Iriarte Jauregia
Contemporary-classic country house. Old stone and beams meet neutral linens and modern fixtures. Quiet, intimate, family-owned — owners Lorena Arco and Iban Muñoa are hands-on. No pool, no spa building, but immaculate service and serious food.
Book the Bailara restaurant when you reserve your room — it's small and fills up, and non-guests can book too
Why It Matters
One of only a handful of genuinely comfortable countryside hotels in Gipuzkoa with a Michelin-level restaurant on site. The Bailara restaurant by Enrique Fleischmann is listed in the Michelin Guide (€€€, Modern Cuisine). The palace itself dates to the 17th century and has been restored with real care — not a pastiche. Close enough to San Sebastián for day trips, far enough to actually decompress.
Iriarte Jauregia is a 17th-century Basque palace, fully restored and quietly sitting in the green valley of Bidania-Goiatz — about 25 minutes south of San Sebastián. The original stonework is still intact throughout the 21 rooms, and dark timber ceiling beams run overhead like ribs in a vaulted church. The food is taken seriously here: two restaurants, including a Michelin-recognised tasting menu by chef Enrique Fleischmann, make this a genuine gastronomic destination, not just a countryside sleep.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Classic Double
The most straightforward room type — cosy, well-appointed, with timeless Basque-palace character. King or twin beds, a spacious desk, and a bathroom with both bath and shower. Each room has its own distinctive decor within the same warm, neutral palette.
King or Twin (on request)
Deluxe Double
Spacious rooms with a king-size bed, bathtub, desk, and a corner seating lounge area. The colour palette runs neutral — creams, beiges, natural materials — with contemporary touches and original palace architecture visible throughout.
King
Family Room
Two full bedrooms — one double, one twin — each with its own private bathroom, connected by a large living room with sofa and dining table. At 110 m², it's genuinely spacious and the only room in the hotel where two separate families or couples can actually have some privacy from each other.
110 sqmSingle
Solo travellers are catered for here, which is not always a given in a boutique hotel of this style. Same quality materials and Basque palace character as the doubles, scaled to one.
SingleSuperior Double
Elegant and spacious rooms where the palace's original materials — exposed stone, beamed ceilings — give each one a distinct personality. King or twin beds available. Full bathroom with bathtub. The extra bed option is available without compromising the feel of the room.
King or Twin (on request)The Suite
The top room in the house. Canopy bed, separate dressing room, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a proper living room with sofa seating and dining table. Garden and countryside views. You can connect it to an adjoining room for a family configuration.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
San Sebastián is 25-30 minutes by car. The hotel team can assist with tourist information and logistics — restaurant recommendations, pintxos bars, beach, the Guggenheim in Bilbao, and more.
Guests can relax in the hotel garden — lawned, with valley views and hammocks under trees. The garden also doubles as an event space for weddings and outdoor celebrations.
Trails to Illaun, Mendikute, and Ernio mountains start directly from the hotel property. Ernio is described as one of the most legendary peaks in Gipuzkoa. A genuine hike — not a gentle stroll.
The entire hotel can be booked for private events — weddings, outdoor celebrations, company meetings. The garden, terrace, and meeting room are all available. Catering from Bailara and Bistró IJH can be arranged.
A short walk through the adjacent village of Bidania, with traditional Basque farmhouses (caseríos) and pastoral countryside. Quiet, easy, and genuinely charming for those wanting a low-key outing.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Lift provides access to all three floors of the palace. Spaces tailored for guests with reduced mobility. Adapted room available on request.
Private meeting room for business sessions or teamwork, bookable on request.
Available throughout the hotel interior spaces and all guest rooms.
Daily breakfast buffet featuring local and regional products. Served in the dining room or on the terrace, weather permitting.
Landscaped gardens with hammocks, lawns, and valley views. Also used for weddings and outdoor events.
Valley-view terrace with bar service. Good for sunset drinks or alfresco breakfast.
On-site library and lounge area for relaxing. Lobby fireplace creates a warm atmosphere in cooler months.
Pets accepted on request with additional charges. Hotel has a pet policy document available.
Laundry service available for guests.
Round-the-clock front desk team available for assistance.
Bistró IJH menu and drinks served in-room, daily from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
Free parking, no reservation required. EV charging points available at extra charge.
Electric vehicle charging points in the private outdoor parking area. Extra charge applies.
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