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Akelarre

Relais & Châteaux

Padre Orcolaga 56 Monte Igueldo (San Sebastián)
Rated 9.4 in 293 reviews

Located in the picturesque landscape of San Sebastián, Spain, Akelarre offers a unique blend of luxury, comfort, and gastronomic delight. This boutique hotel is renowned for its stunning views of the Bay of Biscay, providing an exclusive escape where guests can indulge in tranquility paired with breathtaking oceanic vistas. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, Akelarre seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with natural elements, creating an inviting atmosphere that reflects the beauty of its surroundings.

Each guestroom is designed to offer maximum comfort with elegant furnishings, carefully curated to enhance the luxury experience. Floor-to-ceiling windows highlight the natural light and offer panoramic views, allowing guests to feel connected to the breathtaking scenery outside. Akelarre’s emphasis on personalized service ensures that every guest is catered to with care and attention.

Akelarre is also celebrated for its world-class culinary offerings, thanks to its acclaimed restaurant led by renowned chef Pedro Subijana. The dining experience at the hotel is a highlight, featuring a menu that showcases the finest local ingredients in innovative dishes that have earned international acclaim. An impressive wine selection complements the culinary offerings, making dining at Akelarre a journey through the flavors of the region.

The hotel’s well-equipped spa invites guests to enjoy a range of treatments designed to promote relaxation and rejuvenation. This dedication to luxury and personalized service makes Akelarre a premier choice for visitors seeking a sophisticated and serene retreat in the Basque Country.

Climate and Weather

January
 11°
 5°
 13°
 3
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
February
 12°
 6°
 12°
 4
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
March
 14°
 7°
 12°
 5
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
April
 16°
 9°
 13°
 5
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
May
 18°
 11°
 15°
 6
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
June
 21°
 14°
 18°
 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
July
 24°
 16°
 20°
 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
August
 24°
 16°
 21°
 7
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
September
 22°
 14°
 20°
 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
October
 19°
 12°
 18°
 5
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
November
 14°
 8°
 16°
 4
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
December
 12°
 6°
 14°
 3
Sun hours / day
 13
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in San Sebastián and near Akelarre (Relais & Châteaux)

