Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
43.321808942030394, -1.97987779175773025 starsPaseo Republica Argentina,4, San Sebastian, Spain, E-20004
Editorial review
The beds at this hotel are so comfortable that guests don't want to leave them. The rooms are incredible and the buffet is amazing. There's a spa and indoor heated pool, and the service is amicable and helpful, although some experienced unhelpful staff members.
Overview
Centrally located in San Sebastian and surrounded by exotic gardens overlooking the Urumea River, the five-star hotel Maria Cristina is just a short walk from San Telmo Museum and Victoria Eugenia Theatre.
Built in 1912 and decorated in luxurious belle époque style the hotel offers a modern spa and wellness center, a swimming pool and a gym.
All 108 rooms and 28 suites with classic design of the Empire and Queen Ana feature panoramic sea and river views, elegant furniture, beautiful marble, exquisite lighting, extravagant carpets and wireless internet access.
The Easo Restaurant, Cafe Saigon and Gritti Bar serve classic Basque and authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
San Sebastian Airport is 20km away.
Year renovated 2012. Number of rooms 136.

The hotel is located in the centre of San Sebastian amidst exotic gardens overlooking the Urumea River. It is only a short walk from San Telmo Museum, Victoria Eugenia Theatre, the Naval Museum, the Science Museum, the Cathedral of Buen Pastor and Real de Miramar Palace, a popular historic building. The property is easily accessible from San Sebastian Airport, Biarritz Airport and Sebastian Train Station.
Distance to:
- City Center - 400 m
- Airport: Donostia - San Sebastian - 15.7km, Biarritz Parme - 39.7km
- Train Station San Sebastian Train Station - 400 m
Rooms
All 108 rooms and 28 suites decorated in opulent classic style with pastel colors, exquisite details and fabulous sea and city views are equipped with satellite TV, air conditioning, wireless high-speed internet access, telephones with voicemail, mini-bars, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and safes.
Classic room (30sqm) with garden views boasts its opulent interior, a luxury pillow king-size bed framed by dark wooden headboards, a wardrobe and bedside tables, a flat screen television and arm-chairs.
Deluxe king room (45sqm) with river views comes with a king-size bed, a step-out balcony, classic style furniture, a pillow top mattress, a marble bathroom, a bathroom phone, bedside tables, a cable TV, a luggage rack and sitting area.
Junior suite (60sqm) with city and river views features a king-size bed wrapped in warm coral hues, a pillow top mattress, luxurious furniture, an imperial wardrobe and bedside tables, a chest of drawers, a separate living room with a decorative fireplace, two flat screen televisions and an expansive private terrace.
Grand suite (77sqm) with gardens and city views is appointed with a king-size bed, a marble bathroom, a pillow top mattress, opulent carpets, a separate living room and a reception hall, a decorative fireplace, a sofa, a drinks cabinet and a flat screen television.
Royal Suite (110sqm) with sea and gardens views comes with two private royal terraces, chandeliers, a decorative fireplace, elegant living room painted in soothing cream and golden tones, plush carpeting, a couch, a table, chairs, bedside tables, a flat screen television with satellite channels, movies, a drinks cabinet and a working space.
All children under the age of one may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. Pets are allowed on request.
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Deluxe Twin Room
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Luxury Room
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Luxury Suite
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Deluxe Spacious Room
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Deluxe Double Room
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Luxury Junior Suite
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Dining options
Continental breakfast is included with the guestroom and is served at the Easo Restaurant daily from 7am till 11am.
The Easo Restaurant offers various delicacies from classic Basque cuisine in comfortable homely atmosphere every day from 7am till 11pm.
Cafe Saigon serves authentic Vietnamese specialties in oriental surrounding from Tuesday to Sunday from noon till 8pm.
Gritti Bar invites the guests for a wide choice of snacks and drinks daily from 11am till midnight.
You can start your day with a buffet breakfast, which costs EUR 29.70 per person per night.
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Work
Five meeting and banquet rooms accommodating up to 700 people can be customized for every type of business event. All of them feature high-tech audio-visual equipment, printers, scanners, photocopiers, fax machines and projectors.
Wireless high-speed internet access is available in the entire hotel and the rate is EUR 5.80 per hour or EUR 17.40 per day.
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Leisure
Leisure area includes Hydra Spa and Wellness Centre with an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and fitness area. The spa offers indulgent massage and beauty treatments, soothing hydrotherapy and exercises. It is open to visitors from Monday to Friday from 7.30am till 10pm and on Saturdays and Sundays – from 9am till 9pm. The facilities are closed on holiday evenings.
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Additional features
Among the additional amenities and services available at the hotel are car parking, a safe deposit box, car rental, an elevator, currency exchange, 24-hour reception, luggage storage, tour desk, a spa and wellness center, dry cleaning, ticket service, non-smoking rooms, 24-hour room service, ironing facilities, heating, dining facilities, continental breakfast, breakfast in the room, business facilities, wireless internet connection, children facilities, babysitting service, facilities for disabled, an indoor swimming pool, leisure and relax facilities.
