We have recently returned from a blissful 5 night stay at Hotel Iturregi. We had booked the Suite Iturregi however they put us into Suite Getaria without additional charge which was a wonderful gesture.
I went by reviews alone as while the photos looked OK on the Iturregi site I had the feeling they didn't due full justice so went with the reviews....and I was right. The exterior shots for example can make this place look outdated. Iturregi is set behind electric gates in the most beautifully landscaped gardens, the land overlooks the Atlantic Ocean in the distance and honestly you can hear a pin drop - it's quiet (so quiet in fact our ears were actually ringing being so unused to no noise). Anyway I digress, the common areas are sublime. Modern, comfortable, top quality fabrics and furnishings. The outdoor common area overlooking the beautiful grounds is beautifully thought out with lovely areas to sit and enjoy. The swimming pool (which was too cold to use) is set behind the old rock wall of the original structure....it's again a superbly landscaped feature.
There's a fabulous run along the coastal sea wall with a great footpath from Getaria to the next beach Zarautz ...to the end of that beach and back. We parked in Getaria and ran from there. Including up to the lighthouse you've got a great 11-12km run.
Breakfasts each day were a treat. A simple selection of high quality local products including Iberico Bellota...need I say more??
The Suite Getaria has an amazing view over towards Getaria, the lighthouse and Atlantic Ocean. Decorated in cool grey with a traditional/contemporary twist it's really a beautiful room in which to hang out. As with the common areas everything screams understated quality. The bathroom is stunning but it's really difficult to get a good shot due to the angles - hence the lack of bathroom photos.
The service is faultless. Staff recommended good day trips and made restaurant bookings following up and just doing everything that defines that perfect place. The room service menu is small and perfect. We ended out using it a bit as many restaurants in Getaria were still closed due to the season and we went into San Sebastian and Bilbao for some exquisite lunches so room service and a bottle of wine from their small, quality and well priced wine list was the best way for us to wind down the day. We had unseasonably warm weather and I can honestly say sitting on the balcony of our suite, gazing out at the sea and lighthouses in the distance, being enchanted by the night sky with absolute quiet and enjoying a bottle of superb Ribera Del Duero was simply magical.
Iturregi has high standards and meets each and every one of them. This is a place of quality and refinement and we certainly plan on returning. Thank you to the owners, to Susanna the manager and her team for the most wonderful of stays
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