Church of San Pedro Apostol, Donostia-San Sebastián
Church of San Pedro Apostol, Donostia-San Sebastián
0.5km / 0.32mi
La Concha Beach
La Concha Beach
Beach in Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country
3.7km / 2.3mi
Igeldo lighthouse
Igeldo lighthouse
Lighthouse in Donostia/san Sebastián, Spain
3.2km / 2mi
Zubimusu parkea
Zubimusu parkea
2.9km / 1.8mi
Mount Igueldo Amusement Park
Mount Igueldo Amusement Park
Amusement park in Donostia
3km / 1.9mi
Cromlech Mendizorrotz I
Cromlech Mendizorrotz I
2.8km / 1.8mi
Zumetaren mural zeramikoa
Zumetaren mural zeramikoa
4km / 2.5mi
Udarregiri omenaldia
Udarregiri omenaldia
4km / 2.5mi
Aliriko zubia
Aliriko zubia
3.5km / 2.2mi
Tontortxiki I
Tontortxiki I
3.8km / 2.3mi
Tontortxiki II
Tontortxiki II
4km / 2.5mi
Motako Gaztelua-Castillo de la Mota
Motako Gaztelua-Castillo de la Mota
Building in Spain
4.8km / 3mi
Good Shepherd Cathedral of San Sebastián
Good Shepherd Cathedral of San Sebastián
Cathedral in Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain
5km / 3.1mi
Church of San Ignacio de Loyola, San Sebastián
Church of San Ignacio de Loyola, San Sebastián
Church building in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
5.7km / 3.6mi
Church of San Bizente Martiria-San Vicente Mártir, Donostia-San Sebastián
Church of San Bizente Martiria-San Vicente Mártir, Donostia-San Sebastián
Church building in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
5.1km / 3.2mi
Puio Parkea
4.5km / 2.8mi
Construcción vacía-Eraikuntza hutsa
Construcción vacía-Eraikuntza hutsa
4.4km / 2.8mi
Eureka! Zientzia Museoa
Basque Country Museum
4.9km / 3.1mi
Museum Cemento Rezola
Museum Cemento Rezola
Basque Country Museum
4.1km / 2.5mi
Zorroagako eliza
Zorroagako eliza
Church building in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
6km / 3.7mi
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus
Cultural property in San Sebastián, Spain
4.9km / 3mi
Jesusen Bihotza/Corazón de Jesús (Urgull)
Jesusen Bihotza/Corazón de Jesús (Urgull)
Statue in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
4.8km / 3mi
Centennial square
Centennial square
Square in Donostia
5km / 3.1mi
Iesu eliza
Iesu eliza
Church building in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
5.7km / 3.6mi
Araba park
Araba park
5km / 3.1mi
Saint Peter the Apostle Chapel
Saint Peter the Apostle Chapel
Chapel in the port of Donostia
4.8km / 3mi
Trikitilariak
Trikitilariak
Sculpture in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
5km / 3.1mi
Church of Carmelite Fathers, Donostia-San Sebastián
Church of Carmelite Fathers, Donostia-San Sebastián
Church building in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
5km / 3.1mi
Municipal gas factory (San Sebastian)
Municipal gas factory (San Sebastian)
Gas's Factory in San Sebastian
4.8km / 3mi
Parque Cristina Enea
Park in Spain
5.3km / 3.3mi
Mentxu Gal Lorategiak
Mentxu Gal Lorategiak
5km / 3.1mi
Estela (Ricardo Ugarte)
Estela (Ricardo Ugarte)
Sculpture in Donostia
5km / 3.1mi
Church of San Pedro, Lasarte-Oria
Church of San Pedro, Lasarte-Oria
4.5km / 2.8mi
San Esteban ermita
San Esteban ermita
4.5km / 2.8mi
Zaragoza plaza
Zaragoza plaza
4.7km / 2.9mi
Park of Nurseries of Ulia
Park of Nurseries of Ulia
7.3km / 4.6mi
Peace Dove
Peace Dove
Sculpture by Nestor Basterretxea
6.3km / 3.9mi
Santa Barbara baseliza eta gotorlekua
Santa Barbara baseliza eta gotorlekua
6.3km / 3.9mi
Otxoki park
Otxoki park
Park in Donostia San Sebastian
7.1km / 4.4mi
Antilla
Antilla
Beach in Spain
7.1km / 4.4mi
Church of San Nicolás de Bari, Orio
Church of San Nicolás de Bari, Orio
Church building in Orio, Spain
7.7km / 4.8mi
Ategorrietako Ate Gorriak / Puertas coloradas de Ategorrieta
Ategorrietako Ate Gorriak / Puertas coloradas de Ategorrieta
6.8km / 4.2mi
Convent of San Agustín, Hernani
Convent of San Agustín, Hernani
Cultural property in Hernani, Spain
6.9km / 4.3mi
Hernani town hall
Hernani town hall
Municipal building in Hernani, Spain
7km / 4.4mi
Church of San Juan Bautista, Hernani
Church of San Juan Bautista, Hernani
Church building in Hernani, Spain
7km / 4.3mi

What to do in San Sebastián and near Akelarre (Relais & Châteaux)

