We have created a list with the best hotels with pool in Basque Country, Spain. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated February 2024.
Luxury Hotel with outdoor pool. Next to the Bilbao Estuary and just a few metres from the iconic Guggenheim Museum and the Euskalduna Palace, our 5-star hotel is the ideal place to relax and savour true Basque gastronomy. A modern hotel, designed by the prestigious architect Ricardo Legorreta and paying homage to the work of the Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida. Enjoy the Aizian Restaurant serving the most delicious classics of Basque cuisine with local and organic produce, and end your day in our Wellness Centre equipped with a gym, sauna and semi-covered swimming pool with heated water and mountain views. Travel to Bilbao and live a comprehensive experience. Meliá Bilbao, with its elegant avant-garde architecture, provides comfortable rooms and suites with fantastic views. And if you are travelling for work, you can hold all kinds of meetings and events in our meeting rooms." . Show full description
Rooftop pool.Luxurious.Opened March 2021. Set in Bilbao, 600 metres from San Mamés Metro Station, Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from San Mamés Stadium. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao provides some units that feature a balcony, and each room comes with a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao. The hotel offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao include Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 7 km from the accommodation. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Small hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Comfortable beds. Barceló Costa Vasca is 450 metres from San Sebastián’s Ondarreta Beach, next to Miramar Palace and Gardens. Rooms at the Costa Vasca are bright and minimalist, with lots of natural light. The outdoor seasonal swimming pool is open during the summer months. Club Metropolitan offers special rates to guests at its spa, indoor pool and fitness center. All rooms include a minibar and a safe, while some rooms feature a private balcony. The hotel’s Ulia restaurant serves Basque and international cuisine. B-lounge café-bar offers a relaxed atmosphere. The historic centre of San Sebastián is just a 30-minute walk from the Hotel Costa Vasca. The city is surrounded by green hills, including Urgull and Ulia.Show full description
Indoor and outdoor pools.Unique. Featuring a spacentre, Gran Hotel Durango offers accommodation in Durango with spa facilities and a restaurant. Every room features a modern décor with a private bathroom with a bath. The Durango Sport Club & Spa by Metropolitan offers a sauna, thermal indoor pool, Turkish bath and a fitness centre. Other facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. A TV with satellite channels is provided. A range of beauty and wellness treatments can be provided for a surcharge. You can enjoy the on-site restaurant that offers traditional food, or a cocktail with casual food surrounded by verdant lawns and an ancient magnolia tree, in the stylish Lobby Bar. Bilbao is 25 minutes' drive away, while Vitoria-Gasteiz is 40 km from Gran Hotel Durango. San Sebastian is less than 1-hour drive away. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 35 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Delightful property.Opened August 2020. Situated in Samaniego, 45 km from Fernando Buesa Arena, Palacio de Samaniego features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides room service, an ATM and organising tours for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms have a kettle, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also boast city views. At Palacio de Samaniego rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Samaniego, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Spanish, Basque and French. Spanish Federation of Friends of the Camino de Santiago Associations is 26 km from Palacio de Samaniego, while La Rioja Museum is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Logroño–Agoncillo Airport, 44 km from the hotel.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful, well designed and stylish pool hotel in Basque Country. Soooo nice!
