Occidental Bilbao is located in Begoña, a neighbourhood in Bilbao, and is near a metro station. Begoña BasIlica and Arriaga Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Funicular de Artxanda and Club Deportivo Ganguren Golf. Museo Marítimo Ría de Bilbao and Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Santutxu Station is 7 minutes on foot and Basarrate Station is 12 minutes.
Bilbao (YJI-Bilbao-Abando Train Station) - 20 min walk
Bilbao (BIO) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Liquid - 3 min walk
El Refugio Gastrobar - 3 min walk
Asia Restaurante - 4 min walk
Be-Oma - 4 min walk
Batzoki - 6 min walk
About this property
Occidental Bilbao
Eco-friendly Bilbao hotel in Begoña, near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site.
Occidental Bilbao offers 200 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Club Metropolitan. 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.
Awards and affiliations
This property has signed the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Tourism Certified (Spain)
Check-in
Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
Electric car charging station on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 16 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
The Kitchen
Things to do
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Sauna
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Conference space (11119 square feet)
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Spa
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Facials
Massages
Sauna
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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 at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 16 per person (approximately)
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: spa; 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
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
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 health club or 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
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
As of 14 Aug 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 29 Aug 2022 start from £73.96, 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.
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
Self-parking is available for EUR 20 per day.
Check-in is from 2 PM - midnight.
Checkout is at noon.
Located in Begoña, this spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Begoña BasIlica and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Basilica of Begona and Etxebarria Park are also within 10 minutes. Santutxu Station is 7 minutes by foot and Basarrate Station is 12 minutes.
Yes, Occidental Bilbao offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Occidental Bilbao cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Overall score and ratings
4.2
Very good
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Lovely modern spacious open plan lobby/restaurant. Nice clean heated pool but why no decked seating area/bar? Hotel is up a vey steep hill from city - solution is a 6Euro Uber on return