Mendi Argia, Basque for “Resplendent Mountain”, is a boutique hotel located on the slopes of Mount Ulia in San Sebastián. A historical place with views across the full sweep of La Concha bay, from the Kursaal to Mount Igeldo.

Built in the early 20th century, the villa had been left to ruin for years. Openhouse Studio and Sara Ojanguren brought it back, respecting the elements of the building. The original wooden staircase, the ornate plaster mouldings, the parquet floors, all restored. Black marble from nearby Markina lines the bathrooms. A hidden Basque pelota court remains in the garden.