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9.4

318 reviews

Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

Padre Orcolaga 56 Monte Igueldo (San Sebastián), Igueldo, 20008, Spain

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Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

Welcome to Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux, a luxurious 5-star hotel nestled in the enchanting city of Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain. Located just 3.4mi away from the bustling city center, this hotel offers the perfect balance between tranquility and convenience. With 318 glowing reviews, it's no wonder why this property is a top choice for discerning travelers.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted by an array of fantastic amenities, including a private pool, spa/wellness packages, and an inviting Turkish/Steam Bath. The hotel also offers a fitness center, ensuring guests can stay active during their stay. For those who prefer relaxation, the steam room and sauna provide the perfect escape. With free Wi-Fi, soundproof rooms, and room service, guests will have everything they need for a comfortable and convenient stay.

The hotel's address at Padre Orcolaga 56 Monte Igueldo provides stunning ocean views, allowing guests to soak in the picturesque surroundings. The onsite restaurant and bar offer delectable dining options and refreshing beverages, while the sun deck and garden provide the perfect spots to unwind and take in the scenery. With its impeccable service, elegant accommodations, and unbeatable location, Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux is the ultimate destination for a memorable and luxurious stay in Donostia / San Sebastián. Prices start from just $370, ensuring that luxury doesn't have to break the bank.

Indulge in a culinary journey at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux, where two fantastic restaurants await to tantalize your taste buds. The crown jewel of the hotel is the renowned Akelarre, a 3-Michelin starred restaurant offering an exquisite Menú Degustación. With its focus on local cuisine, guests can savor the flavors of the region with each carefully crafted dish. For a taste of traditional Spanish cuisine, Oteiza is the perfect choice. From tapas to paella, this restaurant provides a delightful array of Spanish culinary delights. Whether you're a food connoisseur or simply looking for an extraordinary dining experience, these onsite restaurants will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.

When it comes to payment, Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux accepts cash as well as major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. This flexibility ensures a seamless and convenient experience for all guests, allowing you to focus on enjoying your stay without any hassle or inconvenience.

Choose from three superb room options at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux, each offering its own unique charm and elegance. The Double Horizon room boasts a generous size of 484 square feet, providing ample space for relaxation. Enjoy a restful night's sleep on either a king-size bed or two twin beds, all while savoring the stunning horizon views. For those seeking a more spacious retreat, the Panoramic Deluxe room offers 646 square feet of luxury. Immerse yourself in comfort and style, with the same bed options and breathtaking panoramic views. For the utmost indulgence, the Akelarre Ocean Suite presents an expansive 1,076 square feet of pure decadence. With two twin beds and a king-size bed, this suite is perfect for experiencing the ultimate relaxation in a truly lavish setting. Whichever room you choose, your stay at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux is guaranteed to be a memorable one, filled with comfort and sophistication.

Closest airports

San Sebastián Airport

13.1mi

Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

28.4mi

Pamplona Airport

42.1mi

Bilbao Airport

43.7mi

Logroño-Agoncillo Airport

60.3mi

Most popular amenities

Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Turkish/Steam Bath

Steam room

Free spa

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

Double Horizon in Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

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King/Twin Room, Horizon View

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

485 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Experience the breathtaking beauty of the ocean from your private balcony in our spacious Double Horizon room. Featuring a comfortable king size bed, ocean view, and luxurious amenities, you'll be able to relax and unwind in style.

Panoramic Deluxe in Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

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Deluxe, King/Twin, Panoramic View

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

645 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Experience luxury and comfort in our Panoramic Deluxe room, boasting a generous 646 sqft space and featuring a king size bed, a private balcony with ocean views, a relaxing bathtub, and a flat-screen TV. The room is thoughtfully designed with soundproof walls, air conditioning, and hypoallergenic bedding for the utmost relaxation.

Akelarre Ocean Suite in Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

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Akelarre Suite, Ocean View

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

1075 sqft

Private pool

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Welcome to the Akelarre Ocean Suite, a luxurious double room featuring a private pool, breathtaking ocean views, and a spacious balcony. Indulge in the comfort of a king size bed and enjoy the amenities of a private entrance, minibar, and flat-screen TV.

