Best for
Travelers who prefer historic houses to contemporary resorts will appreciate the palace setting, with gardens giving a Getxo stay room to unfold.
Best for
Travelers who prefer historic houses to contemporary resorts will appreciate the palace setting, with gardens giving a Getxo stay room to unfold.
What makes it special
A game of croquet connects you with the palace family's sporting tradition, offering a playful change of pace after sightseeing.
Room to consider
Confirm extra-bed arrangements before booking, since only selected rooms can accommodate one and the hotel needs advance notice.
Insider tip
For pets under nine kilograms, contact the hotel before booking to confirm a designated room, as online reservations cannot secure pet accommodation.
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Palacio Arriluce Hotel is a 49-room palace hotel in Getxo, on the coast just outside Bilbao. It faces the Cantabrian Sea and the Abra harbor from the Neguri area, one of the Basque Country's most historic seaside addresses. The hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and works best for travelers who want Bilbao access with a calmer coastal base.
The building dates to 1912 and was created as a grand family residence before its new life as a hotel. That past still matters. Palacio Arriluce is not a standard city hotel with old decor added later. The house, terraces, gardens, chapel, stained glass, and sea-facing position give the stay its character. The result feels personal, polished, and more residential than many larger hotels in Bilbao.
The room sits in the Pergola wing, where a colonnaded gallery meets the palace garden. This part of the building once served as the family's leisure and wellness area. The croquet court is close by.
Art by Sonia Delaunay and Alberdi brings colour into the interiors. Green and Bilbao blue form part of the room's palette. The rooms vary in design, so the furnishings and details are individual to each space. A shower forms part of the bathroom, and air conditioning is provided.
In one outdoor layout, pale cushioned chairs gather around a round dark table at the room front. Dark striped back cushions sit against the pale seat cushions on the chairs. Stone-toned columns rise beneath dark roof beams along the gallery. Potted greenery stands beside the glazed doors, where curtains soften the room entrance. Adjacent room doorways continue along the colonnade.
The room sits in the Pergola wing, where a colonnaded gallery meets the palace garden. This part of the building once served as the family's...
Within the palace, broad windows bring light into a room shaped by art and strong colour. Sonia Delaunay and Alberdi feature in the room's art, alongside green and Bilbao blue tones. These colours link the design to the building's identity. Furnishings and layouts differ between the individual rooms.
One bedroom design places a mustard chair beside a small round pale table, close to the curtains. The long pale fabric has dark blue panels at the base. A narrow dark shelf sits below the wall-mounted screen, and the bathroom opens through a doorway with a dark frame.
The bathroom has a shower. One design pairs a dark veined basin surface with a mirror framed in gold tones. The taps pick up the same tones, with a dark shelf and a sculptural object above the counter. Another bathroom layout has an arched mirror over a pale counter with a veined surface.
Within the palace, broad windows bring light into a room shaped by art and strong colour. Sonia Delaunay and Alberdi feature in the room's art,...
Art and colour give this room in the main palace its character. The design takes inspiration from Sonia Delaunay, bringing her influence into the historic setting. Rooms look towards the garden or croquet court, with different furnishings and details in each space.
A bedroom design sets a tall blue headboard beside a grey fabric armchair. Framed colourful art hangs above a cupboard in wood tones, with round handles in gold tones. A shaded lamp sits on a dark bedside surface. Beside the cupboard, a slim frame in gold tones adds height to the arrangement.
In another bedroom layout, pale curtains with blue lower panels surround a glazed opening in a wood frame. A narrow desk in wood tones stands below the wall-mounted screen, with a pale textured chair. This gives work its own place in that room. Air conditioning is provided, and the bathroom includes a shower.
Art and colour give this room in the main palace its character. The design takes inspiration from Sonia Delaunay, bringing her influence into the historic...
Original palace features connect the room to the building's family history. Art by Sonia Delaunay and Alberdi sits alongside the family's symbolic colours. Each room has its own design, with views of the garden or croquet court.
One bedroom has green upper wall panels above pale lower panels. A pale padded headboard is paired with long curtains that have dark blue lower sections. Through a doorway with a dark frame, the bathroom has a broad pale veined counter. A tall arched mirror rises above it.
Another design pairs a tall dark blue headboard with two grey fabric chairs around a small round dark table. The chairs sit beside full-height glazing, apart from the sleeping area. Deep blue panels at the base of the long curtains carry that colour through the room. The bathroom includes a shower, and air conditioning is provided.
Original palace features connect the room to the building's family history. Art by Sonia Delaunay and Alberdi sits alongside the family's symbolic colours. Each room...
Set beneath the palace's former bedrooms, this room retains original features of the family home. Sonia Delaunay and Alberdi bring their art into the interiors, where the family's symbolic colours also feature. Furnishings differ with each room's own design.
One bedroom layout places a pale padded headboard against green wall panels. Dark bedside units have edges in gold tones, with ribbed pale lamps beneath dark shades. Blue and striped cushions add pattern around the bed. Pale curtains frame the tall glazed opening beside the sleeping area.
A bathroom design has two rectangular basins within a long pale veined counter. The broad mirror reflects blue-green patterned surfaces and a cupboard in wood tones. Gold-toned taps sit at the basins, while towels hang beneath the counter in this layout. A shower is provided in the bathroom, and the room also has air conditioning.
Set beneath the palace's former bedrooms, this room retains original features of the family home. Sonia Delaunay and Alberdi bring their art into the interiors,...
A private terrace is available in some layouts only.
The lounge area gives seating its own place beside the sleeping space. Windows look towards the palace surroundings and croquet court. The suite's art includes work by Sonia Delaunay and Alberdi, among the family's symbolic colours. The design varies from one suite to the next.
In one layout, a pale sofa sits near the glazed opening. A mustard chair stands beside a small round table, with green wall panels around the seating. A wardrobe in wood tones has round handles, and a tall narrow mirror rises above its surface.
One bathroom design has twin rectangular basins beneath a tall arched mirror. Blue-green patterned surfaces surround the counter, with a dark-framed glass partition nearby. A cupboard in wood tones also forms part of this arrangement. Beneath the basin area, a round pale stool provides another detail. The bathroom includes a shower.
The lounge area gives seating its own place beside the sleeping space. Windows look towards the palace surroundings and croquet court. The suite's art includes...
These suites occupy two different parts of the property: the restored palace rooms and the Pergola gallery. Art by Sonia Delaunay and Alberdi joins the hotel's green and Bilbao blue colours in interiors shaped by those individual settings. A lounge area gives each suite room to sit away from the bed.
One layout has a curved glazed bay with pale cushioned window seating. A small folding stool sits nearby, with a wood-toned desk and chair along the wall. Pale lounge seating gathers around a low round table, above a patterned rug on wood-toned flooring. Long curtains with blue lower panels frame the glazed bay in that layout.
Another layout places a grey upholstered chair and round dark table beside full-height glazing. A tall wood-toned cupboard stands near the bed, with deep blue curtain panels carrying colour across the room. Air conditioning and a shower are provided in the suite.
These suites occupy two different parts of the property: the restored palace rooms and the Pergola gallery. Art by Sonia Delaunay and Alberdi joins the...
A single bathroom is shared between the sleeping areas.
Original coloured stained glass remains in one of the bedrooms, preserving a feature of the family's palace. Its art includes work by Sonia Delaunay, Frantisek Kupka and Alberdi. Bilbao blue, green and red give the interiors the building's own symbolic colours.
In one bedroom design, green wall panels surround a pale padded headboard. Round wall lights and framed art sit nearby. Grey fabric seats and a mustard chair face a round dark table, above a pale patterned rug. This group of furniture gives the room a place to sit away from the bed.
A further seating layout pairs two grey chairs with a small round table beside glazed doors in wood frames. A tall mirror with a gold-toned frame stands against the green wall panels, with a mustard chair in front. Outside, the croquet court forms the outlook. The bathroom has a shower, and air conditioning is provided.
Original coloured stained glass remains in one of the bedrooms, preserving a feature of the family's palace. Its art includes work by Sonia Delaunay, Frantisek...
An extra bed must be requested in advance and confirmed by the hotel before the stay.
Three separate doors open from the rooms to the outdoor space. An independent lounge keeps sitting and sleeping apart. Art by Sonia Delaunay, Frantisek Kupka and Alberdi joins the Bilbao blue, green and red tones in the interiors. The palette reflects the historic palace setting.
One bedroom design has green wall panels around a pale padded headboard. Bedside cabinets have edges in gold tones, with a cupboard in wood tones nearby. A tall narrow mirror stands alongside them. A grey fabric seat at the foot of the bed carries a blue throw, adding a place to sit in that layout.
In one outdoor design, two dark-framed chairs have pale cushions around a round dark table. A balustrade in stone tones frames the outlook across the water. Harbour boats, a tower and hills lie beyond it. The suite also has a shower and air conditioning.
Three separate doors open from the rooms to the outdoor space. An independent lounge keeps sitting and sleeping apart. Art by Sonia Delaunay, Frantisek Kupka...
The hotel sits at Atxekolandeta 15 in Getxo, above the water and close to the Neguri metro station. Bilbao is within easy reach by car, taxi, or metro, while Bilbao Airport is close enough for a smooth arrival. Guests can use the hotel as a base for the Guggenheim Museum, the Fine Arts Museum, Casco Viejo, pintxos routes, and business meetings in the city.
Getxo gives the stay a different rhythm from central Bilbao. The promenade, harbor, Ereaga beach, old villas, and views across the bay create a softer setting. It is still urban enough to be useful, but it gives more air and sea light than a hotel in the city center. That is the key reason to book it.
This location is not for guests who want to step straight into Bilbao nightlife. It is for guests who like the idea of visiting the city, then returning to a quieter coastal address with space, gardens, and water views. For many leisure stays, that trade works very well.
Palacio Arriluce Hotel has 49 rooms and suites. They are split between the historic palace and newer garden or gallery areas, so the best choice depends on how much a guest values period detail, terrace space, or sea outlook. Some rooms lean into the house's old character. Others feel more contemporary and residential.
The stronger categories are worth considering because views are a major part of the property. Rooms facing the sea or harbor feel very different from more inward-facing options. Guests who care about outdoor space should look closely at terrace categories, as the coastal setting is one of the hotel's main strengths.
Design is calm rather than loud. Expect soft color, art, tailored fabrics, and a sense of old Getxo society brought into the present. The rooms do not need to overstate the theme. The palace setting already does much of the work.
Delaunay is the main restaurant and one of the hotel's most important features. It is led by Basque chef Benat Ormaetxea and takes its name from artist Sonia Delaunay. The cooking is rooted in local products and Basque tradition, but the room and menu feel modern rather than nostalgic.
The restaurant gives guests a serious dining option without needing to return to Bilbao at night. That matters in Getxo, especially for short stays, bad weather, or guests who want a slower evening after a day in the city. The wine focus also fits the region well, with the Basque Country, Rioja, and wider Spain all close in spirit.
Kupka Cocktail Bar adds another layer. It occupies the former chapel and keeps original details, including stained glass. It is one of the more memorable spaces in the hotel because it turns heritage into something social and relaxed. The terrace, lounges, and breakfast service complete the rhythm, moving the day from sea-facing morning to late drink without making guests leave the property.
The spa is a real part of the stay, not a token treatment room. Facilities include a pool area, steam bath, sauna, relaxation room, treatment cabins, and a gym. The wellness concept connects with Getxo's old seaside-spa culture, which gives it more local meaning than a generic urban spa.
There is also an outdoor swimming pool, terraces, gardens, and a croquet lawn. These features help the hotel feel like a small coastal estate rather than a converted mansion with bedrooms. On sunny days, the pool and terrace are part of the appeal. On cooler days, the spa and lounges carry the same relaxed pace indoors.
Travelers planning busy Bilbao days should not ignore the value of this setup. After museums, meetings, or long walks, the hotel offers a natural pause. It gives the trip a resort edge without putting guests far from the city.
Palacio Arriluce Hotel is well placed for guests who want both Bilbao and the coast. The Guggenheim Museum, the Fine Arts Museum, Plaza Moyua, and central restaurants are easy to reach. The metro makes the city feel practical, while taxis keep dinner plans simple.
Getxo itself deserves time. Guests can walk along the waterfront, visit Ereaga beach, explore Algorta, and see the Vizcaya Bridge, one of the area's great landmarks. The neighborhood has a strong local identity, with old villas, marina life, beach culture, and pintxos bars nearby.
This mix is the hotel's strongest travel argument. A stay here can include art in Bilbao, wine country day trips, coastal walks, and slow evenings by the water. It suits guests who do not want to choose between city and sea.
Compared with Hotel Carlton Bilbao, Palacio Arriluce Hotel feels more intimate and coastal. Hotel Carlton has the advantage for guests who want a classic central address near Plaza Moyua. Palacio Arriluce has the edge for sea views, gardens, spa time, and a more private house atmosphere.
Compared with Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastian, Palacio Arriluce is smaller and less grand in a city-palace sense. Maria Cristina is better for guests focused on San Sebastian dining and Belle Epoque scale. Palacio Arriluce is better for Bilbao access, Getxo coastal life, and a quieter Basque stay with fewer rooms.
Compared with Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao, Palacio Arriluce is less immediate for the Guggenheim Museum but more relaxed. Domine is the sharper choice for museum-first city trips. Palacio Arriluce is the better choice for travelers who want Bilbao by day and a refined seaside return at night.
Service should feel personal because the hotel is small enough for staff to recognize the pace of the stay. The best moments are likely to be quiet ones: breakfast with the sea nearby, a drink in Kupka, a spa session after Bilbao, or a terrace hour before dinner.
The atmosphere is grown-up and composed. It is not a resort with a large activity program, and it is not a business hotel built for quick turnover. It is a restored palace with a strong local setting, aimed at guests who value architecture, service, food, and a sense of place.
Book Palacio Arriluce Hotel if you want a 49-room palace hotel near Bilbao, with Cantabrian Sea views, Delaunay restaurant, Kupka Cocktail Bar, a spa, outdoor pool, croquet lawn, terraces, and access to both Getxo and the city. It is especially good for couples, design-minded travelers, Bilbao repeat visitors, and guests who want a refined coastal base rather than a central city hotel.
Do not book it if you need Bilbao nightlife outside the door, a large resort, or the fastest possible walk to the Guggenheim Museum. Central Bilbao hotels will be more practical for that. Palacio Arriluce Hotel is best for travelers who want the Basque Country with water, history, food, calm, and enough city access to keep the trip flexible.
Art by Sonia Delaunay and other artists gives the palace interiors a distinctive identity, making the building part of your stay.
Delaunay brings contemporary Basque cooking to the palace, while the English bar offers a separate setting for drinks after dinner.
The outdoor pool overlooks the Bay of Biscay, giving summer afternoons a seaside focus without leaving the hotel's grounds.
Atxekolandeta Kalea 15, 48992 Algorta Bizkaia, Spain
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Yes. Palacio Arriluce Hotel is a strong choice for travelers who want Basque style, sea views, spa, and quiet luxury. It suits couples, Bilbao visitors, food lovers, wellness guests, and travelers who prefer Getxo over the city center.
Palacio Arriluce Hotel is located in Getxo, in the Neguri area near Bilbao, Spain. The hotel overlooks the Cantabrian Sea and works well for guests exploring Bilbao, Getxo, beaches, and the Basque coast.
Palacio Arriluce Hotel has 49 rooms and suites, including 10 suites. The small size gives the hotel a private residential feel, with many rooms shaped by art, light, and sea views.
Palacio Arriluce is a restored palace mansion with historic character and contemporary Basque luxury. The hotel combines sea-view terraces, gardens, gastronomy, spa facilities, and a calm setting above the bay.
Yes. Palacio Arriluce Hotel works well for travelers who want Bilbao access with a quieter coastal base. Guests can visit the Guggenheim Museum, old town, restaurants, and cultural sights, then return to Getxo.
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