Iriarte Jauregia is a charming hotel in the Basque Country, set in a beautiful valley in the Guipúzcoa countryside and located only 30 minutes from the Basque coastline and the city of Donostia-San Sebastián. An elegant four-star hotel where tradition and design come together naturally, creating warm and welcoming stays.

A luxury hotel in the heart of the Basque Country, where guests can enjoy the highest levels of peace, comfort and haute cuisine at our Bailara signature restaurant. Its setting, character and culinary flair all make Iriarte Jauregia one of the most charming hotels in the Basque Country.

The perfect starting point for visiting the Basque Country, enjoying a relaxing and romantic holiday or unwinding during a weekend away. A hotel for relaxing in during your business trips to Guipúzcoa, and one which features inviting spaces for organising work meetings and meals.

Its carefully selected décor brings together the past and the present, combining antique furniture and high-end materials like wood, stone, glass and iron with more modern pieces to create an intimate and relaxing atmosphere.

21 rooms featuring a unique character and splendid views, with materials, textures, colours and details that make every stay a fantastic experience. We are passionate about food and our cuisine plays a central role at Iriarte Jauregia. Discover our essence through a unique gourmet experience at our Bailara Restaurant tradition and innovation, character and creativity.

SUITE
This spectacular and elegant 75 m2 room is divided into two areas and features spectacular views of the garden and surrounding valley. It is the palace’s master suite. The décor retains the essence of the past but with a fully revamped design.

Perfect for couples, the room can also be connected to a superior room to accommodate families with children. The suite has a spacious bedroom with a king-size four-poster bed, dressing room, bathroom and a spacious living room with a sitting area and dining table.

DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM
Spacious and exclusive rooms with a King-size bed, bathroom with bathtub, large desk, and a pleasant sitting area. They are very special rooms, where the details, natural colors, elegant decoration, and soft and natural light make them the perfect option to relax and disconnect. They have all the necessary services to enjoy an unforgettable stay.

FAMILY ROOM
The ideal environment for a family. 110 m2 divided into three spaces; two spacious bedrooms each with a dressing room and private bathroom connected by a large living room with a seating area and a dining table. A King-size bed awaits you in the main room, and two separate beds in the children’s room.

It is the most exclusive room in the Palace, with beautiful views of the garden and the valley. The decoration maintains the historical and original essence of the building with a contemporary and renewed touch. Both the rooms and the living room have all the details for your family to enjoy total privacy.

DINING
Signature cuisine, creative, simple and sholesome; his artful combination of interesting and unusual flavours stemming from his love of the countryside and the local products, will provide you an unrivalled experience to excite and tantalise your taste buds and senses.

Under the direction of Chef Enrique Fleischmann, Bailara is the culmination of a long career in kitchens with a passion for food; a culinary experience that reflects the history of a Mexican chef who has fallen in love with the Basque Country. Food with personality, where the dishes are the perfect blend of traditional and modern cuisine.

People are what matters most; the kitchen and dining room working in harmony, together with passion and professionalism, making our project grow every day. Bailara’s food bears the unmistakable hallmark of our head chef Jesús Viejo Gómez.

Our dishes are the result of teamwork, with Jesús Viejo displaying his unique vision and sensitivity, adding and creating new nuances to everything he learnt in the kitchen from Enrique Fleischmann.

We are fortunate enough to enjoy an exceptional natural environment that provides us with produce of the highest quality. We are committed to sustainability and we cannot resist local produce that comes from local market gardens and farms, prepared in a way that preserves their aromas, flavours and natural forms.

Nature inspires us and offers the best of itself every season, and our tasting menu is the best way to pay tribute to it. A well-balanced menu that varies depending on the season, the market and whatever is inspiring our team in the kitchen. It consists of eight courses, including:

• Appetisers
• Starters
• Fish dish
• Meat dish
• Desserts

BISTRÓ IJH RESTAURANT
In our Bistró IJH you will discover the most traditional and laid-back side of our Chef Enrique Fleischmann. A new culinary space where we showcase high-quality cuisine with simple, traditional and fun récipes that illustrate cooking experience.

A menu where stews, basque recipes and local products are protagonists. Basque and international dishes with the most classic flavors and up-to-date preparations. Allowing you to enjoy our food from a different perspective. The Bistró IJH menu can be enjoyed in our dining room, on the outside terrace or in the privacy of your room.

CELEBRATIONS, WEDDINGS AND EVENTS
The calm natural surroundings, the green of the lush valley, a carefully designed garden with impressive centuries-old trees and stunning views make our hotel the ideal venue for celebrating any special occasion.

Perfect for those looking for a different place to create unforgettable memories and to make all your ideas and dreams come true. Intimate weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, private parties, cocktails…

Our exclusive and private venue is complete with a garden for outdoor celebrations, a dining room that seats up to 45 guests, haute cuisine, advice from our culinary team and outstanding service to ensure that no detail gets overlooked.

BUSINESS MEETINGS
We offer the perfect venue for organising meetings for up to 18 people, providing all the facilities and equipment necessary to ensure the success of your presentation or work session.

Our hotel provides all you need to concentrate and get the most out of your meeting as well as for enjoying moments of leisure and peace. Executive menus, special menus, coffee breaks, business incentives, culinary activities, cooking classes…our team is on hand to help you with everything you need.

DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIÁN
Donostia-San Sebastián. A 30-minute drive from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel. Its beauty is undeniable, but San Sebastián is more than just a city to see: tourists should feel, smell, hear and taste Donostia first-hand.

Walk from one end of Playa de la Concha to the other, take the cable car to Mount Igeldo for spectacular views, stroll through the city’s old town and taste its delicious pintxos, visit the San Telmo Museum, relax in La Perla spa, stroll through the Puerto Viejo and visit the Aquarium, kick back on the city’s beaches, surf at La Zurriola, buy local products at the Mercado de la Bretxa, climb Mount Urgull and discover its unique hidden corners, take a boat to Santa Clara Island, discover impressive Belle Epoque architecture, sit on one of the city’s bustling terraces to watch the sunset, enjoy a show at the Victoria Eugenia Theatre , one of the most iconic buildings in the city music at the Jazz Festival and film at the San Sebastián Film Festival.

THE BASQUE COAST
Sixty kilometres of coastline dotted with beautiful beaches, quaint villages, culinary delights and extraordinary natural areas.

