Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Nice room view
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
No restaurant
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Room and bathroom cleanliness reported as poor; sheets not changed during stay.
Service
9.4
General sentiment was positive regarding staff friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.9
Exceptional location in the historic area; easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.9
Room quality noted as good with comfortable beds; some issues with cleanliness.
Amenities
8.4
Lack of restaurant and room service indicated; needed improvements.
Value for Money
8.9
Pricing perceived as high for the service and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Breakfast was adequate, but there were issues with missing amenities.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall enjoyment highlighted; however, service and cleanliness issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 13:05

Property Description

Historic Castle Setting
Experience a stay like no other at Parador de Hondarribia, housed in a remarkable 10th-century castle with breathtaking views of the Bidasoa Estuary.

Charming Features
Marvel at the castle's original arches, suits of armor, and cannons while enjoying the serene courtyard terrace or the terrace with panoramic views.

Modern Comforts
Relax in modern rooms with wooden floors and amenities like a flat-screen TV, safe, and minibar. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer for your convenience.

Book now to immerse yourself in the rich history and modern comforts of Parador de Hondarribia.

Important information:

Please note that drinks are not included in the Half Board and Full Board rates.

License Number: HSS00369

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

8.9
Based on 1346 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Laurent extended_group fr
10
Incredible place, super hotel
Pros:

Kindness of Rafael at the reception, available, professional and extremely pleasant with the customer !

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Bülent family_with_children nl
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
D
David couple es
8
Cons:

La accesibilidad a las habitaciones era por medio de varias escaleras que cargado de maletas era complicado llegar

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
H
Hans solo_traveller nl
8
A great parador for a few days.
Pros:

An experience at a wonderful Parador at an amazing location. The reception staff made us feel very welcome, both an example to the rest of the staff.
Breakfast was limited but nice, and again with a great location, particularly if you sit outside.
A great place to stay for a few days.

Cons:

If the staff had been as enthusiastic as the two gentlemen at reception, the experience would had been even better.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
J
Josep Damià couple es
10
Bien
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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David couple ch
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
1
129katharinem Couples
8
Historic, great terrace views but hard beds.
Pros:

Had a four night stay in this historic castle. Lovely view of the bay from our room, but I see that a lot of rooms just overlook the internal courtyard. Room is of average size and decor. Small windows as befits a castle/stronghold (and the cannonball indentations on the walls to prove it). Bathroom had a bath with overhead shower. Plenty of hot water. Kettle and mini fridge supplied but I understand that not all rooms have a kettle so bring your travel kettle if you like tea and coffee in your room. The mattress was very hard and uncomfortable. Breakfast good with bacon and eggs or omlette to order. There is both an indoor residents' lounge and a fantastic shady residents' outdoor terrace with great views of the bay towards Hendaye which is in France. Drinks are very reasonably priced from the bar which is open till 10 pm. There is a lift that can take you down to promenade level not far from the hotel. You can see it from the terrace side of the castle. Three little cafe/restaurants in Plaza de Armas outside the castle. The best local restaurants are the Marisqueros of Udin on the promenade to the right side of the castle as you exit and the Hermandos Fish restaurant to the left side of the promenade as you exit. The buses are all timetabled in Citymapper. The stop is very near the escalator half way along the road towards the town. The flat fare seems to be 2.5 euros whether you go to Irun or San Sebastian. It takes 35 minutes to get to San Sebastian and another 45 after that to get to Getania where the Balenciaga museum is. You can get a boat to Hendaye from the main quay of Hondarribia for 2.6 euros. It only takes 5 minutes. You can come back by boat or walk along the coastal pathway to the train station and Irun. Once you get to Irun I would recommend taking the bus back to Hondarribia. You can walk. The path after Irun is on the opposite side of the airport side. This was a fabulous holiday in a very scenic part of Spain. All the people we met were very pleasant and helpful.

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
F
Fridolin couple ch
8
Pros:

Sehr gut leider hatten wir keine Aussicht

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
D
Delia solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

Locatie en ontbijt waren top.

Cons:

Het was erg gehorig, buren boven ons hoorde je lopen op de harde houten vloer.
Bedden zijn erg hard.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
F
Frances couple ie
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
M
Marta family_with_children es
9
Pros:

Las vistas. Y el edificio.

Cons:

El acceso en coche. No se me informó de la dificultad de dicho acceso.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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geert couple be
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
M
miguel couple es
10
Maravillosa
Pros:

Emplazamiento

Cons:

Falta de restaurante

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Lisa extended_group us
9
Beautiful hotel, great location!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with a lovely view over the city!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
J
Jorge solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

Equipo profesional, con trato servicial y cercano. Gran desayuno.

Cons:

El olor de la entrada, junto al ascensor (debido a una puerta de los baños siempre abierta, habia un olor a detergente en toda la estancia).

Me cobraron 2 días antes de llegar al hotel, cuando lo pactado era que iba a pagar yo al llegar al hotel (con el método de mi elección, no con la visa utilizada para la reserva).

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Bartłomiej extended_group pl
7
Pros:

A truly unique place with a fascinating history; four stars is a bit of an overstatement. Breakfast was rather poor—unsurprisingly, since the hotel doesn't run its own restaurant, so everything served was quick and standard.

Cons:

For a 4-star hotel, only the location and the history of the place are good; everything else is looking rather worn...

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
K
Karyn solo_traveller au
7
Overpriced but superb location
Pros:

Perfectly positioned to explore Hondarribia’s Old Town. Staff were responsive and helpful when I left an item behind. Parking was close and convenient.

Cons:

Very expensive and under-equipped compared to other Paradors. As is to be expected with these hotels, there was a convoluted path to the room navigating frequent changes in level and stairs with luggage. Some staff assistance (or warning/advice at check-in) would be helpful. Lack of onsite restaurant was obvious at breakfast in both staffing and food preparation.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Luis couple es
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
C
Ciurlizza family_with_children co
9
Fantástico
Pros:

Increíble lugar. Las vistas te quitan el aliento. El personal muy amable, en general.

Cons:

Es necesario mejorar el mantenimiento de ciertas cosas. Muchas telarañas, alfombras que requieren atención.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Wayne couple gb
9
2026-07-10 via Nuitee