Villa Magalean Hotel and Spa

I spent a weekend with my husband in Villa Magalean in April. The hotel is very elegant, nicely decorated, better equipped than many boutique hotels I’ve been to. The rooms are spotless and very comfortable, so much that we asked for the brand of the beds! The staff prepare the room for the night by opening the beds and closing the curtains which is a very nice touch. The hotel has a small but very nice spa with Cinq Mondes products. We had a nice massage and enjoyed the sauna for a bit. It’s hard to find bad food in the Bask Country, but the breakfast in the hotel was amazing! We could choose what we want from the night before to have a personalized breakfast. Last but not least, the staff were very friendly and professional. Definitely recommended!

First-class hotel with a wonderful, warm and caring staff. A beautiful, lovingly maintained and exquisitely decorated space, gorgeous rooms, fantastic breakfast, superb amenities - a simply perfect little spot in Hondarribia! We will be back!

Beautifully restored old villa, which has become a boutique small hotel. Some aspects were gorgeous, e.g. very comfy bed, lovely linen, and well appointed bathroom. Parking (at cost) possible in the garden. Delightful, very friendly staff. But just a few things went less well. Heating controlled at reception, in theory not a problem, but, if you prefer a cool bedroom for sleeping, be prepared for a VERY cold bathroom in the morning. Breakfast felt just a touch too “manicured” and fussy, for example with a variety of bread/brioche/cake options - but as we don’t eat the last two items, would have preferred to have been able to choose. Presentation impeccable, but fine dining portions - made smaller by the items we couldn’t eat! Offered cheese and ham, and surprised that it wasn’t Spanish ham. Appreciate that this near the border it really does cater to a French clientele, with prices reflecting this. Certainly this is not a cheap option. Was it worth it? For us the jury’s out.

We read the great reviews and decided to stay enroute to the South. This lovely hotel did not disappoint. It is immaculately stylish, spotlessly clean and in a great location. We had reserved a spot in their secure car park which was €15 per night. The charming Alba checked us in and our room was lovely. It is so beautifully maintained everything seemed new! Comfy bed, great shower and efficient aircon too. It is a short walk to the lift that takes you up to the picturesque old town. We stayed on a Sunday which meant we could not try the restaurant (closed Sundays) but the hotel had recommended & booked a great restaurant for us in the lovely old square, just an easy 5 minutes walk away. We will stay again and highly recommend Villa Magalean.

Villa Magalean is a superb under the radar boutique hotel in the charming village of Hondarribia. This small gem pays attention to every detail. Our room was quite spacious and beautifully appointed. Fantastic bathroom. The common rooms are lovely as well as the outdoor garden. Everything is beautifully decorated. Very high class. Breakfast was served at the hotel's restaurant and it was great. Fresh and delicious. We also had dinner one evening at the hotel which was very good. The staff is kind and helpful to you in any way. They suggested restaurants and booked for us. I highly recommend this fantastic hotel.

This is a hidden gem of a hotel. It is a small 8 room boutique hotel which has been restored to a very high standard, it is impeccable clean and everything well presented. We have returned back to the hotel and it was just as good as the first time. Parking is available at the hotel can be pre-booked at a small fee, well worth it in Hondarribia as parking is always at a premium. Rooms are comfortable, quiet and have all amenities. Staff were helpful and knew all details of your trip. A lovely breakfast service, cooked fresh and quality food. Will definitely be back.