How Axel worksAxel $59 a night vs $68 on Expedia at Sercotel Codina, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $9 a night less (13%). Seen Oct 12.
3-star hotel · Sercotel Hotels · Avda. Zumalacárregui, 21, San Sebastian
Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Non-smoking rooms
Hotels in San SebastianA comfortable, no-frills 3-star near Ondarreta Beach
8.3/10
A strong beach-side base, with helpful staff but compact rooms and awkward parking.
Sercotel Codina is a no-frills 3-star in Antiguo, around 300 metres from Ondarreta Beach. It's a strong pick for travelers who prefer neighborhood restaurants and seaside walks to staying amid the Old Town crowds. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness and helpful staff, while recent Tripadvisor reviews reinforce the breakfast's appeal. Sea-view rooms with terraces are worth considering if you'll spend time at the hotel.
The compromises are space and convenience: several guests describe compact rooms, some bathrooms feel dated, and occasional reviews mention street or plumbing noise. Parking is paid and limited, so confirm arrangements before bringing a car. The Old Town requires a substantial promenade walk or a bus from outside. We'd skip it if spacious rooms, extensive facilities or doorstep pintxos-hopping are your priorities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · accessibility.sansebastianturismoa.eus. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$131 a night with Axel against $145 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $14 a night less (10%).
Classic Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
$14/night less than Expedia (10%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$59 a night with Axel against $68 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $9 a night less (13%).
Basic Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$9/night less than Expedia (13%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$91 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Classic Triple room (full double bed and single bed) · refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$67 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $64 a night for these dates when seen.
Classic Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$321 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Basic Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Axel $59 a night vs $68 on Expedia at Sercotel Codina, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $9 a night less (13%). Seen Oct 12.
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A strong beach-side base, with helpful staff but compact rooms and awkward parking. A comfortable, no-frills 3-star near Ondarreta Beach, scored for what it is.
Sercotel Codina is a no-frills 3-star in Antiguo, around 300 metres from Ondarreta Beach. It's a strong pick for travelers who prefer neighborhood restaurants and seaside walks to staying amid the Old Town crowds. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness and helpful staff, while recent Tripadvisor reviews reinforce the breakfast's appeal. Sea-view rooms with terraces are worth considering if you'll spend time at the hotel.
The compromises are space and convenience: several guests describe compact rooms, some bathrooms feel dated, and occasional reviews mention street or plumbing noise. Parking is paid and limited, so confirm arrangements before bringing a car. The Old Town requires a substantial promenade walk or a bus from outside. We'd skip it if spacious rooms, extensive facilities or doorstep pintxos-hopping are your priorities.
Best for: beach-focused city breaks; couples happy to walk or take buses; travelers visiting with dogs
Watch out for: compact rooms and some dated bathrooms; limited paid parking; Old Town isn't on the doorstep
Location: Antiguo neighborhood near Ondarreta Beach; buses outside connect to the center.
Rooms: Comfortable but often compact; selected categories offer terraces and sea views.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent guest accounts.
Service: Helpful staff earn widespread praise, despite occasional less enthusiastic reception reports.
Amenities: Well-liked breakfast buffet, cafeteria, free Wi-Fi and pet-friendly accommodation.
Fees and surprises: Parking and pets carry extra charges; parking spaces are limited, and check-in starts at 16:00.
Axel's opinion of Sercotel Codina, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · accessibility.sansebastianturismoa.eus. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Sercotel Codina within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $131 a night · refundable · Classic Twin room (twin beds) | $145 a night on Expedia | $14 a night less (10%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $59 a night · refundable · Basic Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $68 a night on Expedia | $9 a night less (13%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $91 a night · refundable · Classic Triple room (full double bed and single bed) | $92 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $67 a night · refundable · Classic Twin room (twin beds) | $64 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $321 a night · non-refundable · Basic Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
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