• Hondarribia. 40 minutes from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: A visit to Hondarribia is a must: stroll through the old town, check out its beautiful medieval squares and visit La Marina neighbourhood for the region’s traditional pintxos and rich fish dishes. To visit the next coastal town, take the N-I road or drive along the coast and climb Mount Jaizkibel for unbeatable views.
• Pasai Donibale. 35 minutes from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: This unique fishing village is built around a single street that goes up, down, around, through tunnels…you can also take a small boat to visit the singular Pasai San Pedro.
• Orio. 30 min from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: The town’s fishing tradition stretches back for centuries, and its fishermen are known for catching the last whale of the Cantabrian. The town boasts a lovely historic centre and its restaurants are renowned for preparing a mouth-watering grilled sea bream. Take a quick detour on the way to the next coastal town to visit the village of Aia and its Botanical Garden, home to over 1,000 species of plants and trees, or to discover the secrets hidden in Pagoeta Natural Park.
• Zarautz. 35 minutes from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: This vibrant surfing town is home to a beach known as one of the world’s top spots for surfing. But there is room for everyone. The large, comfortable beach is ideal for families and provides an entire range of services. The boardwalk is perfect for a stroll or simply for soaking in the atmosphere on one of its many terraces. You can rent boards and take classes at a number of surf schools Zarautz Surfing Association , Pukas , Moor , etc…
• Getaria. 35 minutes from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: A fishing village with loads of character. Juan Sebastián Elcano was born here. Stroll through the streets and the port for a first-hand look at the town’s fishing activity, enjoy a glass of Txakoli, dine on delicious grilled fish, visit the Cristobal Balenciaga Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum and climb to the Ratón de Getaria lighthouse.
• Zumaia, Deba and Mutriku. 30 minutes from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: TheFlyschcliffs , , one of the most important natural attractions in Europe, extend along the entire stretch of coast. Thousands of stone slabs on which all the climatic, biological and geological events of the past million years have been etched. You can get information on this phenomenon at the Zumaia Interpretation Centre and Nautilus Museum in Mutriku, but the best way to visit this natural attraction is along the area’s hiking trails or by boat. You can visit the Flysch to simply enjoy a panoramic view and take a photo worthy of any postcard by taking the path that starts from the Ermita de San Telmo.

INLAND GUIPUZKOA
Land of mountains, meadows, forests and valleys. Uniquely beautiful scenery and sights along with towns that boast a rich culinary and cultural tradition.

• Tolosa (10 minutes) and Ordizia (15 minutes) markets: A must-visit on any trip to the area is one of its many traditional markets. Both the Tolosa (every Saturday morning) and the Ordizia(held every Wednesday morning) markets offer the opportunity to buy top-quality local products directly from their producers, including Tolosa beans, Ibarra chili peppers, Idiazabal cheese, cider, seasonal fruits and vegetables…
• Segura. 20 minutes from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: Its well-preserved medieval old town is worth a visit. This town is known for its religious tradition and Holy Week processions.
• Zerain. 25 minutes from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: Typical inland village with beautiful views of Mount Aizkorri. Historically, much of the town worked in the iron mines; today, the tourist office organises activities and excursions to discover the secrets of Iron Mountain.
• Zegama. 30 minutes from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: All you need to get to the San Adrián Tunnel is comfortable shoes and a bit of exercise. But the effort is well worth it, because a bucolic landscape and a wonderful Roman road are waiting on the other side of the tunnel.
• Ezkio. 25 minutes from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: The town is home to the Igartubeiti Farmhouse Museum, a 16th-century building that showcases the environment, atmosphere, furniture and tools of the time. A great way to discover Basque traditions and culture.
• Loyola Sanctuary . 20 minutes from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: A magnificent baroque sanctuary built in honour of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order. Take a stroll through the gardens and get a first-hand look at building’s dome, high altar and Bohemian glass lamp.
• Oñati and Arantzazu Sanctuary. 40 minutes from Iriarte Jauregia Hotel: Take a fascinating stroll through the village of Oñati and enjoy its impressive Renaissance buildings, including its Sancti Spiritus University. Visitors can also take a 9-km road that winds its way to the Arantzazu Sanctuary. A perfect example of contemporary Basque art, the building has served as a work space for artists like Eduardo Chillida and Néstor Basterretxea. A magnificent building surrounded by a stunning natural environment on the slopes of Mount Aizkorri, the perfect place for a walk surrounding by nature.

ACTIVE TOURISM

• Natural spaces: Stunning geography makes Gipuzkoa home to an entire range of ways to enjoy the outdoors: hiking, mountain biking, surfing, fishing, diving, sailing, golf…Enjoy views of Monte Ernio Ernio (1,078 m) from our hotel or take an easy and scenic 2-hour walk (with an elevation gain of 500 m) to reach the top.Home to legends, the mountain offers breath-taking views of the coast and inland. Natural parks like Aiako Harria, Pagoeta, Aralar and Aizkorri offer lovely hikes suitable for the whole family as well as more demanding mountain ascents.
• Gipuzkoa by bike: Another fantastic way to explore the region is to park your car and get on a bike. The Usabal Sports Complex in Tolosa, 10 km from our hotel, has a mountain bike centre where you can pick up information on bike paths for all levels. Old railroad tracks have been converted into greenways that provide unique trails, like the Leitzaran and Arditurri, and bikers can also ride the region’s network of bike paths, including those in San Sebastián and other locations.
• Surf: La Zurriola, Zarautz, Orio, Getaria and Zumaia are famous surfing spots.
• Golf: Real Nuevo Club Golf Basozabal , San Sebastián. 30 minutes from our hotel.
• Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James): The path marked with yellow arrows also passes through Gipuzkoa. There are two alternatives, the inland (Irún to San Adrián tunnel) and the coastal routes (Mutriku to Hondarribia).

CULINARY TOURISM
Basque cuisine is known worldwide and the small region of Gipuzkoa is home to one of the biggest concentrations of Michelin stars in the world. This is a paradise for foodies, with options suitable for all tastes and budgets. Pintxos are a prime example and global benchmark of miniature cuisine, small and delicious snacks that can be surprisingly elaborate.

One of the greatest pleasures to be had in the Basque Country is shopping in village markets, where shoppers can find the highest-quality seafood, meat, fruits and vegetables.

Local wines like Txakoli and cider have deep roots and tradition; visiting a Txakoli or a cider house and pairing their vintages with a traditional local menu is always a great idea. The San Sebastián Gastronómika a conference that brings together the best professionals in the world of gastronomy, is celebrated annually in San Sebastián.

Website: www.iriartejauregia.com

Rooms: 21

Price: from 189 EUR per night

Excellence, innovation and avant-garde: These 3 terms might well define AKELARRE’s character, always inspired by an unrelenting commitment to excellence. A constant pursuit of improvement and perfection that makes us challenge everything and wonder why not to do things differently.

This approach encouraged us to enrich the Akelarre experience by complementing our culinary offerings with a unique 5-star luxury accommodation proposal. This is how AKELARRE Hotel, one of the few hotels in the world with its own 3 star Michelin restaurant, was born.

The project

Architecture studio Mecanismo , responsible for the construction and interior design of AKELARRE Hotel, has selected elements that coexist in harmony with the surrounding environment.

A privileged enclave

Only 10 minutes from the centre of San Sebastian, AKELARRE Hotel enjoys the tranquillity of the natural environment of the Basque coast.

Natural character

The excellent quality of the raw materials we use, one of our hallmarks, also features throughout the hotel. We have sourced top-quality natural materials that blend into our surroundings and create a warm welcome into our spacious interiors.

AKELARRE SUITE

On top of all the expected amenities, these magnificent over 100m2 (1076 sqft) suites feature a small heated indoor and outdoor plunge pool with fabulous sea views, to be enjoyed all year long.

The ultimate design in refined luxury, our most exclusive rooms offer a spacious living area with sofas, a double dressing room and a private indoor/outdoor heated plunge pool (5,5 m2).

Room amenities

Private heated pool, seating area with sofas, furnished terrace and double dressing room. Selection of pillows, air conditioning, free WiFi, 40-inch TV with Bang & Olufsen sound system, Apple TV, Nespresso coffee machine, minibar and safe.

En-suite bathroom with freestanding bathtub facing the bay window and separate rain shower, bathrobes and slippers, 100% natural toiletries and hair dryer. Turn-down service.

