Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux
Hotel in Basque Country
5-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
About this hotel
Offering a terrace and spa centre, Akelarre is situated in San Sebastián, 5 km from Calle Mayor. There are 2 restaurants on site and one of them is awarded with 3 Michelin stars. Free private parking is available on site.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Basque Country
Available Rooms
1 King or 2 Single • 484 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King or 2 Single • 645 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Single or 1 King • 1076 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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4.5 / 5.0
Très minimaliste
5.0 / 5.0
Everything about this property is world class
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful location & modern design.
Nothing
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Architecture - room - food
No outdoor pool
5.0 / 5.0
Stunning hotel, breathtaking views, top accommodation & service level. The modern cuisine at the 3* Michelin restaurant was of exceptional quality. A once in a lifetime experience (that you would like to repeat)!
5.0 / 5.0
fabulously designed modern hotel ,exceptionally clean and well maintained
very friendly and attentive staff
outstanding food
5.0 / 5.0
everything was amazing, stunning location
nothing
4.0 / 5.0
beautiful views and amazing beds. Akelarre restaurant was expensive but superb!
Facilities a bit lacking given the cost of the stay and being 5 star. No areas to lounge outside and no outside pool
5.0 / 5.0
Totally amazing location with open views of sea from everywhere! Nature surrounds you at each turn as does the creative cuisine
pricey but elegant and privacy respected
3.5 / 5.0
Breakfast was great and view beautiful, though much better from the top level than the open round decks. Chairs too low to enjoy views.
Nothing to do during day to relax outdoor. No outdoor pool or not even outdoor sun lounges with outdoor showers maybe.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Location, view, quality rooms great staff and wow the food!
5.0 / 5.0
gorgeous location
front desk staff not great- unhelpful, aloof. very surprising
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
location and style
5.0 / 5.0
Breakfast. Personal touch. Views.
Nothing
3.0 / 5.0
great architecture, clean spacious bedrooms
Reception staff were pretty hopeless, the concierge staff good and the restaurant staff excellent
The food was a real disappointment
5.0 / 5.0
stunning location, very quiet, great staff, it’s a superb hotel
it was hot the only thing I would add would a small area with a few sun loungers
5.0 / 5.0
everything; location design light food service - 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 good value
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5.0 / 5.0
The design & location
5.0 / 5.0
- 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,
5.0 / 5.0
excellent service, very good breakfast, very comfortable, great dinning, very convenient parking with direct access to the rooms floor.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Basque Country?
The average price for a rental in Basque Country is $155 per night. This rental is $19 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux. Enjoy the water!
Is Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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