The 6 best hotels in Biarritz

Biarritz is certainly the most famous and beautiful town in the French Basque Country. The undisputed home of surfers, this chic resort on the Atlantic coast is also nicknamed "the queen of beaches", a name it lives up to! The town also has a tradition of luxury hotels and charming accommodation, particularly appreciated by tourists looking for a top-of-the-range holiday.

Most of Biarritz's hotels are located on the seafront, facing one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Although room prices are high, the setting and quality of the welcome alone justify the investment. And when night falls, the bars and nightclubs, located on the beach, on the rock face or in the narrow streets of the town centre, vibrate until the wee hours of the morning.

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Grand Tonic Hotel

Right in the centre of Biarritz, the hotel is just a few minutes' walk from shops, bars and restaurants and just 20 km from the airport.

Design décor, bright colours on walls and windows, black wood furniture, carpeted floors and flat-screen TV, minibar and all the classics of 4-star hotels. But the real bonus of these rooms are the baths with hydro-massage jets, which explains the hotel's name.

For breakfast, a menu is served at 22.90 euros, including starter, main course and dessert, which you can enjoy in a chic and pleasant atmosphere.

Grand Tonic Hotel & SPA NUXE Biarritz
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Grand Tonic Hotel & SPA NUXE

Hotel located near the main beach
8.3 Very good
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£149 / night
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Hotel Georges VI

Located in Rue du Port Vieux, in the heart of the lively city centre and just a stone's throw from the sea, the hotel is strategically positioned for exploring the city. It is also just a few minutes' walk from the Centre de la Mer.

21 rooms in 3 categories for guests who appreciate English style. With floral fabrics, wallpaper and antique furniture, the rooms are small but elegant.

Breakfast is not included in the price of the night and is charged at €16. For this price, guests have access to a rich and well-balanced continental buffet with pancakes, eggs and pastries.

Hotel Georges VI Biarritz
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Hotel Georges VI

Hotel located near the port
8.2 Very good
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£169 / night
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Hôtel Edouard VII

Just 5 minutes from the Halles district, the hotel is a little out of the way, but just enough to be quiet without the long journey to the city centre. Allow 5 minutes to get to the Côte des Basques beach.

The hotel has 18 rooms in the same tone as the rest of the hotel, with parquet flooring, wallpaper, antique furniture, etc. The only modern touch is the flat-screen TV. The only modern touch is the flat-screen TV.

There is no restaurant here, but breakfast is available for an affordable €10, either as a buffet or served in your room. It includes ham, home-made pastries, pastries and fruit. The whole thing is simple and good, but the real bonus is the freshly squeezed fruit juice, a real treat to start the day.

Hôtel Edouard VII Biarritz
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Hôtel Edouard VII

Hotel located 5 minutes from the beaches of Biarritz
8.8 Superb
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£158 / night
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Hôtel du Palais Imperial Resort

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Biarritz city centre and just 15 minutes by car from the airport (just €15 by taxi).

The hotel has 150 rooms, three quarters of which have sea views. All the accommodation is decorated in period style, from the furniture and paintings to the carpets and taps. French luxury is on display in all its splendour, with elegance and classicism.

The beach in front of the hotel is the Grande Plage, Biarritz's most famous, a stone's throw from the town centre and in front of the Casino. It is large but crowded in summer, with fine sand and lifeguards on duty to ensure safety.

Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Biarritz
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Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Napoleonic-style hotel
9.1 Fabulous
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£631 / night
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AMA Hotel

Located 250 metres from the beach, guests can reach the city centre in just a few minutes on foot. No need for a car, everything is nearby (bars, restaurants, buses, etc.).

15 rooms and 3 different types of accommodation, decorated in a sober yet chic style. Both the comfort and the facilities are there for all to enjoy. The colours are sober, the décor simple but tasteful and a touch chic.

There is no restaurant but a very pleasant breakfast room where a continental buffet is offered to customers for 10.50 euros. The quality and variety of products is good and the value for money good.

Ama Hotel Biarritz
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Ama Hotel

Hotel in the heart of Biarritz
8.8 Superb
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£148 / night
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Hotel Chateau du clair de Lune

Château du Clair de Lune offers a good compromise between peace and bustle: it is located in the heart of the countryside, but only 15 minutes' drive from Biarritz city centre. A perfect location for those looking for a peaceful retreat without being cut off from the world.

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For those looking for authenticity, the hotel is decorated in the Louis XVI style. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes and Wi-Fi.

© Château du Clair de Lune - Les Collectionneurs/Booking.com

The Campagne et Gourmandise restaurant is open to guests from outside but located on the property, where it occupies an 18th-century farmhouse. It serves simple, authentic cuisine using quality local produce.

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Château du Clair de Lune - The Collectors Biarritz
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Château du Clair de Lune - The Collectors

Hotel 5km from the town centre
8.9 Superb
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£204 / night
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