Hotel Castillo de Arteaga

Hotels
8.8 (315 reviews)
Gaztelubide, 7 , Gautegiz Arteaga , ES

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Unique historic experience
Friendly staff
Beautiful surroundings
Spacious and interesting rooms
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Breakfast timing issues
WiFi connectivity problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Some complaints about room cleanliness and maintenance were mentioned.
Service
9.23
Many reviews praised the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Location
8.77
The castle's unique location in a beautiful region was appreciated.
Room Quality
8.72
Overall positive sentiment regarding the rooms, though some noted a need for better maintenance.
Amenities
9.25
Guests enjoyed numerous amenities including unique room features and dining options.
Value for Money
8.71
Considered a unique experience, reasonable for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Generally good food, though timing of breakfast was a concern for some.
Overall Experience
9.03
Guests found their stay memorable, with many recommending the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:15

Property Description

Historic Castle in the Basque Country
This impressive castle, originally built in the 13th century and restored in the 19th century in the Neogothic style, offers a unique stay in Gautegiz Arteaga. The charming rooms with modern amenities provide a comfortable retreat after exploring the Urdaibai Nature Reserve.

Gourmet Dining and Wine Cellar
Indulge in quality Basque cuisine at the hotel's gourmet restaurant while enjoying stunning countryside views from the roof terrace. Don't forget to explore the extensive wine cellar to complement your dining experience.

Ideal Location for Exploration
With hiking opportunities in the picturesque surrounding countryside and the coast just a short drive away, Hotel Castillo de Arteaga is perfectly situated for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore nearby attractions like Guernica and easily reach Bilbao within 35 minutes.

Experience the charm and elegance of Hotel Castillo de Arteaga - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that the restaurant and café are closed on Sunday nights and all day Monday.

Please note that the property does not have swimming pool access.

Please note that extra beds are available on prior request at an extra cost.

Please note that children staying in extra beds is upon request and must be confirmed in advance by the property.

Meals are only included for the confirmed amount of people in the confirmation. Meals are not included in the price for children using exiting beds.

Touristic license: HBIO1175Please 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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 315 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.23
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 9.03
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JOSE • extended_group • es
8
Pros:

El entorno

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Valeryia • couple • pl
1
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • es
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Ralf • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Die individuelle Unterbringung in unterschiedlichen Bereichen des Schlosses ist schon sehr besonders und ein Erlebnis.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • family_with_children • uy
10
Pros:

Precioso hotel y el entorno del castillo. Muy bien el servicio de cena y desayuno

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Cinzia • family_with_children • it
10
Un soggiorno da sogno
Pros:

E' in assoluto uno dei posti più belli dove io abbia mai soggiornato, una favola! Tutto curato, perfetto, con personale di una disponibilità incredibile che ci ha anche consigliato un posto molto suggestivo dove cenare (il loro ristorante è meraviglioso, ma essendo con bambini necessitavamo di qualcosa di più informale e hanno colto subito la nostra esigenza). Colazione da sogno. Se potete regalatevelo!

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Tolle Lage, hervorragender Service, sehr leckeres Menü, ein ganz besonderer Aufenthalt, vielen Dank dafür!

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • solo_traveller • es
10
Un hotel con encanto
Pros:

El entorno de cuento ,la habitación muy limpia ,habían varias almohadas pude elegir una muy cómoda ,el silencio y la tranquilidad del hotel únicos ,el desayuno perfecto ,la amabilidad del personal ,un hotel perfecto para ver la Reserva de Urdaibai .

Cons:

Por poner algo, un poco más de iluminación en la habitación

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • couple • fr
7
Très bel emplacement et très bel endroit . Un effort est à faire sur les équipements à faire sur les équipements des cha
Pros:

Le château est superbe , l emplacement. Le personnel est tres gentil et bienveillant.

