We accept pre-opening booking requests now for stays from April 2026.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Do you have bike facilities?

Yes. Free bike storage, on-site bike mechanic, cycling route guidance, and a workshop.

Is the hotel pet friendly?

Yes. Dogs up to 30 kg are welcome with a surcharge.

Is the property accessible?

We offer accessible rooms and an accessible restaurant. The pool is not accessible as there is no lift.

Do you have parking and Wi-Fi?

Yes. Free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Where are you located?

Mas el Molí, Sant Esteve de Llémena, Garrotxa, Girona, Catalonia. About 30 minutes from Girona–Costa Brava Airport.

Eighteenth century mill becomes a boutique hotel in Catalunya

Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí
Sep 2
3 min read

Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí opens April 2026 in the Llémena Valley in Garrotxa with fusion dining, specialty coffee, and services for active travelers.

Girona, Catalunya, 1 September 2025

Elegant stone house at twilight with lit windows, surrounded by trees. A pool and gazebo in the foreground create a serene ambiance. — "Our vision for Vall Amagada is warm stone, soft light, long evenings by the pool, and the quiet of the Llémena Valley in Garrotxa after a day out on the trails and roads." - Karel den Ouden & Robin Verkade

“We want the house to breathe Catalunya. Stone walls, soft light, generous rooms, and service that feels natural and warm.”— Robin Verkade, co founder

Vall Amagada is transforming the rural estate formerly known as Mas El Molí in Sant Esteve de Llémena into a boutique hotel that preserves the story of an old mill while bringing contemporary comfort for design minded guests and active travelers. The hotel is progressing through the official licensing process in Catalunya and plans to open in April 2026.

A setting shaped by nature

The Llémena Valley in Garrotxa is defined by oak and holm forests, quiet roads, rivers and natural pools, and small villages. At the property, guests will find a heated pool, a gym, broad terraces with long views, and rooms that pair rustic materials with a simple calm.

Breakfast and dinner are served daily. Evenings feature a fusion style restaurant with local and international flavors in sharing style dishes and a specialty coffee program.

“We put Catalunya first in everything we do. Before we learned Spanish we started learning Catalan so we could listen with respect and understand local life and perspectives.”— Karel den Ouden, co founder

Made for active travelers

The valley is a natural base for cyclists, hikers, trail runners, climbers, and yoga groups with scenic routes that begin at the doorstep.

At the heart of the property there is a shared laundry room with drying closets so guests can reset gear between days out. The space includes a bidon filling station and easy grab snacks. Boots storage and a dry rack help keep equipment ready for the next start.

Cycling is a house specialty within this wider offer with secure storage, a cleaning station, a fully equipped workshop, and a recovery service for longer rides.

“My workshop door will be open every day. From a quick tune to a full build, riders can roll out confident that the bike feels right for the route.”— Karel den Ouden, co founder

Weddings and gatherings

Vall Amagada will host weddings year round. Warmer months are especially popular for outdoor celebrations on the terraces and grounds. The house is fully equipped for indoor weddings in any season with an epic ceremony spot in the large central hallway and generous reception spaces, and the option for exclusive use.

In the quieter months the house will welcome business events from inspiration trips and leadership meetings to small conferences and training retreats.

About the founders

Founders Robin Verkade and Karel den Ouden met in hotelschool and bring a mix of hotel management, revenue leadership, operations, strategy, and entrepreneurship. After relocating from Amsterdam to Catalunya, they began the careful transformation of Mas El Molí into Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí, shaped by a love for nature, cycling, and warm attentive hospitality.

Location and timing

Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí is in Sant Esteve de Llémena in the municipality of Sant Aniol de Finestres in Garrotxa near Girona. It is about thirty minutes from Girona Costa Brava Airport. The hotel is under active restoration now and is set to open in April 2026.