We have created a list with the best spa hotels 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 Ada Nyman & Alexandra Bocheliuk. Updated January 2024.
Offering a terrace and spacentre, 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. The Wellness & Spa center includes a pool with hydrotherapy circuit, Turkish bath, sauna and 3 cabins for treatments. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel has sea view and is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. Free WiFi is provided. The suites include a walk-in closet and a private pool. Other facilities include a wine cellar offering wine tasting for a surcharge. The hotel also offers car hire. Victoria Eugenia Theatre is 5 km from Akelarre, while Kursaal is 5 km from the property. San Sebastián Airport is 21 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as the most BEAUTIFUL spa hotel in Basque Country.
Outstanding SPA facilities. A hotel to be experienced, Hôtel & SpaEtxegana is charmingly located in the Gorbeia Nature Park. It is surrounded by lovely natural gardens. Rooms at Hôtel & Spa Etxegana come with en suite bathrooms, with hydro massage baths. It offers a restaurant, spa circuits, and massages, upon request. There are 7 suites, 10 double rooms and 1 single room, although more beds are available if necessary. Admire the rooms' individual themed designs, including the Colonial, Victorian and French Provençal styles. Each room has handmade wooden details. The building has traditional, natural materials. These include brick and stone walls and wooden ceiling beams. The living room is decorated with lovely Italian tapestries and mahogany furniture from the Tudor and Steward Periods. Hôtel & Spa Etxegana offers disabled access, a meeting room and auxiliary services provided by management on an individual basis for guests. The hotel has special offers on packages to explore the area.Show full description
Great SPA. Great sauna. The stunning Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego, is located in Elciego, in La Rioja’s Álava province. Designed by Frank Gehry, this avant-garde hotel offers free WiFi, a spaand 2 restaurants. Most of the unique rooms at the Hotel Marqués de Riscal feature a distinctive zig-zag window seat with views of the valley. The black marble bathrooms are fully equipped and include a hairdryer. The Vinothérapie Spa, by Caudalie Marqués de Riscal, offers a range of grape-based treatments. There is also an indoor pool, hammam, Finnish sauna, fitness centre and massage services. The Marqués de Riscal Restaurant serves dishes from Northern Spain, while the 1860 Tradición Restaurant offers traditional Spanish cuisine with a modern twist and using local produce. Breakfast is in the style of a tasting menu. At the top of the hotel there is a rooftop library-lounge and a wine bar. You can enjoy panoramic views from here or from the 8 terraces. The hotel organises wine tours round the Marqués de Riscal vineyards and the Vivanco Museum, Europe’s largest wine museum. Hotel Marqués de Riscal is easily accessible from the AP-68 Motorway which runs from Bilbao to Zaragoza.Show full description
Rooftop pool. Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, Hotel Arima & Spa- Small Luxury Hotels is a Scandinavian-styled hotel located in San Sebastian, within Guipuzkoa Technology Park, 850 metres from The Basque Culinari Center. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site for a fee. The spa has an infrared sauna and treatment area for guest to enjoy also available for a surcharge. EITB television is 650 metres from the hotel, while Donostia and Oncológico Hospitals are 1.2 km away. Estadio Anoeta is 3 km from the hotel. Featuring a modern and stylish décor each room at this hotel is air conditioned and sound proofed. It comes with a flat-screen TV, a safe, and recycle bins. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries, bath or shower, and a hairdryer. Some units include a seating area. Guest can enjoy a snack or a meal at Tilia Deli & Café. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property including a lounge area with a working space. Other services available for a surcharge include a electric-car charger, a shuttle service to the airport, and laundry services. There is public transport nearby. San Sebastian old town is 3.8 km from the hotel, while Victoria Eugenia Theatre is 3.8 km away. La Concha promenade is 3 km from Hotel Arima - Small Luxury Hotels. San Sebastian Airport is 21 km from the property.Show full description
Wonderful SPA facilities. Superb sauna facilities. 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. Rooms offer views of sea, or the surrounding mountains. The hotel offers a Thalassotherapy Center with six seawater pools. 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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Wonderful sauna. Rooftop pool. Axel Hotel San Sebastián - Adults Only in San Sebastián provides adults-only accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a bar. Boasting a sun terrace, this property is set a short distance from La Concha Beach, Ondarreta Beach and Zurriola Beach. Spaand wellness facilities including a hammam, a spa centre and a sauna are at guests' disposal during their stay at Axel Hotel San Sebastián - Adults Only. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Axel Hotel San Sebastián - Adults Only the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near the hotel include La Concha Promenade, Victoria Eugenia Theatre and Calle Mayor. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 20 km from Axel Hotel San Sebastián - Adults Only.Show full description
Located in Bilbao’s main business district, this contemporary hotel and spais a short walk from the Guggenheim Museum, Convention Centre and the old town. It also has a permanent modern art exhibition. The hotel has a spa with a wide range of treatments available, for an extra charge. The elegant rooms at the Jardines de Albia feature modern décor with bright tones. Each one has a private bathroom.Show full description
