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Paseo de Igueldo 55, 20008 San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
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Avenida
3.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
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San Francisco, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good location & value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
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We booked through travelocity and were pleasantly surprised when we went into the room. Big bathroom, windows w/ a view, lots of closet space, a mini fridge & a day bed/couch in the corner perfect for all our bags.

The hotel is on a hill above the main cove of San Sebastian and it was about a 8-10 minute walk down to the beach. A great location if you don't want to be in the thick of tourist traffic and like to get a little walking in (the hill is pretty minor but I should admit that I live in San Francisco).

The room was clean, had a great view, overlooked the pool and had WiFi and a couple TV channels in English - always a plus.

The only issue was that when we checked in the receptionist told us when breakfast was, but didn't tell us that it was a separate cost, so be sure to ask when you're up front. The buffet was pretty standard, lots of bread & pastries, but they also had some great fruit choices.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Worthing, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Pretty average”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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Not a great experience. We booked through an internet site( not the hotel's) and perhaps that explains why the room was cramped, facing the back and without any air conditioning.A tower fan was in the room which was fairly ineffectual.The lighting was pretty poor.The bathroom looked out into a dingy shaft.
No food was available only a vending machine on the floor below the reception .We paid in excess of 90 euros and I did not think it was worth it. It looks better in the picture.
The restaurant next door was excellent.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“We loved it and we'll be back!!!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011

We spent excellent vacation on Avenida Apartments!!!!!. The room very clean with a very good kitchen, bathroom, etc.....very nice personal from reception and a lot of fun around.
We don't need to go too far away because everything was around!!!! Excellent location!!!.
We was able to use facilities from Avenida Hotel across the street for gym, swimming pool, bar, shows, etc.

We can't wait to come back next year.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“There is better in the neighbourhood”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2011

Hotel located on the hills surrounding Donostia San Sebastian with a great view on the bay of the city. +/- 500m from the beach (they say 200m) easy to be reached by foot.
At check in the receptionist had almost no knowledge of any foreign language. Afterwards the lady at the desk was much better and very willing to meet any request (f.e. restaurant bookings,...)
They fully exploit in their room rates the fact they are one of the only hotels having an outdoor 15*8m swimming pool. This reduces the value for money significantly.
Tidy hotel dominated but prohibition signs ruin the ambiance. Rooms are renovated but remain old fashioned.
Almost no insulation of the rooms limit the night rest. Moreover room cleaning starts at 7 o'clock.
Breakfast up to standard for a 3 stars hotel with no plus.
No bar only vending machines, again little ambiance. The hotel has no restaurant but neighbours a very good restaurant (Rekondo).
With family rooms at 200 euro we expected more, even with a swimming pool

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Dublin
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Nice”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2011

Stayed one night. Surprised that in a city so renowned for its food there was no option for food in the hotel ( just the usual €20 breakfast that nobody eats). I don't even think there was a bar!! Room was fine although I hate the way they have two beds stuck together. Outside there was a fresh garden feel about the place. Overall it was good value and with a few slight tweeks this place could be great. Would stay again considering a taxi to the old centre was only €8!

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Avenida San Sebastián Donostia
Address: Paseo de Igueldo 55, 20008 San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
Price range (per night):* 94 AUD - 229 AUD

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