Akelarre - Relais & Chateaux – A Favorite for Families in San Sebastian

Akelarre Hotel offers Double Horizon rooms with king-size beds, furnished terraces, and sea views. Panoramic Deluxe rooms feature large bay windows, a seating area with sofas, and a desk. The Akelarre Ocean Suite includes a private indoor/outdoor heated plunge pool (5.5 m²), a double dressing room, and a spacious living area. All rooms have 42-inch flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and keyless entry.

Pedro Subijana's three-Michelin-starred Akelarre restaurant serves Basque-inspired dishes like lobster gazpacho and crab lasagna. Espazio Oteiza offers a set menu with options such as hake in green sauce and roasted suckling pig, alongside a cocktail bar by award-winning bartender Patxi Troitiño. The wine cellar holds over 700 references, including vintages from major grape-growing regions. Breakfast includes artisan cheeses, pastries, and green juice with chard and spinach.

The 800 m² adults-only spa features three treatment cabins, a heated hydrotherapy pool with hydromassage jets, a sauna, and a steam room. Treatments include Cantabrian hot stone massage and deep wellness massages for two. The fitness room is open 24/7 with Technogym equipment, including treadmills and stationary bikes. The relaxation area offers teas and infusions with sea views.

The hotel is 10 minutes by car from downtown San Sebastián and 5 minutes from Ondarreta Beach. It is 25 minutes from San Sebastián Airport, and 1 hour from Bilbao, Biarritz, and Pamplona airports. Nearby beaches include La Concha, La Zurriola, and Ondarreta. The hotel provides Tesla and universal electric vehicle charging points.

24/7 room service offers hot dishes and snacks from the Akelarre menu. Experiences include helicopter transfers to Michelin-starred restaurants, sailing trips along the Basque coast (maximum 4 people), and guided hikes on the Adarra Mountain or the Way of St. James. The hotel offers master classes with the R&D team and has accessibility-friendly rooms.