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Akelarre is a 22-room Relais & Châteaux hotel in Igeldo, San Sebastián, built around Chef Pedro Subijana's restaurant, which holds three Michelin stars and specializes in New Basque cuisine. The property overlooks the Cantabrian Sea and is located about five minutes from San Sebastián's city center.
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Igeldo is a quarter of San Sebastián located on the city's coast. The hotel occupies Mount Igeldo and offers views across the Cantabrian Sea. The city center is approximately five minutes away.
The property offers 22 rooms and suites. Room types include the Superior Horizon and Junior Suite Panoramic. The Akelarre Ocean Suite is the largest accommodation, with a private terrace, a bathroom featuring a sea-facing bathtub, and a private swimming pool.
The hotel's primary restaurant is operated by Chef Pedro Subijana and holds three Michelin stars. The cuisine is categorized as New Basque, with an emphasis on local seafood. A second dining venue, Oteiza, is also located on the property. The wine selection comprises more than 650 bottles sourced from Spain and international producers.
Facilities include a heated indoor pool, spa, fitness room, sauna, hammam, and beauty center. The surrounding area offers opportunities for golf (both 9-hole and 18-hole courses nearby), jogging, biking, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and surfing.
The hotel is centered on the restaurant of Chef Pedro Subijana, which holds three Michelin stars, and welcomes children from age 14. The property does not recommend stays for children under 14, and the spa is reserved for guests 18 and older. Given the fine dining focus and premium positioning, the property is most suitable for adults seeking a culinary destination.
Editorial verification: Akelarre – Restaurant & is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Akelarre is located in Igeldo, a quarter of San Sebastián, Spain, on Mount Igeldo. The city center is approximately five minutes away.
The hotel has 22 rooms and suites.
The hotel's primary restaurant is operated by Chef Pedro Subijana and holds three Michelin stars, specializing in New Basque cuisine with an emphasis on local seafood. A second restaurant, Oteiza, is also on-site. The wine collection includes more than 650 bottles from Spain and around the world.
Room types include the Superior Horizon, Junior Suite Panoramic, and Akelarre Ocean Suite. The Ocean Suite is the most spacious, with a private terrace, a sea-view bathtub, and a private swimming pool.
The hotel includes a heated indoor pool, spa, fitness room, sauna, hammam, and beauty center. Nearby and on-site activities include golf, jogging, biking, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and surfing.
Children are welcome from age 14. The property does not recommend stays for children under 14. The spa is available to guests age 18 and older.
Akelarre is part of Relais & Châteaux, an international collection of luxury independent hotels.
Akelarre – Restaurant & is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Akelarre – Restaurant & is in San Sebastián, Spain. Address: Igeldo, San Sebastián, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain.
| Location | San Sebastián, Spain |
|---|---|
| Address | Igeldo, San Sebastián, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/akelarre-restaurant-hotel/ · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akelarre_%28restaurant%29
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