Basque Country · Spain
Where the Mountains
Meet Distinction
25 rooms & suites · Michelin Guide Restaurant · Exclusive Clubhouse
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Basque Country · Spain
25 rooms & suites · Michelin Guide Restaurant · Exclusive Clubhouse
Nestled between ancient forests and the restless Atlantic, Hotel Itzala — "shadow" in Basque — is a sanctuary where the storied culture of Euskadi meets contemporary luxury. A place of 25 meticulously curated rooms, gastronomy that honours tradition, and a clubhouse that invites you to linger indefinitely.
We believe true luxury is not about excess — it is about precision: the right light, the perfect silence, the meal remembered for decades.
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Each of our 25 rooms and suites is a study in considered detail — blending the raw textures of the Basque landscape with the warmth of artisan craftsmanship.
Our crowning accommodation — 85 m² of curated luxury with a private terrace overlooking the Basque hills, a soaking tub carved from local stone, and butler service.
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Serene rooms gazing into the ancient oak forest. Stone walls, linen curtains, and silence as standard.
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Timeless comfort with private garden access. Perfect for those who wish to start the morning barefoot on Basque grass.
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Sua — fire in Basque — burns at the heart of the hotel. A Michelin Guide restaurant celebrating the living larder of Euskadi: wild mushrooms from the valley, line-caught fish from the Bay of Biscay, and vegetables grown in our kitchen garden.
Chef Amaia Etxeberria leads a team committed to a cuisine of memory — dishes rooted in Basque grandmothers' kitchens, reimagined through a contemporary lens. The wine cellar holds over 600 references from the Rioja Alavesa and beyond.
Every morning is an occasion. Our breakfast — included for all guests — is a lavish spread of artisan Basque products: warm txapela-round breads, local sheep's milk cheeses, seasonal jams, hand-sliced Ibérico ham, and freshly squeezed txakoli grape juice alongside specialty coffees.
Served in the sun-drenched Sua dining room or, on clement mornings, on the garden terrace.
More than a hotel amenity — the Clubhouse is a private world unto itself. Reserved for hotel guests and members, it is where business dissolves into pleasure, and afternoon stretches effortlessly into evening.
A curated coworking floor for the nomadic professional. High-speed fibre, standing desks, private phone booths, and complimentary specialty coffee all day.
Two full-size pool tables in a dark-panelled salon. Single malt whisky list curated by our bar director. The perfect place for an evening of unhurried competition.
A curated selection of premium slot machines in a comfortable lounge setting. Complimentary tokens for hotel guests on arrival. Play responsibly, play in style.
Our intimate casino table brings the thrill of a grand casino to a private setting. Roulette evenings, hosted by our resident croupier, run Friday and Saturday nights.
Surf the Atlantic waves, trek ancient pilgrimage paths, visit world-class museums — the Basque Country is your playground.
"Itzala is everything a great hotel should be and nothing it shouldn't. The silence here is a luxury in itself. Dinner at Sua made us rearrange our flight to stay another night."
"The Clubhouse alone is worth the trip. We used the conference room for a board offsite, then ended up playing roulette until midnight. Business and pleasure, perfectly balanced."
"The breakfast was a revelation — we had tasted nothing like those local cheeses and breads. And waking up to those mountains every morning... we are already planning our return."
Our reservations team is available every day from 08:00 to 22:00. We welcome all enquiries — from room bookings to private events, restaurant reservations, and Clubhouse membership.