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Five-star hotel on Monte Igueldo, with sea views, suites with private pools and a spa with a hydrotherapy circuit, a few kilometres from the centre of San Sebastián.
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Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux is a 5-star hotel on Monte Igueldo, San Sebastián, with sea-facing rooms and a spa with a hydrotherapy circuit. Its offering combines accommodation, wellness and dining in a coastal setting. The rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath; some include a seating area, while the suites add a dressing room and private pool. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided, and free WiFi is available.
The spa and wellness centre has a pool with a hydrotherapy circuit, a Turkish bath, a sauna and three treatment rooms. The hotel offers free private parking and car hire. A stay does not guarantee a reservation at the three-star Akelarre restaurant, and the wine cellar organises wine tastings for an additional charge. For breakfast, you can choose between continental and American options. Agiti Beach is 2.3 km away and Ondarreta Beach is 3.3 km away; the Victoria Eugenia Theatre and Kursaal are 5 km away.
The rooms at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux face the sea and have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. Bathrobes and slippers are among the amenities provided in all rooms, and some have a seating area. Horizonte Superior covers 45 m² and adds a balcony; Suite Junior with Balcony offers 60 m², a separate seating area and a separate bedroom, as well as a bath and shower. You can choose between a double room and a suite with a more clearly defined living area.
At 100 m², Suite Ocean Akelarre stands out for its private pool and dressing room, as well as its balcony and sea views. Sea views are a feature shared by all three categories. The rooms include a minibar, while the seating area offers a place to relax outside the bedroom. Each category accommodates two people and has its own bed configuration.
At 45 m², Horizonte Superior has a balcony and sea views, as well as a private bathroom with a bath. Air conditioning, soundproofing and a minibar complete the room. Its private outdoor space and open views set this room apart; it also has toiletries, a bathrobe and slippers.
This 60 m² suite has a separate bedroom and seating area, offering more space to relax within the room. The balcony and sea views complement the private bathroom, which has a bath and shower. It also has a minibar and soundproofed walls.
At 100 m², Suite Ocean Akelarre stands out for its private pool and dressing room. The balcony offers sea views, and the suite also has a seating area, minibar and private bathroom with a bath. These spaces give you more ways to relax without leaving the room.
The hotel combines wellness facilities with outdoor spaces for relaxing. Facilities include a gym, spa and wellness packages, a relaxation area, a hammam and a sauna. Outside, there are a garden, a terrace and a sun terrace, along with outdoor dining furniture. The concierge service, 24-hour reception and luggage storage make it easier to organise your stay; daily housekeeping is also available.
To get around the area, you can hire a car or use the airport shuttle. The accommodation offers free parking and free WiFi. Dining options include a restaurant, café, bar and snack bar, as well as breakfast in your room; the minibar means you can keep drinks in your accommodation. Fruit and wine or champagne are also available.
The hotel is at Padre Orcolaga 56, on Monte Igueldo, in the coastal area of San Sebastián. The surroundings combine green slopes with open views over the Bay of Biscay. Monte Igueldo is 2.2 km away and Monte Igueldo Amusement Park is 3.1 km away; Igueldo Lighthouse is 3.2 km away. To get closer to the sea, Biosalbi Beach is 1.3 km away, Agiti Beach is 2.3 km away and Ondarreta Beach is 3.3 km away. La Concha Beach is 3.7 km away.
For a visit to the city’s cultural and maritime area, Miramar Palace is 3.7 km away, the San Sebastián Aquarium and Naval Museum are 4.5 km away, and San Telmo Museum is 5 km away. The Victoria Eugenia Theatre and Kursaal are also 5 km away. San Sebastián Bus Station is 5 km away; the stations called Igeldo and Donostia are 3.2 km away. San Sebastián Airport is 20 km away, while Biarritz Airport is 44 km away.
On clear days, you can spend a few hours enjoying the views and attractions by heading up to Igueldo Lighthouse and exploring the amusement park. In summer, Ondarreta and La Concha beaches are options for swimming and walking around the bay; outside the swimming season, the coastline and city walks are still ways to spend time outdoors. For a cultural visit, combine the Aquarium and Naval Museum, 4.5 km away, with San Telmo Museum, 5 km away, and set aside time to explore San Sebastián’s coast and museums.
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Guests particularly appreciate the cleanliness and comfort, with very high scores also for the staff and facilities. WiFi and the surroundings receive positive comments; value for money scores slightly lower than these areas, although it still receives a favourable rating.
Rates at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux vary depending on the season, room type and dates you choose. Check the latest rates for your stay here.
San Sebastián Airport is 20 km from Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux; the hotel is also 44 km from Biarritz Airport. San Sebastián Bus Station is 5 km away, and the railway stations called Igeldo and Donostia are 3.2 km away. The hotel offers free private parking on site, and there’s no need to reserve a space.
Monte Igueldo is 2.2 km from Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux and its amusement park is 3.1 km away; Igueldo Lighthouse is 3.2 km away. Biosalbi Beach is 1.3 km away, Agiti Beach is 2.3 km away and Ondarreta Beach is 3.3 km away. Miramar Palace, 3.7 km away, and San Sebastián Aquarium, 4.5 km away, offer more cultural and coastal activities.
Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux offers continental or American breakfast. The hotel also offers breakfast in your room and has a café, bar and restaurant, giving you dining options during your stay without having to leave the property.
The spa at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux has a pool with a hydrotherapy circuit, a Turkish bath and a sauna. It also has three treatment rooms, as well as a relaxation area, gym and spa and wellness packages.
A stay at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux does not guarantee a table at the three-star Akelarre restaurant. The restaurant closes on Sunday evenings and Mondays between July and September; between March and June, and from October to December, it closes on Sunday evenings, Mondays and Tuesdays. It is also closed from 22 to 31 December.
Suite Ocean Akelarre, at 100 m², is the category with a private pool. It also has a balcony, sea views, a seating area, minibar and dressing room. It accommodates two people and has a private bathroom with a bath; its spaces include both an area for relaxing and the bedroom.
