Hotel Rio Bidasoa
Hondarribia · Basque Country · 4 Stars

Hotel Rio Bidasoa

Four-star hotel in Hondarribia, with an outdoor pool among the gardens, a restaurant and the historic centre a five-minute walk away.

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8.8 Score
1.688 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Nearby Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the Manzano · 170 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hotel Rio Bidasoa

Hotel Rio Bidasoa is a 4-star hotel in Hondarribia, surrounded by gardens and with an outdoor pool. The historic centre is a five-minute walk away, and the accommodation options include single, double and family rooms, as well as a junior suite. Special Green hypoallergenic rooms are also available. The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a coffee machine; some types also include a terrace or bunk beds.

The hotel serves a full English/Irish buffet breakfast, which you can also request in your room. The Sugarri restaurant combines traditional cuisine with a modern touch. Its lunchtime opening hours vary throughout the year: in March, April, May, October, November and December, it opens from Friday to Sunday; in summer, it opens every day except Monday. The Sugarri café is open daily from 19:00 to 23:00. The proximity of the historic centre and the beaches of the Basque coast makes it easy to combine walks around Hondarribia with days by the sea.

Hotel Rio Bidasoa
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Plan your stay at Hotel Rio Bidasoa

Four-star hotel in Hondarribia, with an outdoor pool among the gardens, a restaurant and the historic centre a five-minute walk away.

Room types

The rooms at Hotel Rio Bidasoa have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a coffee machine. The options include single, double and family rooms, as well as a junior suite. Room sizes range from 10 m² for the Single Room to 25 m² for the Junior Suite; the Standard and Family Rooms measure 20 m², while the Executive Room offers 17 m².

The Single Room has one single bed; double room options have either twin beds or one double bed, depending on the room type. The Superior Room with Terrace includes a private outdoor space, while the Family Room’s main configuration combines a double bed with bunk beds. The Junior Suite has a bedroom and an extra-large double bed. The rooms also have a shower, hairdryer, desk and TV; wood or parquet flooring is a feature shared by the different rooms.

Standard Twin Room — Hotel Rio Bidasoa
Standard Twin Room
20 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Coffee machine
  • Air conditioning

At 20 m², this room is arranged around two single beds and a private bathroom with a shower. Wood flooring lends continuity to the interior, while the coffee machine, desk and safe cover practical needs during your stay. It also has air conditioning and a TV.

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Single Room — Hotel Rio Bidasoa
Single Room
10 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Coffee machine
  • Safe

At 10 m² with one single bed, this room is designed for one person. It has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a coffee machine. The wardrobe, safe, desk and TV complete the facilities in this compact room, which has parquet flooring and a hairdryer.

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Executive Room — Hotel Rio Bidasoa
Executive Room
17 m²

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Coffee machine
  • Air conditioning

The Executive Room offers 17 m² and one large double bed, with a different layout from the Standard Twin Room. It has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a coffee machine. Parquet flooring, a wardrobe and a safe complete the space, along with a desk and TV.

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Double Room with Extra Bed — Hotel Rio Bidasoa
Double Room with Extra Bed
20 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Coffee machine
  • Safe

This 20 m² room stands out for its extra-bed configuration and has two single beds. The private bathroom includes a shower; there is also air conditioning and a coffee machine. The wardrobe, safe, desk and TV complete this simply styled room, which has wood or parquet flooring.

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Junior Suite — Hotel Rio Bidasoa
Junior Suite
25 m²

  • 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Coffee machine
  • Air conditioning

At 25 m², the Junior Suite is the largest room type at the hotel. It has a bedroom and one extra-large double bed, as well as a private bathroom with a shower. The coffee machine, wardrobe, safe, air conditioning and TV complete the space.

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Family Room — Hotel Rio Bidasoa
Family Room
20 m²

  • 1 Double bed and 2 Bunk beds or 2 Double beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Coffee machine
  • TV

The Family Room covers 20 m² and its main configuration combines a double bed with two bunk beds. It is the only room type at the hotel with bunk beds. It has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a coffee machine, as well as a wardrobe, safe, parquet flooring and a TV.

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Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace — Hotel Rio Bidasoa
Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
14 m²

  • 1 Double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Coffee machine

This 14 m² room stands out for its terrace, an outdoor space not found in the other room types. Its main configuration has one double bed; the private bathroom has a shower. It includes air conditioning and a coffee machine, as well as a safe, desk and wood or parquet flooring.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay at a hotel with an outdoor pool and gardens.
  • you want to explore Hondarribia's historic centre, a five-minute walk away.
  • you want to combine cultural visits with days at the beach: La Grande Plage is 1.1 km away.
  • you're travelling with family and would like a room with bunk beds.
  • you value having a restaurant, café and buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: private parking costs €16 per day.
  • you want to park without booking: you need to reserve a space in advance to use the property's car park.
  • you expect to find a beach less than 1 km away: La Grande Plage is 1.1 km away.
  • you want a restaurant that is open every day at lunchtime all year round: opening hours vary by season, and it closes on Mondays in summer.

Hotel facilities & services

The outdoor areas include a garden and a terrace with a solarium. If you want to explore the surrounding area, the hotel offers bicycle hire and activities such as hiking, canoeing and golf at a course less than 3 km away. It also has a concierge service, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk.

The restaurant, café, bar and snack bar offer places to eat and have a drink; children’s menus and special-diet menus are available on request, as is breakfast in your room. The property offers free WiFi and a TV. Private parking is available for a fee, requires a reservation and has spaces adapted for people with reduced mobility. The facilities include wheelchair access and family and non-smoking rooms.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tourist information

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / solarium
  • Garden
  • Bicycle hire
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting / banquet facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Parking

  • Parking adapted for people with reduced mobility

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Children's menu
  • Special-diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Rio Bidasoa is in Nafarroa Behera, in Hondarribia, a five-minute walk from the historic centre. The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the Manzano is 170 m away; Zuloaga Palace is 200 m away, and the Santa María Gate is 210 m away. Ramery museoa is 220 m away and Javier Ugarte Gardens are 250 m away. These distances make it possible to visit several spots in the old town on foot during the same trip.

To get around the area, Hendaye Station is 1.2 km away and Irun Ficoba is 1.5 km away. The Hondarribia - Hendaia txalupa pier is 660 m away, and the Hendaye - Hondarribia Boat is 920 m away. San Sebastián Airport is 200 m away; Biarritz and Pamplona airports are 23 km and 65 km away, respectively.

La Grande Plage is 1.1 km away and Playa de Hondarribia is 1.6 km away; Plage des Deux Jumeaux is 2.5 km away. In summer, these beaches offer an option for swimming and walking along the coast. If you want to swap a day by the sea for an outdoor excursion, Mount Jaizkibel is 6 km away and Peñas de Aya Nature Park is 8 km away. In Hondarribia, you can also spend time visiting the monuments and gardens in the historic centre, all close to the hotel.

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the Manzano — Historic church that stands out on a walk through the old town. 170 m
Zuloaga Palace — Historic building forming part of Hondarribia's monumental ensemble. 200 m
Santa María Gate — Monumental gateway that preserves a traditional entrance to the old town. 210 m
Ramery museoa — Local museum where you can learn about collections and aspects of Hondarribia's history. 220 m
La Grande Plage — Sandy beach for swimming and walking along the coast. 1,1 km
Mount Jaizkibel — Coastal mountain with trails and views over the Gipuzkoan coastline. 6 km

What guests say about Hotel Rio Bidasoa

8.8
Fabulous · 1.688 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s attention, as well as the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. The facilities receive good ratings, although value for money scores slightly lower than other aspects of the stay.

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