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Double Room, Sea View

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Deluxe, Sea View

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Akelarre Suite

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Double Room, Horizon View

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Twin Room, Sea View, Terrace

1 Twin Bed

Terrace

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Deluxe, Twin, Sea View

1 Twin Bed

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Grand

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Grand Deluxe

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Guest reviews

9.4

318 reviews

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Facilities

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Stavros

9.1

September 2023

Ocean view great and well exploited by the architectural design. Proximity to town and countryside very appreciated. Personnel great -the concierge services in particular were outstanding. Rooms well appointed, ambience very pleasing, excellent sleep comfort. Quality of breakfast top, even if it was only a la carte -no buffet offered. Welcome snacks & bottle of wine in the rooms much appreciated.

An outdoor swimming pool was missed by all of us. It's essential for summer holidays. We were not lucky enough to try the famous restaurant, but this is not the hotel's fault. Trying to find some "easy" food in the casual restaurant, we were surprised to find out that the entire menu was gourmet style, even if the restaurant did not really support such endeavours (space, ambience & style etc.) Value for money not great, but service and overall quality justify the elevated prices.

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Boll

10

June 2023

The views were unbelievable, and the whole experience was extraordinary. I went for a two-day solo retreat and booked an additional three days. I would highly recommend going for a long walk all around the area. The hotel provided a map to go for a beautiful walk. I would also highly recommend booking a service in the spa. I rarely book hotel treatments because they are often overpriced, but the massage and facial were exceptional. Another tip is to try the local yoghurt with their forest honey for breakfast. I have travelled to many 5-star hotels, and I can't even put it in a comparable category. The food, amenities, service, people and property and attention to detail were exceptional. My last tip is to really enjoy the hotel, go for a walk, and enjoy the spa, and the pool is not for swimming but for pure relaxation with massage jets. There is a beautiful room at the spa to watch the ocean to mediation music, eat at their 3star restaurant and watch the unbelievable sunset.

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Salahuddin

9.1

July 2023

The views are fantastic - you can enjoy a drink as you look at the sea and the surrounding beauty. The staff was super lovely and friendly. The design and aesthetic were simple yet elegant. Every room had a balcony with an amazing view. Its a perfect place to get away.

I would have preferred if the breakfast was a buffet (but thats a personal preference) but you can order however many dishes you like and they are decently sized and taste lovely! I do wish they had a pool!

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Lady

8.2

June 2022

The hotel is beautiful. The rooms are very nice with fantastic views out to sea. The indoor pool and spa are very nice. The staff in the hotel are very polite and smiley and nothing is too much trouble.

This hotel was originally just a restaurant. It has three Michelin stars which means it should be fantastic. It just isn’t. The food is ordinary and the service is really quite poor. We would rate it at best as one star but have eaten in many one star restaurants that were much, much better. It needs a complete re think. This was the also the view of many of the other guests we spoke to.

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Claire

9.1

June 2022

Our room was beautiful, the size, comfort, sleek design, size of the walk in closet and luxurious bathroom were all above what I expected. We had a stunning view to the sea. Breakfast was a highlight of our day - the staff was so attentive and the days we were able to eat outdoors were incredible. We will absolutely return!

The TV in our room didn't allow us to link in to the apps. We weren't going to spend much time watching TV, but there is a sound system through the room and bathroom I would have liked to use.

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Klkh

10

April 2022

- Rooms: Stunning exterior architectural building, spacious rooms with undisrupted views of the sea, large sized bathroom, all amenities included in room (hairdryer, ironing board, iron), large comfortable bed with a pillow menu section, clean and well organised, free bottle of wine on arrival - Staff & service: Exceptional service in every part of the beautiful building, friendly and helpful staff especially the concierge team, courteous housekeeping, outstanding breakfast selection and service every morning which we thoroughly enjoyed, , daily weather updates with umbrella left in our room. - Location: Convenient indoor/outdoor parking, easy driving access (within 10mins) to San Sebastian town where there was plenty of parking, quiet and serene location

Very minor points: Difficulty connecting phone to room TV, hairdryer in our room was misfunctioning,

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John

10

July 2022

What is terrific here is the quietness of the rooms- no water or other sounds from the rest of the building or neighbours. Modern design and everything worked. Luxury breakfast - not a buffet, Not just the standard hotel choices/brands Staff very well trained. And friendly

No pool. Could do with a working path through the gardens though this would require some thought on privacy of the rooms...Bigger parasols in the outside bar area, Too far from Town to walk.

