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Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium

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Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

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Akelarre Ocean Suite | Room amenity
Aerial view
Akelarre Ocean Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Akelarre Ocean Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Panoramic Deluxe | Bathroom sink

Overview of Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
Padre Orcolaga, 56, San Sebastián, 20008
  • Popular LocationMonte Igueldo5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMiramar Palace6 min drive
  • Popular LocationDonostia-San Sebastian Aquarium15 min drive
  • AirportBilbao (BIO)72 min drive

Room options

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Akelarre Ocean Suite | Room amenity

Akelarre Ocean Suite

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Deluxe | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Panoramic Deluxe

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Horizon | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Horizon

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Sebastián

In San Sebastián .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this San Sebastián hotel, you'll find Bay of Biscay and Monte Igueldo. Royal Palace of Miramar and Ondarreta Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Monte Igueldo - 5 min drive
  • Concha Promenade - 6 min drive
  • Miramar Palace - 6 min drive
  • Reale Arena - 9 min drive
  • Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • San Sebastian Amara Station - 18 min drive
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Aratz - 8 min drive
  • Txinparta - 8 min drive
  • Bar Campus - 7 min drive
  • Rekondo - 5 min drive
  • Alaia - 5 min drive

About this property

Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

5-star luxury hotel near Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium
A winery is on site. Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux. Self parking is free.

This 5-star San Sebastián hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This San Sebastián hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and safes. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

AKELARRE has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Winery

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • Plasma TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 14 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 14 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Akelarre San Sebastian
Akelarre San Sebastian
Akelarre
Hotel Akelarre
Akelarre Relais Châteaux
Akelarre Relais & Chateaux
Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux Hotel
Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux San Sebastián
Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux Hotel San Sebastián

Frequently asked questions

How close is Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux to the airport?

Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux is 18.8 mi (34-min drive) away from the San Sebastian (EAS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux?

As of May 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux on May 12, 2024 start from $613.86, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux have an airport shuttle?

Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux to the beach?

This hotel is 3.9 mi (13-min drive) from Concha Beach and 3.3 mi (12-min drive) from Ondarreta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux offer free breakfast?

Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Kursaal (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux have a pool?

Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux features an indoor pool.

Does Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at AKELARRE, where you can enjoy body treatments, facials, and body wraps.

How close is Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux to downtown San Sebastián?

Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux is 0.4 mi away from Igueldo.

Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIETA

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is extraordinary - incredibly beautiful. Staff was outstanding.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, santa fe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding truly one of the first class properties in the world the Michelin three star incredible had a chance to meet the chef.. charming , humorous , twinkle in his eye .. fantastic food A must stop if you’re traveling through Spain
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wish we could stay longer
We spent a very relaxing and comfortable 3 nights at Hotel Akelarre. Service from the staff at reception and in the restaurants is friendly and first class all the way. It was so quiet and peaceful during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a unique property, the views of the ocean are breathtaking. The staff are very friendly and go out of their way to make you feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lack of thoughtfulness
The aesthetics, environment, and services are top notch. However, there are quite a few things they could improve. 1. Bathroom floor was super slippery. We have to be extra careful when we walk in. If you were wearing slippers or theres water on the floor, even more dangerous. 2. The curtain was quite different to close completely. It was heavy and leaves a big gap at the end, which will be a problem for light sensitive sleeper. 3. The door has no lock, so u cannot stop cleaners coming in if you forgot to put the do not disturb sign on the door. 4. The room service menu has very little choice. They have a room service menu and a snack bar menu, yet many items are the same. Overall, the hotel itself was amazing, great spa, convenient parking, good people, impeccable views. But there is still room for improvement on the thoughtfulness. The experience could have been better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022