Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
43.321783, -1.979952Overview
5-star Belle Époque hotel overlooking the Urumea River and Cantabrian Sea, opposite the Victoria Eugenia Theatre
Rooms & Suites
Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian offers spacious luxury suites with high ceilings and Juliet balconies. Each air-conditioned room includes a marble bathroom with a separate bath and rain-effect shower, plus bathrobes and slippers. The Premium King Room with River View overlooks the Cantabrian Sea and Urumea River, while Deluxe King Rooms face the garden.
Dining & Bar
The hotel's Breakfast Restaurant serves a sumptuous buffet with local products and a la carte dishes such as truffle omelette and eggs Benedict. Café Saigon is the Asian restaurant on site, offering Vietnamese dishes like pho and spring rolls. The DRY Martini cocktail bar provides signature cocktails and traditional tapas in a setting that has welcomed celebrities.
Services & Amenities
A 24-hour bilingual concierge team with Les Clefs d'Or assists with restaurant bookings, private car hire, and customized excursions. Guests can use the fitness centre, bicycle rental, and organized walking tours or cooking classes. Additional services include valet parking, electric vehicle charging, and an airport shuttle.
Location & Attractions
Located opposite the Victoria Eugenia Theatre, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from San Sebastián's Old Town and 450 metres from the Kursaal Convention Centre. La Concha and Zurriola beaches are within a 10-minute walk, while the film festival landmarks are on the doorstep. The hotel also offers private shuttles to nearby villages like Getaria for wine tours.
Accessibility & Family
The hotel provides wheelchair-accessible rooms with lowered bathroom sinks, grab rails, and visual aids such as Braille and tactile signs. Family rooms are available, along with baby-sitting and child services - plus a welcome box for young children. Allergy-free rooms and non-smoking floors are also on offer.
- Architecture: Opened in 1912, a Belle Époque building opposite the Victoria Eugenia Theatre
- Film History: Hosted Woody Allen and Elizabeth Taylor during the San Sebastián Film Festival
- Concierge: 24-hour bilingual team with Les Clefs d'Or recognition
- Dining: 2 restaurants including Café Saigon Asian cuisine and DRY Martini cocktail bar
- Breakfast: Buffet with local delicacies and a la carte options like spider crab omelette
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible with Braille, tactile signs, and grab rails
- Transport: Valet parking, electric vehicle charging station, and airport shuttle
Rooms and availability
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Garden view
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Free Wi-Fi
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Non-smoking
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Free Wi-Fi
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Non-smoking
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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River view
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Free Wi-Fi
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Non-smoking
Facilities
Main facilities
EUR 59.10 per day
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room view
- Garden view
- River view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
| 💵 Lowest room price | 394 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 22.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | San Sebastian, EAS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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