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Akelarre

San Sebastián, Spain

  • 96.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • wellness
  • city breaks

About Akelarre

Akelarre in San Sebastián is recognised as an EMPTYJET Recommend property, notable for its acclaimed AKELARRE Restaurant, which has held 3 Michelin Stars since 2007. The hotel features a dedicated adults-only spa spanning 800 m2, offering three treatment cabins, a sauna, steam room, heated hydrotherapy pool, and relaxation area. Guests can also enjoy a new bar and a swimming pool with hydromassage jets, waterfalls, and a hot tub.

Akelarre has received significant accolades, including a place on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2026 and a La Liste Top 1000 Hotel ranking, with a La Liste score of 96.5/100.

Why it stands out

Akelarre is listed for its EMPTYJET Recommend status, central San Sebastián location, and a 3 Michelin Star restaurant. The property stands out for its adults-only spa, award-winning dining, and recognition by Condé Nast Traveler and La Liste, making it a notable choice in the city.

Key facts

Opened / renovated
1970
Type
City, Wellness, Romantic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — heated hydrotherapy pool with hydromassage jets, waterfalls for the back and a hot tub

Dining

  • MICHELIN-starred restaurant — evidence: A restaurant that holds 3 Michelin Stars since 2007
  • Bar — As of 2017 it also has rooms, a spa and a new bar and restaurant with large terraces.

Policies

  • Adults only — evidence: AKELARRE Spa is an adults-only space for body and mind relaxation.

Wellness

  • Spa — AKELARRE Spa is an adults-only space for body and mind relaxation. 800 m2 of spa and wellness

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
AKELARRE Restaurant
Bar
new bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
AKELARRE Spa — three treatment cabins, sauna, steam room, heated hydrotherapy pool, relaxation area

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • Condé Nast TravelerGold List2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

43.3200, -1.9800 · approximate

Position is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial4 fields

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