Hostal Empuries

What Hostal Empuries does

Hostal Empúries is an independent beachfront hotel located on the Costa Brava in L'Escala, Girona, Spain, operating from a historic property dating to 1907 (originally Villa Teresita) situated 300 meters from the Greco-Roman archaeological ruins of Empúries. The property comprises 54 rooms split between a redecorated historic building (34 rooms) and a modern sustainable annex facing the spa garden (20 rooms built with sustainable materials). It was the first hotel in Europe to receive LEED Gold certification in 2010, and the company operates as a private limited company (HOSTAL EMPÚRIES S.L) with 51 employees and no external funding.

The integrated hospitality offering spans four core verticals beyond accommodation: (1) food and beverage through Bistro del Mar (Mediterranean cuisine from a kitchen garden and local producers, with chef Jimena Pérez Apellániz), the intimate Villa Teresita gastronomic restaurant, and the seasonal Chiringuito Gambo beach bar with live music; (2) wellness through Empuries Spa (treatment cabins, water circuit, sauna, steam bath, gym), structured 3/5/7-day Caminos programs, and a yoga program including Hatha and SUP yoga with named instructors; (3) an own-brand natural cosmetics line (Nature/Bio certified, cruelty-free); and (4) MICE/corporate and private events across five event spaces including the 175 m² Pinars room. A rural sister property, HE Rural (Cala Solita), extends the brand inland.

The revenue model is multi-stream and unit-priced: accommodation sold through a direct Witbooking engine and Booking.com with published outlet rates of €125–€188/night; spa treatments from €72–€235; yoga classes at €20 single or €75 for a 5-pack; F&B and event menus at €77–€85/person; and cosmetics sold direct. GTM is direct-to-consumer-led with email, social (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter), wellness instructor collaborations (Xuan Lan, Karina Gusalova), and selective channel partnerships including Costa Brava Girona Bureau. Multi-language support (ES, CA, EN, FR) targets European leisure and wellness tourists seeking an authentic, heritage-rich coastal experience with integrated wellness amenities.

Name

Hostal Empuries

Legal name

HOSTAL EMPÚRIES S.L

Website

https://hostalempuries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hostal Empúries is a private 54-room independent beachfront hotel on Spain's Costa Brava, founded in 1907 adjacent to Greco-Roman ruins and the first LEED Gold-certified hotel in Europe. It serves leisure, wellness, and MICE customers through integrated accommodation, Mediterranean dining, spa, yoga, and a branded natural cosmetics line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beachfront Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Food Services and Drinking Places (722), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Caterers (72232)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA), Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Beachfront hotel accommodation
• Spa wellness services
• Mediterranean cuisine dining
• Yoga retreat programs
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

L'Escala

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Room bookings across 54 rooms (34 historic + 20 modern). Revenue from direct website bookings and OTA partnerships. Includes pet fees (€35/night) and various room types from Double to Suite categories.
2. Restaurant and Bar Services: Bistró del Mar restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine using local and organic ingredients. Beach bar (Chiringuito Gambo) with casual tapas and summer music events. Multiple dining spaces include main dining room, Villa Teresita, and terrace.
3. Spa and Wellness Services: Spa treatments ranging from €72 to €235. Water circuit access (€25 hotel guests, €35 external). Yoga classes (€20 single, packages from €75). Cosmetic products for retail sale.
4. Events and MICE: Corporate events, weddings, and celebrations. Multiple event spaces (Pinars 175m², Biblioteca 40m², Bistró del Mar, Villa Teresita, outdoor terraces). Full catering services available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hostal Empuries operates a historic beachfront hotel on the Costa Brava with 54 rooms (34 in the original 1907 building and 20 modern sustainable rooms), multiple Mediterranean dining venues (Bistro del Mar, Villa Teresita, Xiringuito Gambo beach bar), a full-service Empuries Spa, daily yoga instruction, structured Caminos wellness programs, dedicated MICE event spaces, an own-branded natural cosmetics line, and a Kids Club. Revenue is generated from accommodation bookings, food and beverage, spa and wellness services, corporate and private events, and retail sales of branded cosmetics.

Product overview

Hostal Empuries is a beachfront hotel in Costa Brava offering an integrated hospitality experience combining accommodation (54 rooms across historical and modern buildings), dining (Bistro del Mar restaurant, Villa Teresita gastronomic space, and Xiringuito Gambo beach bar), wellness (Empuries Spa with treatments and water circuits), fitness (yoga classes and wellness programs), and activities (boat rentals, water sports, cycling). The property also operates an own cosmetic line and a rural sister property (Cala Solita), with dedicated event spaces for corporate meetings and celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bistro del Mar: Restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine featuring local products, own garden, and sea views. Offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Villa Teresita
• Chiringuito Gambo / Xiringuito Gambo
• La Terraza
• Empuries Spa
• Yoga Programs
• Caminos (Wellness Programs)
• Hostal Empuries Cosmetics Line

