Occidental Bilbao

Property class: 4
Hotel with spa, near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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Occidental Bilbao puts you within a 10-minute drive of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials or aromatherapy, and The Kitchen serves Mediterranean cuisine. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Santutxu Station is 6 minutes and Basarrate Station is 12 minutes.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is AU$240
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Business meets pleasure here. A conference space fuels productivity, while the spa, sauna, and bar lounge revitalise the senses.
Food for every appetite
The Mediterranean restaurant, cafe, and bar cater to diverse palates. Buffet breakfast and vegan and vegetarian options add to dining flexibility.
Pool bliss
This hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool where visitors can cool off and soak up the sun during warmer months.

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room With Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room (2x2 Family Plan)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room (with extra bed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Av Zumalacarregui, 40, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48006

What's nearby

  • Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Plaza Nueva - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ribera Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santiago Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bilbao City Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bilbao (BIO) - 15 min drive
  • Vitoria (VIT) - 47 min drive
  • Bilbao (YJI-Bilbao-Abando Train Station) - 21 min walk
  • Bilbao-Abando Station - 21 min walk
  • Bilbao Zabalburu Station - 26 min walk
  • Santutxu Station - 6 min walk
  • Basarrate Station - 12 min walk
  • Casco Viejo Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Ruedas - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Asador Gozo Gozo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Zabalbide - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Hamilton - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Casa Del Yogur - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Occidental Bilbao

  • Occidental Bilbao puts you within a 10-minute drive of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials or aromatherapy, and The Kitchen serves Mediterranean cuisine. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Santutxu Station is 6 minutes and Basarrate Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 200 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (EUR 22 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (11119 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1967
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

The Kitchen – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Spa access is available for an extra charge of EUR 20 per day

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 August to 22 August:
  • Spa
The property will be renovating from 24 August 2026 to 30 August 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 22 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The fitness facility is accessible for EUR 20 per person, per day
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
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.
Property Registration Number B07548696

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Occidental Bilbao does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Occidental Bilbao?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Occidental Bilbao?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Occidental Bilbao?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 22 per day. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Occidental Bilbao?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Occidental Bilbao?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gran Casino Bilbao (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Occidental Bilbao and nearby?

Occidental Bilbao has a spa, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a garden and access to a nearby indoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Occidental Bilbao?

Yes, The Kitchen offers Mediterranean cuisine.

What's the area around Occidental Bilbao like?

Occidental Bilbao is a short 6-minute walk from Santutxu Station and 14 minutes' walk from Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya.

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