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Reviews of Hotel & Thalasso Villa Antilla

3.5 out of 5
Hotel & Thalasso Villa Antilla
c- Hondartza Bidea 1, Orio

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 197 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Premium price, budget feel. Poorly maintained
Booked as a premium romatic getaway, felt more budget for the ~170€ one night price tag. 3 star hotel not 4 as listed on hotels.com. Mould in shower floor. Leaking water around the sink area. Bottom quarter of bathroom door was falling apart due to damp. Didnt close either. Free spa access provided in the pricey room deal but must wear flip flops & shower cap which the hotel will sell you rather than supply you. Several of the facilities in the spa were either out of service or broken. Common areas are pretty basic also. When sharing concerns regarding the room the staff (who were very pleasant) said they knew of the issues. Generally - has the bones of a nice place, great location too, just not very well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic spot out of the hustle and bustle of San Sebastien which is only 20 min away by taxi. The staff at this hotel are incredibly helpful and friendly and really made the stay wonderful. The spa is top notch, as is the food!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d definitely return to this hotel. Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with super friendly staff complimented with an excellent Spa, however I would have gave 5 stars all the way but there is a farm right outside the hotel that’s proper noisy from 4:30 am not what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from VILLA ANTILLA TEAM on Apr 5, 2022
Good afternoon, First of all, we thank you for your comments and we are especially glad that your assessment is generally positive. As for the farm that is located next to the hotel, we assure you that we have discussed it with the town authority, but it is a protected natural area and they have preference over the buildings. Although it is true that 4 in the morning may be a little early, you will not deny me that it is even bucolic the song of the birds in the morning... We hope to see you again very soon. Kind regards.

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Calgary, Alberta Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so helpful. My husband had a cold and they went out of their way to make him homemade chicken broth! The location is so calming and peaceful. A rare find on a beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Booking Department on Nov 13, 2019
Dear Sue, First of all thank you very much for reflecting your experience in our establishment, we are glad that you have enjoyed your stay in our Hotel, we have put a lot of effort, work and affection, in the remodeling of it. Comments like yours help us to continue improving day by day, we hope to have your presence again, thank you very much. Best regards. Front Desk and Booking Department.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great it was easy to find parking we enjoyed to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Reception Team on Sep 22, 2019
Thank you very much indeed, we are glad about your opinion. Kind regards.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Reception and Booking Team on Sep 13, 2019
Dear Anonymous, First of all thank you very much for reflecting your experience in our establishment, we are glad that you have enjoyed your stay in our Hotel, we have put a lot of effort, work and affection, in the remodeling of it. Comments like yours help us to continue improving day by day, we hope to have your presence again, thank you very much. Best regards. Front Desk and Booking Department.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist very helpful with resolving the challenges the property had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Front Desk and Booking Department on Jul 4, 2019
Dear Mr. Thank you very much for your comments, we are to help you. Best Regards

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good stay
Great service by front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Reception and Booking Team on Jun 11, 2019
Dear Javier, Thank you so much for your mark and words about our front desk department. We are sure that they enjoyed a attending you. Hope to receive you back soon. Yours sincerely, Front desk department

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice , clean, the hotel restaurant was surprisingly good!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Departamento de Recepción y Reservas on May 29, 2019
Dear Anonymous, Thanks for taking the time to leave a feedback commentary. We are glad that you can enjoy our Restaurant and cleanness. We work hard as a brand to get our guests satisfied, thank you again. Looking forward to seeing you.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Departamento de Recepción y Reservas on May 3, 2019
Estimada/o Sr/a, Muchas gracias por su evaluación, esperamos que haya disfrutado de una estancia agradable. Un cordial saludo

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Departamento de Recepción y Reservas on Nov 4, 2018
Estimado Cesar, Muchas gracias por su valoración a cerca de su estancia con nosotros. Comentarios como el suyo nos ayudan enormemente a seguir trabajando con la excelencia siempre como objetivo. Deseamos volver a recibirles pronto. Reciban un cordial saludo, Departamento de Recepción y Reservas

8/10 Good

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice beach and area for relaxing. Possible to hike and bike, however small community and you would need a car for trips if you stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Reception and Booking Team on Jul 29, 2018
Thank you for your opinion. It´s very importan to know it, because is the best way to know what we have to improve. Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Departamento de Recepción y Reservas on Dec 11, 2018
Estimado huésped, Muchas gracias por puntar su estancia y por darnos un excelente en su estancia con nosotros. Deseamos poder volver a recibirles pronto. Un cordial saludo, Departamento de Recepción y Reservas

10/10 Excellent

Fausto, Arlington, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in front of a small but nice and secluded beach; friendly staff always ready to provide top assistance to guests; great breakfast, menu of the day and pintxos bar. Our hotel room had an outstanding view of the beach and a jacuzzi. This hotel is a gem in a small town (not much see there) close to San Sebastián and other beach towns such as Getaria and Zarautz. We will definitely stay at this hotel again whenever we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Reception and Booking Team on Jun 19, 2018
Dear Fausto, Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our hotel to other travelers. We are sure that the hotel staff enjoyed attending to your needs. We have started this new project with great enthusiasm and your comments help us to improve day by day. We love to read that you have enjoyed the hotel, its magnificent views and the incredible jacuzzis of the rooms. In addition, we are happy to read about the kindness and professionalism of our staff, the cornerstone of our establishment. We wish to be able to welcome you again soon. Yours sincerely, Reception and Reservations Department

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the beach.
Decided to stay here as I last stayed on several occasions with my young family many years ago. The hotel ownership has changed and it's had a facelift. The rooms are comfortable and modern with a nice little terrace with views of the beach. We didn't get to eat here, but in the past the food used to be excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Front Desk department on Mar 25, 2018
Dear Leslie, Thank you very much for collaborating with your opinion and transmitting your perception. The hotel opened its doors at the beginning of June and since then we have put a lot of effort and work into improving day by day both our service and the attention we provide. We are glad to read that you liked the changes we have made to the hotel. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Front Desk department

4/10 Poor

Disappointed, France

Disliked: Staff & service
Why would you stay here?
Orio is certainly not somewhere you will fall across. We fell for the few 'outstanding reviews' issued. The hotel is situated close to the beach and near many bars serving pizza, grilled fish etc. There are hundreds of car parking spaces around it. Only problem is, on a sunny day, there are thousands of people looking for those spaces so expect to pay the hotel fee of €15 for parking. We took a superior room for the benefit of a balcony and sea view with the expectation of having a nice luncheon overlooking the sea. Unfortunately we mainly overlooked the car park/garden with the hotels burger van set up below us with tub-thumping music for six hours and fifty tables of diners. We did ask the reception staff if the music could be turned down as nobody appeared to be listening to it, but to no avail. At around tea-time the hotel fire alarm sounded, but not in the rooms. We evacuated down the fire exit, walked around the front to find the hotel still in full swing, Guests still allowed to enter, lifts in use. Total abuse of all known health and safety legislation. Our complaint to reception met with a Spanish shrug of the shoulders.. Your choice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Response from Hotel Reception & Management on Oct 5, 2017
Dear Madame: We are sorry to read that your stay was not at the level of your expectations. At Hotel Villa Antilla we welcome all our guests reviews and constantly seek to improve the client experience. We have already taken the time to respond to all of the points you raised in your several emails, that we received. The following response resumes in part the email that we addressed you. Orio is a picturesque seaside Basque city rooted in tradition offering fine culinary experiences, surfing, rowing, wind sports, the Santiago de Compostelle route and a 12 minute car-ride to the amazing and vibrant city of San Sebastian. Balenciaga, Arzak, Chillida, are all names straight out of our region. One hour from Bilbao and 30 km from the South-West French border, our location is quite ideal. We have 50 rooms of different sizes and if you would like to return to visit us, you could choose to stay in a larger one or even the suite duplex which has an ample 35m2 terrace overlooking the sea. The alarm that went off due to a wee bit of smoke in the kitchen was short-lived. There was no formal issue of information due to the lack of gravity of the situation - the kitchen staff immediately remedied the issues. We are in accordance with all formal safety protocol and if there was the necessity, depending upon the type of alarm, our guests would have been effectively informed and evacuated. It is very important to remind readers of this review that we re-opened and renovated a former Hotel establishment. We passed all new very strict inspections and regulations prior to opening in June 2017. Our indoor parking lot is 15 euros a day with an elevator that guests may use to charge their luggage. The elevator goes directly up to every floor of the hotel.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Very small room
The area was perfect if it was not for the tiny room which my wife and I kept bumping into each other the bed was extremely extremely hard air conditioning was not working
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Reception and Booking Team on Sep 30, 2017
Dear guest, Thanks for collaborating with your opinion. We have started this new project with great enthusiasm, your comments help us to improve day by day. We note your perception and recommendations. Best regards Reception and Booking Team

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Estimado Cesar, Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de valorar su estancia con nosotros. Nos complace comprobar que la misma fue de su agrado. Hemos empezado este nuevo proyecto con mucha ilusión, sus comentarios nos ayudan a ir mejorando día a día. Tomamos nota de su percepción y sus recomendaciones. Esperamos volver a recibirle pronto. Saludos cordiales, Equipo de Recepción y Reservas

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smaller room than pictured
The room was very small- did not look like picture on websites.. the bathroom was hard to keep dry - no exhaust fans so lots of condensation. Toilet was right next to shower-- just all too cramped. No place to hang bath towel near shower .. staff was very nice..Area is quiet-not many restaurants to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Dear Mary, Thank you in advance for your comment and mark, they help us to improve our services for our guests. We are glad to read that you find our staff very nice, we work hard to satisfy our guests needs as far as we can. We hope to receive your visit again soon, yours sincerely, Front desk department

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Everything else was booked and i was forced to stay here for one night. Hotel is modern. Wifi signal was strong. Shower had constant hot water and great water pressure. Mattresses were firm and super comfy. I would stay here again. The optional Breakfast buffet was good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Dear Guest, Firstly, we wanted to thank you for choosing us as your hotel to enjoy your stay in Orio. Thanks also for your comment and evaluation, these help us greatly to improve our services day by day. We are glad to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. We say goodbye not without reminding you that soon we will open our Thalassotherapy of more than 1000m2 and 6 swimming pools. Wishing to receive your visit again in the very near future, Staff at Hotel Villa Antilla.

10/10 Excellent

bob, charleston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
I would have to say that this hotel is one of the nicest I've stayed in in my life. I want the same bathroom in my house. Clean comfortable and on the beach. The bar beside the hotel was awesome also.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Staff at Hotel Villa Antilla. on Aug 26, 2017
Dear Bob, First of all we want to thank you for choosing us as your hotel for your stay in Orio. We are really glad to read your beautiful words, as you know we opened just 2 months ago and reading that Villa Antilla is one of the nicest hotel you have stayed in makes us really happy. We work hard to have the rooms and bathrooms clean for our guests, so your words reflects that our work is rewarded. We remind you that soon we will open our Thalassotherapy of more than 1000m2 and 6 swimming pools. You can find out more information about it by accessing our website www.villaantilla.com Wishing to receive your visit again in the very near future, Staff at Hotel Villa Antilla.

