Hotel Iturregi

This hotel is graciously designed in a very personalized way, nothing cookie-cutter about it. It is beautifully sited above the charming town of Getaria with views out to the sea beyond. The grounds are expansive and landscaped with interesting plants and flowers. The common rooms are very welcoming with plush seating, warm lighting, and a well-stocked honor bar. Our bedroom and bathroom were both extremely comfortable and good sized. It was slightly drizzly when we were there and we found the hotel to be a warm and cozy oasis but I think it would be even more beautiful on a sunny day. Service was discreet but efficient. We felt very well taken care of. Getaria itself was a great discovery for us. We loved the way the sea crashes in, the great restaurants, especially Elkano, and the interesting history, including the Balenciaga Museum.

We stayed for two nights in July. First impressions of the hotel were stunning. It is accessed via a secure gate and a beautiful driveway leads you to the front of the hotel, from which there is an amazing view across the vineyards to the sea. We received a friendly greeting and were shown around the ground floor area before being shown to our room. Whilst one of the most basic rooms the hotel offered, it was still very luxurious and met our needs very well. Breakfast on the terrace was amazing and we were well looked after again by the staff, who spoke perfect English. We used the pool during our stay and that was a welcome relief from the heat. My only gripe was that a family of two adults and three children were also staying during this time. This detracted somewhat from the peace and quiet that most people experience at this hotel, since they could not help but be noisy around the pool and at breakfast. I wonder whether the hotel has considered welcoming adults only, as this would provide the assurance to guests that they would have a peaceful stay. Nevertheless, we did thoroughly enjoy our stay at Hotel Iturregi and would definitely love to return some day soon.