AKELARRE Restaurant

with Pedro Subijana at the front, is the result of a joint effort, of the work of an extraordinary team, some of whose members have been working side by side with the chef for a long time.

CHALLENGE EVERYTHING. WHY NOT TRY A DIFFERENT WAY?

After his first professional experiences in Tolosa, Hernani, Madrid and Estella, he arrived to Akelarre as chef and restaurant manager. From this enchanting corner of the Cantabrian seashore, his artistic ability at the head of the kitchen and his determined dedication have led his restaurant to the culinary top and made his cuisine world-renowned.

Akelaŕe Restaurant Team

The key to our success is our people. All members of the team have a role in making the customers experience memorable, because a good conductor performs at his best when surrounded by virtuoso musicians.

La Bodega – The wine cellar

Home to Akelarre’s exclusive wine collection, which features some of the most prestigious vintages. Hundreds of bottles from most of the world’s major grape-growing regions are stored at a steady 16 degrees temperature and displayed in a subdued lighting that sets the mood.

More than 700 references of all types and for all palates, from light, crisp whites to round, powerful reds, as well as celebratory sparkling wines and history-rich sherrys.

Akelarre also has a tasting room adjacent to the wine cellar, a welcoming space with a large table in the middle where our customers have the opportunity to learn from the award-winning sommeliers Juan Carlos Muro and Ciro Carro and feel their passion.

Menus

We propose two choices of thoughtfully curated tasting menus, designed to offer you an unforgettable dining experience you will thoroughly enjoy. Aranori and the Bekarki are two proposals that combine signature dishes and our latest creations.

Espazio Oteiza – Designed for all Five Senses

Located in Monte Igueldo, Espazio Oteiza is a meeting place where you can enjoy delicious dishes, fine wines, snacks… and 1,400m2 of fantastic terraces, perfect for taking in unforgettable sunsets over the Cantabrian sea.

An exceptional spot for lunch or dinner in the bright lounge, in the private dining room, or on the outdoor terrace. Booking is recommended to ensure availability.

A unique space to enjoy special moments in the best company and, weather permitting, from 16:00 until nightfall, you can sample the delicious signature cocktails designed by Patxi Troitiño. Subject to availability, no reservations.

Jorge Oteiza, sculptor, family friend and a regular at AKELARRE Restaurant, once presented Pedro Subijana with a small sculpture with a hand-carved dedication.

One day, during a refurbishment, Pedro found a way to display the sculpture. As a sign of gratitude, Pedro asked Jorge’s permission to name the place after him, to which Jorge gladly agreed, and Espazio Oteiza was born.

For wellness lovers

On the first floor of the hotel, in an outstanding setting overlooking the sea, AKELARRE Spa is an adults-only space for body and mind relaxation. 800 m2 of spa and wellness that include three treatment cabins – one of them double-, sauna, steam room and a heated hydrotherapy pool with hydromassage jets, waterfalls for the back and a hot tub.

The circuit ends in the relaxation area, where you can lay on one of the loungers, enjoy our choice of teas and infusions and soak up the sea views through the windows. We have 5 individual changing rooms with wc and shower.

Natural luxury for the skin

At the AKELARRE Spa we work with acclaimed French skincare expert Sisley, a brand that combines scientific expertise with essential oils and natural plant-based active ingredients to make sure you leave feeling pampered and relaxed.

Fitness Room

To stay fit during your stay at AKELARRE Hotel, visit our Fitness Room. Open 24/7, it features state-of-the-art Technogym equipment including barbells, treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical cross trainers and a Kinesis training device.

Basque roots

Combining the avant-garde technics and tradition has been part of Akelarre’s philosophy from the beginning. This experience offers you the possibility to become a witness to this legacy, discovering on the way spaces where modernity and Basque culture coexist in perfect harmony.

The Basque Roots experience consists of a minimum stay of 2 nights at Akelarre Hotel, with breakfast included. During your stay you can enjoy one of the following private visits, guided by specialized personnel:

• Balenciaga Museum
• The San Telmo Museum

Oteiza flavors

Immerse yourself at the Akelarre’s universe through gastronomy. The Oteiza flavours experience includes a minimum stay of 2 nights at Akelarre Hotel with breakfast included, and a menu specially designed to enjoy innovative cuisine from Espazio Oteiza restaurant.

All this in a setting where the ocean dominates the horizon. The menu consists of the following steps:

• A selection of snacks
• Starter
• Main dish (to choose between meat or fish option)
• Dessert
• Coffee and Petit Fours
• Oteiza Reserve wines and water

The Basque Country

Any season is great to enjoy and learn more about the Basque culture and gastronomy. From Akelarre, we suggest different plans to experience and discover the Basque Country.

Txakoli, a wine with appellation of origin Basque Country

Txakoli is a wine with a designation of origin from the Basque Country that has been made in local farmhouses since ancient times. Since its first mention in 1520, txakoli has marinated the meals and gatherings of families and groups of friends to nowadays, where tradition is still a custom and “txikitos” continue to be raised in both homes and bars.

Txakoli has three appellations of origin, one per region. To know first-hand the history and know-how of this wine, nothing better than visiting one of its many wineries, strolling among its vineyards and enjoying a wine tasting accompanied by some pintxos.

The influence of the Belle Époque in San Sebastian

During your next visit to San Sebastian get immersed in the architecture from the Belle Époque that surrounds the city. Its history began by the end of the 19th century when Queen María Cristina, decided that San Sebastian was to be the royal summer home.

The city gradually built majestic buildings in the French style, leaving a magnificent mark that has maintained its original charm over the years.

San Sebastian’s Beaches

On more than one occasion the Playa de la Concha in San Sebastián has been considered the best urban beach in the world for a number of factors that make it unique, like it’s intense blue waters, protecting mountainsides, the beauty of the city’s coastline and the views of Santa Clara Island.

However, the Playa de la Concha is just one example of our coast’s richness in nature and scenery. We are happy to present a selection of beautiful, not so well-known beaches to enjoy summer in the North.

Ondarreta
Ondarreta is a calm, family-friendly beach next to the legendary Peine del Viento sculpture by Chillida. It is defined by the stretch of beach between Monte Igueldo and the Palacio Miramar, offering a wide area of golden sand where one has plenty of room to play sports and games.

Zurriola
Also known as Gros Beach, after the name of the neighbourhood it belongs to, this beach is famous among surfers. It offers a long beach with rolling waves and fine sand, perfect for a day of sunbathing.

One can also rent water sports gear and have surf lessons adapted to all levels. At the nearby Monte Ulia, one can find the trailhead of a path that leads to fantastic views overlooking the entire beach and city.

Santa Clara
Santa Clara Island’s beach offers exceptional views of San Sebastián’s coastline and city. Boat services from the port take visitors to this tiny paradise, which offers a small, stunning cove and a natural pool formed by rocks and full of clear waters.

The Flysch Route, the geologic paradise of the Basque Country

Hidden between Zumaia and Mutriki, one can find a landscape of steep cliffs and layers of rock emerging from the Earth. The Flysch is one of the most important geological phenomenons in Spain due to its unique scenery provoked by an occurrence known as a wave-cut platform or coastal bench.

As a result, layers and layers of rock due to erosion are revealed, even more so at low-tide along the beach of Itzurun. This spectacle shows more than 60 years of geologic history, where each layer represents a different geologic era.

