We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Basque Coast, France. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. Popular among couples. Offering a terrace and spa centre, Akelarre is situated in San Sebastián, 5 km from Calle Mayor. There are 2 restaurants on site and one of them is awarded with 3 Michelin stars. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel has sea view and is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. Free WiFi is provided. The suites include a walk-in closet and a private pool. The Wellness & Spa center includes a pool with hydrotherapy circuit, Turkish bath, sauna and 3 cabins for treatments. Other facilities include a wine cellar offering wine tasting for a surcharge. The hotel also offers car hire. Victoria Eugenia Theatre is 5 km from Akelarre, while Kursaal is 5 km from the property. San Sebastián Airport is 21 km away.Show full description
A luxury hotel is known for its beautiful views, modern design, and excellent cuisine. The rooms are stylish, with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies overlooking the ocean.
Cosy rooms. Great views. Popular among couples. Facing the beachfront, Hotel Boutique Villa Favorita offers 4-star accommodation in San Sebastián and features a terrace, restaurant and bar. The property is around 600 metres from La Concha Promenade, 800 metres from Calle Mayor and 1.1 km from Victoria Eugenia Theatre. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Hotel Boutique Villa Favorita features certain rooms with city views, and rooms are fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Hotel Boutique Villa Favorita include La Concha Beach, Ondarreta Beach and Zurriola Beach. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 21 km from the hotel.Show full description
A beautiful hotel is excellent for a romantic stay overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches in Basque Country.
Cool. Rooftop bar. Rooftop pool. Set in San Sebastián, Lasala Plaza Hotel is 80 metres from Calle Mayor, within the Old Town, and also 500 metres away from Victoria Eugenia Theatre. The property is a 7-minute walk from Kursaal and a 2-minute walk from La Concha promenade. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. The spacious and bright rooms feature modern décor. flat-screen TV, safe, minibar, air conditioning, and heating. The bathroom comes with free toiletries, radiant floor, bath or shower, and hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a á la carte breakfast, and have lunch and dinner at the hotel's restaurant that serves Basque cuisine. Speaking English, Spanish and French at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Located right on the Port of San Sebastian and the old town of the city. San Sebastián Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
A lovely quality hotel in a prime position for sightseeing and bars. The rooftop pool is fantastic, with a drinks terrace overlooking the sea.
Lovely property. Romantic. Great interior design. Beaumanoir is located in the Winter Park district, 25 minutes' walk to the Atlantic beaches in Biarritz. This ancient manor combines tradition with modernity, and has a heated swimming pool. Guest rooms have been decorated in an elegant Baroque style fitted with classical furnishings and large marble bathrooms. All rooms feature a bed, a sofa and a minibar. Free Wi-Fi is also available in public areas. If you are travelling with friends or family, try one of the hotels suites or apartments with separate lounge. All guests are welcome to enjoy a drink in front of the fireplace in the Champagne lounge bar. The immediate vicinity of the Hotel Le Beaumanoir provides many leisure activities such as golf, tennis, spa facilities, cinemas and a casino. You can also make an appointment for a massage. The hotel offers transfers to and from the airport in a Rolls Royce at an extra cost. Free private parking is also available on site.Show full description
Beautiful. Elegant. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Hotel Villa Soro occupies 2 classical buildings, one of which was built in 1898 and is a Historical Heritage Building of San Sebastian. Free WiFi is available. Rooms have luxury individual design, some including artwork from Jorge Oteiza. All rooms include free water from the minibar. They each have a separate shower and bath. Room service is available, offering local dishes. There is a private parking with extra charge on site. Hotel Villa Soro is surrounded by trees and stately homes. The hotel has a gym and offers free bicycles and beach towels. There are spacious lounges and a fireplace. Zurriola Beach, the Kursaal Concert and Convention Centre and the old town are within a short walk.Show full description
Highly elegant. Historic. Great value. This 5-star hotel has 2 pools and a spa and fitness centre with hammam, hot tub and massage treatments. The air-conditioned rooms and suites at Hôtel du Palais Biarritz have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi access and some have a separate seating area. La Rotonde Restaurant features a contemporary French cuisine. You can finish the day by having a cocktail in Napoleon III Bar. You can have the breakfast and dinner overlooking a terrace. There is a children’s playground on site. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the casino and 10 minutes from the town centre. Biarritz-Le-Phare golf course is a 10-minute drive away and Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport is 3 km from the Palais.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Basque Coast.
