The Basque coast on the French side only extends for thirty-five kilometers, but the richness of its landscapes with long white sand beaches, rocky cliffs but also small hidden coves that are reached by steep paths, makes it unique.
The opportunity to stay in one of these hotels with a direct view of the ocean.
To Biarritz
REGINA EXPERIMENTAL, ART DECO
Photo tour of the Regina Experimental Biarritz
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Renovated from top to bottom in 2023, this Art Deco building from 1907 with 72 rooms arranged around a listed atrium, 15 meters high, is one of the most beautiful residences in the imperial city.
The stylish rooms highlight raw materials like straw and Japanese rope which complement marine stripes, shells and ocean liner style.
On weekends, DJ or live music around cocktails and tapas based on local products.
The room to book:
301 or 304, on the top floor for their beautiful view of the beaches and the Pyrenees mountain range.
The price:
from €250 per night for a superior Ocean room.
Regina Experimental,
52, avenue de l’Impératrice.
64200 Biarritz.
Such.
: 05 59 41 33 00.
HOTEL DU PALAIS, AT THE EMPRESS’S HOTEL
Hôtel du Palais, at the Empress's home.
Anthony Parkinson
We no longer present, the only palace on the Atlantic coast, former home of Empress Eugénie.
This recently renovated building dominates La Grande Plage in Biarritz.
The 141 rooms and suites have retained the original Belle Époque style.
The Napoléon III bar with its 410 kg crystal chandelier is worth a visit alone.
The palace has just welcomed a new executive chef, Christophe Scheller, who is preparing the reopening of La Rotonde in May 2024. This summer, he will offer a festive garden party on Sunday lunchtime on the restaurant terrace with a large cold and meat buffet. and grilled fish.
The room to book
: one of the King Deluxe Cruise Collection on the 5th floor.
These rooms with a marine atmosphere have a view overlooking the ocean.
The price
: from €450 per night in a double room.
Palace Hotel.
1, avenue de l’Impératrice.
64200 Biarritz.
Such.
: 05 59 41 12 34.
CAFÉ DE PARIS, CHIC STOPOVER
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Don't be jealous, all the rooms have a view of the ocean.
This is the whole point of this 19-room boutique hotel decorated by Sarah Lavoine, as well as its privileged location in the heart of Biarritz.
We recognize its style with the touches of Sarah Lavoine blue color on the bedspreads and cushions.
On the ground floor, the white wood restaurant with its woven straw panels and wicker lighting adds a very seaside touch.
The room to book
: a junior Well-being suite for four people with its hammam shower.
The price:
from €140 for a standard double room.
Le Café de Paris
, 5, place Bellevue, 64200 Biarritz.
Such.
: 05 59 24 19 53.
HOTEL DE LA PLAGE, BLUE IN THE EYES
Hôtel de La Plage, blue in the eyes.
Gaelle Le Boulicaut
It's difficult to be more central, this 20-room establishment is located in Port-Vieux.
Almost all the rooms have ocean views.
The interior decoration, signed Olivier Granet, is a success.
Rather than duplicating the same decor in each room, he preferred to play on the shades of blue and green on the walls which recall the ocean and the nearby Pyrenees.
On the roof, the rooftop has been completely refurbished, ideal for enjoying cocktails and tapas and enjoying summer evenings and sublime sunsets.
The room to book:
115, the signature room which is on the corner and benefits from a panoramic view of the Port-Vieux, the Rocher de la Virginie and the ocean.
The price:
from €290 for a signature room, €145 for a single patio view.
Hôtel de la Plage
, 3, Esplanade du Port-Vieux, 64200 Biarritz.
Such.
: 05 59 22 62 40.
In Bidart
VILLA L’ARCHE, INTIMIST
Villa L’Arche, intimate.
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We could say, let's live hidden, live happily.
Only a plaque on the surrounding wall indicates this place known to initiates.
Nine rooms in a pretty Basque house with a garden perched on the cliff.
A refined decoration made of blond wood and light shades.
In the garden, a heated swimming pool and above all direct access to the city center beach.
In an adjoining house, three apartments for families of 4 or 6 people.
A perfect address to clear your head.
The room to book:
a Deluxe Ocean or Junior Suite for direct access to the garden.
The price:
from €155 per double room.
Villa l'Arche,
rue Camboenea, 64210 Bidart.
Such.
