Arima Hotel & Spa

from 283 €

Conscious Passivhaus Design, Forest Panorama and Coastal Chic in San Sebastián

69 Rooms | Deli Café | Spa | 2 Pools | Gym | 3 Meeting Rooms

In the Basque Country, just 20 minutes from the Atlantic coast, the Arima Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to explore the culinary capital of Europe, San Sebastian, while enjoying a tranquil environment surrounded by a forest. Opened in 2017, this 69-room hotel has since been awarded the Passivhaus certificate with CO2 emissions savings compared to a standard building that are equivalent to what 15,000 trees would absorb annually. Noble and durable materials such as stone, iron, and wood are combined with soft textures and fabrics in neutral tones, both in the rooms and in the common areas. Most rooms look out into green forests.

Guided by Slow Food principles and a deep respect for nature’s rhythms, Misura offers a farm-to-table dining experience shaped by the seasons. Ingredients are sourced locally and prepared in an open kitchen where the grill plays a central role, enhancing the natural flavours of each dish without excess. The menu evolves constantly, featuring refined yet grounded creations such as boletus cream with hazelnut pesto, flame-grilled hake with lemongrass butter, and confit pork secreto with buckwheat couscous and Reineta apple. Desserts like the bergamot tartlet with yuzu ice cream reflect the same understated elegance. Whether inside or on the forest-facing terrace, each meal at Misura is an invitation to slow down and connect through taste, texture, and place.

Arima Hotel & Spa uses clean energies such as geothermal and aerothermal water collection systems for cleaning, water flow reduction filters and selective waste management, among others. They also have a bike friendly area and charging stations for electric vehicles.

Enjoy breakfast, weekend brunch, or a daily menu of organic cuisine sourced from local suppliers at Tilia Deli & Café. Relax on the terrace with a healthy bite or a cocktail while overlooking the Miramón forest or unwind with a bath in the outdoor pool. This venue is ideal for a private event, dinner, cocktails, or a wedding.

At Foresta Wellness, a serene spa area surrounded by immense trees awaits. Enjoy massages, halotherapy, wellness treatments, and water circuits, along with an indoor pool, all designed to help you reconnect with yourself. The fitness space is fully equipped with Technogym, and features room for indoor cycling classes, yoga room and another for personal and group training.

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Sustainability Criteria

- Arima Hotel & Spa promotes diversity and fair pay and employs local staff
- Over 40% of the management team are women
- The hotel’s own store mainly sells local brands and products
- The Spanish Red Cross is supported every year
Community
- The building is built as a passive house and is therefore certified energy-efficient
- 28 geothermal wells and aerothermal systems generate energy for hot water, heating and cooling
- All equipment is energy-efficient
- Sensors regulate the temperature and light sources throughout the hotel
Energy
- The breakfast restaurant sources its food from the region in accordance with the km 0 principle
- No goods are flown in
- Meat and dairy products are certified organic – unused food is reused
Food
- The hotel building consists of a mixture of wood and concrete, blending in visually with the surrounding nature
- Arima Hotel & Spa’s interior features natural, local materials
- Fabrics such as bed linen, towels and curtains are made from natural materials
Materials
- Arima Hotel is free of single-use plastic
- Waste is separated and recycled – Leftover food is donated to farms or composted
- Recycled packaging and large containers are prioritised when shopping
- Staff receive regular training on waste prevention
Waste
- The water for the pool is filtered with sand so that no chlorine is used
- Water-saving devices are installed throughout the building
- Rainwater is collected and used for irrigation.
Water

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Features & Activities

24h Room Service
24h Room Service
Bar at Hotel
Bar
Business Hotel
Business Hotel
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Gym at the Hotel
Gym
Hotel Close to Nature
Nature
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Pool
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1996 Google Reviews

