Barceló Costa Vasca

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Barceló Hotels & Resorts
8.5 (6515 reviews)
Avenida de Pío Baroja, 15 , San Sebastián , es
+34 943 31 79 50

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Breakfast
Cleanliness
Cons:
Expensive
Limited amenities
Service inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Some complaints about cleanliness of linens and towels.
Service
8.68
Service was described as friendly in some reviews, but with occasional mentions of unhelpfulness.
Location
8.72
Location was positively highlighted for being ideal for walking to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms generally comfortable, but some comments about small family rooms.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities like fitness center and spa options were noted positively.
Value for Money
8.16
Generally perceived as expensive with mixed feelings on value received.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Breakfast received high praise, but some comments on limited dinner menu.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall experiences were generally positive despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 02:42

Property Description

Luxurious Stay near Ondarreta Beach

Bright and Minimalist Rooms: Enjoy rooms filled with natural light, equipped with a minibar, safe, and some with private balconies.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in Basque and international cuisine at Ulia restaurant or unwind at the B-lounge café-bar.

Convenient Amenities: Take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, explore the green hills surrounding the city, and avail special rates at Club Metropolitan's spa and fitness center.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Barceló Costa Vasca!

Important information:

Please note that the swimming pool is open from 15 June to 15 September.

Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance.

The hotel offers discounted rates for guests: EUR 8 for access to the fitness center and EUR 20 for access to the fitness center, spa and indoor pool. Children under 18 years of age are not allowed access to these facilities.

License number: HSS00488Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EAS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 6515 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 8.68
Location: 8.72
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Jocelyne • solo_traveller • fr
8
Agréable et reposant ( bonne localisation
Pros:

Terrasse
Proximité océan

Cons:

Devoir demander peignoir et sèche cheveux

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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stuart • solo_traveller • gb
10
Top notch.
Pros:

It’s top notch and a short walk to the promenade.
Good parking and a great breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • ie
8
Lovely hotel short walk from San Sebastian centre
Pros:

Very modern and stylist hotel. We booked it ~6 months out but had little availability because of an amazing week in San Sebastian with the anniversary celebrations and the solar eclipse! Staff were friendly, breakfast had a great selection.

The main town centre is maybe a 20 minute walk away, but it's a beautiful one. After 5 minutes, you are greeted with the vista of the bay and can walk the promenade into the town centre. It's a nice quiet neighbourhood, with a bus service also.

Cons:

Fabulous gym but had to pay extra. Requested a double bed but got twin instead, even though it was our honeymoon.
Confusing setup around the pool/towels that could have been explained at check-in. Part of the pool/decking area is for the wellness club only, not the hotel. Incredibly high food prices at the pool bar, think it was €11 for a tiny wrap?

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Takaaki • family_with_children • gb
8
Stay was good. Booking was not.
Pros:

Nice pool

Cons:

Had difficulty calling the hotel when booking. It should have someone responding calls 24 hours.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • fr
8
Bel hôtel avec personnel charmant mais entretien du matériel des chambres à revoir …
Pros:

Belle piscine et très bonne cuisine au restaurant.

Cons:

Plusieurs problèmes malgré un changement de chambre : porte de douche avec fuite dans la première chambre , porte coulissante de salle des bain ne fonctionnant pas, TV en panne, coffre avec problème de pile ..

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Raul • solo_traveller • ar
10
Pros:

Es cómodo y amplio. Quizás el precio un poco excesivo. Pero en general todo ok

Cons:

El precio. Y como Argentino que no tenga bidet

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Brigitte • couple • ch
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Vito • couple • gb
8
Convinient but bit expensive.
Pros:

Walking distance to beach 5-7 min, Miramar park.
Good breakfast.

Cons:

Relatively expensive + parking to pay. (Street parking possible).

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
6
3 nights in September
Pros:

the hotel bar does offer good priced beers and tapas.
the best part of the hotel is the huge outdoor swimming pool and adjacent loungers.
the breakfast is good including an egg bar.
overall though, €400 a night was crazy for what the room offered.

Cons:

extremely expensive hotel... €400 a night!... but unfortunately that's the price of staying in San Sebastian. the hotel is located up a steep hill but is only 10 minutes walk from the beach. there is nothing at all near to the hotel in respect to shops and bars but the hotel bar itself does offer good priced beers and tapas.
I had a deluxe room which has a small balcony but the neighbours are very close and they were all smoking so I never used the balcony except to dry my wet beach clothes.
for the money it is not good value... for instance, I'd expect a quality coffee machine, slippers and pool robe for the price I paid... even the gym is not free and costs €8 to use.
the best part of the hotel is the huge outdoor swimming pool and adjacent loungers.
the breakfast is good including an egg bar.
overall, €400 a night was crazy for what the room offered.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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lisa • couple • gb
9
Really impressed and definitely recommend
Pros:

Great location, spacious and welcoming. Well equipped room (superior) including a kettle!
Lovely breakfast with lots of choice and a huge pool with plenty of sun beds. We travelled with a motorbike and used the underground parking.
We also made use of the gym for a small extra cost, not owned by the hotel but accessed internally.
It was huge and fantastically well equipped.
Will definitely stay again

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • nz
10
We had a great time in San Sebastián…walking distance from hotel to beach and eateries
Pros:

We had a good sized room, lift access, pool, pool bar and a great breakfast

Cons:

Some of the cooked breakfast items were not pleasant, cold fried eggs and rubber scrambled eggs, but that’s a minor thing, we just had something else.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Chad • couple • gb
9
A great stay with lovely staff
Pros:

Plenty of choice and service

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Iñaki • couple • es
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Tom • extended_group • be
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Peer • couple • ch
9
Ausgezeichnete Wahl, gerne wieder!
Pros:

Das Frühstück ist mit einer Bestnote zu bewerten, mehr geht kaum noch. Wenn, dann wäre es Caviar, was niemand sucht, also TOP!

Cons:

Nichts

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
9
A lovely place to stay if you’re looking for a place away from the buzz of the old town area.
Pros:

Clean, modern and welcoming.
Buffet breakfast offers wide selection of food
Later checkout time.
Short downhill walk to the beach.

Cons:

Our room looked out onto a wall.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Des • couple • gb
4
A very average corporate hotel in a dull residential suburb. Overrated and expensive
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Location, price, staff, atmosphere, breakfast

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Warner • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Loved having the pool. Staff were helpful, friendly and professional throughout. A bit pricey and a long walk to the old quarter, but otherwise perfect 👌

Cons:

See above...

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee