Aristocratic garden retreat
Guests linger over morning coffee or evening glasses of Basque txakoli in wood-panelled salons that feel like an aristocratic family estate.
“Villa Soro maintains the same relaxed, cozy atmosphere one might expect to find at a friend’s estate...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored 1898 interiors blend parquet floors, high ceilings, Basque tapestries, and manicured Romantic gardens by Pierre Ducasse.
Remarkable
An 1898 listed landmark villa with an oak staircase, family stained-glass skylights, and preserved carriage house stables.
Notable
Sculptures by Eduardo Chillida and Iñigo Manterola accent private gardens, alongside afternoon Basque txakoli in the lounge.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Spain
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
Guest rooms are elegant, fitting the grandeur of the old mansion, yet more contemporary, sacrificing no comforts in pursuit of traditional authenticity.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tree-lined Ategorrieta Avenue sits an easy walk from the surf at Zurriola Beach and the bustling pintxo bars of the Old Town.
The rooms
Main villa rooms retain lofty nineteenth-century ceilings and marble bathrooms, while former carriage house stables open onto private garden terraces.
The spa
Subterranean treatment rooms lit by candles host customized massages, facials, and restorative body wraps.
The gym
The mirrored gym holds cardio equipment and free weights, and loaner city bikes wait by the door.
Eguzki Soro Bar & Garden
Guests gather in carved oak salons or out on the garden terrace for Cantabrian anchovies, ibérico ham, and cocktails.
The vibe, unusual for a city spot, is relaxed—it’s the sort of spot you can casually make your way down to breakfast close to 11 a.m.
How it began
Built in 1898 as a family residence named Eguzki Soro, this English revival mansion was meticulously restored as a boutique retreat in 2022.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.