The Flysch has turned into the home of many different types of algae and seaweed, as well as molluscs, fish and crustaceans. This place has been recognized as a protected UNESCO site since 2015 and can be observed at low tide from a number of look-out points from nearby hiking trails.

Idiazabal Cheese Route

The Idiazabal Cheese Route, or GR 283, is a loop hike to get to know the Idiazabal cheese, which is very typical in the Basque Country. With an intense smell, this cheese has a slightly spicy taste, at the same time balanced and with character; its color ranging from ivory to beige yellow, in the case it’s smoked.

Some of the cheeses like the Artzai Gazta feature a distinctive “Basserikoa”, a classification that identifies this artisanal shepherd’s cheese, made with unpasteurized sheep cheese from the shepherd’s own flock.

Made up of 6 legs, this 95,7 kilometer long route intinces one to discover more about this product and the Basque culture.

The route runs across the Goierri, Urola Garaia an Deba Goiena valleys in Gipuzkoa, allowing for the discovery of the bakeries of Aizpea, the cottages of Jandoain, the reservoirs of Larea and the national parks of Aizkorri-Aratz and Aralar, among others.

This hike pays homage to this Basque product coming from sheep of the latxa breed, originating in the Basque country. A homage to a product so distinctive and unique that it has its own Certificate of Origin and Quality.

Three of the best surfing beaches in the Basque Country

The Basque Country is one of the most well-known places in Spain for both recreational and professional surfers around the world. A place that, since the 60s, has turned into a paradise for the lovers of this sport.

Zurriola Beach. Located in the Gros neighborhood of San Sebastian, this urban beach break has a strong, perfect left for the experts and various peaks along the beach for all levels.

Mundaka. This is an internationally famous break due to the fact that it boasts some of the best lefts in the world that can reach about 4 meters high and 400 meters long. It is, without doubt, the perfect beach for those experts looking for a long barrel.

Meñakoz Beach. Known for its picture-perfect waves, it is also known as one of the roughest breaks in the Basque Country, with waves up to 5-6 meters in height. It is only for the most experienced surfers.

Website: www.akelarre.net

Rooms: 22

Price: from 360 EUR per night

Enjoy your visit to San Sebastián while staying in one of the city’s historic Villas, considered Historical Heritage. Following its painstaking refurbishment, it has 25 carefully designed rooms, welcoming lounges with fireplace, a pretty terrace where you can enjoy a balmy evening, as well as gardens designed by Pierre Ducasse. Villa Soro is the perfect option for those who enjoy the little details.

The building, British in style, was built as a family home in the 19th century and forms part of the Historical Heritage of the City of San Sebastián. The hotel keeps the spirit of the period intact, with its large lounges, high ceilings, fireplaces, a carved wooden staircase, a chapel and a stained glass window on the ceiling that represents the family lineage.

Villa Soro has 25 rooms, 15 in the main villa and 10 built following the refurbishment and fitting-out of the former stables. Like everywhere in the villa, the decoration of the rooms has been carefully and tastefully curated and irrespective of the room type they all follow the same classic, elegant and understated aesthetic lines.

Villa Soro is the only hotel in San Sebastián that offers the sensation of being in the middle of the countryside, despite being in the heart of the city. Experience the sensation of living in a beautiful period home, with excellent service and a carefully designed and refined atmosphere.

Thanks to its painstaking refurbishment, the essence of the original villa has been maintained. The high quality materials of its communal areas remain in place, such as the heart pine and marble flooring in the entrance and the imposing main staircase made of oak.

Villa Soro is a hotel located in the fashionable Barrio de Gros – one of the most dynamic districts in the city of San Sebastián, just a short walk from the beach, the shopping area, famous restaurants such as Arzak and Zelai txiki as well as typical pintxo bars.

San Sebastian is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, mainly due to its three city beaches that give the entire city its special atmosphere. La Concha, voted the best beach in Spain and the sixth in the world, Ondarreta, which is the quietest and most family-friendly and Zurriola the lively one for young people, as well as a favourite for practising all kinds of water sports.

HISTORY & TRADITION
Ever since Queen María Cristina fell in love with the Bay of La Concha and transferred the Court there in summer, many tourists have fallen for the charms of this beautiful city. Its lively Old Town, its incessant cultural life and the mark left on it by creatives such as Eduardo Chillida make Donostia-San Sebastián a place to return to.

The Londaiz family were merchants and they owned one of the largest textile companies in Spain during this period. Cesárea Garbuno married Ramón Londaiz in 1863. She came from a wealthy family from the Oyarzun Valley and owned many farms and hamlets and therefore her income came from the rent for these lands.

In 2000, it was purchased by a businessman from Guipuzcoa to convert it into a hotel. Thus, three years later, the works for adapting the Villa were completed and in 2003 Hotel Villa Soro was opened. Since its refurbishment, every effort has been made to maintain the essence of the original villa.

The high quality materials of its communal areas remain in place, such as the heart pine and marble flooring in the entrance, the imposing main staircase made of oak in the entrance and the wall panels and the bar in the bar area made from this same material.

PRIVILEGE ROOM
Spacious rooms with high ceilings, located on the main floor of the villa. Marble bathrooms and terrace overlooking the garden. These rooms were the original living quarters of the Londaiz family.

SUPERIOR FAMILY
This spacious room is located on the -1 floor of the main villa and has a cosy living room. It is arguably one of the cosiest and private rooms in Villa Soro due to its location and layout. Ideal for families of up to 3, business trips, couples or long stays.

NEST
Located on the top floor of the main villa, the Nest has a surface area of 21m² and a Queen-size bed. This is the only room in the hotel with a view of the mountain and the villas in the Ulía district.

EGUZKI SORO
In the “EGUZK SORO BAR” our customers will be able to enjoy regional products in an informal way or have a drink on our terrace while sitting in the sun.

EGUZKI BREAKFAST
We give breakfast special importance, giving it its rightful place as the most important meal of the day. From the healthiest option with fruit and natural juices to the most traditional with French pastries, toast, cooked meats, cereal and hot dishes, omelettes and eggs. Served in a traditional way just like at home.

DELICATESSEN
We invite you to enjoy our carefully selected local delicatessen products, such as Cantabrian anchovies, Cinco Jotas ham or Rioja Alavesa wine as well as typical dishes from Basque cuisine.

WELLBEING
Relax and be pampered in our elegant treatment cabins. Our Wellbeing space offers an extensive range of treatments and massages, designed to counteract the harmful effects of city life. You can also unwind and do your daily workout in our fitness room, equipped with the latest Technogym fitness technology.

EVENTS
The classical atmosphere of this aristocratic villa conveys elegance to events, making attending a work meeting or taking part in a corporate weekend a very pleasurable experience.

LONDAIZ ROOM
A unique space with a fireplace and large windows, which has capacity for meetings of 20 people seated in a horseshoe configuration, 22 guests seated in banquet style, 24 seated in classroom style and up to 40 in theatre style.

PHOTO SHOOTS
The different spaces of the main floor in the main villa, as well as its porch and gardens make Villa Soro the ideal location for a photo shoot or a professional film shoot. Charming spaces that take us back to the days of San Sebastián´s Belle Époque.

PAINTINGS
In the hotel rooms you can find old engravings or paintings by Chillida or the famed Jorge Oteiza, one of the main Basque artists in Spanish 20th century art, as well as one of the most influential.