Cons:

J ai trouvé que les équipements étaient un peu vétuste pour le prix de la nuit . Rideau déchiré , bouche de Clim préhistorique, interrupteur jauni.
Le lit ( deux places) était peu confortable avec une « grosseur » sur toute la longueur du lit . La terrasse est délabrée ( carrelage fissuré)avec deux chaises et une table . Deux transats auraient été acceptable ( comme sur la photo du site )

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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DELOURME • solo_traveller • fr
10
Merveilleux séjour
Pros:

La beauté du site . Le caractère authentique. On se croyait plongés au moyen âge . Magnifique.

Cons:

Dommage que le rooftop ne soit pas exploité , peut être même pour le petit déjeuner car il est magnifique aussi

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Willem • couple • nl
8
Heel fijn.
Pros:

De sfeer, logeren in een kasteeltje, restaurant in het hotel. Dakterras.

Cons:

Niets.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • lu
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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RL • family_with_children • cz
6
3 nights at apartament
Pros:

I cannot say that there was anything fundamentally wrong with the hotel. Rather, given the relatively high price of the accommodation, we had certain expectations that were not met.

Cons:

During our stay, there were a number of small issues that negatively affected our overall impression.
If you are looking for something exceptional or truly special, I would recommend looking elsewhere. The castle building itself is beautiful and has its charm, but, in my opinion, that is where its main strengths end. The level of service is more comparable to a standard guesthouse than to a four-star hotel.
The property would benefit from more thorough maintenance and cleaning. Some areas, such as the restaurant roof and parts of the interior, are visibly neglected and do not create a good impression. In our bathroom, there was a gap in the shower door, causing water to leak onto the floor every time the shower was used. It was clear that this was not a new issue, which was disappointing.
The service was generally rather weak, with the exception of Elisa, who was consistently friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout our stay. She handled both reception duties and breakfast service professionally and always maintained a positive attitude. On the days when other staff members were on duty, the quality of service was noticeably lower.
For example, I was surprised by how long it took to receive a simple glass of water. Empty glasses often remained on the table while the staff appeared to overlook them. Breakfast was very basic and focused mainly on local cold products. Do not expect any hot dishes. During our three-night stay, nobody offered us eggs or any other hot breakfast option, not even for an additional charge.
Overall, this is not a bad place to stay, but considering the price, we expected a significantly higher standard of service and greater attention to detail.
We understood that, in a historic building, the rooms might not be fully soundproof.We did not expect perfect soundproofing in such an old building. However, you can hear almost every step from the room above and, to some extent, noises from neighboring rooms as well.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Corinne • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • us
9
Staying in a castel is fun, interesting and worth the experience.
Pros:

It was great fun to stay in a castle. The location was perfect for our purposes, and the property itself is set on beautiful grounds. Breakfast was elegant, abundant, high quality, and delicious. We also had dinner at the hotel, which was very good. There was also a roof terrace in the main building which was easily accessible.

Cons:

Our room, #103, was on the lower level of one of the round wall towers/turrets. It was an interesting and unusual experience to stay in a genuinely old part of the castle, but the room was a bit quirky. The narrow slit windows, combined with curtains, allowed for very little view, and we could hear noise from the room above us.

I left curious about what it would have been like to stay in one of the rooms in the main castle tower, which I imagine would have more of an elegant castle feel, versus the quirky historic feel of the turret. I also wasn't quite sure why we had been assigned a turret room, but unfortunately there were no other rooms available that night when I asked about moving. Being in the room for one night was interesting and we enjoyed it.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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MARIE ANNE • couple • fr
8
Etape très agréable proche du Bird Center qui vaut le détour.
Pros:

Demeure historique pleine de charme
Dimension et originalité de la suite
Dîner délicieux
Amabilité du personnel

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Frederika • couple • nl
8
bijzondere locatie om de Baskische kust te verkennen
Pros:

De torenkamer was bijzonder, het diner was uitstekend, het ontbijt was goed

Cons:

de wifi was ronduit slecht, en daar reken je tegenwoordig toch wel op. Ook was het lastig om in het bad te stappen om te kunnen douche: een rare hoek en geen mogelijkheden om je vast te houden

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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isabel • family_with_children • es
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee