Zarautz Surf House
Zarautz · Basque Country

Zarautz Surf House

Hostel in Zarautz opposite the beach, with shared dormitories, a garden, terrace, free Wi-Fi and options for hiking and water sports.

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8.3 Score
295 Reviews
16:00 Check-in
Area Zarautz
Nearby Playa de Zarautz · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00

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Zarautz Surf House

Zarautz Surf House is a hostel in Zarautz, opposite Playa de Zarautz and 50 m from the shore. It offers mixed shared dormitories and a triple room in a coastal setting where you can alternate between the beach, walks and outdoor activities.

Options include dormitories with 12, 8, 6 and 4 beds, as well as a 10 m² triple room. Distinctive features include sea views in some categories and garden, city and inner courtyard views in another. The triple room and the 6- and 4-bed dormitories have private bathrooms. The hostel has a garden, terrace, shared lounge, café and snack bar. Bicycle hire, water sports facilities and hiking activities are available; free Wi-Fi and wheelchair-accessible spaces are also provided. Zarautz station is 350 m away, while Torre Luzea and Menosca Museum are 80 and 240 m away, respectively.

Zarautz Surf House
★ 8.3 · Very good · 295 reviews

Plan your stay at Zarautz Surf House

Hostel in Zarautz opposite the beach, with shared dormitories, a garden, terrace, free Wi-Fi and options for hiking and water sports.

Room types

Zarautz Surf House offers five room types: beds in mixed shared dormitories with 12, 8, 6 and 4 beds, as well as a Triple Room. The two largest categories cover 30 and 20 m², while the triple room is 10 m² and has one single bed and one double bed. The 12-bed option has garden, city and inner courtyard views; the 8-bed dormitory offers sea views. Both have air conditioning and soundproofing.

The Triple Room combines sea and city views with a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing. The 6- and 4-bed options also have private bathrooms. The sleeping spaces are arranged with single beds, and the options differ in the number of beds, views and bathroom arrangements. The Triple Room accommodates up to three guests and combines two types of bed.

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Zarautz Surf House
Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
30 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view
  • City view

At 30 m², this 12-bed mixed dormitory stands out for its garden, city and inner courtyard views. It has air conditioning and soundproofing; each space has a single bed. Its setting offers several different views of the surroundings.

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Zarautz Surf House
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
20 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Sea view
  • Air conditioning

This 20 m² mixed shared dormitory offers sea views, setting it apart from the 12-bed option, which also overlooks the garden and city. It has air conditioning and soundproofing, with a single bed for each space.

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Triple Room — Zarautz Surf House
Triple Room
10 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Sea view

At 10 m², this room for three guests has one single bed and one double bed. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing, as well as sea and city views. It is the option that combines space for three guests with a private bathroom.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Zarautz Surf House
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Private bathroom

This option provides a bed in a six-bed mixed shared dormitory with a private bathroom. Compared with the 8- and 12-bed options, the dormitory has fewer spaces; each guest has a single bed. A shared option with a private bathroom.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Zarautz Surf House
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Private bathroom

In this four-bed mixed shared dormitory, each space has a single bed and there is a private bathroom. The smaller number of beds sets it apart from the 6-, 8- and 12-bed options, while it remains a shared arrangement.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay opposite the beach, 50 m from Playa de Zarautz
  • you’re interested in water sports: facilities are available at the property
  • you want to combine hiking with bicycle hire
  • you need free Wi-Fi throughout the property
  • you’re looking for wheelchair-accessible spaces, with a raised toilet and grab rails

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking
  • you plan to arrive after 19:30, when check-in ends
  • you don’t want to sleep in a mixed shared dormitory: several options are beds in dormitories with 4, 6, 8 or 12 spaces
  • you’re looking to stay close to the airport: San Sebastián Airport is 31 km away

Hotel facilities & services

The hostel combines outdoor areas with communal spaces where you can alternate between relaxing and activities. It has a garden, terrace and sun terrace, as well as outdoor furniture and a picnic area with a barbecue. As it is opposite the beach, it offers water sports facilities; bicycle hire and hiking routes provide more ways to explore Zarautz and its surroundings. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Indoors, there is a shared lounge with a TV, lockers and board games. The café and snack bar let you grab something to eat or drink at the property. Film nights are also organised, and live sports events are shown. Accessibility features include wheelchair access, a raised toilet, grab rails and an emergency pull cord in the bathroom.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Picnic area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Barbecue
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Tour desk
  • Shower

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bicycle hire
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Hiking
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & drink

  • Coffee shop on site
  • Snack bar

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Location & what to see

Zarautz Surf House is at Nafarroa Kalea 10, opposite the beach and 50 m from Playa de Zarautz. Nearby streets are home to Santa Ana and Kandela, both 30 m away, and Cafetería Argi, 40 m away. Torre Luzea is 80 m away; Plaza de verduras, 100 m; the Convento franciscanos de San Juan Bautista, 110 m; and Menosca Museum, 240 m. Photomuseum is 340 m away, while Zarautz station is 350 m away.

San Pelaio station is 1.2 km away. For air travel, San Sebastián Airport is 31 km away; Biarritz and Bilbao airports are 55 and 58 km away, respectively. In San Sebastián, Paseo de La Concha and Peine del Viento are 19 km away, while Monte Igueldo and its funicular are 21 km away. Palacio de Miramar is 14 km away, as is Museo Chillida-Leku.

The coast offers opportunities for swimming, walks by the sea and water activities. Playa de Malkorbe is 2.7 km away, Playa de Gaztetape 3.1 km, Playa de Antilla 3.7 km and Playa de Orruaga 5 km. In the warmer months, the beach is a natural focus of your stay; to explore inland, the hostel offers bicycle hire and the area has hiking routes. Txakolis Eizagirre is 1.2 km away and Real Golf Club de Zarautz, 1.5 km away.

Playa de Zarautz — A long urban beach for walks, swimming and surfing. 50 m
Torre Luzea — A historic tower that stands out among the buildings in central Zarautz. 80 m
Vegetable Market — A local market with fresh produce stalls in the centre. 100 m
Menosca, Art and History Museum — Explore Zarautz's artistic and historical heritage. 240 m
Photomuseum — A museum dedicated to photography and visual culture. 340 m
Zarautz — Nearby railway station for travelling along the coast. 350 m

What guests say about Zarautz Surf House

8.3
Very good · 295 reviews
Staff
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
8.1
Facilities
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Free Wi-Fi
9.3

Guests particularly appreciate the beach's proximity and access to transport, along with the Wi-Fi connection and staff service. The facilities and comfort receive favourable comments; cleanliness and value for money are rated somewhat more moderately.

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