Winson Ng

a month ago

After much research looking around San Sebastian I came across this hotel which is a little away and in the hills, but yet a very convenient 15 minute bus ride into the centre of town (bus 28 just a few footsteps from the hotel). The Arima is a modern set up with all the things After much research looking around San Sebastian I came across this hotel which is a little away and in the hills, but yet a very convenient 15 minute bus ride into the centre of town (bus 28 just a few footsteps from the hotel). The Arima is a modern set up with all the things you would wish for in terms of clean lines, modern lighting and spacious rooms which have most of the amenities you would wish for. There is an exquisite rooftop pool and though not large, certainly sufficient and very well appointed with sunbeds and a small pool bar with drinks etc. For drivers there is also more than enough car park space on the road adjacent to the hotel if you don’t want to use the underground car park which sometimes they make you pay for. The hotel is of course not located in the bustle and action of San Sebastian Central, but in a way it was nice to get away each day to the tranquility of the hills. Shortly after I returned from my stay two other friends have subsequently stayed there reflecting both a mark of confidence in my choice but also a validation of their satisfaction as they spoke very well of the hotel afterwards. Best choice if one wants an alternative to staying in San Sebastián central. [...]

M.R M

a month ago

We had a wonderful experience at ARIMA Hotel in San Sebastián. The room was incredibly modern, sleek, and comfortable, and easily one of the nicest hotels we stayed at during our two-week trip. The location is a little outside the city centre, but we actually really enjoyed being in a quieter area. It’s about a We had a wonderful experience at ARIMA Hotel in San Sebastián. The room was incredibly modern, sleek, and comfortable, and easily one of the nicest hotels we stayed at during our two-week trip. The location is a little outside the city centre, but we actually really enjoyed being in a quieter area. It’s about a 15-minute bus ride into San Sebastián, and the buses are clean, well maintained, and come frequently, so getting around was extremely easy. It was definitely not an inconvenience for us. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and we were even given a lovely welcome drink of wine when we arrived. Our room had everything we needed, including a bathtub, and the air conditioning worked perfectly. The café was exceptional as well. We really enjoyed the food and the setting was beautiful and relaxing. The only area we could think of for improvement was the ordering system, which was a little confusing. We weren’t sure whether we were supposed to sit down and order from a menu or order at the bar, and we weren’t sure whether we were supposed to pay immediately or when we left. The lineups could also get a little confusing, as there were often several people waiting and it wasn’t always clear where the line started or where you were supposed to wait. Once we figured it out, though, we had a great experience and really enjoyed the café. We didn’t get a chance to use the gym or pool, but we did get a tour of the facilities, and the spa staff were exceptionally warm, friendly, and welcoming. Overall, we absolutely loved our stay and would definitely return. San Sebastián itself is a can’t-miss destination, and ARIMA was a wonderful place to stay while visiting the area. [...]

Alex Rayón Jerez

a month ago

A fantastic stay at ARIMA Hotel. What stood out most was how peaceful and quiet the hotel is — it is the perfect place to disconnect, relax and get a truly good night’s sleep. The facilities are excellent, modern, comfortable and very well maintained. The gym is particularly impressive and much better equipped than you A fantastic stay at ARIMA Hotel. What stood out most was how peaceful and quiet the hotel is — it is the perfect place to disconnect, relax and get a truly good night’s sleep. The facilities are excellent, modern, comfortable and very well maintained. The gym is particularly impressive and much better equipped than you would normally expect from a hotel. The food was also excellent, with very good quality throughout our stay. Above all, the service deserves a special mention. The entire team was extremely professional, friendly and attentive, making us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. A great combination of comfort, tranquillity, quality facilities, good food and outstanding service. Definitely a hotel I would recommend and return to. [...]

Location

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At Arima Hotel & Spa, you can enjoy the best of both worlds. The hotel is located 20 minutes away from San Sebastian city center and in front of Miramón Forest. The city of Bilbao (home to the Guggenheim Museum) can be reached within 60 minutes, while the beautiful cities of Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz in France are just 40 minutes away.

Arima Hotel & Spa

Arima Hotel & Spa, Paseo de Miramón, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain

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19°C / 66°F