simply want more outdoor space, the Garden Suites are worth the step up. Each comes with a substantial private terrace and direct access to the hotel gardens and lake, making them a natural choice for anyone who wants to make the most of the outdoor setting.
The suites are named after operas performed at the annual summer Festival Peralada, with options including Carmen, La Traviata, La Bohème, Otello, Turandot and Andrea Chénier, each with its own character. The Turandot suite, for example, features high ceilings, natural textures, neutral tones and a private terrace overlooking the lake. It is the kind of room that makes you want to extend your stay.
In-room amenities across all categories include a Nespresso machine, minibar, complimentary bottled water and Natura Bissé cosmetics. The attention to detail at this level is consistent throughout, and the proximity of the rooms to both the golf course and the spa makes the logistics of a golf and wellness break straightforward. You are not walking long distances between facilities, and the overall layout of the resort means you can move easily between a morning round, an afternoon spa session and dinner without any of it feeling like an effort.
Food & Drink
Food is a big part of the appeal at Hotel Peralada, and the resort delivers well beyond the standard golf hotel dining experience. There are four distinct options, ranging from a Michelin-starred castle restaurant to a relaxed post-round bar, and the quality across all of them reflects the seriousness with which the Peralada estate takes its food and wine.
The flagship is L'Olivera, where the walls are lined with local art and the Empordà-inspired menu is overseen by multiple Michelin-star recipient Paco Pérez. Dishes like Iberian ham, prawn-stuffed calamari and cuttlefish cooked with Figueres onion are paired with wines from the estate's own production. The terrace is one of the best spots on the property for an evening meal, with views over the golf course and the Pyrenees catching the last of the light.
For something more formal, Castell Peralada Restaurant sits inside the 14th-century Peralada Castle, a five-minute drive from the hotel. The setting is dramatic: chandeliers, stone vaults and candlelight. The cooking matches it, with dishes like line-caught hake with saffron clams, Girona veal tenderloin and honey, olive oil and orange-blossom ice cream. The tasting menu, paired with wines curated by Javi Martinez and Toni Gerez, carries a Michelin star.
The Nou Celler 1923 wine bar is worth an evening of its own. Guided tasting sessions pair fine Peralada wines with local cheeses and charcuterie, and it is a good way to get a proper introduction to what the estate produces. The 19th bar is the more relaxed option for a drink after your round, with views back over the course and a straightforward menu that suits the mood after 18 holes. Breakfast is served in a farmhouse-style room with stone arches, chandeliers and a terrace overlooking the fairways, which sets the tone for the day rather well.
Leisure Facilities
The Wine Spa is one of the resort's real calling cards. Built around vinotherapy, it uses extracts from the estate's own grapes and vines across a range of body and facial treatments, which gives the whole experience a sense of place that generic spa menus simply cannot match. The aqua zone includes a heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath, making it a serious facility rather than a token add-on. If you are travelling as a couple or simply want to balance a few rounds of golf with some proper recovery time, this is a very good spot to switch off after your round.
The outdoor saltwater pool in the hotel gardens is open from 9am to 9pm. The terrace is surrounded by mature olive trees, including one that has been standing for around 500 years, with views across the gently rolling landscape towards the Pyrenees. It is a relaxed, unhurried space that works well on a warm afternoon between rounds.
More active guests can use the fully equipped gym or book a game of paddle tennis. For those who want to venture beyond the estate, many of the Costa Brava's beaches are within a 30-minute drive, including the pine-fringed Rostella Cove and the popular bays at Cap Ras. Girona is also worth a half-day visit if you want to explore the medieval old town, and the wider Alt Empordà region has strong connections to Salvador Dalí, with the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres just a short drive away.
