Villa Magalean Hotel and Spa

High standard accommodation in a small classy hotel, with very supportive staff. The local village is a great example of Spanish lifestyle, with lovely restaurants. A yummy breakfast

We had a wonderful stay in this small hotel. Our suite was spacious and totally quiet with a small balcony where we could enjoy cocktails. The breakfast was generous and made to order. (I would only suggest they offer more variety in the fruit. Every day it was the same kiwi and bananas.) The staff were helpful, giving us good recommendations for restaurants. We were sorry the hotel restaurant is now closed. It would have been convenient to eat there on nights we were tired and didn't want to walk into town. However, the walk into town is easy and it is not far. We had excellent spa treatments with the very good therapists.

This hotel is absolute perfection! The friendliest staff ever. They helped us with everything from dinner reservations to securing train tickets and when our train cancelled they happily extended our reservation! The decor here is quirky—stained glass windows, intentionally crooked wall sconces—and reflects the casual elegance throughout. Our room and bathroom were enormous with a large terrace where we sipped local wine as the church bells rang. Perfectly situated at the foot of the old town and an easy walk to the marina. I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in this gem of a town.

Wonderful little hotel with luxurious, chic and well appointed rooms. We stayed in the junior suite, which was large with a separate sitting area and balcony overlooking the gardens. Very well located on a quiet street, only a few minutes walk to all bars and restaurants and just across the street from the bus to San Sebastian. Staff is eager to please and very helpful with reservations and suggestions. Breakfast is tasty, and Hondarribia is a terrific choice for a base in the area.

I spent a weekend with my husband in Villa Magalean in April. The hotel is very elegant, nicely decorated, better equipped than many boutique hotels I’ve been to. The rooms are spotless and very comfortable, so much that we asked for the brand of the beds! The staff prepare the room for the night by opening the beds and closing the curtains which is a very nice touch. The hotel has a small but very nice spa with Cinq Mondes products. We had a nice massage and enjoyed the sauna for a bit. It’s hard to find bad food in the Bask Country, but the breakfast in the hotel was amazing! We could choose what we want from the night before to have a personalized breakfast. Last but not least, the staff were very friendly and professional. Definitely recommended!