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Akelarre
San Sebastián, Spain · Independent · High Luxury
Pedro Subijana has held three Michelin stars at his clifftop restaurant on Mount Igueldo since 2007, 25 years after earning his first two, and in 2017 added 22 rooms and a spa so guests could wake to the same panorama of the Bay of Biscay that has defined his cooking for five decades.
- 22 rooms
- Opened 2017
- Neighborhood: Igeldo
About Akelarre
- The Akelarre hotel opened in 2017 on Monte Igueldo above San Sebastian, wrapped around chef Pedro Subijana's long-established three-Michelin-star Akelarre restaurant.
- The Relais & Chateaux hotel holds MICHELIN Two Keys for 2025 and appeared on the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List for 2026.
- Overlooks Bay of Biscay.
History
The Akelarre hotel opened in 2017 on Monte Igueldo above San Sebastián, a sleek modern building wrapped around chef Pedro Subijana's long-established three-Michelin-star Akelarre restaurant. A Relais & Châteaux member, it commands sweeping views of the Cantabrian coast.
The setting
7 km from La Concha Beach. 10 km from AP-8 motorway.
Restaurants and bars
- Akelarre — Restaurant · Basque · Chef Pedro Subijana · Three MICHELIN Stars
- Espazio Oteiza — Restaurant
Experiences
- AKELARRE Restaurant — Pedro Subijana's three Michelin-starred cuisine, bringing together product, technique and creativity.
- Akelarre Spa — Hydrotherapy, personalised treatments and spaces for rest overlooking the Bay of Biscay.
- Personalised experiences beyond the hotel — Personalised experiences extending the stay from San Sebastián to sailing, walking and cycling along the Basque coast.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Private pool
- Fitness center
- Fine dining
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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