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After I stayed in the Empuria Inn on my last visit I wanted to step it up a little this time. Port Salins is in the centre of Empuriabrava close to shops and restaurants. The rooms are clean and have an ok size. Staff is friendly as well. I was wondering about the showers though. They look very fancy and one need to study rocket science to even turn the right knob to get them going ,but in the end I just wished I had a simple shower head.

Just a one night stay. I'm inspired to write this review by the friendliness of the staff (despite our arriving after midnight), the cleanliness of the room and the relaxed buffet breakfast. Recommended.

Stayed again this year and still find it a very pleasant place to stay. Its very well located and although it could do with some TLC in the rooms, we still find it value for money and find the staff courteous and friendly. As stated before its not a 5* Hotel, but it would be unfair to label it as a poor 3*Hotel.

I stayed here on 16th & 17th February on the basis that the reviews for the hotel were good and we were travelling from Ireland to Empuriabrava on business. I have to say straight away that the reviews for this hotel really outsell it as it is a poor three star at best. On arrival, the lady at the front desk was not that pleasant and went straight into selling me an upgraded room. On viewing the room we booked we really had no alternative but to pay an extra ¿¿¿20 euro per night for the bigger room. The room that we originally booked was smaller than my box room at home. The room that we upgraded to had a pool view but the curtains in to room had holes in it, the bed was and bedding was extremely basis and the bathroom was really not that great with an unhygenic shower curtain that tends to stick to you while washing. The shower head was poor as well and kept falling down the pole it was held on. There is a strange floor to ceiling window between the bathroom and bedroom so your partner can see you washing your bits. Its a stupid design that does not work. The broadband connection was free but when I went to the front desk, the unfriendly lady instructed me to stand in a certain place before she would address me. This in my opinion is terrible service and she should be retrained for the benefit of the hotel. On a plus note, we had dinner in the restaurant and the food and service was excellent. We were the only people in the restaurant so the athmosphere was not great but I have to say that the chef and the waiter are wasted here. To end, we were so unimpressed with the hotel, we checked out one day early and booked into a hotel in Barcelona.

Well, what can I say ? We wanted to do the Dali stuff, and we wanted to chill without the kids, so we chose the #1 hotel on Tripadvisor and booked through Expedia. We noted from others not to book breakfast (17 Euros each per day).Hotel is fine, we booked an economy room and got a proper bath with shower over, small but fine. Cost us ¿¿62 per night - which is Travellodge prices for a last minute booking. They tried to upgrade us to a water view room for 40 Euros a night extra !!Pool is lovely, but getting a bit cool in mid September, Jacuzzi on the roof would be lovely if it was a bit warmer.Empuriabrava is a late 60s purpose built resort, with canals and boat moorings for many properties. It's a bit tired, but the hotel is in one of the better bits, and there's no high rise. Clearly lots of money around here, many French, German and Dutch, not many Brits (good thing too). Beach is 3 minutes walk, very nice. Roses beach (North) and Castillo d'Empuries beach (South) are both great too, finer sand.Lots of cars around, but very few people. All apartment based, no significant hotels in the resort. Quite a lot of restaurants, but not cheap. We ate at Capitan (just around the corner) and actually on the front, both were fine, in a "good decent standard food" kind of way. Nothing to complain about, but expect to pay 100 Euro for two with wine.Day 3 we decided to eat in the hotel restaurant - just fantastic. 85 Euros for a meal that would have graced the best cruise ships, so good that we ate there again the next day - (just as good). We had Lobster risotto, pheasant, octopus and a wondrous salad. You'll not get food like this anywhere else in the resort - I'm guessing the chef trained at El Bulli - it was that good. Staff lovely too. It seems a shame to not try other places really, but if we went back, we'd eat there every night.For breakfast, there is a big supermarket across the main junction, does great fresh bread/pastries. Cafe Cuba across the road from hotel does coffee (not take away) and has WiFi too. Don't waste 34 Euro a day in the hotel, it just can't be worth it.Dali stuff is great in Cadaques, Museum is mad, jewellery is fabulous, his house in Port Lligat is well worth a trip too - but book time slot online before you go. If you turn up on spec, you will NOT get in (as a number of French folks discovered). Don't forget to go all the way to the top of the garden to see the "Rubbish Christ" - it's not signposted, but is just stunning, As compelling in it's way as the famous Crucifixion picture at Kelvingrove.One other thing, that if you are planning to go to this area you probably already know. So many people fly to Girona and just head to Barcelona. Don't make the mistake of missing out on Girona itself, just a magical old city, worth a full day on it's own.We booked car with Holidayautos (part of last minute.com). We got a Ford Focus with every single panel scratched, it was so bad it was funny, so my advice would be to take out maximum insurance cover and take a good digital video camera with you. Ryanair flights were as always cramped, like a cattle truck and cheap(ish) and on time. No complaints - this is what you pay for, but just a smile would help.In summary - nice place to chill - no nightlife - expensive - best place to eat in town