Hotel Xalet Besolí

Hotel Xalet Besolí is a family-run mountain hotel on Carrer de l’Escladella in Arinsal, a quieter part of the village near the Pal Arinsal ski area. The three-star property is about 500 metres from the gondola according to accommodation listings, making it possible to walk to the lift while staying away from the busiest central stretch. The hotel has a terrace, a café-bar with a fireplace, private parking for guests and rooms with mountain views. Its setting works for winter skiing as well as summer hiking and cycling, though the walk to the lift includes village streets and should be considered when carrying equipment or travelling with small children.

Room choices include twin and double rooms for two, triple rooms and a family room for up to four. Published room descriptions mention private bathrooms with bathtubs and balconies overlooking the surrounding mountains. The triple and quadruple categories are listed at approximately 20 square metres, with separate single beds. Exact bed combinations and balcony availability depend on the room selected, so check the booking description before confirming. Google Hotels reports free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk; its profile also identifies the hotel as three-star. The current operator website highlights room comfort and mountain views but does not provide an exact room count or full room-by-room floor plan.

The hotel has a café with a fireplace, two terraces and a restaurant, giving guests a place to relax after time outdoors. HRS lists breakfast from 08:00 to 10:30 and describes the restaurant as serving local cuisine. A separate ski-holiday operator also lists continental buffet breakfast in the same period. Confirm whether breakfast is included in the selected rate and whether any meal service is operating on the dates of your stay; the public hotel site does not publish a complete current restaurant timetable. The café and terraces may have seasonal or service-specific availability, so do not assume every outlet operates all day simply because the hotel is open.

Visitors travelling with sports equipment can use the hotel’s storage space for bicycles or skis. The Pal Arinsal gondola provides access to the resort’s ski terrain in winter and lift-served mountain activities in summer. The hotel’s location makes it a useful overnight base for guests who plan to use the resort but prefer to return to a smaller family property. Check the resort’s current opening calendar and operating hours independently: the lift schedule changes by season and may be affected by weather or snow conditions. For hiking toward Comapedrosa, confirm the route, elevation gain and forecast before setting out, and carry suitable footwear and water.

Parking is available at the property, but the operator states that spaces are subject to availability upon arrival. Travellers arriving by car should contact the hotel if they need a guaranteed space, particularly during busy ski periods. Google’s hotel profile says reception is available 24 hours a day and lists check-in at 14:00 and checkout at 12:00. These are lodging times rather than visitor opening hours. Contact the property in advance for a late arrival, an early breakfast request or access instructions. The published phone number is +376 836 336, and the operator lists info@hotelxaletbesoli.com for direct enquiries.

The hotel is pet-friendly according to the current operator website, which explicitly welcomes guests travelling with pets. Google Hotels also shows a pet-friendly amenity. The exact pet fee, size limits and rules for common areas are not specified on the official public page, so confirm them before booking. The hotel’s own location page gives Carrer de l’Escladella 13, consistent with Google Hotels and booking listings. The property does not advertise a swimming pool; Google’s profile says there is none. Guests wanting spa or pool facilities should look at nearby operators rather than assume the hotel has wellness amenities.

Arinsal’s gondola, cafés, bars and local services make the village practical for a mountain break without a long daily drive. The hotel is also a reasonable base for exploring the La Massana parish, although bus service and lift schedules should be checked for the exact travel date. In winter, pack warm layers for walking to the gondola and verify ski-storage details, especially when travelling with a group. In summer, ask about bicycle storage and nearby route access. Mountain conditions can change quickly, so use current local weather and trail information rather than relying only on the hotel’s position or the season’s typical conditions.

Hotel Xalet Besolí suits visitors looking for an informal family hotel with mountain-view rooms, a fireplace café, guest parking and access to Arinsal’s outdoor activities. It is a smaller-scale alternative to the larger resort properties closer to the gondola, while still remaining within walking distance of the lift. Before arrival, confirm room layout, breakfast inclusion, parking availability, pet conditions and late check-in arrangements. If you need a particular bed arrangement or a quiet room, state that request when booking because family and group room layouts differ. With those details arranged, the property offers a straightforward base for skiing, walking and cycling in the Pal Arinsal area.