Hotel Ciutat de Granollers
Indoor and outdoor pools whatever the weather
About this hotel
Hotel Ciutat de Granollers covers both an indoor and an outdoor pool, a genuinely useful combination for a family whose trip spans changeable spring or autumn weather as well as full summer, when Illa Fantasia's own open-air pools are running. Tennis courts and a spa round out a property built for a longer, more active stay rather than a single overnight, and the inland Granollers location suits families arriving from Barcelona's northern ring roads more naturally than the coast. Toddlers get a warm indoor pool option, older kids get tennis to burn off energy, and the whole property leans toward an active, all-weather family stay. The strongest fact here: indoor and outdoor pools on the same property, a genuine rarity across this catchment.
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Tennis courts
- Spa
Our take
This suits a family visiting outside peak summer, or simply wanting a weather-proof pool option alongside the water park, plus tennis for older kids. The inland Granollers location works best for those already driving in from the north. Families prioritising the coast or a shorter drive to Illa Fantasia itself should look toward the Maresme coastal hotels on this list instead.
- ✓Use the indoor pool on a cooler day rather than skipping swimming altogether outside the height of summer.
- ✓Book a tennis court slot early in the day before the Illa Fantasia drive if travelling with older kids.
- ✓Confirm the outdoor pool's seasonal hours directly if visiting in spring or autumn.
Why we love it
- Both indoor and outdoor pools
- Tennis courts on site
- Spa facilities
- Active, all-weather stay
Why guests love itWe visited in a cooler shoulder-season week and the indoor pool genuinely saved the trip on the one day we skipped Illa Fantasia for the weather. The kids also got a tennis lesson in one afternoon, which was a welcome change of pace from a week that was otherwise entirely about slides and queues. It's the kind of practical detail that only stands out once you're actually living it with tired kids in tow, not something you'd notice from a listing photo alone.