ARCHITECTURE
Villa Soro is a hotel created through the painstaking refurbishment of a villa designed by prestigious architect Luis Elizalde in the late 19th century, declared Historical Heritage of the City of San Sebastián, which offers the perfect balance between the welcoming, family atmosphere of a century-old villa and the services and comfort of a luxury hotel.

SCULPTURE
The one thing that stands out in Manterola’s career is his constant and vital development. His experience at sea, together with the coastal fishermen, was what led him to transmit what he felt in the form of “drawings in space”, which is how he defines his sculptures.

SAN SEBASTIÁN
San Sebastián has a strategic location within the Bay of Biscay, situated on the southern part of the French coast and on the eastern part of the Cantabrian coast.

Thanks to its proximity, visits by car are a very comfortable option to discover, in just a few kilometres, the most beautiful French border towns: Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the extraordinarily beautiful Basque towns near the border, such as Fuenterrabía, Pasaia, Hendaya and Errentería or the villages on the Basque coast such as Zarautz, Getaria, Zumaia, Mutriku and Lekeitio. Beautiful landscapes and centuries of history to enjoy.

SANTA CLARA ISLAND
Santa Clara Island is an islet located in the centre of La Concha Bay, with a jetty and a small beach that is only visible at low tide. Connected during the summer season with the port of San Sebastián by a regular boat service every half hour, it offers showers and bar services.

The only construction on the islet is an uninhabited lighthouse that stands on the summit, where “Hondalea” by the sculptor Cristina Iglesias will soon be open to visitors.

PEINE DEL VIENTO (WIND COMB) XV
On one side of La Concha Bay, at the end of Ondarreta Beach, three large pieces of steel are battered by the force of the Cantabrian Sea. A magical place, where the sculptor from San Sebastián, Eduardo Chillida, created what is probably his best-known work and an icon of the city of San Sebastián.

The fusion between the ferocity of the sea and the strength of the iron structures has elevated its nature as a contemporary work of art to a place to meet and relax for visitors to the city.

EXPERIENCES LOCAL ROUTES
Between San Sebastián and Bilbao we will find 100km of coast where we will be able to enjoy incomparable landscapes and magical moments. On the Guipuzcoa side we will find beautiful beaches, such as Zarautz or Itzurun and fishing villages, such as Ondarroa or Getaria.

On the other hand, on the Vizcaya side, we will find wild beaches, such as Laida or Laga, located in the Urdaibai biosphere reserve, or coastal towns full of history, such as Lekeitio and Bermeo.

SANCTUARY OF ARANZAZU
Located in Oñati, this sanctuary was originally built over 500 years ago in honour of the Virgin Mary, who supposedly appeared to a local shepherd in the 14th century.

In the 1950s, an impressive new basilica was built on the cliff edge, and is one of the best examples of Basque avant-garde architecture. The entrance doors were designed by Eduardo Chillida, the sculptures of the apostles by Jorge Oteiza and the altar by Lucio Muñoz.

FRENCH BASQUE COAST
Former whaling ports, half-timbered houses, imposing cliffs and optimal waves for surfing – this is what we will find on this nearby stretch of coast, the most beautiful on the other side of the border.

A route that starts in Hendaya and take us to Bayonne via the Basque Corniche just 12km from San Sebastián, where we will find wonderful towns such as Hendaye or Biarritz, where you can eat oysters accompanied by French champagne or follow the “Route du fromage”, starting in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, to taste the typical cheeses of the region.

MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS
The high quality of the gastronomy of the Basque Country reaches its pinnacle in San Sebastián, where you will find a constellation of 18 Michelin stars in a 25 km radius around the city: Arzak, Akelarre and Martín Berasategui (3 stars), Mugaritz (2 stars) and Kokotxa, Mirador de Ulía, Zuberoa, Amelia, eMe Be Garrote, Alameda and Elkano (1 star). We recommend booking plenty of time in advance because availability is very limited. In any case, our team will always be delighted to assist you with your booking.

PINTXOS ROUTE
A getaway to San Sebastián is inconceivable without making several stops in its marvellous “pintxos“ bars. “Going to have pintxos” or to “have a few drinks” is a Basque custom that consists of going from bar to bar, having a small glass of beer or wine, accompanied by a pintxo.

Originally, a pintxo was a small piece of bread on which a portion of food was placed and held down with a toothpick, which led to the name “pintxo”. Today, you will find the “classics”, on a piece of bread, or the “contemporaries”, where miniature cooking is the order of the day and invites you to try bites of different flavours and textures.

GET TO KNOW OUR CIDER HOUSES
Just a few minutes from San Sebastián, you will find a wide variety of Cider houses. These are restaurants typical of the region where traditions are still in place such as eating standing up or at long tables together with other diners and drinking the season’s cider around the “txotx” (barrel).

The main attraction of these places is, in addition to trying some typical Basque dishes (codfish omelette, veal chops, etc.), the fellow feeling that develops around the “txotx”, from which customers serve themselves directly and that lead to quality times both with our guests and with the local people.

PRODUCT RESTAURANTS
Our gastronomy is not only inspired by innovative restaurants. We also have the privilege of having raw materials of exceptional quality, both from the Cantabrian Sea and from the pastures in our mountains.

Discover the best grill houses in our region, such as Asador Gertaria, located in a small coastal town in Gipuzkoa or Asador Etxebarri, awarded third place on the prestigious list of “The world´s 50 best restaurants”.

RIOJA ALAVESA
Made up of 18 municipalities that give it an incomparable beauty through all kinds of enotourism resources present in the natural environment, they manage to blend with outstanding innovative architecture in a wide variety of buildings and traditional bodegas.

Taste and submerge yourself in a region that has one of the best known denominations of origin in the world, Rioja. In Eguzki Soro Bar, taste some of the best known references from this denomination together with a selection of our regional delicatessen products.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN OUR CUISINE
Whenever we fall in love with a cuisine, many of us want to be able to reproduce it for our family and friends when we go home or even include it in our daily diet.

At Villa Soro, if you wish, we will help you to find cookery classes to suit your tastes, whether in modern or traditional cookery or focusing on the famous “pintxos” . Near the hotel you will find several options for taking a memory home with you and learning something that will capture the interest of your future guests.

CHILLIDALEKU
An open-air sculpture park with 11 hectares of land throughout which almost 40 original sculptures can be admired from the artist Eduardo Chillida, a reference in Basque sculpture who achieved success during his lifetime and who currently serves as an inspiration for much of the international sculpture scene.

GUGGENHEIM BILBAO
The Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, designed by Canadian architect Frank Gehry, represents a magnificent example of the most cutting-edge architecture of the 20th century. An architectural milestone due to its bold layout and innovative design, forming an attractive backdrop for the contemporary art on show there.

Both a visit to the museum and a visit to the city are considered compulsory. Bilbao, which is both traditional and cosmopolitan, has been able to safeguard the identity of its more than 700 years without turning its back on innovation, with its imposing buildings from world-renowned architects, as well as its old town and La Ribera Market, which will transport you back to life as it was half a century ago.

BALENCIAGA MUSEUM
Designer and couturier Cristobal Balenciaga, considered one of the most important creators of haute couture, was born in 1895 in the fishing town of Getaria, 29 km from San Sebastián. The town contains the museum that pays tribute to his life, career and style, and it has a permanent collection of over 3000 items of clothing designed by him.

