Galena Mas Comangau Hotel Restaurante, PalafrugellGalena Mas Comangau Hotel Restaurante in Palafrugell, Spain has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 2 of 5 hotels we score in Palafrugell. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $138 a night (cached, not a live quote).Galena Mas Comangau Hotel Restaurante is a four-star hotel set in a restored Catalan farmhouse in the centre of Begur, on the Costa Brava in Spain. The property dates back centuries and has been converted into 20 rooms with free Wi-Fi, some with private terraces and views over the surrounding countryside. It sits within walking distance of Begur's historic old town and roughly three kilometres from beaches such as Aiguablava. Guests eat at the on-site Restaurant Mas Comangau, which serves Mediterranean dishes and a buffet breakfast with local specialities, with a fireplace and terrace for dining. There is also a rooftop terrace, parking and a shuttle service. A few rooms are dated compared with the rest, and rates start around $138 a night.What stands out

Helpful, friendly staff

Comfortable, well-designed rooms

Attractive historic building

Well-regarded on-site restaurant

Watch out for

Some rooms feel outdated

Beaches are a short drive away

Better-scored in Palafrugell

Hotel Can Mascort, Palafrugell: 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $209 a night. Hotel Can Mascort is a small three-star boutique hotel in a restored 300-year-old building in the historic centre of Palafrugell, on Spain's Costa Brava.