Amazing rooftop pool. Catalonia Donosti has a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in San Sebastián. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every room is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms also offer a terrace and others also have sea views. All guest rooms at Catalonia Donosti feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Catalonia Donosti include La Concha Beach, Ondarreta Beach and Zurriola Beach. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 22 km from the hotel. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Stunning pool facilities. 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. 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. Club Metropolitan offers special rates for guests at their spa, indoor pool and fitness centre. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Rooftop pool.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 spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Nice pool. Nice SPA. 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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Nice sauna. 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. 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. Other facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. 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
The historic Hospederia de los Parajes has its own spacentre with hammam, hot tub and wine therapy. There is free Wi-Fi access and stylish design throughout. Guests can taste a range of wines in the Hospederia's 15th-century wine cellar. There is also an elegant restaurant and a spacious bar area. Rooms at the Hospederia are built around a patio covered with a glass ceiling. Each offers full heating and air conditioning and a balcony or terrace. Some rooms only face onto the interior patio. They also come with a dressing room, a bathrobe and slippers. Los Parajes lies in Laguardia, capital of the Álava La Rioja wine region. This Medieval city is just 23 km from Logroño-Agoncillo Airport.Show full description
Opened November 2021. Radisson Collection Bilbao has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bilbao. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 500 metres from the city centre and 1.1 km from Bilbao Fine Arts Museum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Radisson Collection Bilbao offers some units with city views, and all rooms have a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Radisson Collection Bilbao offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. Guests can make sightseeing and ticketing arrangements at the tour desk, or conduct business at the business centre. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Arriaga Theatre, San Mamés Metro Station and San Mamés Stadium. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 8 km from Radisson Collection Bilbao. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most STYLISH luxury hotels in Basque Country.
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. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center and a swimming pool. Show full description
Great pool. 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. All rooms include a minibar and a safe, while some rooms feature a private balcony. The outdoor seasonal swimming pool is open during the summer months. 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. Club Metropolitan offers special rates to guests at its spa, indoor pool and fitness center. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Situated a short drive from central Vitoria, this complex is well located for the road to Bilbao and the airport. It has free Wi-Fi and a pillow menu in all rooms. Guests can enjoy the onsite spa for an extra charge. The rooms at the Gran Hotel Lakua are all fitted with especially made furniture. The bathrooms have a range of toiletries. They also have interactive TVs with satellite channels. A free safety deposit box is included. It features a hot tub, dry sauna and thermal loungers. The restaurant serves traditional Basque cuisine with a modern twist. The piano bar serves a range cocktails and the cafeteria serves snacks and light lunches. Shopping centres can be found nearby. Vitoria city centre is a short drive away, and can also be reached by the nearby tram. The hotel has secure onsite parking.Show full description
This design hotel is in Villabuena de Álava, in the La Rioja Alavesa Wine Region. There is free WiFi, free public parking and a rooftop terrace with views of the Sierra de la Cantabria Mountains. Regular wine tasting sessions are also available, as well as wine cellar tours to the nearby wineries. The rooms at the Viura have a minibar with free sparkling and still water, heating, and air conditioning. There is also a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a DVD library for guests to enjoy. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries, bath or shower, and hairdryer. The Hotel Viura has an à la carte restaurant, with regional meals and a full wine cellar. There is also a fitness room and free bicycle rental. The Viura has an ideal setting for discovering La Rioja. Logroño and Haro are 20 minutes away. Ysios and Marqués de Riscal wine cellars are also nearby, and visits can be arranged by the property. During the summer, guests at Hotel Viura enjoy free access to a public swimming pool attached to the hotel. A massage service with different treatments is offered. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
El Puerto Hotel is located in the centre of the pretty Basque port of Mundaka. A restored fisherman’s house, it offers free Wi-Fi and a terrace bar with harbour views. The Hotel&Spa El Puerto has a 24-hour front desk, and offers luggage storage. All of the rooms in El Puerto have satellite TV, heating and private bathrooms with hairdryer. Some rooms have views of the estuary. Staff will also be happy to offer advice on local sights. The town of Mundaka is popular with surfers, and is also ideal for fishing and diving. Bilbao is about 35 km away. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
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