Casa Cacao | Botiga de Xocolata

This is a delayed review, which meant to be done in June. We stayed at this nice cute small hotel in Girona because we had a reservation at the restaurant owned by the same owner, which was wonderful (see separate review). The hotel was nice and the room was rather cute. It is difficult to get in since you need to walk a bit (and it was raining when we got there) the service was ok. One guy was very helpful with the baggage but then the next day another guy wouldn’t help us at all, so it’s hard to say. I guess depends on who you get. The breakfast was good, nicely done and with a view.

This was that type of boutique hotel experience you hope for every time. Very nice rooms of course. Roof top breakfast on a new level. (The first morning gourmet is the best hotel breakfast I ever had.) This combined with true five star service. Showed in different ways. Tested when me and my wife bumped into a couple of these small issues that can happen on a trip. Like giving the wrong license number for the garage access which messes up the process. …there was more. And they managed each situation with pure class and took these opportunities to show how much they care about that you have a good time. What more can I say. Book and you will have a good time.

My review is based on the unfortunate timing of Bar/Cafe Casa Cacao being closed during my visit. The website did not notify customers of their 4 day closure from June 6th to 9th. As I was intent on getting some chocolate, I entered the hotel instead. The reception of the lady in charge was cold and unfriendly. She didn't even want to sell chocolates to me. Only after making it clear that I came all the way from London she reluctantly agreed. That's when I should have left. The bonbons I bought were a disappointment to put it mildly. They are sugary and have little flavour of what they promise on the packaging. You bite on sugar. Plus the amount of E numbers and Ultra Processed Ingredients such as Glucose is dizzying. It's overpriced and Jordi Roca does not convince me when it comes to chocolate.

Loved the experience. I would for sure recommend coming to this place for the brunch to anyone who is visiting Girona. I believe that it’s a beautiful way to see the city’s river and bridges. We came here for a birthday celebration on a Sunday and I believe it was the best option. In summer you ll have the empeórense at the terrace! Local wines, cava, vegetarian option, cacao tasting, variety of desserts. Just come and try!

Solid chocolate shop situated right next to the hotel and cafe.

Delicious cacao. The best quality I’ve tried. With each cup of cacao they bring you roasted chocolate bean, when you break it - there’s 100% natural cacao in it. This is a special experience , very nice touch for every customer. Their candies are absolutely gorgeous! They taste unbelievable, especially hazelnut 🤤 Quite pricey though… Cozy interior. If I’m in Girona again I would 100% come back and try more drinks from menu and other types of candies.

Love their chocolate and sweet creations. Go there try it for yourself and wont be disappointed. Once you are a fan and you finished all of your supplies- I can also highly recommend the online shop! With that you keep your chocolate stream flowing (;

All that you would expect. Well thought out, creative dishes. Tasty, classy place with good ambience. I really enjoyed the cheesecake with onion starter, it stood out most to me.