On some getaways, what you appreciate most is not having to share. Not the pool, not the sauna, not the silence. At Arantza Hotela, an adults-only 5-star hotel in the Navarrese Pyrenees, less than an hour from San Sebastián, Biarritz and San Sebastián airport, the spa is booked exclusively for each couple. During your session, the 100 m² spa is yours alone.
A spa booked for one couple at a time
Most hotel spas have shared areas: busy hours, occupied loungers, other people’s conversations. At Arantza we do it the other way round. The spa is designed as an extension of your room: an intimate space nobody else enters while you are inside.
You can choose between two private sessions, depending on how much time you want for yourselves:
- 45 minutes, for a pause before dinner.
- 1 hour 45 minutes, to enjoy everything at leisure.
What you will find inside
The spa looks out over the valley through a large window, so the landscape becomes part of the experience. Inside there is:
- A pool with water beds and back and lower waterfalls.
- A dry sauna and a cold-water bucket for contrast.
- An ice room.
- A Himalayan salt cabin.
When you arrive at the spa we welcome you with a freshly made natural smoothie, and we cater for any food intolerance. If you prefer something else, there are also herbal teas, coffee and water.
A massage without leaving your room
To round off the experience, our massage therapist comes to your room and prepares everything: oils, music and calm. Massages last 50 minutes per person and are given one after the other. While one of you enjoys theirs, the other can read, sleep or get lost in the landscape. If you would like them at the same time, availability can be checked for a supplement.
Our recommendation: combine the massage with a spa session. The feeling of rest is even greater.
Beyond the spa: a hotel designed for rest
Arantza Hotela has only 11 rooms, and everything is designed so that rest continues outside the spa:
- Hästens beds, handmade and considered among the best in the world.
- A bathtub in the room, with valley views. We suggest you start filling it in good time: it holds 500 litres.
- Gourmet restaurant with local, seasonal produce, to end the day without taking the car.
- EU Ecolabel: luxury that also cares for the valley.
How to get here
Arantza is in the Navarrese Pyrenees, less than an hour from San Sebastián, Biarritz and San Sebastián airport, and one hour from Pamplona. Close enough for a weekend getaway and far enough for a real break. As we say at home, peace begins where the road ends. How to get here.
Frequently asked questions
Is the spa really private? Yes. It is booked exclusively for each couple: there are no other guests during your session.
How long is a session? You can choose between 45 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes.
Do I need to book in advance? We recommend it. As it is private, each session is for one couple only and availability is limited. The same applies to massages, as our therapist is not always at the hotel.
Can children come? No. Arantza Hotela is an adults-only hotel.
Which getaway do you recommend to try the spa? For one night, the Romantic Pack. For two nights to truly unwind, the Tranquility Pack. Both include a private spa session.
