San Sebastian

Akelarre - Restaurant & Hotel

A Relais And Chateaux hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Perched hillside on Monte Igueldo overlooking the Bay of Biscay, Akelarre is one of the world's rare hotels built around a three-Michelin-star restaurant. Chef Pedro Subijana, a titan of New Basque cuisine, has presided over his namesake restaurant for decades; floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame breathtaking views from every table. There's a second, more relaxed venue serving cocktails and seasonal fare, along with a test kitchen for demonstrations and tastings. Unwind in the spa's hydrotherapy circuit or with a personalized treatment. The 22 minimalist rooms exude a quiet Nordic elegance.

Padre Orcolaga 56, ., 20008 San Sebastian, Spain
Akelarre - Restaurant & Hotel

About Akelarre - Restaurant & Hotel

Insider tip

The hotel's wine cellar holds hundreds of prestigious vintages; ask about a private sommelier-guided tasting. San Sebastián's famous pintxos bars are just five minutes away by car.

In the hotel’s own words

In 1970, tucked into the hillside on Mount Igeldo in San Sebastián, AKELARRE Pedro Subijana was born. A restaurant that holds 3 Michelin Stars since 2007, after 25 years with two Michelin Stars. As of 2017 it also has rooms, a spa and a new bar and restaurant with large terraces.

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Excellence, innovation and avant-garde

These 3 terms might well define AKELARRE’s character, always inspired by anunrelenting commitment to excellence. A constant pursuit of improvement andperfection that makes us challenge everything and wonder why not to do thingsdifferently.

This approach encouraged us to enrich the Akelarre experience by complementing our culinary offerings with a unique 5-star luxury accommodation proposal.

This is how AKELARRE Hotel, one of the few hotels in the world with its own 3 star Michelin restaurant, was born.

“For us, every guest is unique…That client has come to my home today. Today is their day…”

Pedro Subijana

*Hotel not recommended for children under 14. We kindly remind you that pets are not allowed.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

3 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Superior Horizon
Conceived as serene, open spaces bathed in natural light, the Superior Horizonte rooms invite guests to fully embrace the surrounding landscape.
538 ft²
2Panoramic Junior Suite
Designed with an emphasis on space, light, and fluidity, the Junior Suite Panorámica offers an elevated sense of comfort overlooking the sea.
646 ft²
Suites
Size
3Akelarre Ocean Suite
The Akelarre Suite Océano offers a truly immersive experience where space, privacy, and the surrounding landscape come together in perfect harmony. Expansive interiors open onto the horizon, while its private heated indoor-outdoor pool overlooking the Cantabrian Sea creates a unique connection between water and sky.
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Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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