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Seaside comfort
Barcelo Costa Vasca ★★★★
San Sebastian
A 4-star stay with two pools, a spa, and a short walk to the sea and city beaches.
Swimming pool hotels · Basque Country · Spain
We assessed 9 hotels in San Sebastian with pools and selected the 8 best for this page.
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Seaside comfort
San Sebastian
A 4-star stay with two pools, a spa, and a short walk to the sea and city beaches.
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Cliffside views
San Sebastian
Stay on a cliff above San Sebastian for breathtaking views, a seasonal pool, and easy access to the beach.
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Beachfront Boutique
San Sebastian
A stylish 5-star on La Concha Beach with a rooftop bar, sea views, and Nobu dining.
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Eco retreat
San Sebastian
A forest-set eco hotel with a rooftop pool and spa, five minutes on foot from the science museum.
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Adults-only
San Sebastian
A rooftop pool, sauna and slick design in the heart of San Sebastian — an adults-only retreat steps from the cathedral.
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Rooftop pool
San Sebastian
A hillside 4-star with rooftop pool, spa, and a breakfast buffet guests love – close to the old town.
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Central & quiet
San Sebastian
A converted convent with a rooftop pool and high guest ratings, steps from the city center.
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Rooftop pool & free parking
San Sebastian
A rooftop pool, free parking and a bus stop at the door make this a practical base for exploring San Sebastian.
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Extended Stay
San Sebastian Aparthotel
An extended-stay base in San Sebastian's Amara district with a rooftop pool, fitness centre, and flexible workspaces.
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You're in the right place. Most pool hotels here are 4-star, but options start at 3-star. The highest-rated is the Zenit Convento San Martin at 9.1, a 4-star in a converted convent near the city center with a rooftop pool. For the lowest price, consider Leonardo Hotel San Sebastian at 52 EUR, which also has a rooftop pool and free parking. If budget is no object, the Nobu Hotel San Sebastian offers a beachfront experience starting at 1058 EUR.
The Leonardo Hotel San Sebastian, a 3-star property with a rooftop pool, free parking, and a bus stop at the door, is the most affordable at around 52 EUR per night.
For a romantic stay, consider the Axel Hotel San Sebastian - Adults Only, featuring a rooftop pool and slick design, or the Nobu Hotel San Sebastian on La Concha Beach with its sea views and Nobu dining.
The city center and the area near the old town are most walkable. Hotels like Catalonia Donosti and Zenit Convento San Martin are close to attractions; Leonardo Hotel San Sebastian has a bus stop right outside.
For warm weather and swimming, book in summer (June to September). Prices are likely higher; you may find more affordable rates in the shoulder months of May and October, though the pool may be seasonal at some properties.
San Sebastian's pool hotels are a study in contrasts, spread from the beachfront to the hillsides. Along La Concha and Ondarreta, you'll find stylish stays like the Nobu Hotel San Sebastian, where the sea is your neighbor. Inland, properties like Catalonia Donosti and Zenit Convento San Martin offer rooftop pools with views over the old town and the bay, while Arima Hotel & Spa sits in a forested setting near the science museum.
The price spread is equally wide, from around 52 EUR at a functional 3-star with a pool to over 1000 EUR at the exclusive Nobu. For most travellers, the typical nightly rate is about 214 EUR, which buys a comfortable 4-star with a rooftop or seasonal pool. Most of these properties cluster in the 4-star bracket, offering a sweet spot of comfort and amenities, and the average rating across the set is an impressive 8.7.
These pool hotels suit travellers who want to combine a city break with the chance for a refreshing swim, especially those who value a rooftop or seasonal pool and are comfortable with the price range. If you need to be in the very heart of the old town or on a strict budget, consider the central hotels or cheap and budget hotels pages. For those travelling with family or by car, the family-friendly and parking pages might offer more suitable options.