This modern looking hotel is really bare bones and needs to be warmed up and updated. It is cold (not temperature wise) in atmosphere and the welcome is very lukewarm. Located high above the village of Banyuls-sur-Mer, it has beautiful views over the water front. But once you've looked at the view, you've about exhausted the charms of the place.... More

For a short stay in Banyuls, I decided to stay at the Thalacap Catalogne. My reason for choosing this residence was purely based on the fact that it was close to where I needed to be. The hotel is a short walk from the town. It's about 15minutes. You can either take the dangerous route (the road with no real... More

I am not sure how the Thalacap Catalogne is selling itself, as its website is only in French, and my French is limited. However I had the impression when I booked it that it was more luxurious, perhaps because it is a "spa". Once there it is clearly run down, and walls needed painting, and it needed a touch up.... More

We went to Banyuls-sur-Mer to investigate the start of the GR10 cross-Pyrenees hiking route. My wife was tempted by the possibilities of the thalassa therapy spa. The hotel is slightly out of town but there is a good off-road 15 minute walking path to get to the town centre. Parking facilities available. The room we hired was basic and not... More

This was my second visit (first in 2003) and my husband's first visit. The resort has been refurbished and this helps to make it more attractive. More reception staff speak English than before (we always try and use our bad French anyway but it is kinder on guests for whom French is one language too far). However, it is still... More

We stayed here for one night on our way to Spain. Good sea views from the terrace and probably very well equipped as a spa, but for an overnight stay it's expensive. Dinner was not particularly exciting steak a bit tough though the rest was OK. Breakfast had a good selection of breads, meats, cheeses and some cereals. Room was... More

We did an RCI exchange and was concerned what we might get, as well as previous negative reviews. We had a wonderful experience and a beautiful room and view. We felt this treatment were also excellent. The resort is at the edge of town, about a 15 minute walk.

Hello all - I am replying to these posts a bit late but hopefully what I say can be useful to others. I was extremely disappointed by this Thalacap resort - I felt a bit like I was being 'package holidayed,' that they charge a lot for what they offer and expect you to like it, like the hordes of... More

A week in a thalassotherapy resort on my own what bliss but also some trepidation. I need not have worried everyone was fabulous. Changed my room as I did not have a sea view but after this no complaints apart from not liking the restaurant. I had booked in for HB as I was on my own. However I soon... More