Church of San Pedro Apostol, Donostia-San Sebastián
Church of San Pedro Apostol, Donostia-San Sebastián
0.5km / 0.32mi
La Concha Beach
La Concha Beach
Beach in Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country
3.7km / 2.3mi
Igeldo lighthouse
Igeldo lighthouse
Lighthouse in Donostia/san Sebastián, Spain
3.2km / 2mi
Zubimusu parkea
Zubimusu parkea
2.9km / 1.8mi
Mount Igueldo Amusement Park
Mount Igueldo Amusement Park
Amusement park in Donostia
3km / 1.9mi
Cromlech Mendizorrotz I
Cromlech Mendizorrotz I
2.8km / 1.8mi
Zumetaren mural zeramikoa
Zumetaren mural zeramikoa
4km / 2.5mi
Udarregiri omenaldia
Udarregiri omenaldia
4km / 2.5mi
Aliriko zubia
Aliriko zubia
3.5km / 2.2mi
Tontortxiki I
Tontortxiki I
3.8km / 2.3mi
Tontortxiki II
Tontortxiki II
4km / 2.5mi
Motako Gaztelua-Castillo de la Mota
Motako Gaztelua-Castillo de la Mota
Building in Spain
4.8km / 3mi
Good Shepherd Cathedral of San Sebastián
Good Shepherd Cathedral of San Sebastián
Cathedral in Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain
5km / 3.1mi
Church of San Ignacio de Loyola, San Sebastián
Church of San Ignacio de Loyola, San Sebastián
Church building in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
5.7km / 3.6mi
Church of San Bizente Martiria-San Vicente Mártir, Donostia-San Sebastián
Church of San Bizente Martiria-San Vicente Mártir, Donostia-San Sebastián
Church building in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
5.1km / 3.2mi
Puio Parkea
4.5km / 2.8mi
Construcción vacía-Eraikuntza hutsa
Construcción vacía-Eraikuntza hutsa
4.4km / 2.8mi
Eureka! Zientzia Museoa
Basque Country Museum
4.9km / 3.1mi
Museum Cemento Rezola
Museum Cemento Rezola
Basque Country Museum
4.1km / 2.5mi
Zorroagako eliza
Zorroagako eliza
Church building in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
6km / 3.7mi
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus
Cultural property in San Sebastián, Spain
4.9km / 3mi
Jesusen Bihotza/Corazón de Jesús (Urgull)
Jesusen Bihotza/Corazón de Jesús (Urgull)
Statue in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
4.8km / 3mi
Centennial square
Centennial square
Square in Donostia
5km / 3.1mi
Iesu eliza
Iesu eliza
Church building in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
5.7km / 3.6mi
Araba park
Araba park
5km / 3.1mi
Saint Peter the Apostle Chapel
Saint Peter the Apostle Chapel
Chapel in the port of Donostia
4.8km / 3mi
Trikitilariak
Trikitilariak
Sculpture in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
5km / 3.1mi
Church of Carmelite Fathers, Donostia-San Sebastián
Church of Carmelite Fathers, Donostia-San Sebastián
Church building in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
5km / 3.1mi
Municipal gas factory (San Sebastian)
Municipal gas factory (San Sebastian)
Gas's Factory in San Sebastian
4.8km / 3mi
Parque Cristina Enea
Park in Spain
5.3km / 3.3mi

About San Sebastián

San Sebastián, located in the Basque Country of Spain, is known for its stunning coastal scenery and rich culinary traditions. One of the most notable activities is to explore La Concha Beach, famous for its picturesque bay and promenade, offering a space to relax or take leisurely walks.

The city's Old Town, or Parte Vieja, is a vibrant area filled with pintxos bars, where visitors can savor local delicacies. Sampling these small bites is a key part of the culinary experience in San Sebastián, making it a must for food enthusiasts.

For those interested in culture, the San Telmo Museoa provides insights into Basque history and culture through its diverse exhibits. The museum's architecture, which combines an old convent with a modern structure, is also worth appreciating.

Another prominent feature of the city is Monte Igueldo, which offers panoramic views of San Sebastián and its coastline. Visitors can reach the summit by a funicular, making it a pleasant outing.

The Catedral del Buen Pastor is an architectural highlight, showcasing neo-Gothic style and serving as a focal point for the city. Taking a moment to appreciate the cathedral's interior and its surroundings can be quite enriching.

For those who enjoy nature, the nearby Paseo de la Concha provides a scenic coastal walk, perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze and views of the surrounding landscape.

Finally, engaging in local festivals or events, such as the San Sebastián Day celebrated in January, can offer a deeper connection to the community and its traditions. Each of these activities contributes to understanding the unique charm of San Sebastián.




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