BEACHES
San Sebastian is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, with its three city beaches that give it a special atmosphere. Enjoy La Concha, voted the best beach in Spain and the sixth in the world, Ondarreta, which is the quietest and most family-friendly and Zurriola the lively one for young people, as well as a favourite for practising all kinds of water sports).

In the area surrounding San Sebastián you can find idyllic beaches with all kinds of attractions, such as Playa de Zarautz, where the clear waters and golden sand are a contrast to the greenery of the mountains that surround it, Playa de Itzurun, where the rocky limestone formations known as flysch, and the vertical cliffs will make us feel the wild side of the coast of Guipuzcoa, or Playa de Hondarribia, located in the Bay of Txingudi, near the estuary of the River Bidasoa

MOUNTAINS
The Basque Country is a territory of singular natural beauty in which the main protagonists are the mountains, valleys and, of course, the coast. Hiking and mountaineering have very strong roots in the culture of its inhabitants.

You will discover a unique environment in which you will find natural parks, gorges, cliffs and waterfalls. We will be happy to recommend locations where you can practise these activities.

BASQUE COAST GEOPARK
The Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark covers the tidal strip between Deva and Zumaya, on the coastal strip of the Cantabrian Sea, up to the foothills of the mountains. Geology is the true protagonist of a landscape that holds some of the most impressive episodes in the recent history of the earth.

The 13 kilometres of cliffs of the Geopark contain a spectacular formation of rock layers called “flysch” which, like a giant encyclopaedia, show us more than 60 million years of the earth’s history.

SURFING
Surfing is one of the great protagonists of San Sebastián. Thousands of surfers from all over the world flock to the San Sebastián Zurriola beach in order to conquer its waves.

Throughout the year, especially between spring and autumn, we can see dozens of local and international championships that evoke any surf city in Australia or California. In the Barrio de Gros, right next to the hotel, you will discover a combination of surf-themed bars, pubs, restaurants and shops.

RUNNING
From Villa Soro to the Peine de los vientos you will find a paradise for those who love running. With a path along the city’s three beaches designed for practising this sport and completely flat, you will be able to run routes for all levels, from 3 to 20 km beside the sea.

The city has always been characterised by its promotion of sports culture with many popular races throughout the year, such as the classic Behobia-Donostia, with over 30,000 participants, which is held during the second weekend of November.

MOUNT ULÍA
The route begins directly from Villa Soro, across Mount Ulía and ends in Pasaia. A beautiful route along the coast in which the views are the main protagonists and where the reward is, on the one hand, the Faro de la Plata and, on the other, the picturesque town of Pasaia.

After a day of hiking, we can go by boat to the wonderful enclave of the historic centre of Pasajes San Juan, a town with a marine flavour where it will seem that time has stood still.

BIKE TRAILS
Villa Soro has bikes (as a free service) so that its guests can enjoy the extensive network of cycle lanes offered by San Sebastián (up to 65km). If you love cycling, the Basque Country is also a spectacular setting, with epic Tour de France passes just a few minutes away, as well as routes along the coast for all levels. Our team will be delighted to recommend some passes and routes to suit your requirements.

GREAT WEEK
This event takes place during the week around 15 August, the feast of the Assumption. For a week the entire city dresses up and hundreds of activities are carried out for everyone to enjoy.

Among them, the traditional fireworks contest, in which every night pyrotechnics of international stature give a performance from the Alderdi Eder gardens, next to the San Sebastian Town Hall, or the theatre on offer with first-rate plays, as well as entertaining street theatre performances.

SANTO TOMÁS
It is celebrated every year on 21 December. It all began in the 19th century, when the people from the hamlets travelled to San Sebastián on the day of Santo Tomás to pay the rent to the landowners for the farms they cultivated.

They used to go with the rent money but also with products from the hamlet that could not be found in the city. This action became what is now known as the traditional Santo Tomas Fair.

TAMBORRADA
On 20 January each year, the streets of San Sebastián are filled with figures dressed in uniforms from the Napoleonic era, water sellers and sappers. Armed with drums, the participants walk the streets to the sound of the “zortziko” march (typical rhythm of the traditional Basque-Navarrese popular dance) by maestro Santesteban. A unique moment that lasts 24 hours and that turns the city into one of the most fun places in the whole country.

JAZZALDIA – JAZZ FESTIVAL
One of the most famous Jazz festivals in Spain and Europe. Since its first edition in 1966, it has been held every year in July. During the week, several stages are set up around the city on which different Jazz performances are held. Free concerts are also held every night in the area around Playa de Zurriola.

ZINEMALDIA – INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
It is held every year at the end of September. Its first edition began on 21 September 1953. It is the most important film festival held in Spain and in all Spanish-speaking countries, as well as one of the oldest and most prestigious in Europe.

The festival wraps the city up in a unique atmosphere in which for a week everything revolves around film, filling the city with a shower of international stars.

Website: www.hotelvillasoro.com

Rooms: 25

Price: from 192 EUR per night

There is a town that guards itself from the dangers that come by sea, and protects the medieval treasure that is its old quarter with the remnants of thick, high walls. It is the same seaside village you can find outside the walls, with colorful, eye-catching houses, lively taverns and beautiful views of the sea.

That town is Hondarribia, and the Parador de Turismo is just the hotel you were looking for to enjoy it. Also known as the Castle of Charles V, its construction dates to the 10th century. Here you will feel as if you are in an authentic medieval fortress.

Highlights include the immense bare stone walls that frame the courtyard, surrounded by green creepers and crowned by spaces adorned with arches, wrought iron and coffered ceilings.

The views of the coast of France and the sea from some of the guest rooms and the terrace complete the indescribable beauty of this place. Hondarribia sets the standard for tourism on the Bay of Biscay coast.

The city offers any number of leisure options: beaches, mountains, hiking and adventure sports will allow you to enjoy it with all of your senses. If you are a golf lover, you will be pleased to know that you can play at either of the two courses in town: Justiz Golf and Real Club de Golf.

Walking along the cobbled streets of the walled area of Hondarribia is one of the pleasures you won’t want to miss. A stroll along Paseo Ramón Iribarren, one of the busiest streets in the city, will take you to the new marina, as well as the beach and docked fishing boats, which enhance the beauty of each sunset with their constantly shifting silhouettes.

Gastronomy 
The Parador de Hondarribia offers only buffet breakfast service for registered guests and for all visitors who, although they are not registered, would like to begin the day with a magnificent exclusive breakfast.

For lunch and dinner, pintxos bars and high quality restaurants can be found along every street of this coastal city. Ask at the Parador for additional information.

Website: www.parador.es

Rooms: 36

Price: from 147 EUR per night

The sea in San Sebastián is not only blue. It changes from deep turquoise to lead grey. Our bay can change in a flash from almost tropical calm to the wildest of Atlantic squalls.

And it’s there, facing a port dating back hundreds of years, that you’ll find the Lasala Plaza Hotel. A space where luxury doesn’t stop in the rooms. A luxury that embraces a love of local art and culture, sharing it with our guests.

Lasala Plaza aspires to be a hotel that embraces and highlights the best of Donostia-San Sebastián: its culture, its love of gastronomy and the sea, the art of knowing how to live and, above all, its people. A San Sebastián we want to share with our guests, so that you too can live the city like a real local.

The Lasala Plaza Hotel is housed in a building dating back to 1917, completely renovated yet preserving its original architectural characteristics. Visiting it means taking a trip back in time to the real, classic Donostia, when the city was a destination fashionable with royalty and European high society.