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Trendy. Boasting a garden, Hotel Villa Eugenia is set in San Sebastián in the Basque Country region, 1.3 km from Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium and 1.9 km from Victoria Eugenia Theatre. Featuring a seasonal heated swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, all rooms include a bathroom with rain shower and a flat-screen TV. All guest rooms feature wardrobe, minibar and safe. Guests at Hotel Villa Eugenia can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a sun terrace and a private parking. Popular points of interest near Hotel Villa Eugenia include Calle Mayor, San Sebastian Bus Station and Buen Pastor Cathedral. The nearest airport is San Sebastián, 19 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. The accommodation offers a sun terrace and a private parking with some electric charging stations (subject to availability) . Show full description
Luxury Hotel with outdoor pool.Opened March 2023. Situated in Getxo, 300 metres from Ereaga Beach, Palacio Arriluce Hotel features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean and Spanish dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. Rooms include a safety deposit box, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also boast sea views. The rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options are available each morning at Palacio Arriluce Hotel. The accommodation offers a terrace. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at Palacio Arriluce Hotel. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English, Spanish, Basque and French. Las Arenas Beach is 1.9 km from the hotel, while Arrigunaga Beach is 1.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bilbao, 8 km from Palacio Arriluce Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Opened April 2023. Located in Zarautz, 1.1 km from Zarautz Beach, Hotel Ur Bare provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features a sauna and a concierge service. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer sea views. At Hotel Ur Bare all rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Speaking English, Spanish, Basque and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Monte Igueldo Funicular is 19 km from Hotel Ur Bare, while La Concha Promenade is 20 km away. The nearest airport is San Sebastián, 38 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Hip. Set in San Sebastián, less than 1 km from Zurriola Beach, Boutique Hotel Mendi Argia offers accommodation with a restaurant, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The air-conditioned rooms provide a mountain view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests at Boutique Hotel Mendi Argia can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium, Victoria Eugenia Theatre and Calle Mayor. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 14 km from Boutique Hotel Mendi Argia. Please note that it is mandatory that the guest provides us with the following information for security and billing purposes at the time of booking: -Full name -ID number or passport or DNI number -Address -Country . Show full description
This might be one of the coolest boutique hotels in Basque Country.
Outdoor pool.Great views. The Mercure Monte Igueldo has a picturesque setting on Mount Igueldo, offering impressive views of San Sebastian Bay. This hotel features an outdoor pool open during the summer season. The Mercure Monte has attractive, classic décor and its spacious rooms offer views of either the Bay of Biscay, or of San Sebastian city. Each room has satellite TV and a minibar. Some rooms have a private balcony. El Torreón Restaurant serves a selection of gourmet cuisine and traditional Basque dishes. Guests can enjoy a drink or light meal in the bar or coffee shop. The Igueldo is located next to San Sebastian’s old lighthouse and from here you can take a cable car to Playa de la Concha Beach. The city centre is just 1.8 km from the hotel.Show full description
Small hotel with indoor pool.Luxurious. This 17th-century palace offers wonderful views in a a quiet, natural setting. It is situated 12 km from the centre of Bilbao, 5 km from Bilbao Sondika Airport. Guests at Hotel Palacio Urgoiti have free access to the indoor heated pool and to the fitness centre. Free WiFi is provided and free parking is available on site. The rooms are bright and spacious and feature elegant décor. Each comes with air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, safe, and a free bottle of water. The bathroom comes with free toiletries, magnifying mirror, bath or shower, and hairdryer. A range of typical Basque cuisine is served at the Harria restaurant. There is also a bar and terrace with bistro menu. Hotel Palacio Urgoiti is surrounded by a 9-hole Pitch & Putt and a 200 metres driving range. The beaches of the Costa Vasca are a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most LUXURIOUS small hotels in Basque Country.
