Little Beach House Barcelona: Soho House’s 17-Room Beachfront Members’ Club in Garraf
Little Beach House Barcelona is a private members’ club and boutique hotel by Soho House. It sits in the village of Garraf, 20 kilometres south of Barcelona, on the Mediterranean beachfront. The MICHELIN Guide awards it 1 MICHELIN Key.
What Is Little Beach House Barcelona?
Little Beach House Barcelona is a Soho House beachfront members’ club set inside the former Hotel Quim, a 1950s building in Garraf. It offers 17 bedrooms, 3 dining venues, a rooftop terrace, an outdoor Cowshed Spa, and direct beach access.
The property is also known as Soho Beach House Barcelona and Garraf Beach House. It opened in 2019 and is Soho House’s second property on the Catalan coast.
The address is Carrer Mirador del Port 1, 08871 Garraf, Barcelona, Spain. The phone number is +34 935 221552.
Is Little Beach House Barcelona in Barcelona?
Little Beach House Barcelona is not in Barcelona city. It is in Garraf, a fishing village 20 kilometres south. Travel time from central Barcelona is 25 to 30 minutes by train or 20 to 30 minutes by car.
Where Is Little Beach House Barcelona?
Little Beach House Barcelona is at Carrer Mirador del Port 1, Garraf, 08871, Barcelona, Spain. Garraf sits between Sitges and Castelldefels within the Garraf Natural Park, on the Costa del Garraf.
3 key distances from the property:
- 20km south of Barcelona city centre
- 10 minutes north of Sitges by car
- 20 minutes from Barcelona El Prat Airport by car
Garraf is a former fishing village of 335 residents. The Garraf Natural Park surrounds the village, covering limestone cliffs and Mediterranean pine forest above the bay.
How to Get to Little Beach House Barcelona
3 transport options connect Barcelona to Little Beach House Barcelona.
- Train: The R2 Sud Rodalies line departs from Barcelona Sants station. Journey time is 25 to 30 minutes. Garraf station sits a few hundred metres from the property.
- Car: The drive from central Barcelona takes 20 to 30 minutes via the C-32 motorway. Private parking is available at Aparcament Puerto de Garraf, near the club.
- Taxi: A taxi from Barcelona El Prat Airport costs approximately €50 and takes 20 minutes.
Soho House Barcelona also operates direct buses from its city club to Little Beach House Barcelona for members during the open season.
What Is the Experience at Little Beach House Barcelona?
The experience at Little Beach House Barcelona spans 2 floors of a restored 1950s building. It includes beachfront dining, a rooftop terrace, outdoor spa treatments, and daily activities on the Mediterranean coast.
What Are the Rooms at Little Beach House Barcelona?
Little Beach House Barcelona has 17 bedrooms, arranged over 2 floors. Room sizes range from Small to Beach Studio. Most rooms include balconies and sea views.
| Room Type | Key Features |
|---|---|
| Small | Balcony, sea-facing, original 1950s floor plan |
| Medium | Sea views, terrace access |
| Beach Studio | Duplex layout, private living area, roof terrace with bathtub and sunloungers |
The Beach Studio is the largest room type. It includes a living area on the lower level and a private roof terrace with a bathtub and sunloungers above.
All rooms include:
- Marshall Bluetooth speaker
- Roberts radio
- Grind coffee and in-room minibar with bottled house cocktails
- Full-size Cowshed bath products and Soho Skin amenities
- Smart TV
Room interiors feature red and white triangle-pattern tiled flooring, custom rugs, and ceramic lamps produced by local Catalan artisans. Tapestry wall hangings by textile artist Maryanne Moodie are found throughout the bedrooms. Sea-facing rooms include a private outdoor terrace with in-room bar access.
What Dining Options Does Little Beach House Barcelona Offer?
Little Beach House Barcelona has 3 dining venues. The House Kitchen operates Monday to Sunday from 9am to 11pm.
- The Club (House Kitchen): An indoor-outdoor restaurant with a wood-fired oven, paella station, and fresh fish counter. The menu features Mediterranean seafood, Spanish tapas, and traditional paella. Room service is available daily from 9am to 10pm.
- La Caseta: The beachside restaurant and bar, open daily from 8am to 8pm. Guests order Mediterranean dishes and cocktails from green-and-white striped sun loungers directly on Garraf Beach.
