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Reviews of Axel Hotel San Sebastián - Adults Only 4 stars

26 Amara Kalea, 20006 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain

#45 of 81 hotels in Donostia-San Sebastián

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Review score

Based on 1438 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Great hotel great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great room lovely staff. Enjoyed using gym and polls along with sauna and stream room. Great location walked everywhere! Able to take train to local sites of interest too.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    Vacation for 2 days
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The TV. Could not integrate with phone to broadcast apps to tv. Or log in to apps on Tv. For cable tv. No shows allowed the original version. Usually English. You could not switch subtitles to English. Or language

    The front desk staff Rachel and Helena were very helpful and nice! Rooms were modern and nice Big bathroom area. Big towels.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable hotel perfect for visiting the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very modern and well located hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bteakfast was a bit pricey. Options for fruit and yoighurts at reduced rate would havr been perfect.

    The pool on roof was lovely and the drinks in the evening were a super touch. I loved the wellness center was a great addition.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Great hotel and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little problem with the AC.

    Great location next to a nice little church and a laundromat.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    This was the best city break that we have had for a long time. Highly recommended, so much to see and do.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing… we loved it all

    Everything. Great location and easy walking to beaches, bars, shopping and attractions. I loved the surrounding streets with local coffee shops. The staff were amazing and super helpful, especially Raquel. We loved the gym and Wellness facilities and will definitely be returning and will be recommending to family and friends.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great location, confortable, clean, great lil pool on the roof, although there is no pool bar they would bring water and complimentary Cava, which was great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A coffee machine would be helpful

    Great location & very clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom layout was convoluted for no apparent useful reason.

    Location, bedroom size, staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Good hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beds were a bit hard. Parking in other garage needed due to limited hotel capacity.

    Good location, beach and old town on walking distance. Nearby parking if the hotel parking is full. Large supermarket (Eroski) nearby. Hotel has a rooftop swimming pool and jacuzzi + saunas in the basement. Breakfast was good. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Great hotel in the centre of Donostia / SS
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking full - we had to park further

    Friendly staff Great breakfast Very nice rooftop terrace and pool

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was fab!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Refreshingly clean, fun and modern hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was never gym towels in the gym. The gym is too hot the air conditioner needs to be stronger or more units and need cups for fountain. The pool when busy - needs more chairs. There is room. The bar seats are not useful really.

    Very friendly & helpful staff. Breakfast finished at great times. Room lovely and clean. Gym is good - but too hot and pool is cute. Jacuzzi spa very good. I liked the provision of water at reception and the pool.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Excellent hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    About 15-20 min walk from the old town & Gros area, but very doable. A little expensive, although I did visit during the jazz festival

    Perfectly clean, nice spa area & rooftop pool, very approachable and pleasant staff, especially Helena in reception. Would definitely stay again. Nicely located close to the train station. Have been to previous Axel hotels and had worried it may be a little too liberal for my parents in their 60s, but it’s absolutely fine

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nice location in a slightly more local area, amazing breakfast, friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb city/ lovely beaches/ perfect hotel if a little pricey
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As mentioned by others. Lack of storage and hanging options in rooms, especially bathroom. Parking charges on top of expensive rooms is always a bit irritating.

    Great location, a little away from the hustle and bustle of La concha and Old town, but close enough to stroll there each evening. Nice clean modern hotel, good breakfast. Helpful staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hotel 15 min from city centre / old town. Good room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi connection from my room wasn't strong enough to work from.

    Plush rooms. Mini bar has good selection. Spa! Child free

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hotel but room design could have been better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The open plan bathroom /dressing room and views from balcony into private apartments

    Didn’t take it

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Just perfect!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing

    Location was perfect in a quiet street yet close to everything! The two pools and gym within the hotel were a huge plus! All amenities were provided and service was exceptional.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    perfect for a visit to San Sebastian. 10 minutes walking to the old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    great hotel and really nice rooftop with pool

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    A lovely hotel in a convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedrooms were a case of style over functionality. Not enough drawer space. No headboard for the bed. See through from bedroom area into the bathroom which even for an old married couple was a little disconcerting. No shelf in bathroom for toiletries.

    Good location, very stylish, nice spa and gym absolutely wonderful staff. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds and pillows were uncomfortable

    The hotel was clean, facilities great and the location was perfect for the centre. The hotel staff were also very lovely and accommodating.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    el olor a desague en la pieza

    el spa

    Stayed in July 2025

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