Outdoor pool.Great value. Hotel Río Bidasoa is set in gardens and offers an outdoor pool. The hotel is located in the charming fishing village of Hondarribia, just 500 metres from the beaches of the Basque coastline, and 5 minutes' walk from Hondarribia Old Town. Breakfast is served at the Río Bidasoa, and the Sugarri restaurant offers a peaceful setting in which to enjoy rich, traditional cuisine with a modern touch. You can relax with a drink and read the free daily newspapers in the seasonal hotel's informal cafe-bar. Special allergy-free Green Rooms are available.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Great value. Situated in Laguardia, 48 km from Fernando Buesa Arena, Hotel Silken Villa de Laguardia features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge, a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available each morning at the hotel. At Hotel Silken Villa de Laguardia you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Spanish Federation of Friends of the Camino de Santiago Associations is 16 km from Hotel Silken Villa de Laguardia, while La Rioja Museum is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Logroño–Agoncillo Airport, 35 km from the hotel.Show full description
Indoor and outdoor pools.Comfortable beds. Located next to the Basilica de Begoña, Occidental Bilbao offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and stylish air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Bilbao Old Town and Etxebarria Park are a 15-minute walk away. Club Metropolitan offers special rates for guests at their spa, indoor pool and fitness centre. Decorated in light colours, the spacious rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk and an electronic safe. They all have a tea and coffee maker; and the modern bathrooms also feature toiletries and a hairdryer. A varied breakfast buffet is served daily at the Occidental Bilbao. The hotel's restaurant, serves fresh local and Mediterranean cuisine. There is a café-bar and a lobby with a fireplace. The famous Guggenheim Museum is a 5-minute drive from the Occidental Bilbao. Bilbao Exhibition Centre and Bilbao Airport are both within a 15-minute drive. Car hire can be arranged at reception.Show full description
Indoor pool.Elegant. The hotel is situated on the shores of the Bay of Biscay, in the incomparable setting of the fishing town of Lekeitio. With many of the rooms boasting sea views, a cafe with a large terrace overlooking the beach. The hotel is a lovely setting for a relaxing holiday. Leikitio is a small Basque summer seaside town, with 3 lovely beaches and an attractive harbour, as well as a great selection of bars and restaurants. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Lovely property. Located in Getaria, 2.5 km from Playa de Gaztetape, Hotel Iturregi provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the bar. Guest rooms at the hotel include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room comes with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer sea views. At Hotel Iturregi rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast. Guests at Hotel Iturregi will be able to enjoy activities in and around Getaria, like hiking. Santiago Beach is 3 km from the hotel, while Monte Igueldo Funicular is 25 km away. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 44 km from Hotel Iturregi.Show full description
Outdoor pool. Located opposite the Bilbao Exhibition Centre, this hotel is 10 minutes’ by car from the city centre. It features a seasonal swimming pool surrounded by gardens and a sun terrace. The modern and spacious rooms at Hotel Puerta de Bilbao include a plasma TV. Rooms also come with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with hairdryer. The on-site restaurant offers traditional Basque cuisine. The bar-café serves drinks and snacks. Hotel Puerta de Bilbao is within a 5-minute walk from the Max Shopping Centre. Ansio Metro Station is 700 metres away while Bilbao-Loiu Airport is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Cool. Hotel Rural Sagarlore in Astigarraga features 2-star accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This hotel offers a shared lounge. The accommodation provides free WiFi. Rooms are equipped with heating, air conditioning, safe and desk. Each room at the Sagarlore has a flat-screen TV. All rooms are exterior and some have a balcony or terrace. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. A continental or buffet breakfast is served each morning. Guests at Hotel Rural Sagarlore will be able to enjoy activities in and around Astigarraga, like hiking, cycling and canoeing. Guests can also take advantage of the business centre and a fax machine and photocopier. San Sebastián is 6 km from the hotel, while Biarritz is 47 km away. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 21 km from Hotel Sagarlore.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Charming. The traditional 18th Century building of Hotel Zubieta is situated in Lekeitio. All rooms are uniquely named and decorated, and have free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. A breakfast buffet featuring local produce can be served in the cafeteria or outside on the terrace. In the evenings hot and cold tapas is available. The cozy bar features original wooden beams and the hotel also has gardens where guests can relax. The Zubieta Hotel is just 30 minutes from Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. It is also 1 hour from Bilbao and San Sebastián. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
I rate this as one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Basque Country.
Indoor pool.Great value. Featuring views of Antillas Beach and set only 120 metres away from it, Hotel & Thalasso Villa Antilla - Habitaciones con Terraza - Thalasso incluida offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with balconies. Each air-conditioned room has a private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. The hotel offers a Thalassotherapy Center with six seawater pools. Rooms offer views of sea, or the surrounding mountains. Traditional cuisine with avant-garde toucheson is offered in Talaimendi's à la carte restaurant. There is also the Antilla café-bar. Hotel & Thalasso Villa Antilla - Habitaciones con Terraza - Thalasso incluida has a picturesque setting on the Basque coastline, just 20 minutes drive from San Sebastián. Bilbao and its airport are less than 60 km away.Show full description
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