Axel Hotel San Sebastián - Adults Only

Hotels
8.7 (8516 reviews)
26 Amara Kalea , San Sebastián , es

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well-maintained
Friendly and helpful staff
Excellent location
Cons:
High parking fees
Occasional minor issues with room fixtures

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Multiple reviews mention the hotel being clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.16
The staff was consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.9
Reviews highlight the hotel’s excellent central location and quiet surroundings.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms are described as modern, spacious, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.78
Facilities like the spa and breakfast options received positive comments.
Value for Money
8.24
Some reviews mentioned parking fees as high, affecting perception of value.
Food and Beverage
8.59
The breakfast received positive comments but there were concerns about pricing.
Overall Experience
8.86
Many guests expressed their intent to return and praised the overall ambiance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 03:06

Property Description

Luxurious Adult-Only Haven

Located in San Sebastián, Axel Hotel San Sebastián - Adults Only offers a sophisticated retreat with a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center, and chic bar. Indulge in a sun terrace and easy access to the stunning La Concha, Ondarreta, and Zurriola Beaches.

Elegant Rooms and Wellness Retreat

Relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and private bathroom. Enjoy spa facilities including a hammam, spa center, and sauna for the ultimate rejuvenation.

Central Location and Exquisite Dining

Explore nearby attractions such as La Concha Promenade, Victoria Eugenia Theatre, and Calle Mayor. Wake up to delightful continental and buffet breakfast options each morning.

Book now for an unforgettable adult-only getaway at Axel Hotel San Sebastián!

Important information:

Licence number: HSS00874

When booking 5 or more rooms, your reservation policy will be non-refundable by default (you will be charged the total price of the reservation if you cancel anytime.)

The Axel Hotel San Sebastián is open to diversity and focused on the LGBTQ+ community.

Free Spa access available under availability with previous reservation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 8516 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.16
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.86
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MARCIA couple ca
4
Not sure I would return to this particular hotel or recommend it for that matter. It was not a comfortable stay.
Pros:

The area was nice, quiet and we felt very safe.

Cons:

First off, we found the staff not that friendly and quite short and abrupt when we checked in. Very little info was given about the hotel or the hotel amenities. We had arranged for a parking space during our stay but little info was given how to get in and out of the parking garage! The parking is an underground parkade and so crazy tight! If you are not an experienced/great driver opt for the above ground parking! Our room had a lot of strange angles and the bathroom area was a bit off center so you had to be careful not to walk into the glass shower stall. The sink was very small with no counter on either side. So nowhere to put your toiletries. However it was clean but very stark and minimal. One the first day returning back to the hotel we discovered they gave our space to someone else. When I went up to reception to tell them there was so much confusion to get it sorted and again a bit surly.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
B
Beverly couple gb
9
The hotel was a great place to base ourselves for our two night stay in San Sebastián
Pros:

Very modern, clean and comfortable hotel in a good location

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
G
Gerry couple ie
7
Pros:

Had breakfast two mornings - very slow to replenish fruit and fried foods on both mornings

Cons:

Checkin staff Daniel allocated our room to the client in front of us due to mixing up our identities. Then rushed through the check in process with us - gave us no information about San Sebastian ( we heard him give extensive information and advice to other guests at check in). When I asked about the EASO parking arrangement, he said he had no information to give !!! We had booked and paid for a Superior room but i'm not sure that the room allocated to us (room 314) was in fact a Superior Room.

There was an odour coming from the drain in our shower and on one day when we returned having been absent from &am until 11pm, the entire room had a dreadful odour. When I brough this to the attention of reception staff, it was rectified and we did not experience this for the rest of our stay.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
S
Sara couple es
10
Súper recomendable
Pros:

El personal de recepción fue muy amable! El hotel está limpio y las instalaciones muy completas

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
D
Dirk couple de
8
Super Hotel um San Sebastian kennenzulernen.
Pros:

Das Hotel hat eine gute Lage, um die Stadt zu erkunden. Alles ist fußläufig zu erreichen. Wir haben ein Upgrade in eine Juniorsuite bekommen. Super Ausstattung. Frühstück war brilliant und reichlich. Das Personal sehr freundlich.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
J
Juan Ramón solo_traveller es
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
G
graham extended_group gb
8
Perfect for exploring the city
Pros:

Modern and easy going

Cons:

No bar !

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
J
Jack extended_group ie
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Christine extended_group gb
10
Had a fabulous stay for 4 nights. We wished it was longer. Staff were great, attentive and friendly. We will be back and
Pros:

The property is so clean and we notice a beautiful smell as we walked in, not overpowering, just a clean fresh smell throughout the hotel. Everything about it was exceptional. Modern, fresh , tidy and welcoming.

Cons:

There was nothing at all we didn’t like

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
S
stephen solo_traveller gb
9
Very good hotel. Excellent breakfast
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
P
PEDRO couple cl
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
M
Marta solo_traveller pl
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
L
Lylyvio solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

La situation e l’hôtel près de la gare. De la vieille ville et de la plage. L'ambiance top. Magnifique hôtel et piscine agréable. Personnel top

Cons:

Piscine pas assez profonde peut-être ? Mais génial quand même.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
N
Nicholas couple gb
8
Highly recommend
Pros:

Great location, facilities, and super friendly staff.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
M
Milan solo_traveller rs
9
Pros:

Sve je bilo dobro

Cons:

Nista

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
Z
Zoe couple gb
3
Do not recommend - very uncomfortable with poor facilities
Pros:

Very little

Cons:

The bed was so hard and uncomfortable, even after the reception staff put a mattress topper on we were unable to get a decent sleep and were it not for the prices of last minute hotel bookings in SS, we’d have moved hotel. The spa feels old and grimey. The rooftop pool is unheated and shallow. The wifi was non existent in our room and phone reception was rubbish so we couldn’t use the internet at all.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
D
Didier solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Accueil très chaleureux toutes informations données tant pour l'hôtel que pour la ville..merci

Cons:

Ras

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
A
Aviya couple il
6
Good value for money
Pros:

The staff really nice and helpful, spa was nice too

Cons:

The parking was full so we had to park at the staff’s place which is really tiny and not si comfortable

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
F
FREDERIC couple fr
10
un séjour parfait
Pros:

Personnel aimable
Emplacement parfait a quelques minutes à pied du centre.
Le petit déjeuner est d’un bon rapport qualité-prix

Cons:

Une machine à café ou distributeur serait le bienvenue à l’accueil de l’hotel.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee