Four-star thermal hotel in Orduna with a 60-minute circuit of four pools, one fed by mineral-medicinal water; a day trip of about 40 minutes by car from Bilbao.
The Hotel Balneario Orduna Plaza is a four-star thermal hotel in the old town of Orduna (Urduna), a historic enclave of Biscay in the mountains south-west of Bilbao. It sits on Foru enparantza (Plaza de los Fueros) 15. Third-party listings describe a 60-minute thermal circuit with four pools, one of which uses mineral-medicinal water from the Muera de Arbieto spring, plus hydromassage jets, a sauna and a steam bath. The hotel has 39 rooms. Voyage Prive lists the spa as closed on Sunday and on Monday afternoon, with reservations required for treatments and a minimum age of 6 for spa access, while Halalbooking lists a spa fee of EUR 21 per day (about USD 24). These figures come from third-party sites and may be out of date, and the sources did not give a verified phone number or official price list, so confirm by contacting the hotel through its website before travelling. Orduna is roughly 35 to 40 km from Bilbao and the practical option is a car or a taxi, a trip of about 40 to 45 minutes. The visit suits a full day or an overnight stay, combined with a walk in the old town.
| Price | A third-party listing shows a spa fee of EUR 21 per day (about USD 24); confirm with the hotel |
|---|---|
| Session length | 60-minute circuit |
| Address | Foru enparantza 15 (Plaza de los Fueros), 48460 Orduna, Biscay, Spain |
Treatments
- 60-minute thermal circuit with four pools
- Mineral-medicinal water pool
- Hydromassage jets
- Sauna and steam bath
Location
Foru enparantza 15 (Plaza de los Fueros), 48460 Orduna, Biscay, Spain
42.9947, -3.0103 View on map
Highlights
- Thermal hotel in Orduna, about 40 minutes from Bilbao
- 60-minute circuit with four pools
- One pool uses mineral-medicinal water
- Reported spa fee EUR 21 per day (third-party listing)
Tips for visiting
- Confirm opening days; third-party listings report the spa closed Sunday and Monday afternoon.
- Reserve treatments in advance.
- Minimum age for spa access is reported as 6; confirm when booking.
- Allow about 40 to 45 minutes each way by car.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Orduna from Bilbao?
Roughly 35 to 40 km, about 40 to 45 minutes by car.
How much does the thermal circuit cost?
A third-party listing shows a spa fee of EUR 21 per day (about USD 24). Confirm the current price with the hotel.
Is the spa open every day?
A third-party listing reports it closed on Sunday and Monday afternoon; confirm before travelling.