Gernika-Bermeo Hotels & Accommodations

I stayed 1 night at the Bolina while walking the Camino de Santiago. The hotel is in a prime location just half a block off the Camino in the old city and at this time check in is through the hotel's bar. There is no lift and sleeping rooms are on 3 floors up stairs. My room was small and the bathroom was tiny but they had all that I needed for 1 night. There was a big comfortable bed and a stand that worked to hold my open bag. A small desk at the end of the bed made for a tight fit and required squeezing past on an angle which gives an idea of the room size. Everything was acceptably clean if not pristine scrubbed. This is an older hotel with a bit of rust and general scruffiness. My room was very light with afternoon sun. The wifi is bad, coming and going in all parts of the building including the room and the bar. The hotel bar is very popular and busy with nice and helpful staff, good pintxos and outdoor as well as indoor seating. My room was at the back of the building and did not get any noise from downstairs but I could hear other guests on the landing - and the Spanish can be very noisy. Hotel Bolina is a reasonable place to stay for a night if you don't have extravagant expectations and it is wonderfully convenient for access to the Camino.

With a stay at Hotel Ibaigune in Murueta, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bay of Biscay and Basque Biodiversity Centre. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include luggage storage and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

What is a hotel's most serious responsibility? Surely, it is the safety of its clientele. Upon our recent stay at this hotel, we were saddened to find that the staff failed in this most basic responsibility. Our stay at the hotel had been smooth and uneventful. I noticed after the cleaners had been in that an unfinished packet of biscuits had gone missing. Obviously, it's no big deal and I didn't think anything of it. However, the next morning I awoke and reached down for my prescription medication that I had left, as I always do, by the side of my bed. I was surprised to find it missing, and after a thorough search around the room and our luggage, it became pretty clear that it had gone the way of the biscuits. My partner went down to reception to inform the staff of the situation. However, all she received was a fairly indifferent response, with staff members immediately going into a defensive mode and explaining that they take nothing but rubbish out of the rooms. The prescription medication was in a paper pharmacy bag that looked a little tattered, so clearly the cleaner saw it and binned it, not bothering to check inside it or look at the writing on the side of the bag that said ”PRESCRIPTION” or the big green crosses printed beside it. I don't entirely blame the cleaner though. Surely, the most serious, important instruction that a hotel can give to its cleaners is ”DO NOT BIN PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES”. This would seem an appropriate measure to prevent the kinds of things that happen when someone doesn't take the medication their doctor has prescribed them, often as a lifeline. ”Things that happen”, such as (and of course this is no exaggeration) severe sickness and even death. But given the reaction of the staff to the situation, it seems clear that the safety of their clients is held as being of no great importance, so it's hardly surprising that the cleaners would do something like this, and would never have been informed to take precautions such as ensuring not to bin someone's medication. Fortunately, we were returning home the next day, and we were able to obtain enough medication from the nearby pharmacy, the pharmacist there giving it to us purely on the basis of kindness. If it hadn't been for her kindness, the situation would have been very distressing and potentially dangerous. Despite the hotel being otherwise perfectly adequate, the safety of clients is undoubtedly the most important thing that a hotel can provide, and overrides everything else. Unfortunately, the fact that the hotel wasn't able to provide this leads me to this score.

With a stay at Urdaibai Etxea in Ea, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Bay of Biscay and Ea hondartza. This bed & breakfast is 23.2 mi (37.4 km) from San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ogella hondartza.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Having stayed here on a couple of occasions over the last twenty years, the hotel has possibly lost a bit of its appeal. It’s still good value depending on the season and the surrounding scenery is lovely but there’s not much to do if you leave the hotel grounds. We had a room in the main building which was very large but very basic. Whether you eat either in the main restaurant or the bistro, the menus and prices are pretty similar. The choice is a tad limited and the costs are rather puzzling. Some dishes are good value and quite filling whereas others are very small and expensive. Furthermore a bread roll costs €1.50 whereas a very nice glass of wine starts at just €2.40! The buffet breakfast however is a disappointment. Barely anything hot and a very limited selection of cold meats, cheeses, croissants etc.

With a stay at Agroturismo Ibarrondo Etxea in Mungia (Larrauri-Markaida), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Bay of Biscay and Castle of Butron. This country house is 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 14 mi (22.5 km) from San Mames Stadium.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this country house include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Apartamentos Mundaka in Mundaka, you'll be steps from Bay of Biscay and Laidatxu Beach. This beach aparthotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Mundaka Harbour.Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services. This aparthotel also features an arcade/game room and a fireplace in the lobby.Take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), express check-in, and express check-out. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. 32-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

With a stay at Hotel Silken Palacio Uribarren in Lekeitio, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Biscay and Isuntza hondartza. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Basilica of La Asuncion de Santa Maria and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Karraspio Txiki.Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Palacio Uribarren, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

With a stay at Hotel Luruna Palacio Larrinaga in Mundaka, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Biscay and Mundaka Harbour. This upscale hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Laidatxu Beach.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Hotel Gametxo in Ibarranguelua, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Bay of Biscay and Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. This family-friendly hotel is 22 mi (35.5 km) from San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Playa de Laida.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.Planning an event in Ibarranguelua? This hotel has 430 square feet (40 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds can be requested.