- Beachroof: The rooftop dining and bar venue with panoramic sea views over Garraf Bay.
The menu reflects Catalan and Spanish coastal cuisine. Signature dishes include fresh grilled sardines, pan-fried giant prawns with rock salt, and socarrat paella. Socarrat is the crispy, caramelised crust that forms on the bottom layer of rice in a properly made paella.
What Wellness and Activities Are Available?
The outdoor Cowshed Spa is located on the rooftop, offering body and facial treatments on terraces overlooking Garraf Bay. Cowshed is the wellness brand owned by Soho House and Co.
2 daily activities are included for staying guests:
- HIIT sessions
- Yoga
Both take place on the beach or terrace. The trails of Garraf Natural Park connect directly to the property, providing coastal hiking routes through limestone cliffs and Mediterranean pine forests above the bay.
What Is the Interior Design Like?
The design reflects the 1950s heritage of the former Hotel Quim with Spanish and Catalan coastal influences. The Soho House design team applied a 3-colour palette of sage green, mustard yellow, and burnt coral throughout.
Materials used in the interiors include:
- Rattan chairs and furniture
- White stucco walls
- Turquoise terrazzo flooring in common areas
- Hessian textiles
- Hand-painted local ceramics and tiles
The green-and-white exterior facade mirrors the iconic fishermen’s casetas (beach huts) lining Garraf Bay. Interiors feature floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea, an open fireplace surrounded by armchairs, and a spiral staircase leading to the rooftop garden. The reception area displays ping pong paddles interpreted by leading visual artists alongside vintage 1950s Garraf postcards.
Who Can Stay at Little Beach House Barcelona?
Little Beach House Barcelona is open to Soho House members and non-members. 2 guest categories access the property:
- Soho House members: Book directly through sohohouse.com at member rates. The property is included in the Every House membership.
- Non-members: A 12-month Soho Friends membership (€140) is added automatically to the room booking at reservation.
The Soho Friends membership provides access to Soho House bedrooms globally, Cowshed spa services, Soho Home benefits, and Studios. It does not grant access to member-only club areas.
All staying guests receive full access to the property during their visit. This includes all common areas, the rooftop, the Cowshed Spa, all 3 dining venues, and beach facilities.
How to Book Little Beach House Barcelona
Book Little Beach House Barcelona through sohohouse.com or via Mr and Mrs Smith.
- Soho House members: Book via sohohouse.com to access member pricing.
- Non-members: Book through sohohouse.com or mrandmrssmith.com. The Soho Friends annual membership (€140) applies automatically to non-member room bookings.
- Phone bookings: +34 935 221552
Check-in time is noon. Guests retain full access to all facilities after check-out on the departure day.
When Is Little Beach House Barcelona Open?
Little Beach House Barcelona is a seasonal property, open from April to October. The property closes annually from mid-October through the end of March.
The Mediterranean climate in Garraf produces summer temperatures above 25°C from June to August. This period represents peak season for the property.
What Beaches Are Near Little Beach House Barcelona?
Garraf Beach (Platja de Garraf) is directly in front of Little Beach House Barcelona. The 350-metre stretch of golden sand is publicly accessible. 4 additional beaches are within 15 minutes of the property.
| Beach | Distance | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Garraf Beach (Platja de Garraf) | On-site | 350m of sand, historic green-and-white casetas |
| Platja de Castelldefels | 10 min north by car | Wide sandy beach, family-friendly |
| Platja de la Ribera, Sitges | 10 min south by car | Sheltered bay, clear Mediterranean water |
| Cala Morisca | 15 min south by car | Inside Garraf Natural Park, calm and protected cove |
| Balmins Beach | 15 min south by car | Quiet cove near Sitges |
Garraf Beach is recognized for its row of distinctive green-and-white wooden casetas. These fishermen’s storage huts date from the early 20th century and are visible from the Little Beach House Barcelona property. The beach connects directly to the coastal hiking trails of Garraf Natural Park.
Is Little Beach House Barcelona the Same as Soho House Barcelona?
Little Beach House Barcelona and Soho House Barcelona are 2 separate Soho House properties.
Soho House Barcelona is the urban members’ club in Barcelona city, which opened in 2016. Little Beach House Barcelona is the beachfront property in Garraf, 20 kilometres south, which opened in 2019. Both properties are included in the Soho House Every House membership. Non-members access both through the Soho Friends membership (€140 per year).