: 05 59 51 65 95.
In Saint-Jean-de-Luz
THALAZUR, 1930S
Thalazur, inspiration 1930. Bruno PRESCHESMISKY
The 106 rooms and suites have passed into the hands of decorator Jean-Philippe Nuel who has preserved the 1930s inspiration, while mixing the codes of the Basque Country with a modern seaside atmosphere.
In good weather, the huge terrace allows you to enjoy your meals with a view of the bay.
The restaurant's menu features local products such as hake from the Saint-Jean fish market, ibaïma pork belly, revisited Basque cake with pear and yuzu... Not forgetting the thalassotherapy center and its cabins overlooking the beach.
The opportunity to test the brand new epigenetic cure.
The room to book:
311, for its sublime corner terrace.
The price:
From €160 for a superior room.
Thalazur
Saint Jean de Luz
, Place Maurice Ravel, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Such.
: 05 59 51 51 51.
THE RESERVE, ALONE FACING THE OCEAN
The Reserve, alone facing the ocean Press photo
Located on the cliff overlooking the Hill of Sainte-Barbe, the La Réserve hotel houses 41 rooms and suites in a large Basque-style villa in the heart of a 3-hectare park.
A true haven of peace for those who want to be away from the hubbub of the city without being too far away.
The center of Saint-Jean-de-Luz is only a 5-minute drive away.
A beautiful infinity pool dominates the immensity of the ocean.
For sports enthusiasts, an activity to discover is E-Foil, this surfboard equipped with an electric motor and a fin, which allows you to sail above the water.
The room to book:
the Privilege Sin room, closest to the ocean to hear the gentle sound of the waves breaking against the cliff.
The price:
from €180 per night in a double room with sea view.
La Réserve
, 1, rue Gaëtan de Bernoville, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Such.
: 05 59 51 32 00.
BEACH HOTEL, EVERYTHING ON FOOT
Hôtel de la Plage, all within walking distance.
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It's difficult to be closer to the beach of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, only the promenade separates the Hotel de La Plage from the sand.
This 29-room family establishment continues to move upmarket with the renovation of beautiful family suites on the top floor that can accommodate up to four people.
The proximity of the port and Place Louis XIV just behind allows you to do everything on foot.
A local breakfast with Bayonne ham, sheep cheese and Basque apple juice.
The room to book
: Bordagain, the superior prestige room, perfect for families with two children with a long balcony.
The price
: from €169 per night for a double room with sea view.
Hôtel de la Plage
, 48, promenade Jacques Thibaud, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Such.
: 05 59 31 03 44.
GRAND HOTEL, BELLE EPOQUE
Grand Hotel, Belle Epoque.
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Ravaged by a fire in 1904, the Terminus hotel rose from its ashes to become the Modern Hotel, then the Grand Hotel that we know today with its coffered ceilings and cabochon marble, admirably located on the bay of Saint -Jean-de-Luz.
Sandblasted doors open onto the rotunda and the ocean.
In the 52 rooms and suites, pearly wallpapers, white pedestal tables and silver mirrors recall the Art Deco style.
In the basement, a thalassotherapy center and a spa voted best thalassotherapy spa in the world at the Global Luxury Hotels Awards in 2023.
The room to book:
one of the six junior suites with terrace with sun loungers and these large iconic Goicoechea terracotta pots.
The price:
from €208 per night in a double room.
Grand Hôtel Thalasso & Spa,
43, boulevard Thiers, 64500 Saint-Jean-De-Luz.
Such.
: 05 59 26 35 36.
In Hendaye
VALENCIA HOTEL, CLOSE TO SPAIN
Hotel Valencia, very close to the Spanish border.
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A stone's throw from the Spanish border, the Valencia has 20 rooms with a very refined design and beautiful terraces for having breakfast facing the ocean.
It is above all for its quality/price ratio that we come to Valencia.
It's hard to do better to find a room for less than €150 on the Basque coast in high season with such a lovely view and free private parking.
Another advantage: the proximity of the small Spanish town of Hondarribia, which can be reached in 7 minutes by taking the maritime shuttle to enjoy tapas.
The room to book
: the superior room with terrace which offers a 180°C view of the bay of Hendaye.
The price
: from €118 per night in a double ocean-facing room with terrace.
Hôtel Valencia
, 29, boulevard de la Mer, 64700 Hendaye.