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Occidental Bilbao

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available

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Av Zumalacarregui, 40, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48006
  • Popular LocationPlaza Nueva14 min walk
  • Popular LocationGuggenheim Museum Bilbao6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Mames Stadium7 min drive
  • AirportBilbao (BIO)12 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room (2x2 Family Plan)

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room (with extra bed)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1002)
The price is $177
per night
$195 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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About the neighborhood

Bilbao

Begoña stay.Your stay at this Begoña hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium. Begoña BasIlica and Basilica of Begona are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Plaza Nueva - 14 min walk
  • Arriaga Theater - 16 min walk
  • Ribera Market - 17 min walk
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 6 min drive
  • San Mames Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Errondaberri - 6 min walk
  • Meson Beneitez - 7 min walk
  • New Hamilton - 9 min walk
  • Gozo Gozo - 7 min walk
  • Sorginak - 8 min walk

About this property

Occidental Bilbao

4-star spa hotel near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Occidental Bilbao offers its guests a full-service spa, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 11119 square feet (1033 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Occidental Bilbao. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Bilbao hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 11119 sq ft of conference space
  • 1033 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1967
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Occidental Bilbao offers 200 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck 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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Please note: Access to the spa and gym facilities is limited to once per day per person.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The outdoor pool closes for the season in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Occidental Bilbao to the airport?

Occidental Bilbao is 6.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Occidental Bilbao?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Occidental Bilbao on May 26, 2024 start from $103.32, excluding 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.

Does Occidental Bilbao have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Occidental Bilbao.

How close is Occidental Bilbao to the beach?

This hotel is 8.9 mi (20-min drive) from Solarium-Zona de Pesca Los Cargaderos and 12.4 mi (19-min drive) from Playa de la Bola. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Occidental Bilbao offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Occidental Bilbao, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Occidental Bilbao?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gran Casino Bilbao (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Occidental Bilbao?

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

Is there free parking at Occidental Bilbao?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

Does Occidental Bilbao have a pool?

Occidental Bilbao features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Occidental Bilbao have a restaurant?

Occidental Bilbao is home to The Kitchen, which features Mediterranean cuisine.

Does Occidental Bilbao have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, facials, and massages.

How close is Occidental Bilbao to downtown Bilbao?

Occidental Bilbao is 1.2 mi away from Bilbao.

Occidental Bilbao Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 527 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good option in Bilbao
Nice hotel in Bilbao , not too far from city sightseeing and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Roxana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best were the staff, especially the two Ana’s (restaurant and bar) and David (bar), and the common areas and outdoor pool were quite pleasant, too. The room had a cheap feel for a 4 star hotel, inconveniently designed bathroom and clothe closet. The bed was excellent, however. The shower would have been nice if not for the badly tilted floor that caused water to stagnate in a small pool and which over time created a bit of mold. While the coffee at the bar was excellent, and so were the sandwiches in that area, the food in the pleasant looking restaurant was spectacularly bad on both occasions we tried it, no exaggeration. The hotel location was ok, working class apartment buildings all around and a very short and pleasant metro ride to Center 4 min walk from hotel, plus walkable down to old town if you don’t mind a lot of climbing on the way back. A mixed bag, in conclusion, but not awful, and would have given 4 stars if this was a 3 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023