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Akelarre Relais & Chateaux, San Sebastian

San Sebastián, Spain

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • wellness
  • city breaks

About Akelarre Relais & Chateaux, San Sebastian

Akelarre Relais & Chateaux in San Sebastián is recognised for its acclaimed AKELARRE Restaurant, which has held 3 Michelin Stars since 2007. The property features a new bar and an 800 m2 adults-only spa with three treatment cabins, sauna, steam room, heated hydrotherapy pool, and relaxation area. Guests have access to a swimming pool and a dedicated wellness space designed for body and mind relaxation.

Located within the city, Akelarre combines high-level gastronomy with comprehensive wellness amenities, making it a destination for those seeking both culinary excellence and restorative experiences.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists Akelarre Relais & Chateaux as an EMPTYJET Recommend property for its 3 Michelin Star restaurant, extensive adults-only spa, and city location in San Sebastián. Its Relais & Chateaux affiliation and focus on wellness and gastronomy set it apart.

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: AKELARRE Pedro Subijana was born. 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 — author's cuisine
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

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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