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Alexandra

10

May 2023

Stunning views, wonderful staff, exceptional facilities and food (and we only ate in the hotel restaurant not the Michelin starred) - would highly recommend!

Nothing - only thing to note is it’s situated in the hills a little out of San Sebastián so better for a relaxing getaway rather than to use as a base for exploring the city centre.

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Tetiana

8.2

October 2021

spacious and comfortable room

we really don’t like the breakfast. we stayed in few hotels before visiting Akelare. Also really good hotels. but the breakfast here was big disappointment.

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Nikita

8.2

September 2023

Very stylish and perfectly done hotel

The Michelin restaurant was not available for us, because was fully booked. It will be very useful to have an option of reservation for the guests of the hotel. It’s not hard to write a message for the guest, and ask for the reservation needed.

Points of Interest Around Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

Attractions

Monte Igueldo

1.4mi

Miramar Palace (Palacio de Miramar)

2.3mi

Santa Clara Island (Isla de Santa Clara)

2.4mi

La Concha Beach (Playa de la Concha)

2.7mi

Monte Urgull

3mi

San Sebastian Old Town (Parte Vieja Donostiarra)

3.1mi

Buen Pastor Cathedral

3.1mi

Constitution Square (Plaza de la Constitución)

3.1mi

San Telmo Museum (STM)

3.1mi

Astigarraga

5mi

Hondarribia

13mi

Sanctuary of Loyola (Santuario de Loyola)

15.1mi

Saint-Jean-De-Luz

19.9mi

Biarritz

26.6mi

Elorrio

28mi

Restaurants

Akelarre - 3* Michelin Starred Restaurant - Menú Degustación

Cuisines

  • Local

Oteiza

Cuisines

  • Spanish

Amenities of Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Turkish/Steam Bath

Steam room

Free spa

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

At what times are check-in and check-out at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux?

Your reservation at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux includes a check-in time of 03:00 PM and a check-out time of 12:00 PM.

Is free parking available at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux?

Yes, there is parking available at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux. The hotel offers free private on-site parking, and there is no need to make a parking reservation.

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

Rates at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux commence from $370. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

What are the room types available at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux?

There are three types of rooms available at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux. The Double Horizon and Panoramic Deluxe rooms are both double occupancy with a room size of 484 sqft and 646 sqft respectively. The Akelarre Ocean Suite is also double occupancy but has a larger room size of 1076 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms feature either one King size bed or two Twin beds.

What activities does Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux offer?

Guests at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux can spend their time enjoying various leisure amenities. They can relax by the private pool or indulge in spa/wellness packages which include treatments such as body wrap, body treatments, facial treatments, and massages. The hotel also offers a range of spa facilities including a Turkish/Steam Bath, steam room, sauna, and a hot tub/Jacuzzi.

For fitness enthusiasts, there is a fitness center available on site. After a workout or a spa session, guests can unwind at the spa lounge/relaxation area.

When it comes to dining options, the hotel has two restaurants. Akelarre is a 3-Michelin-starred restaurant offering a menu degustation with local cuisine. Oteiza restaurant serves Spanish cuisine.

Are there restaurants located within Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux?

Yes, the hotel has two restaurants on site. The first is Akelarre, a 3-Michelin-starred restaurant that offers a Menú Degustación with local cuisine. The second is Oteiza, which serves Spanish cuisine.

Can I use my credit card at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux?

Yes, you can use your credit card to pay at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux. They accept Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. In addition to credit card payments, they also accept cash.