EMPTYJET Recommend
Akelarre
San Sebastián · Spain
83.6EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- City
- Wellness
- Romantic
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #4271
Akelarre Restaurant Hotel
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
1,923 guest reviews analysed
P° Padre Orcolaga 56 (Igueldo), 20008, San Sebastián, Spain
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EMPTYJET Consensus
71.4 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 1,923 guest reviews across Tripadvisor.
Most noted: noise.
Best for
- wellness
- food & wine
- couples
- city breaks
About Akelarre Restaurant Hotel
Akelarre Restaurant Hotel in San Sebastián features the renowned Akelarre restaurant and a new bar restaurant with expansive terraces. Guests can enjoy the AKELARRE Spa, an adults-only wellness area spanning 800 m2, which includes three treatment rooms, a sauna, steam bath, and a heated hydrotherapy pool with massage jets, jacuzzi, and cascades. The property also offers a swimming pool for relaxation.
Akelarre Restaurant Hotel is part of Relais & Châteaux and has received an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 71/100. The hotel is recognised as EMPTYJET.
Why it stands out
Listed as EMPTYJET, Akelarre Restaurant Hotel stands out for its acclaimed dining, extensive adults-only spa, and Relais & Châteaux affiliation. Its location in San Sebastián and strong guest rating make it notable for wellness and gastronomy-focused stays.
Key facts
- Pets
- not_allowed
- Children
- Hotel no recomendado para menores de 14 años
- Architecture
- El estudio de arquitectura Mecanismo ha sido el responsable del proyecto de construcción e interiorismo de Akelarre Hotel
- Type
- Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — una piscina climatizada de hidroterapia con un circuito de chorros jet de hidromasaje, jacuzzi y cascadas
Dining
- Bar — un nuevo bar restaurante con inmensas terrazas
Wellness
- Spa — AKELARRE Spa es la zona solo adultos destinada a la relajación de cuerpo y mente
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Condé Nast TravelerGold List2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- Relais & ChâteauxMember
- Relais & Châteaux
Location
43.3069, -2.0439Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields
- Relais & ChâteauxBrand8 fields
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