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| Internet | Wireless internet is available in public areas |
| Guest Parking | Private hotel parking is possible at a location nearby and the rate is EUR 37.90 per day. |
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Guest feedback
Read hotel reviews- Perfect location, the hotel was a great base to visit the Basque area and the front desk staff were very professional and helpful.
- The ladies at the front desk are wonderful and courteous, the hot water takes a long time to come through in the morning.
- The staff was great, efficient receptionist was extremely helpful and the gentleman at the check-in was friendly.
Very good
Policies
| Check-In | from 3 pm |
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| Check-Out | until 12 pm |
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| Pets | Pets are allowed on request |
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The attractions for tourists nearby the residence include the sights of Paseo de La Concha located only 900m away from the hotel, San Sebastian Museum - 1.4km, the Parroquia Sagrada Familia - 1.4km, the Peine del Viento - 2.1km, Faro de Igeldo - 2.3km, the Kursaal Palace - 300m, the Txindoki Club - 1.7km, the Cultural Kutxa Social Foundation - 1.7km, the Cine Astoria Hall - 1.4km, the Cathedral of Buen Pastor - 500m, Real de Miramar Palace - 1.9km, the Anoeta Stadium - 2.2km, the Donostia San Sebastian Aquarium - 1km, San Telmo Museum - 200m, the Naval Museum - 1km, the Science Museum - 2km, Zuloaga Museum – 12km, Guggenheim Museum - 100km, the Armory Museum - 120km, Pais Vasco University - 2km, the Red Cross - 3km, Real Nuevo Golf Club - 6km and Nivelle Golf Club - 35km away from the hotel.
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Getting there
San Sebastian Airport EAS is within 20km away from the hotel accessible via taxi at price 38 EUR.
Biarritz Airport BIQ is about 60km far and taxi costs 100 EUR.
Pamplona Airport PNA is within 90km away from the residence and the taxi rate is 137 EUR.
Bilbao International Airport BIO is approximately 100km away accessible via taxi at price 155 EUR.
By car from Bilbao International Airport follow the E70 (A8) motorway straight to San Sebastian, exit at Amara N6 and continue along the riverside. Then turn left onto Okendo Street after Zurriola Bridge and follow the blue hotel signs.
Driving from Madrid follow the A1 motorway to San Sebastian and exit at N7, continue along the riverside and later turn left onto Okendo Street after Zurriola Bridge, then follow the blue hotel signs.
From Barcelona drive along the N130 motorway to San Sebastian and exit at N7. Go along the riverside and turn left onto Okendo Street after Zurriola Bridge, later follow the blue hotel signs.
Getting around
The hotel is 20km away from San Sebastian Airport EAS. It is within 60km from Biarritz Airport BIQ and 90km far from Pamplona Airport PNA. The alternative Bilbao International Airport BIO is 100km away from the residence. San Sebastian Train Station is about 400m far and San Sebastian Bus Station is only 3km away from the hotel.
Public parking costs EUR 24.48 per day.
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Maria Cristina Hotel San Sebastian Reviews
Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Maria Cristina Hotel San Sebastian
Average guest rating:
3.7Based on 60 reviews
- Service 3.1
- Location 4.3
- Rooms 4.4
- Dining 4.4
- Value 3.6
Individual guest reviews
Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews.
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Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Average rating: 4.7
A luxourious hotel at a reasonable price, front desk and superb rooms. The food was excellent &.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 5 Value
- 4 Dining
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Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Average rating: 4.8
Excellent helpful staff and large room. Breakfast was delicious.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 5 Dining
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Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Average rating: 4.7
Wonderful bed linens and facilities excellent.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
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Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Average rating: 4.6
In a lovely area, elegant Hotel and well worth the money we paid. Extremely comfortable and the door staff are extremely helpful.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Service
- 5 Value
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Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Average rating: 4.4
The surroundings were beautiful, the location of the Hotel was fabulous overlooking the river & and the staff did very well. The rooms were very spacious, near all the tapas bars were some of the best.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 4 Value
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Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Average rating: 4.4
Nice location, great place and the staff are friendly is very central.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 5 Service
- 5 Value
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Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Average rating: 4.5
The location was perfect for city and beach, the Hotel had a wonderful Vietnamese restaurant. Staff were very attentive and friendly, the room was large.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
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Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Average rating: 4.7
Great location and excellent value for money. Very helpful staff, room luxury and near the best restaurants.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 5 Value
- 5 Dining
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Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Average rating: 4.4
Location wonderful, nice breakfact good service pleasant place and great staff. Lovely large room and excellent breakfast.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
- 4 Dining
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Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Average rating: 4.2
Very good location, a hotel of this standard should offer free internet access.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 5 Value
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Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Average rating: 5.0
S location is perfect in the old town, the hotel is incredibly beautiful.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Value
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