Hotel SANSEbay

3.5 star property
Beach hotel near Monte Urgull

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Exterior
Panoramic Apartment, Sea View | Living area
Deluxe Double Room
Junior Suite SANSEbay
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan

Explore the area

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Calle mari 21, San Sebastián, 20003
  • Place, Monte Urgull
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de La Constitucion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Sebastian (EAS)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Urban familiar terraza

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Urban interior patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Familiar vistas laterales bahía

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Cozy Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Smart Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 61 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Urban confort terraza

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Suite SANSEbay

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Basic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite SANSEbay

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

About the area

San Sebastián

Hotel SANSEbay puts you in the heart of San Sebastián, steps from Monte Urgull and within a 10-minute stroll of Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .Bar Urgul is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and noon. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Old Town San Sebastián hotel include Concha Beach and Concha Promenade.

What's nearby

  • Monte Urgull - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Plaza de La Constitucion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Concha Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Concha Promenade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Donostia-San Sebastián Station - 17 min walk
  • San Sebastian (EAS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atari Gastroteka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gandarias - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Akerbeltz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ganbara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ubarrechena - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel SANSEbay

Beach hotel near Monte Urgull
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel SANSEbay. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star San Sebastián hotel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
Hotel SANSEbay offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (EUR 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 9.50 to 25 for adults and EUR 9.50 to 25 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Urgul

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 9.50 to 25 for adults and EUR 9.50 to 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 150.00 per vehicle
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Hotel SANSEbay San Sebastian
SANSEbay San Sebastian
SANSEbay
Hotel SANSEbay Hotel
Hotel SANSEbay San Sebastián
Hotel SANSEbay Hotel San Sebastián

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel SANSEbay?

Hotel SANSEbay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel SANSEbay?

As of 1 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel SANSEbay on 6 Jan 2026 start from AU$174.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel SANSEbay?

Yep, Hotel SANSEbay has a self car park for EUR 30 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel SANSEbay?

Yep, Hotel SANSEbay is a short 7-minute walk from Concha Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, body boarding and kayaking. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

What makes Hotel SANSEbay a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel SANSEbay.

Does Hotel SANSEbay serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel SANSEbay?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel SANSEbay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel SANSEbay?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel SANSEbay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 465 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic boutique hotel right in the heart of the old town. A little hard to find in the car so the hotel sent a useful video on how to navigate through the narrow streets. Very warm welcome and the room was immaculate and very comfortable. 2 minute walk to the old town for pintxos, or to the seafront and marina or to the start of the climb to the old fort overlooking the bay. Fantastic views!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia, Denver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The service was really nice, helpful with any questions, greets you with a glass of wine at check-in while explaining everything, etc. The location is also amazing, right on the edge of Old Town walkable to all the bars and restaurants, but also right on the edge of the bay next to the water. Despite it looking like it might be a loud location with tons of young people drinking outside the bar next door, our place faced the back alley and was super quiet. The 2-bedroom apartment is a great option when traveling with 2 couples, complete with little kitchenette and living space — this was really the biggest reason I picked this spot. Cons: While the 2-bedroom apartment is quiet because it faces it the back streets, that means it also doesn’t have much of a view and one of the bedrooms is super dark. My hair dryer stopped working after 1 minute, the coffee machine leaks, the internet is very spotty, and the beds and pillows are some of the hardest I’ve slept on.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really beautiful room, really friendly and helpful staff in a great location on the edge of the old town. The main fault i would have is that the facilities available within the hotel itself are quite limited given the price of the hotel, but the plus points make up for this.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlie

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid this hotel / They were dishonest

Our experience at this hotel was appalling. The rooms were extremely uncomfortable, and the noise levels each night were unbearable. Even with earplugs, it was impossible to get any sleep. When we raised this with the hotel, they refused to switch our room. Eventually, we agreed with management that we would move to a different hotel altogether, on the clear understanding that the three-night stay would be refunded. However, once home, the hotel denied that these conversations ever took place. They even misled Expedia with this claim. We have written confirmation from the new hotel, who confirmed these discussions, as well as receipts for our stay there. The service we received was atrocious—dishonest, dismissive, and entirely unprofessional. The rooms were uninhabitable, and the hotel’s conduct afterwards has been completely unacceptable. I would strongly advise against staying here. To date, the hotel has completely ignored me and only partially responded to Expedia. Unfortunately, we are now having to action S75 card protection to obtain our money back. I would advise anybody not to book this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay, Location and Apartment

We had three people and rented one of the apartments. It was perfect, with two bedrooms and two baths. We had a view of the bay, where we had a perfect view of the Concha boat race. The hotel is in a great location and the apartment is well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiseung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel SANSEbay was one of my top favorite parts of the trip in Donostia-San Sebastian. The location was extremely convenient right between the old town downtown area and Urgull mountain for pleasant hiking. It's also only about 10-min walk to the beach entrance. All the staffs were very friendly and informative! Especially, upon check-in, I got a list of the popular pintxo bars and restaurants including their best selling dishes - which was super helpful! Hotel SANSEbay made an outstanding impression of Donostia and is now another reason for me to revisit the city! Definitely, I will look forward to staying at Hotel SANSEbay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 4 pleasant nights in a 2 bedroom apartment at the hotel. The room was fine - clean and comfortable, albeit on the small side - and had everything we needed for the stay. The staff was friendly and helpful as well. The best thing about the hotel is the location - practically on the water, and within easy walking distance of pretty much everything. If you are driving, just be aware that it isn't the easiest to get to and that the available parking is limited - both in terms of spots and the size of the vehicle the garage can accommodate. The hotel sent us a helpful video before our arrival showing how to navigate to the front door, and also directed us to nearby underground parking when our car wouldn't fit in their garage. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again, and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, great location, great staff

Lovely location and rooms. Nice team. Tasty breakfast. Limited facilites (lounge, bar etc). Only (real) drawback is there is a bar right outside the front of the hotel, so quite a bit of noise through afternoon into evening. Though generally all very good natured and light, bubbling Spanish chatter mainly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in old town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shabana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliantly located. Lovely helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. The location is unsurpassable I think and lots going on nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Hotel SANSEbay – great service with recommendations and support for transportation; amazing location right by the water and in the Old Town; would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Best Boutique Hotel

We had an incredible stay at the SANSEbay Hotel! The welcome and service was outstanding, the room was beautiful with views across the sea and best of all the location was in the heart of the vibrant old town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend staying here!

Wonderful service, very comfortable, and beautiful views! I will 100% stay here the next time I come back. My only feedback is for the hotel to provide instructions for how to drive to the hotel, since most of the roads are pedestrian only. As a reminder for anyone driving, you need to reserve a car spot in advance. There was a guy who did not and he was very rude to the receptionist.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and great hotel with friendly staff happy to help! Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. The 2 bedroom apartment may family and I had was very modern and well maintained. The location is excellent for access to the beach, shops and restaurant. The breakfast was really good and staff were so polite and friendly. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but difficult to get to due to the one way systems in San Sebastian.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025