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Occidental Bilbao

4.0 star property
Bilbao hotel in Begoña with full-service spa and fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
Fitness facility
Lobby
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room (2x2 Family Plan)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room (with extra bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Av Zumalacarregui, 40, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48006

What's nearby

  • Plaza Nueva - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ribera Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Plaza Moyua - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • San Mames Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Santutxu Station - 7 min walk
  • Bidebieta-Basauri Station - 9 min drive
  • Bilbao (BIO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Casa del Yogur - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Auzoa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Errondaberri - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería el Sauce - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zarata Jazz - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Occidental Bilbao

Upscale hotel near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
At Occidental Bilbao, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial or aromatherapy at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, The Kitchen, features Mediterranean cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • A computer station, smoke-free property and a lift
  • Concierge services, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 200 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Kitchen

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11,119 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 August to 22 August:
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Spa fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Facilities fee: EUR 20 per person, per day and includes use of: fitness facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: Access to the spa and gym facilities is limited to once per day per person.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Bilbao Holiday Inn
Occidental Bilbao Hotel
Holiday Inn Hotel Bilbao
Holiday Inn Bilbao Hotel
Occidental Bilbao Hotel
Occidental Bilbao Bilbao
Occidental Bilbao Hotel Bilbao

Frequently asked questions

Does Occidental Bilbao have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Occidental Bilbao?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Occidental Bilbao on 4 Dec 2024 start from AU$109.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Occidental Bilbao pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Occidental Bilbao?

Self-parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Occidental Bilbao?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Occidental Bilbao?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Occidental Bilbao located?

Located in Begoña, this spa hotel is steps away from Begoña BasIlica and Basilica of Begona. Etxebarria Park and Museum of Passages of Bilbao are also within 15 minutes. Santutxu Station is 7 minutes by foot and Basarrate Station is 12 minutes.

Occidental Bilbao Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 577 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 577 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 577 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 577 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 577 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came saturday instead of wednesday. Check-inn went fast, frontdesk employee was very kind and helped with getting a taxi.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure undergroung parking eas excellent. This has 2 entrances - avoid the one that is accessed from small back streets as it was an unnearving drive to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Michel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst hotel ever
Everything has hidden fees, the pool, gym, parking, etc. There is an extra for everything and anything ! The site says they speak english and french, they do not speak French and hardly speak English. All the hidden fees start a 20 euros and more ! The rooms are very pricy and are very small. Never again will I go to Occidental Bilbao…
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little out of town and on a relatively steep hill. However, there is a metro station only 200m away which gives easy access to the city. Next to a main road and so there was regular road noise at night. The pool was shut. Staff were efficient and friendly. The room was spacious and clean. A large sitting area on the ground floor to enjoy a drink from the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break
Good location, nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel, moderno confortable para ir en familia, desayunos opcionales, hotel lujoso
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business Trip
Hotel was good, clean, nice bar and restaurant, the only down side to the hotel was very poor Wifi connection, this kept tripping out which was very annoying
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Very clean and modern everywhere in the hotel and rooms. Breakfast was great quality and value for money. Staff extremely friendly. Location is a little further out of the old town that we would have liked but there is a metro station very near and the walk is only 30 mins. To use the spa is extra, but all the info was very clear when we booked. I would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pavla

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pavla

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Occidental Bilbao
The hotel is clean and functional, within a 15 minute walk of the old town. The area around the hotel is quite run down, there’s a metro stop about mins walk away. Rooms are small but the en suites are good. Gym and spa are not part of the hotel but in a separate part of the basement, hotel guests must pay extra to use them each time they visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice enough hotel but the experience isn’t as described on hotels.com. The main appeal for my stay when booking was the gym/ pool which were key filters in my search. However I was extremely disappointed when advised at check in that a €20 fee per day was required to access the facils. Further it was mandatory to wear a swim cap and flip flops which would have incurred an additional unplanned expense. Additionally, the wifi access was sporadic and overly complicated to access. The receptionist kindly tried to assist with one of my devices but was flummoxed and was unsuccessful in connecting it to the wifi. The location was good for me and I really enjoyed bubbling around the nearby Santuxtu and Begoña neighbourhoods with the Guggenheim and Old Town also within pleasant walking distance. Nice staff and nicely appointed but disappointed by the inaccurate listing on Hotels.com.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice hotel. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Occidental earlier as well and really liked the service and room. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable hotel. We.will be staying there again after we visit other stops in Spain, before we fly home from the airport in Bilbao.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel
Good hotel, good location, nice views of city. Unfortunately we chose to stay here because it had a pool but it was closed for our entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023