Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel
Getxo · Basque Country · 4 Stars

Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel

Four-star hotel in a Basque mansion in Las Arenas, with rooms overlooking the sea or garden, a restaurant and metro access to Bilbao.

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9.1 Score
648 Reviews
4★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Getxo
Nearby Playa de la Bola · 510 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Pets Allowed

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Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel

Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Getxo, housed in a former Basque mansion in Las Arenas beside the Zugazarte promenade. Its rooms, decorated with inspiration from the 1920s, have air conditioning, a private bathroom and sea or garden views; some room types also include a bathtub, coffee machine, terrace or balcony. The Suite measures 25 m² and combines sea views with a bathtub, while the double rooms start at 21 m² and offer different bed configurations.

The hotel has a restaurant-café serving traditional Basque cuisine, a bar and a gift shop. Wi-Fi is free, and the property has private parking for an additional charge. Gobela and Areeta metro stations are 350 m and 750 m away, respectively, and provide connections to Bilbao. Playa de las Arenas is 650 m away and the Vizcaya Bridge is 1.1 km away; the area lets you combine coastal walks with visits to Getxo and Bilbao.

Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel
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Plan your stay at Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel

Four-star hotel in a Basque mansion in Las Arenas, with rooms overlooking the sea or garden, a restaurant and metro access to Bilbao.

Room types

The accommodation options include double rooms with garden or sea views, a room type with an extra bed, a Suite and a Deluxe Double Room with a balcony and terrace. The double rooms measure 21 m²; the Suite is 25 m² and also has a bathtub, bathrobe and slippers. The views and outdoor spaces set each room apart, from garden views to rooms overlooking the sea.

The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Some options include a minibar and coffee machine, and some bathrooms have a bathtub. The Double Room with Extra Bed can accommodate up to three people and offers access to the executive lounge. Bathroom amenities include toiletries, a bidet and a hairdryer, while some rooms have a balcony or terrace. The 1920s-inspired decor provides a common thread throughout the different room types.

Double Room with Garden View - 1 or 2 Beds — Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel
Double Room with Garden View - 1 or 2 Beds
21 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Garden view
  • Bidet

At 21 m², this room stands out for its garden views, setting it apart from the sea-facing options. It has air conditioning and a private bathroom; the main configuration offers two single beds. Carpeted flooring and a desk complete the space.

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Double Room with Sea View - 1 or 2 Beds — Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel
Double Room with Sea View - 1 or 2 Beds
21 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sea view
  • Coffee machine

Its 21 m² offer sea views and a coffee machine, two features that set it apart from the garden-view option. The room has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a minibar. The main configuration has two single beds; carpeted flooring and a desk complete the room.

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Suite — Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel
Suite
25 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bathtub
  • Bathrobe

The Suite measures 25 m² and combines sea views with a bathtub, bathrobe and slippers, features that set it apart from the double rooms. This room type includes a buffet breakfast and a tasting menu. It has a double bed, private bathroom and air conditioning.

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Double Room with Extra Bed - 1 or 2 Beds
21 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Executive lounge access
  • Air conditioning

Measuring 21 m² and accommodating up to three people, this room combines a double bed and a single bed, unlike the room types for two guests. It also offers access to the executive lounge, a distinctive feature of this room type, as well as air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom.

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View — Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
21 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

This 21 m² room combines a balcony and terrace with sea views, an outdoor arrangement that sets it apart from the Double Room with Sea View. A coffee machine and minibar complete the facilities, along with a private bathroom, air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in a former Basque mansion beside the Zugazarte promenade.
  • you’re looking for sea or garden views and rooms measuring 21 m².
  • you want a beach nearby: Playa de la Bola is 510 m away and Playa de las Arenas is 650 m away.
  • you want to travel to Bilbao by metro: Gobela is 350 m away and Areeta is 750 m away.
  • you need a wheelchair-accessible unit: all units are wheelchair accessible.

Maybe not, if...

  • you want free parking: private parking costs €17 per day.
  • you’re travelling with a pet and can’t request prior approval or cover a possible surcharge: pets are allowed on request and charges may apply.
  • you need to check in before 14:00: check-in starts at that time.
  • you want to avoid carpet: the double rooms with garden and sea views have carpeted floors.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel offers a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and tourist information, as well as room service and access to the executive lounge. Wi-Fi is free, and there is a gym, non-smoking rooms and accessible facilities for guests with reduced mobility. For your car, there is private garage parking and accessible parking spaces.

Dining options include an on-site café, restaurant, bar and snack bar; breakfast in the room, fruit, wine and champagne are also available. Outdoor spaces include a terrace, a sun terrace and a garden, while guests with children can use the babysitting service. Pet bowls and baskets are available. Meeting spaces and a business centre complete the facilities, and the upper floors can be reached by lift.

Great for your stay

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Fabulous breakfast

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / sun terrace
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Laundry service
  • Business centre
  • Meeting / banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All units are wheelchair accessible

Parking

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Kids' buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Streaming service (such as Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

The hotel is on the Zugazarte promenade in Las Arenas, Getxo, in a former Basque mansion. The area combines a promenade alongside the estuary with urban beaches: Playa de la Bola is 510 m away and Playa de las Arenas is 650 m away. Errekagane parkea is 450 m away and Merkaldia market is 620 m away. You can walk along the waterfront and continue towards the beaches.

Gobela (350 m) and Areeta (750 m) metro stations connect Getxo with Bilbao, so you can make the urban journey without relying on a car. Neguri train station is 960 m away. The Vizcaya Bridge is 1.1 km away; it crosses the estuary between Getxo and Portugalete and offers a chance to see a historic feat of engineering. Bilbao Airport is 6 km away and Getxo Cruise Terminal I and II is 1.0 km away.

For coastal outings, Playa de Ereaga is 850 m away and Playa de Arrigunaga is 2.4 km away; you can enjoy a swim in the warmer months and walks throughout the rest of the year. The Agurtza Fishing Interpretation Museum is 1.2 km away and Salazar Tower is 1.5 km away. If you want to spend a day in Bilbao, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park are 9 km away.

Playa de la Bola — A stretch of Getxo coastline where you can enjoy the sea and go for a walk. 510 m
Playa de las Arenas — An urban beach beside the waterfront promenade in the Las Arenas neighbourhood. 650 m
Vizcaya Bridge — A historic transporter bridge connecting Getxo and Portugalete across the estuary. 1,1 km
Gobela — A nearby metro station for travelling to Bilbao and other neighbourhoods. 350 m
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — A contemporary art museum renowned for its architecture beside the estuary. 9 km
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum — A major art collection featuring works dating back to the Middle Ages. 9 km

What guests say about Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel

9.1
Wonderful · 648 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Free Wi-Fi
9.0

Reviews particularly praise the cleanliness, comfort and staff, all of which receive very high ratings. The facilities and surroundings also receive good scores. Value for money scores slightly lower than the other categories, although it is still rated positively.

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