8/10 Good

Erwin, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hard to find but decent hotel.
Don't miss the exit to the town of Orio otherwise you'll have to drive about 11 miles to turn around to make it back. We had difficulty finding this hotel because our GPS kept sending us to the wrong destination. The hotel's location was nice which is right off the beach and the little town of Orio is quaint and very pretty. There was sufficient parking in the back of the parking when we got there pretty late at night which was a bonus for us not having to pay for parking. The receptionist was extremely nice and helpful. The room was your typical European size room. My only complaint would be the room's air conditioner did not work too well which made it difficult to get a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from Front Desk on Aug 6, 2017
Dear Mr. Erwin, Firstly we want to thank you for choosing us for your stay in Orio, thank you also for your your mark and comments because this ones helps us to improve. we are glad to read that the attention of the receptionist was great. In villa antilla we always try to help our guests, that is really important for us. We are sorry to read that the air conditioning did not work very well. However, we have solved that problem and is working perfectly now. Hope to see you soon again here in villa antilla. Yours sincerely, Front desk department

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
Very nice vacation area. The small town of Orio was a big, nice surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Dear David, Thank you very much for your amazing mark about our hotel. We are really happy to know that you enjoyed Orio, as you say, is a small town but her beauty makes Orio big. We hope to receive your visit again soon. Yours sincerely, Front desk department.

6/10 Okay

germany, Germany

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Close to beach
Lacking basic hotel amenities and parking is on the pricy side.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Front Desk on Aug 4, 2017
Dear guest, We want firts to thank you for choosing us as your hotel for your stay in Orio and for your mark and comment. We are sorry to hear that you have not had enough amenities in your room. We check evary day that all the rooms have enough stuff for our guests. Thanks again for everything. Yours sincerely, Front Desk department.

10/10 Excellent

autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, nice, great staff
The hotel stands out, right in front of the beach. It was very clean and apparently renovated from a hotel that was very old and taken over. The room was very nice and was across the street from two restaurants- both of which were open during all hours. It's about 15 min drive from San Sebastián and in a quiet little town called Orio. It's steps from the beach and has a playground on the beach for kids. Wet nice place that I would stay at agin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Dear Mrs. Autumn, I would like to thank you very much the comments you share with us about our hotel. It is a satisfaction to know that you like our rooms and the cleanliness of them. We always try to do the best for our guests and offer high quality services. We are very glad to know that the location of our hotel satisfied your expectation and you could enjoy your stay with us. Thank you again for your positive remarks, it has been a pleasure to know that you will choose us in your future holidays. Best regards, Paula Amuchastegui Larrañaga Front Desk

10/10 Excellent

jean baptiste

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

justo

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Monique

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
les aléas des vacances
l’hôtel est relativement vétuste et mérite une remise à neuf ou réparation de certaines installations.Les robinets tous,fuient et cela provoque une déperdition d’eau très importante si c’est le cas dans toutes les chambres.L’insonorisation est à faire,en commençant par les portes qui présentent une ouverture de un centimètre entre le chambranle et la porte de chaque côté !!! L’ascenseur est tombé en panne et il n’y en avait qu’un seul à disposition des clients !!! Heureusement,l’extrême gentillesse du personnel a un peu compensé tous ces défauts,en particulier le personnel de la réception très à l’écoute des doléances et trouvant toujours une solution :elle est venue chercher elle-même les valises pour les descendre lorsque l’ascenseur était en panne. Je n’oublierai jamais cette gentillesse et cette délicatesse du personnel de la réception
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Splendide !
Incroyable, relaxant, super, génial, je recommande fortement, le lieu est incroyable entre mer et montagne ! top top top !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan Andrés

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen alojamiento y tranquilo. Lo único la O.T.A del aparcamiento del Orioko Udala.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHARLOTTE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Week end detente
Très bon accueil, propreté irréprochable , agréable séjour dans un coin paradisiaque .. je recommande vivement !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles in Ordnung.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Team Villa Antilla on May 3, 2023
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung Harry! Bis bald!

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana Isabel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Estancia agradable
Muy buen trato por el personal, el desayuno buffet perfecto, la habitación cómoda y limpia. Para repetir.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

leonardus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

leonardus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un sitio muy agradable y el mejor sitio para descansar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Personnel très agréable ils sont au petit soin le personnel st a l image de leur directrice qui est très agréable On reviendra
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Humberto

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022