Axel Hotel rooftop pool
Outdoor rooftop pool with solarium, best in summer
No. 7 of 8 on our San Sebastian rooftop pools list.
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- Who can swim
- Access not published
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Summer especially; shorter dips possible rest of year
Pick Axel for an outdoor pool, a solarium and a rooftop bar under one 4-star roof. Access rules aren't published by the hotel, so confirm them before you count on a swim.
The pool
The pool is outdoors on the hotel's rooftop terrace, with a solarium beside it. The hotel sits on Amara Kalea and has a rooftop bar listed as a feature. The floor, hours and access rules aren't published.
Our take
Axel is one of the few hotels on our list that describes a solarium alongside its rooftop pool, and it adds a rooftop bar. Lasala Plaza is also listed without published access, so neither is a safe bet for a non-guest.
Season is the drawback. The hotel says the pool is best in summer, and shorter swims are possible the rest of the year. Plan around July to September and don't expect a winter swim.
Good to know
- Outdoor pool with solarium on the rooftop terrace
- Rooftop bar listed as a hotel feature
- 4-star hotel with 100 rooms
The catches
- Access rules for the pool aren't published
- Best in summer; shorter dips only in other months
Best forTravelers visiting in summer who want the pool and the bar at one hotel.
Skip it ifYou need a published floor, opening hours or day pass.
Getting in
The hotel doesn't publish who can use the pool, and it lists no day pass. Assume it is for guests only until the hotel states otherwise.
Buffet breakfast costs 15.50 euros, and only when you book directly with the hotel. A direct booking is also the clearest moment to ask about pool access.
Tips
- Book for July to September, the best three months to swim in San Sebastian.
- Book direct, since breakfast at 15.50 euros is only offered on direct bookings, and use the same contact to ask about pool hours.
Before you go. Email Axel before you book and ask what the pool access rules and hours are, since neither is published.
Pool facts and where they come from
Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.
| Where the pool is | Rooftop terrace Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Outdoor swimming pool with solarium Source: the hotel's website |
| Season | Summer especially; shorter dips possible rest of year Source: the hotel's website |
| Rooftop bar | Rooftop bar listed as a hotel feature Source: the hotel's website |
| Who can swim | The hotel does not publish who can swim. Ask before you go. |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | Amara Kalea, 26, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, GipuzkoaOpen in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 4 stars |
| Google rating | 4.3 from 1,923 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +34943251643 |
| Website | axelhotels.com |
Axel Hotel pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at Axel Hotel?
Access rules aren't published, and no day pass is listed. Ask Axel directly before planning a visit.
Is the Axel Hotel pool on the roof?
Yes, the outdoor pool and its solarium are on the rooftop terrace. The hotel doesn't publish the floor.
Is the pool open in winter?
The hotel describes the pool as best in summer, with shorter dips possible the rest of the year. It doesn't publish exact season dates or whether the pool is heated.
Does Axel Hotel have a rooftop bar?
Yes, a rooftop bar is listed as a hotel feature. Opening hours aren't published.