Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian

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Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Paseo Republica Argentina, 4, San Sebastian, Spain, 20004·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Comfort9.7
Location9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Staff9.5
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families27%
Groups7%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Comfort9.7
Location9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Staff9.5
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families27%
Groups7%
Solo6%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible on site at EUR 59.10 per day.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 50.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:137
Former name
Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
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Rooms and availability

Classic Queen Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed
  • Garden view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking
Royal King Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • River view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

EUR 59.10 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Laundry

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
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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

Paseo Republica Argentina, 4, San Sebastian, Spain, 20004
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Paseo Republica Argentina, 4, San Sebastian, Spain, 20004
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Paseo Republica Argentina, 4, San Sebastian, Spain, 20004
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Zurriola Hiribidea 1
Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium
590 m
Church
San Vicente Church
520 m
Calle Peñaflorida
Plaza Gipuzkoa
470 m
Paseo de Zurriola
Zurriola Beach
580 m
Plaza Sarriegi
Monumento al Tamborrero
310 m
Gallery
Sala Kubo Kutxa
360 m
Bridge
Zurriola Bridge
200 m
Kontxa Pasealekua 1 In Plaza Cervantes
Don Quijote y Sancho Panza
490 m
Monte Urgull
Sagrado Corazon
580 m
Gallery
Cibrian Gallery
370 m
Restaurant
Victoria cafe
0 m
Restaurant
Cafe Saigon
220 m
Restaurant
DRY San Sebastian
200 m
Restaurant
Oquendo
300 m
Restaurant
Bar Sport
490 m
Restaurant
Restaurante Club Golf Basozabal
360 m
Restaurant
Baga Biga Faktoria
340 m
Restaurant
El Bar de Gorka
420 m

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FAQ about Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian

How far is Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian hotel from the city centre?
Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian hotel is located in an old district.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from the 5-star Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian?
Guests of the 5-star Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian can visit Old Town (just near the accommodation), or the as much formal garden Plaza Gipuzkoa Park placed 6 minutes' walk away.
Is there a parking at Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian?
Yes, Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian offers public parking nearby.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian?
Restaurants near the Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian include Restaurante Tracamundana (a short way from the property) famous for contemporary cuisine as well as Itsaspe Donosti (100 meters away) featuring Mediterranean dishes.
Can I have breakfast at the 5-star Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 5-star Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What payment methods are available in the Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian?
At the Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian, you can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa.
What room types are available at Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian hotel?
Classic Queen Room, Premium King Room, and Premium Queen Room are among the room types available at Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the hotel?
All rooms of the hotel feature a minibar fridge as well as a safe, some of them boast private bathrooms along with a hair dryer and a roll-in shower.
Is the Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes, rooms with accessible facilities, accessible bathrooms, and wheelchair access are provided at the Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian for guests with special needs.
Is the staff at Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian hotel multilingual?
Yes, the staff of Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian hotel can assist you in Spanish, English, and Italian.
Does Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian hotel offer facilities for business travellers?
Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian hotel conveniently features conference equipment and a desk as well as a conference room on-site.
Which facilities are available in the hotel?
The hotel is equipped with currency exchange and a lift as well as a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service for safety purposes.
Which children services are provided at the Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian?
For guests staying at the Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian with their children, babysitting service will be extremely useful.
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