Products and services

• Hostal Empuries Hotel Accommodation Beachfront hotel offering 54 accommodations (34 historic rooms in the original 1907 building and 20 modern sustainable rooms facing the Spa garden) with sea or garden views, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathrooms. Pet-friendly rooms are available for an additional nightly fee.
• Bistro del Mar Main hotel restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine based on quality, innovation, and sustainability, featuring an organic kitchen garden and local product selection with views over the sea. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Villa Teresita Restaurant Intimate gastronomic restaurant with sea views offering an exclusive fine-dining experience within the Hostal Empuries property.
• Xiringuito Gambo (Chiringuito Gambo) Iconic beach bar at Portitxol beach offering informal tapas, sandwiches, and drinks from midday to midnight during the summer season, with live music concerts and special events such as the San Juan Verbena menu.
• Empuries Spa Full-service spa featuring a sea-view gym, water zone, five treatment cabins, sauna, steam bath, and relaxation areas. Offers massage, facial treatments, body therapies, water circuit access (€25 hotel guests / €35 external), and treatments ranging from €72 to €235.
• Yoga Classes Hatha Yoga instruction with expert teacher offering classes, workshops, SUP Yoga, and private therapeutic yoga sessions. Single class €20, class packs from €75 (5-class) to €220 (20-class), private sessions €65 + €20 per additional person, SUP Yoga from €80 single to €25 per person for 5+ participants.
• Caminos Wellness Programs Multi-day structured wellness programs including 'Tiempo de perder' (weight management), 'Camino del sueño' (sleep improvement), 'Camino del cambio' (stress management), and 'Tiempo de drenar' (detoxification), combining professional guidance, nutrition, yoga, and spa treatments.
• Hostal Empuries Natural Cosmetics Line Own-branded line of natural and ecological cosmetics, 100% free of silicones, parabens, paraffins, mineral oils, petroleum derivatives, aluminum, PEG, colorants, heavy metals, sulfates, and chemical sunscreen filters. Certified with Nature and Bio certifications and cruelty-free.
• Kids Club Children's activity program offering games and crafts in a safe, screen-free environment for young guests of the hotel.
• Events and MICE Spaces Dedicated event spaces including Pinars (175 m² multipurpose room, capacity 160 persons), Biblioteca (40 m² meeting room), Palm Garden, Bistro del Mar, Villa Teresita, and outdoor terraces and gardens, with full catering services for corporate meetings, team-building, conferences, weddings, and private celebrations.
• Curated Experiences and Activities Curated local activities and themed escapes including boat rentals, water sports (kayak, paddle surf), cycling routes, yoga at the ruins of Empúries, and themed getaway experiences (Eros, Dionisio, Afrodita, Poseidón, Atenea, Kairos).
• HE Rural (Cala Solita) Rural sister property offering countryside accommodation experiences complementary to the beachfront Hostal Empuries.
• Getaways and Gift Experiences Pre-packaged getaway experiences and spa gift options available for purchase through the online store, including Christmas spa packages (spa circuit for two €46, two localized massages + circuit €88, two Esencias de Empúries + circuit €142).

Quantifiable outcome

• 54 rooms across historic and modern buildings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Costa Brava Girona BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism promotion partnership with regional tourism organization. Logo displayed on website footer indicating membership and promotion support for Costa Brava destination marketing.
• L'Escala Municipality (Anchovy Tapa Route)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipation in annual gastronomic event 'La Ruta de la Tapa de l'Anxova' organized by L'Escala town council, involving 25 local establishments.
• Local Water Sports and Boat Rental OperatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local businesses for water sports equipment (paddle surf, kayaks) and boat rental services offered to hotel guests.
• Wellness Instructors (Xuan Lan, Karina Gusalova)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with yoga and wellness instructors for retreats and masterclasses at the hotel. Includes Gemma Bes (nutritionist) for wellness programs.
• Cosmetic Ingredient SuppliersminorOthersSuppliers of certified organic ingredients for the hotel's own line of natural cosmetics (wild harvested, organic farming, pesticide-free).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Six Senses Ibiza: International luxury wellness resort with integrated spa, yoga, wellness programs, and sustainability credentials; competes for the same wellness-seeking Mediterranean luxury traveler with significantly greater scale and brand.
• Meliá Hotels International: Spain's largest hotel group with extensive beach and wellness resort properties across the Mediterranean; competes in MICE RFPs and OTA visibility, and represents the scaled incumbent benchmark for boutique operators like Hostal Empúries.
• Marbella Club: Historic, iconic luxury beachfront resort on the Spanish coast with spa, FÖB, and wellness offerings; comparable heritage-luxury positioning and Mediterranean beachfront leisure client base, but at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Parador de Aiguablava: Beachfront Costa Brava hotel with full-service lodging, restaurants, spa services, and event spaces; directly competes for the same Costa Brava beachfront luxury leisure and corporate-events segment.
• Hotel & Spa Terraza: Four-star beachfront hotel in Roses, Costa Brava, with spa, wellness, restaurants, and MICE/event offerings; closely comparable product mix and target customer base in the same Costa Brava micro-market.
• Hostal de La Gavina: Iconic five-star luxury beachfront hotel in S'Agaró, Costa Brava, with comparable historic heritage, Mediterranean positioning, fine dining, and leisure/wellness amenities targeting a similar premium leisure and corporate clientele on the same coastline.
• Hotel Castell d'Empordà: Boutique luxury castle hotel in the Empordà region near Costa Brava, with fine dining, spa, and event spaces; comparable Catalonia boutique-luxury positioning and target guest segments.

Regional players

• La Residencia, a Belmond Hotel (Mallorca): Luxury heritage resort in Mallorca with spa, wellness programs, fine dining, and MICE/event capabilities; comparable boutique luxury and integrated wellness model on a different Spanish island geography.
• Hotel Arts Barcelona: Iconic luxury coastal hotel with spa, multiple restaurants, and large-scale MICE/event spaces; comparable premium leisure and corporate-event offering on the Spanish Mediterranean, though in an urban-coastal rather than resort setting.

Emerging players

• Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay: Lifestyle luxury beachfront hotel with spa, wellness, and destination FÖB; partial overlap in the Mediterranean luxury beachfront-plus-wellness niche, but with a younger, lifestyle-driven brand targeting a different sub-segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hostalempuries
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hostalspaempuries
• Facebookfacebook.com/hostalspaempuries
• Instagraminstagram.com/hostalempuries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hostal-empuries

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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