This context may help to explain the madcap idea of putting a solarium and 360º panoramic views of the city on the hotel roof, like a spa. Or why our multipurpose meeting room is so close to the eatery, La Jarana. Don’t forget that business and pleasure have always been difficult to separate in our city.

ROOMS & SUITES

The Lasala Plaza’s 58 rooms pay tribute to the love of Basque culture, the sea, wood and noble materials. With a design taking its inspiration from sober French neoclassical architecture, all are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and smart systems to offer our clients the very best of experiences.

At the end of the day, they reflect our take on luxury: maximum comfort and commodity without jarring. All have King Size or Twin Beds and linen with a 300 thread count. All have perfectly smart-controlled air-conditioning and heating.

All have the latest technology: Free WiFi, Bluetooth sound system, 4K TV with USB and HDMI ports so that you can connect whatever you want. All have a minibar you can personalise, a kettle and a Nespresso coffee machine so that you can rest in the privacy of your room.

SUITE LA CONCHA
Located on the top floor, these rooms have a large lounge and spacious bedroom. The essence of our luxury concept. West-facing, they have the best views the hotel has to offer of the bay and the port. With big windows, they have King Size Beds, linen with a 300 thread count and state-of-the-art technology for digital leisure.

With a high-speed WiFi connection, you can connect your devices to the 55″ Smart TV by USB or HDMI or listen to your music on the audio system with Bluetooth connection. Enjoy a Nespresso coffee, a cup of tea or something from the personalised minibar* after visiting the city.

The marble bathroom has all of the amenities you need to enjoy a refreshing rainfall shower: underfloor heating, ionic hairdryer and anti-fog mirror. And don’t forget there’s a 24h room and concierge service at your disposal.

DELUXE HISTORICAL 
With two different spaces, a lounge and a bedroom, these bright and spacious west-facing rooms look directly onto the bay and the port.

With big windows, they have King Size or Twin Beds, linen with a 300 thread count and state-of-the-art technology for digital leisure. Some of these rooms can be connected to become family spaces.

PREMIUM HISTORICAL
Big and bright, located on the east facade, these rooms have the best views of the Plaza Lasala and the city’s Old Town. With big windows, they have King Size or Twin Beds, linen with a 300 thread count and state-of-the-art technology for digital leisure. Some of these rooms can be connected to become family spaces.

PREMIUM SEA VIEW
Located on the fifth and sixth floors of the hotel’s sea view façade, they are equipped with King Size or Twins beds with 300 thread count linen and the latest technology for digital leisure. Some of these rooms can be connected to create a shared space.

PORT VIEW
Located on the first floor of the hotel’s sea-facing façade, they enjoy a wide and unobstructed view over the pedestrian zone of the old fishing port. They are equipped with King Size or Twins beds with 300 thread count linen and the latest technology for digital entertainment.

TABERNA LA JARANA
Not only does it sound like fun, it’s also an invitation to party: jarana (meaning ‘shindig’). “San Sebastián has things you won’t find anywhere else the world”, goes the song. It even has a district going by the name of “de la Jarana”.

And not just any old district: its port. The spot where San Sebastián is at its most playful, intriguing and entertaining. A port where all of the different “Donostias” come together. A port which has served down the years as the door for the coming and going of goods, ideas and, above all, people.

It’s from here that the whalers would leave and where the ships bringing the new goods from America, like chocolate and potato, would arrive. It’s the space where the arrantzales (fishermen in Basque) would unload their catches and where the women would repair their nets.

Today locals and tourists mingle there as they take a stroll. The port looks out over the bay as an essential picture postcard feature, yet maintains its own, rebellious personality.

And in September it turns into a platform for the longboat races, the rowing Olympics converting San Sebastián into the most beautiful of regatta settings.

Jarana. It sounds like fun. Enjoyment, meeting people, partying, freedom, friends, the promise of happiness. And, from that jarana packed with history, to that never-ending jarana, a bar is born, an open Jarana where you can eat, drink, meet people and, above all, be happy. Or at least, you can try.

A UNIQUE TERRACE ROOF
It is in this hedonistic context where our hotel’s rooftop makes sense. With a solarium, chill out area and an outdoor restaurant, this space invites you to enjoy spectacular panoramic views over La Concha Bay, the port and the entire city.

Here you can simply soak in the landscape or share your moment with a cocktail, an aperitif, a breakfast or even a dinner. This unique rooftop in the city is also the perfect setting for events and celebrations.

WELLNESS
Lasala Plaza Hotel, together with the Massay health, beauty and massage centre, offers the hotel guests a complete massage service to make their stay in San Sebastian more restful and relaxing.

A wide range of treatments includes options which can be enjoyed either in the hotel room or in the centre itself, located just a few meters from the hotel.

Our reception team will take care of all the necessary arrangements so that the guest can concentrate on enjoying a unique experience in the hands of the very best professionals.

THE SOLARIUM
On the seventh floor of the building you’ll find a space that’s one of a kind in San Sebastián: our terrace with its solarium and impressive 360º panoramic views of the whole city.

With the port and La Concha at its feet, this unique vantage point takes in a sweeping view from Santa Clara Island and Mount Igeldo to the Old Town and the Kursaal. A terrace with a restaurant, bar and cocktail service will guarantee that you enjoy the experience in all its splendour, weather permitting.

A SEA CIRCUITE
Lasala Plaza Hotel, hand-in-hand with La Perla Wellness Centre , offers hotel clients a seawater Thalassotherapy circuit to enjoy therapeutic, relax and anti-stress
programmes during their stay in San Sebastian.

This is one of Europe`s best urban-city Thalassotherapy Centres. In addition to a privileged location with views over the bay and a direct access to the La Concha beach, there is a sea route with hydrotherapy pools, jacuzzies, waterbeds, steam baths and saunas, relaxation areas, a maze of sensations and contrasts, as well as cardiovascular machines in the seawater pool and aquafitness.

BUSINESS, EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
Spanning 85m2 and located on the hotel`s 1st floor, with views over Lasala Square and natural light, there is maximum capacity for between 50-80, depending on the desired arrangement.

Ideal for meetings, conferences, banquets, cocktail parties, sales presentations, etc. This is a highly versatile space with cutting-edge technology for any kind of projection.

What`s more, events organised in the Batela Hall boast food prepared in La Jarana Taberna`s kitchen, the Hotel`s culinary space overseen by chef Ander González.

So, to make your business meeting a real success, we offer you the opportunity to enjoy a wide selection of menus, elaborate pintxos and traditional dishes to conquer the taste buds of all attendees. It`s always been hard to separate business from food in our city.

Batela Hall´s versatility makes this multi-purpose space perfect for business events, whether banquet-format meetings or a layout in classroom, theatre or conference format.

The location next to the port of San Sebastian and the food it has to offer, along with the discretion and privacy of the space, will leave event participants with a good taste in their mouth.

Website: www.lasalaplazahotel.com

Rooms: 58

Price: from 238 EUR per night

Arima Hotel San Sebastian is the best location to explore the Basque Country and spend the night in a disconnected environment in the middle of nature. The hotel is located in front of Miramon Forest and it is 20 minutes away from the city center. Enjoy the best of both worlds with Arima.

ARIMA reflects our family’s soul and values. We are committed to a healthy lifestyle on a daily basis, where natural products are the protagonists. This way of living creates harmony with the environment and in turn, with ourselves. LIVE GREEN, LOVE GREEN is often repeated in our home.

