Tucked into the wooded hills of the Navarran Pyrenees, Arantza Hotela is an adults-only hideaway designed around privacy. With just eleven suites, it feels intimate and contained — a contemporary mountain retreat where forest, design and warmth come together. Architecture is modern, built in timber and glass, with interiors that balance clean lines and natural textures. Many suites open onto private terraces, some with outdoor hot tubs overlooking the trees. It’s a place for couples seeking seclusion and quiet, where the surrounding forest shapes the pace of the stay.
Arantza Hotela
Arantza Hotela
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Hot tubs
Gourmet restaurant
Hiking
Yoga & dance
Hydrotherapy spa
Electric bikes
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Arantza Hotela
Everything here feels perfect for two. Mornings begin quietly: mist in the valley, a slow breakfast. Afternoons might be spent walking through the surrounding woodland or returning early to your terrace. Outdoor hot tubs invite ritual — warmth against cool air, trees close enough to feel part of the room. The atmosphere is intimate. Design carries the mood — wood, stone, clean geometry — with nature always central.
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Spa
A private ritual
The spa is small and designed for private use, which shifts the experience completely. A hydrotherapy pool with waterfall sits beside large windows looking out to the forest, alongside a sauna, steam room, ice room and Himalayan salt chamber. You move through it at your own pace — warm water, cool air, mountain views — with herbal teas or fresh juices in between.
Wellness
Designed to be shared
Treatments are brought to your suite, so you can enjoy massages side by side or take turns, without ever leaving your space. Everything is set up quietly — oils, music, lighting — so the experience feels seamless and unhurried. Private yoga can also be arranged, with a choice of gentle styles that suit the slower pace of the stay.
Table
Seasonal Navarran flavour
Cooking reflects the farm-to-table character of Navarra, with menus shaped by what’s in season — vegetables, mountain meats, regional cheeses and fresh seafood sourced from nearby Pasaia. A member of the team visits local markets, farms and the port to select ingredients daily, which the kitchen then prepares with a light touch in the hotel’s gourmet restaurant. Breakfast follows the same approach: simple, local and generous.
Place
Atlantic forest
This part of the Navarran Pyrenees feels softer and greener than you might expect — rain-fed forest, rolling valleys and shifting mountain light. Arantza Hotela sits just above the village of Arantza, surrounded by chestnut and beech woodland, with footpaths leading straight out into the hills for gentle walks. Electric bikes are also available to borrow, for a leisurely ride into the village.
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Suites
All eleven suites face the forested valley, with floor-to-ceiling glazing and private terraces that bring the landscape in. Interiors are contemporary but warm — oak, stone and soft, neutral tones — and some suites include outdoor hot tubs for added privacy. Each room features a handcrafted Hästens bed, with a reputation as one of the most comfortable in the world. At night, everything settles into complete stillness.
Additional Information & Cancellation
Additional Information
Getting there
The nearest airport is San Sebastián (around 45 minutes by car). Bilbao Airport is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes away, offering a wider range of international connections. Car hire is recommended for ease of access and to explore the surrounding area.
Child policy
Arantza Hotela is an adults-only hotel, designed for guests aged 18 and over.
Things to do
Experiences here are shaped around you. The hotel can arrange tailored days based on your interests — from guided walks through the surrounding forest to cultural and food-led experiences across the wider Basque region.
Wine tastings are particularly personal, often hosted by local producers who come to the hotel to share not just their wines but their stories. For something more immersive, you might be invited into a traditional gastronomic society (txoko), joining a local cuadrilla to cook and eat together — a rare insight into Basque culture.
Further afield, the Bardenas Reales Natural Park offers a striking contrast to the green hills, with 4x4 or buggy explorations through its semi-desert landscape, while the historic smuggler routes of the Pyrenees can be explored with a guide, ending with a simple meal in a mountain hut.
Wellness-led experiences can also be arranged, including biodynamic craniosacral therapy — a gentle, hands-on treatment that supports the body’s natural balance and healing — as well as private yoga sessions. You might begin the day with a dynamic Vinyasa flow or opt for a slower Hatha practice, combining movement, breath and stillness.
These experiences can be arranged through your Wellness Traveller concierge.
Points of interest
The village of Arantza sits just below the hotel, offering a glimpse of traditional rural life.
San Sebastián, known for its beaches and food culture, is under an hour away, while Biarritz and the French Basque coast can also be reached for day trips.
Sustainability
Sustainability here is both certified and operational. Arantza Hotela holds the European Ecolabel and Biosphere Certification, alongside AENOR recognition for measuring and reducing its carbon footprint. It aligns its approach with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on efficient resource use, waste reduction and support for the local economy. The hotel is also part of regional circular economy and zero-waste initiatives, with recent recognition including the GrINN Award for Best Sustainable Hotel in Europe and a “Responsible Wellness” award for its wider approach to low-impact hospitality.
Cancellation
Your stay is booked with Wellness Traveller. Cancellation and amendment terms vary depending on the room, rate and dates you choose. The terms that apply will be provided before you confirm your booking and detailed on your booking confirmation.
For refundable bookings, Wellness Traveller requires an additional 24 hours' notice before the hotel’s cancellation deadlines, allowing us time to process the cancellation on your behalf.
If your plans change, please email hello@wellnesstraveller.co, quoting your booking reference. Your cancellation will take effect from the date we receive your written request.
A £25 administration fee per booking applies where you ask us to make a change or cancellation, in addition to any cancellation charges that apply to your booking. This fee does not apply where you have a statutory right to cancel without charge.
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