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
Pool access for non-guests is not stated by the hotel, and no day pass is sold. Plan on a guests-only pool unless the hotel tells you otherwise.
Buffet breakfast is 15.50 euros, and that price applies only on direct bookings. Booking direct also gives you the natural 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
| Where the pool is | Rooftop terrace |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Outdoor swimming pool with solarium |
| Season | Summer especially; shorter dips possible rest of year |
| Rooftop bar | Rooftop bar listed as a hotel feature |
| 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 |
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.
Other rooftop pools in San Sebastian
The Social HubA rooftop pool with almost nothing else published. Access not published. Lasala Plaza HotelPublished water-area hours and a rooftop bar open until midnight. Access not published. Hotel Zenit Convento San MartínSummer roof terrace pool with loungers, for guests only. Hotel guests only. Leonardo Hotel San SebastiánGuests-only rooftop pool with a lifeguard and clear dates. Hotel guests only.