Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai
Zumaia · Basque Country · 1 Star

Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai

Hotel in Zumaia next to Itzurun Beach, with a thalassotherapy centre, seawater pools, a restaurant and rooms with sea views.

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7.9 Score
1.523 Reviews
1★ Star
15:00 Check-in
Area Zumaia
Nearby Itzurun hondartza · 110 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai

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.

Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai
★ 7.9 · Good · 1.523 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai

Hotel in Zumaia next to Itzurun Beach, with a thalassotherapy centre, seawater pools, a restaurant and rooms with sea views.

Room types

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.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

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.

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Double Room with Sea View - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai
Double Room with Sea View - 1 or 2 Beds
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sea view
  • Bathtub or shower

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.

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Double Room with Spa Access - 1 or 2 Beds
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

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.

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Double Room with Sea View and Spa Access - 1 or 2 Beds
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sea view
  • Bathtub or shower

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.

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Budget Double Room — Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai
Budget Double Room
7 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Wardrobe
  • Bathtub

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.

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Superior Double Room with Sea View — Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai
Superior Double Room with Sea View
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sea view
  • Desk

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.

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Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View — Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai
Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Partial sea view
  • Desk

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay by the sea: the hotel is opposite Itzurun Beach.
  • you want to combine the coast with thalassotherapy, a seawater pool and Turkish baths.
  • you’re travelling by car and value free private parking, with no reservation required.
  • you need free WiFi throughout the property.
  • you’d like to choose a room with sea views or one linked to spa access.

Maybe not, if...

  • you want thalassotherapy to be included in the price: it costs 20 EUR per person per day for each 90-minute session.
  • you’re travelling with children under 6 who want to enter the thalassotherapy centre, where they are not allowed.
  • you need to arrive after 22:00, when check-in ends.
  • you want to add extra beds to the Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds, as this room type does not accommodate them.

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Non-smoking rooms

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beach
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa / relaxation area
  • Sauna

Parking

  • Parking in a garage

Food & drink

  • Wine / champagne

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe

Location & what to see

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.

Itzurun hondartza — Beach known for its flysch formations and coastal scenery. 110 m
San Telmo Hermitage — Hermitage by the coast, associated with views of the cliffs. 150 m
Algorri interpretazio zentroa — Centre dedicated to showcasing the geology and biodiversity of the Basque coast. 370 m
Zumaia Flysch Formation — Coastal rock strata visible in Zumaia’s geological landscape. 690 m
Euskotren autobus geltokia — Bus station useful for getting around Zumaia and its surroundings. 1,2 km
Protected Natural Landscape of the Deba-Zumaia Coastal Stretch — Protected area to explore and appreciate the Basque coastal landscape. 4,2 km

What guests say about Hotel & Talasoterapia Zelai

7.9
Good · 1.523 reviews
Staff
8.6
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
8.2
Facilities
7.4
Value for money
7.2
Free Wi-Fi
8.9

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.

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