Hotel in Zumaia next to Itzurun Beach, with a thalassotherapy centre, seawater pools, a restaurant and rooms with sea views.
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Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai is a 1-star hotel in Zumaia, next to Itzurun Beach and with a thalassotherapy centre. It combines a stay by the sea with wellness treatments, including an indoor pool, a seawater pool, Turkish baths, swan-neck showers, jets and hot tubs. The centre offers various treatments; thalassotherapy costs an additional 20 EUR per person per day for each 90-minute session. The property also has a restaurant.
The rooms have simple, minimalist décor, with a full bathroom, air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV. Options include budget, Superior and Deluxe double rooms, as well as categories with sea views or linked to spa access. Some rooms overlook the sea; bathrooms have bathrobes and a hairdryer. The hotel offers a continental and buffet breakfast, free WiFi and free private parking. From here, you can visit the hermitage of San Telmo and explore Zumaia’s coastal scenery.
The rooms at Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai have a simple, minimalist style. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV; the bathrooms include a hairdryer and bathrobes. Options include Standard, Budget, Superior and Deluxe double rooms, with a choice of a double bed or twin beds.
Some rooms have sea views, while others are distinguished by their connection to the thalassotherapy centre; there is also an option with a side view. The Budget Double Room has a bathtub, and the rooms with views offer a choice of a panoramic sea view or a side view. The rooms linked to the spa add the option of enjoying the hotel’s treatments, available at an additional cost. You can therefore choose based on the scenery, wellness facilities or a simple stay.
At 16 m², this room has simple, minimalist décor and a functional layout. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and bathrobes; the room also has air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV. The main configuration has two single beds, with the option of one large double bed.
At 18 m², this room stands out for its sea views and simple, minimalist décor. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV; a hairdryer and bathrobes complete the amenities. You can choose one large double bed or two single beds.
At 16.6 m², this category is linked to spa access and has a bathtub in the private bathroom. It also has air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV; a hairdryer completes the bathroom amenities. You can choose one double bed or two single beds.
At 20.78 m², this room combines sea views with a category linked to spa access. The private bathroom includes a bathtub and hairdryer; you’ll also find air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV. You can choose between two single beds and one double bed.
This budget option has a private bathroom with a bathtub and a hairdryer. The room has air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV, as well as a wardrobe for your belongings. It comes with one double bed for a functional stay on the coast of Zumaia.
This 18 m² Superior room offers sea views and has a desk, a practical feature for organising your things during your stay. The private bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hairdryer; the room also has air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV. You can choose one large double bed or two single beds.
At 16 m², this Deluxe room stands out for its partial sea views. It has a desk, a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower and a hairdryer, as well as air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV. It comes with either two single beds or one large double bed.
The hotel has outdoor furniture, a garden, a terrace and a sun terrace, as well as direct beach access. You can also go diving and hiking to enjoy the outdoors. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage and tourist information take care of practical needs; there is also a lift and non-smoking rooms.
The wellness area includes a relaxation area, spa facilities, a sauna, a hammam, a hot tub, massages, and body and facial treatments. The property offers free WiFi and free parking; wine and champagne are available in the dining area. You can alternate coastal activities with time to relax in the indoor and outdoor spaces.
The hotel is next to Itzurun hondartza, 110 m away, on Zumaia’s seafront. The hermitage of San Telmo is 150 m away, and a walk through the town centre takes you to Amaia plaza (340 m), Komentuko lorategia (350 m) and San Pedro Parrokia (360 m). The area combines a beach, small green spaces and streets in a town closely connected to the sea; Algorri interpretazio zentroa, 370 m away, helps you understand the geological landscape that characterises this coast.
If you’re travelling without a car, Zumaia train station is 1.1 km away and Euskotren autobus geltokia is 1.2 km away. San Sebastián Airport is 37 km away; Bilbao and Vitoria airports are 51 and 57 km away, respectively. You can reach Zumaia by train from other parts of the Basque coast; once in town, you can explore nearby places on foot. Santiago hondartza and Aitzuri hondartza are 1.0 km and 1.4 km away.
You can combine swimming with a walk along the coast: the protected natural area of the Deba-Zumaia coastal stretch is 4.2 km away. At Zumaia Flysch Formation, 690 m away, the strata and cliffs reveal the flysch, one of the best-known geological features of the Gipuzkoa coast. Algorri interpretazio zentroa provides context before you explore the surrounding area. In summer, the beaches are popular for swimming; outside peak season, the trails and museums let you focus on the scenery and local heritage.
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Guests particularly appreciate the proximity to the sea and the beach, as well as the staff’s service and the WiFi connection. Cleanliness and comfort receive favourable comments, while the facilities and value for money have more room for improvement.
Rates at Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai vary depending on the season, dates and room. For your stay, you can check the latest price.
San Sebastián Airport is 37 km away; Bilbao and Vitoria airports are 51 and 57 km away, respectively. Zumaia train station is 1.1 km away and Euskotren autobus geltokia is 1.2 km away. You can take the train to Zumaia. The hotel has free private parking, and you don’t need to reserve a space.
Itzurun hondartza is 110 m away and San Telmo Hermitage is 150 m away. Amaia plaza is 340 m away; Algorri interpretazio zentroa is 370 m away; and Zumaia Flysch Formation is 690 m away. You can also visit Santiago hondartza, 1.0 km away. The area has beaches, green spaces and places connected with the heritage and coastal landscape.
Thalassotherapy at Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai is not included in the room price: it costs 20 EUR per person per day for each 90-minute session. Children under 6 cannot enter the centre; those aged 6 to 14 can enter only during certain hours.
Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai has free private parking on site. You don’t need to reserve a space, so you can arrive by car without arranging parking in advance.
Payment for Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai must be made by bank transfer before arrival. After you book, the hotel will contact you with the instructions you need to complete the payment.
The Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds at Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai does not accommodate extra beds. It sleeps two people and offers a choice of two single beds or one large double bed.