It was time to use this mantra to inspire this family project so that those who visit us remember it as part of their entire ARIMA experience.

This way of thinking and living marked the beginning of ARIMA and has developed new habits and customs, uniqueness and personality traits, striving for innovative ideas and sustainable experiences, accompanied by quality and comfort, which above all, connect with nature and are full of meaning.

The building’s wood facade is wrapped in aluminum which reflects sunlight, its patios form part of the forest, making it the lung of a building supported by clean energies such as geothermal and aerothermal which control the temperature and humidity levels.

Facades that reduce energy consumption, low concentrations of CO2 in the air in all rooms, organic amenities, natural and ecological culinary ingredients, water collection and recycling systems.

The latest Innovative techniques fit perfectly with the environment and become part of it which in turn reduces its environmental footprint. Food, body, mind, rest and work united by the same philosophy.

Sustainable Hotel
Arima is a hotel designed to make you feel at home, so you can take time out and be in constant contact with nature. We have combined noble and resistant materials such as stone, iron and wood, with textures and soft fabrics of neutral tones.

A union that, together with the collection of organic amenities, will make your stay in Arima a moment of connection and enjoyment. The perfect balance between nature and wellness

Passiv haus
Discover a sustainable hotel by nature, certified as Passivhaus. In Arima, we use clean energies such as geothermal and aerothermal, water collection systems for cleaning, water flow reduction filters and selective waste management, among others.

We also have a bike friendly area and charging stations for electric vehicles. A building with soul and spirit

Small Luxury Hotels
Luxury and nature are not incompatible with each other. Since 2019, we became members of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), the leading hotel association in luxury boutique hotels.

With this recognition, we strive to improve every day by offering a service that lives up to the best hotels in the world, while maintaining a close relationship with our guests.

The Arima Family
Arima is family-run business which understands life as respect for everything around us, with a clear objective: a healthy, natural and respectful life with ourselves and with nature. The hotel is run by the family and their service is truly personal.

Rooms and Suites
All our rooms have state-of-the-art sound insulation, temperature and humidity level control and a low concentration of CO2. Thanks to the soft and natural light, and furniture made of natural materials, you will enjoy a complete sensory experience. We want you to enjoy the rest you deserve.

Suite Deluxe Passiv
Our special and exclusive room where you can take a relaxing bath in your freestanding bathtub. The stay includes a relaxation zone where you can enjoy views of the forest. Ideal for longer stays. Large dressing room.

Suite Passiv
A spacious room with two independent rooms: a seating area for work (which includes a sofa) or entertainment and a large seating area. The perfect choice for those looking for comfort and exclusive design. Ideal for longer stays.

Jr. Suite Passiv
A spacious room perfect for those in need of a seating or work area. Thanks to the large window, enjoy spectacular views of the forest.

Restaurant Tilia
An informal concept with seasonal ingredients. At Tilia, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner thanks to a varied menu, in an environment that is full of natural light and a terrace that overlooks the Miramón forest.

Enjoy a healthy and quality cuisine at any time of the day in a space that offers design, style, and relaxation. Tilia has a terrace, where you can eat, have a coffee or enjoy a cocktail while overlooking the Miramón forest. A commitment to healthy and quality cuisine, based on seasonal and local products.

Foresta Wellness
Entrena tu cuerpo y alma frente al bosque. Disfruta de tu estancia relajándote o poniéndote en forma en el único boutique gym + spa de San Sebastián.

Our facilities are brand new and our team is focused on helping you reach your goals. You can sign up for indoor cycling or yoga classes or personal or group training activities.

Soon you will also be able to take advantage of our spa area. The facilities will have a heated water area and beauty, relaxation, and wellness treatment services.
At the Arima hotel we want to help you take care of yourself both inside and outside.

YOGA
Combine the power of breathing with movements that strengthen and provide flexibility to your body. Traditional yoga with a dynamic flow to raise your heart rate and help your mental state.

CYCLING
Move your legs and make your heart beat at maximum intensity. Travel in each class through mixed terrain (hills, mountain peaks, time trials and interval training) to the rhythm of high energy music.

TRAINING
Discover what you are capable of with our personal trainers. Our team has the knowledge and the necessary skills to design a safe and effective training program for you.

ENTRENAMIENTO FUNCIONAL
A type of training that adapts to daily needs and helps improve the quality of life. It consists of exercise routines where we train our whole body together, improve strength, coordination, speed and flexibility.

CORE
Core-oriented class that encompasses all the muscles that define our body: abdominals, hips / buttocks and lower back. Exercises such as planks, crunches, etc. are carried out.

HIIT
High Intensity Interval Training where we alternate anaerobic intensity exercises with breaks and periods of medium-low intensity ones. It is very effective for fat and weight loss.

EVENTS
Arima is your best option to plan meetings and celebrations, we offer a variety of rooms with large windows overlooking the forest, equipped with technical means, gastronomic service and a human team at your disposal.

Naturally perfect meetings
Open spaces to nature that are committed to creating new meeting experiences that harness the energy of natural light and the environment as elements that enhance inspiration.

Different rooms capable of adapting to the needs of each client and company, equipped with all technical resources for presentations, events, celebrations or work meetings.

Private events in front of the forest
Our spaces are perfect for hosting private events, dinners, cocktails, weddings and much more. The versatility and the environment create a unique and cozy atmosphere.

Celebrate your private event in the best hotel, where our team will be at your disposal. Discover an innovative gastronomic offering using local products.

Experience the Basque traditions
The Basque culture is truly unique and we invite you to get a taste of each of its traditions. Go to a ball game or Zesta Punta. Do not forget to try a Talo de txistorra accompanied by cider or txacolí.

Visit one of the best known markets in the Basque country, Ordizia or Tolosa, talk with the producers and buy the products that intrigue you the most. If you have time, go to the Euskal Dantza exhibition and also take the opportunity to learn about the musical instruments of the native culture.

The best museums close to Arima
Near the hotel you can visit internationally renowned museums such as the Guggenheim in Bilbao. The Basque Country has a wide variety of museums related to the sea, gastronomy, science or fashion. There are also numerous open-air museums such as the Chillida Leku Museum and the Oma Forest.

If you like nature and sports
The Basque Country is perfect if you like exploring nature and viewing spectacular landscapes. We recommend you take a look at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, famous for appearing in the Game of Thrones series.

It has as many natural parks, such as Biosphere Reserves, which are perfect for walking or sports and an incentive to follow the popular Camino de Santiago, which passes through this area of ​​Spain.

Home to gastronomic innovation
The Arima hotel is located near the Basque Culinary Center, the temple of the haute cuisine of the Basque culture.

Visit the different villages and discover the Basque cuisine; from D.O Idiazabal cheese tasting in hamlets, visit Txakoli wineries on the coast, visit cider houses in the Gipuzkoa or take a wine tour through the different internationally recognized wineries in Rioja Alavesa.

Magical towns close to Arima
Explore hidden gems of the Basque villages. From fishing villages with their ports, lighthouses and beaches, to inland villages with small pintxos taverns which allow us to enjoy a typical Basque atmosphere.

The Arima hotel is perfectly located if you want to take a route through several regions of the Basque country. Dare to discover all its regions: Iparralde, Gipuzkoa, Araba, Biscaya.

Website: www.arimahotel.com

Rooms: 69

Price: from 138 EUR per night