Hotels in Zumaia

The flysch cliffs and the San Telmo chapel on the Basque coast.

Best-rated hotels in Zumaia

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are 35 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Zumaia city centre.

Looking for something specific? Rural hotels · Beach hotels · Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · Aparthotels · 4-star hotels · Cheap hotels.

Zumaia is on the Basque coast. Hotels across the whole area: Basque coast.

To see Zumaia with a guide, try the free walking tours in Zumaia and the guided visits.

Where to stay in Zumaia: the best areas

Old town and port

From the old town or the port you can walk to San Pedro, Itzurun beach and the San Telmo chapel. Boats that tour the flysch by sea leave from the port, and the Algorri centre explains it before you see it.

Best-rated in this area: Hotel Flysch, with a score of 9.1 from 2,271 reviews.

Santiago beach

Across the Urola, the area around Santiago beach and the Zuloaga house-museum is quieter and practical for families.

Farmhouses, Getaria and Zarautz

Agritourism farmhouses are scattered over the hillsides, for those travelling by car. Getaria, Zarautz and Deba, all very close, are the alternative in summer. Zumaia has Euskotren trains to Donostia and Bilbao.

Beaches in Zumaia

There are 6 beaches within 4 km of the centre of Zumaia. If you want to sleep right by the sand, see the beach hotels in Zumaia.

Beaches in Zumaia: length, sand, sea, setting and Blue Flag
BeachLengthSandSeaSettingBlue Flag
Aitzuri · Deba1.6 kmPebbles and rockStrong wavesSecluded–
Itzurun450 mGolden sandStrong wavesUrban–
Orruaga · Getaria300 mPebbles and rockStrong wavesSecluded–
Santiago250 mGolden sandModerate wavesSemi-urban–
Inpernupe100 mPebbles and rockStrong wavesSecluded–
Algorri100 mSand, pebbles and rockStrong wavesSecluded–

Data from the beach guide of Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition. Blue Flag 2026, from the official ADEAC list.

Hotels in Zumaia in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 4 km of the centre of Zumaia. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
49
average score of 40 rated properties
8.9
guest reviews
5,977
four- and five-star hotels
23
Spa hotels
1
Rural hotels
4
Beach hotels
26
Hotels with a pool
3
Adults-only hotels
1
Pet-friendly hotels
5
Hotels with parking
36
Accessible hotels
16
Family hotels
19
Aparthotels
10
4-star hotels
23
Cheap hotels
4
Boutique hotels
1

Getting to Zumaia

The nearest airports are San Sebastián (EAS), 38 km away and Bilbao (BIO), 53 km away as the crow flies.

Getaways near Zumaia

Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.

When to go to Zumaia: the weather month by month

In Zumaia the warmest month is August, with an average high of 24.3 °C, and the coldest is February, with an average low of 6.5 °C. It rains most in November (140 mm over 14 rainy days) and least in July (46 mm).

The municipality of Zumaia has 10,160 inhabitants.

warmest month (24.3 °C high)
August
coldest month (6.5 °C low)
February
wettest month (140 mm)
November
Weather in Zumaia by month
MonthHighLowRainRainy days
January13.1 °C6.6 °C98 mm13
February13.7 °C6.5 °C83 mm11
March15.3 °C7.6 °C84 mm12
April17.0 °C9.0 °C76 mm12
May19.3 °C11.7 °C77 mm11
June21.9 °C14.6 °C61 mm9
July23.7 °C16.6 °C46 mm8
August24.3 °C17.0 °C55 mm8
September23.0 °C15.1 °C60 mm8
October20.5 °C12.9 °C95 mm10
November15.9 °C9.3 °C140 mm14
December14.0 °C7.3 °C100 mm12

Weather: 1991-2020 climate normals from AEMET, Spain’s state weather agency, at the Zumaia station (28 m above sea level). Rain in millimetres; rainy days are those with 1 mm or more. Population: INE municipal register at 1 January 2025.

Things to do in Zumaia

Free walking tours, guided visits, tickets and day trips. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.

See all free walking tours in Zumaia

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Scores, reviews and prices from Civitatis, updated daily. You book on Civitatis.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in Zumaia

How many hotels are there in Zumaia?

We list 49 places to stay within 4 km of the centre of Zumaia: 23 four-star, 11 three-star, 3 two-star and 1 one-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in Zumaia?

Hotel Flysch, with a score of 9.1 out of 10 from 2,271 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.

What is the best area to stay in Zumaia?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Zumaia explains what each one offers: Old town and port, Santiago beach and Farmhouses, Getaria and Zarautz.

What is the weather like in Zumaia?

According to AEMET climate normals (1991-2020), the warmest month is August, with an average high of 24.3 °C, and the coldest is February. The wettest is November, with 140 mm.

Are there nudist beaches in Zumaia?

Yes: Aitzuri and Algorri are nudist beaches or have a nudist area, according to the beach guide of Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition.

Is there a free walking tour in Zumaia?

Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Zumaia lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.