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Hotel Akelarre

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Hotel

Rental for 2 Guests

$483 / night
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Comprised of five stone cubicles that are built into the hillside facing the sea, the structure features a rooftop deck with slightly sunken outdoor pits for guests to enjoy. The terraces are connected by a series of planked decking and landscaped gardens that offer a spectacular panoramic view of the coastline.
Comprised of five stone cubicles that are built into the hillside facing the sea, the structure features a rooftop deck with slightly sunken outdoor pits for guests to enjoy. The terraces are connected by a series of planked decking and landscaped gardens that offer a spectacular panoramic view of the coastline.
View of the guest room terraces from the exterior.
View of the guest room terraces from the exterior.
Six slightly sunken decks reminiscent of cozy conversation pits have form common outdoor space.
Six slightly sunken decks reminiscent of cozy conversation pits have form common outdoor space.
The common areas are completely paneled in wood, which seamlessly flows connecting the common areas of the hotel.

In addition to its own restaurant, the hotel is complete with a smart wellness center, lounge, wine cellar, and a relaxed snack bar called Oteiza, which features Subijana's cuisine in a more relaxed setting. With beautiful design and furnishings, innovative architecture, Michelin star-rated food, and a picturesque coastline, Hotel Akelarre has all the elements you need—and more—for a perfect escape to Spain.
The common areas are completely paneled in wood, which seamlessly flows connecting the common areas of the hotel. In addition to its own restaurant, the hotel is complete with a smart wellness center, lounge, wine cellar, and a relaxed snack bar called Oteiza, which features Subijana's cuisine in a more relaxed setting. With beautiful design and furnishings, innovative architecture, Michelin star-rated food, and a picturesque coastline, Hotel Akelarre has all the elements you need—and more—for a perfect escape to Spain.
The lounge offers direct access to the deck and terraces and the remarkable view.
The lounge offers direct access to the deck and terraces and the remarkable view.
The wellness area is divided into two areas: a wet zone with a stone swimming pool, sauna, and a Turkish bath; and a separate zone for spa treatments.
The wellness area is divided into two areas: a wet zone with a stone swimming pool, sauna, and a Turkish bath; and a separate zone for spa treatments.
Kettal lounge chairs are featured in the wellness center.
Kettal lounge chairs are featured in the wellness center.
The warmth of the natural materials
The warmth of the natural materials
Guest rooms offer unparalleled views of the sea, and terraces perfect for enjoying breakfast al fresco or the magical sunset.
Guest rooms offer unparalleled views of the sea, and terraces perfect for enjoying breakfast al fresco or the magical sunset.
Terrace views and outdoor furniture from Kettal.
Terrace views and outdoor furniture from Kettal.
The terraces are connected by a series of planked decking and landscaped gardens and offer a spectacular panoramic view of the coastline.
The terraces are connected by a series of planked decking and landscaped gardens and offer a spectacular panoramic view of the coastline.

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Architect
Mecanismo
Photographer
Juantxo Egaña
Kike Palacio
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From Dwell

Located just outside San Sebastián overlooking the Basque Coast in Spain, a beautiful modern hotel has emerged from Monte Igueldo that holds a three-Michelin-star restaurant and modern furnishings from Kettal.

With 22 rooms and spectacular views of the Cantabrian Sea, Hotel Akelarre is a boutique hotel designed by Marta Urtasun and Pedro Rica of the Madrid-based architecture studio Mecanismo. The hotel was built around Akelarre, a three-Michelin-star "New Basque Cuisine" restaurant run by renowned chef Pedro Subijana.