Luxury Hotel.Historic property. Comfortable beds. This 5-star hotel is located opposite San Sebastian’s Victoria Eugenia Theatre, with views over the Cantabrian Sea and Urumea River. Dating from 1912, María Cristina Hotel offers elegant rooms with free WiFi. The air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV. Their marble bathroom comes with a separate bath and rain-effect shower, bathrobe and slippers. Breakfast is served daily at the Breakfast Restaurant. The DRY Martini cocktail bar serves a range of drinks. Hotel Maria Cristina has hosted movie stars including Woody Allen and Elizabeth Taylor during the San Sebastián Film Festival, held every September. The Kursaal Convention Centre is 350 metres away. San Sebastián’s Old Town is 450 metres from María Cristina Hotel.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most HISTORIC luxury hotels in Basque Coast.
Great views. Rooftop pool. The Mercure Monte Igueldo has a picturesque setting on Mount Igueldo, offering impressive views of San Sebastian Bay. This hotel features an outdoor pool open during the summer season. The Mercure Monte has attractive, classic décor and its spacious rooms offer views of either the Bay of Biscay, or of San Sebastian city. Each room has satellite TV and a minibar. Some rooms have a private balcony. El Torreón Restaurant serves a selection of gourmet cuisine and traditional Basque dishes. Guests can enjoy a drink or light meal in the bar or coffee shop. The Igueldo is located next to San Sebastian’s old lighthouse and from here you can take a cable car to Playa de la Concha Beach. The city centre is just 1.8 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Great location. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Boasting a restaurant, free bikes as well as a bar, Arbaso Hotel is set in the San Sebastian City-Center of San Sebastián, 800 meters from Victoria Eugenia Theater. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at Arbaso Hotel. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Hotel Arbaso include Old Town, Kursaal Congress Center and Auditorium and La Concha promenade. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 21 km from the hotel.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Great location. Abba San Sebastián Hotel features a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in San Sebastián. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Abba San Sebastián Hotel offers certain units with river views, and all rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Abba San Sebastián Hotel include Zurriola Beach, La Concha Beach and Victoria Eugenia Theatre. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 20 km from the hotel.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. Great value. Discover the brand new décor of the Regina Experimental Biarritz from July 2023! Standing on a cliff facing the ocean, the Regina Experimental overlooks the bay of Biarritz. Its large preserved volumes have been cleverly mixed with local inspirations by interior designer Dorothée Meilichzon: neo-Basque architecture, Art Deco, or the art of living by the sea. Accessible from open corridors on the atrium, the seventy-two white, blue, dark green and Basque red rooms face the ocean or the Biarritz golf course. The vast hotel restaurant and its large terrace facing the ocean welcome Frenchie Biarritz, a creative brasserie rooted in the beautiful Basque culinary culture. The spa treatments are inspired by the power of the Alps with Susanne Kaufmann products combined with Alaena, the emblematic brand of this oceanic region.Show full description
Very stylish. Unique. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Located in Hondarribia and with Grande Beach reachable within 2.4 km, Villa Magalean Hotel & Spa provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Villa Magalean Hotel & Spa each room includes bed linen and towels. An à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. FICOBA is 5.1 km from Villa Magalean Hotel & Spa, while Hendaye Train Station is 5.8 km away. The nearest airport is San Sebastián, 1 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This is likely one of the most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotels in Basque Coast. It also has very cosy rooms!
Rooftop pool. Catalonia Donosti has a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in San Sebastián. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every room is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms also offer a terrace and others also have sea views. All guest rooms at Catalonia Donosti feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Catalonia Donosti include La Concha Beach, Ondarreta Beach and Zurriola Beach. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 22 km from the hotel.Show full description
A beautifully designed hotel on a hill on the edge of San Sebastian with INCREDIBLE sea views. It has a great rooftop with plenty of sunbeds and is a lovely place for evening drinks.
Overlooking La Concha Bay, this grand 19th-century building is set next to the beach, on San Sebastián’s seafront promenade. It offers discounted access to La Perla Spa and air-conditioned rooms with a private balcony. Rooms at the Hotel Londres y de Inglaterra feature classical décor with features dating from the Belle Époque era. They are equipped with flat-screen satellite TV, Wi-Fi connection and a private bathroom. Offering sea views, the hotel’s Mari Galant Brasserie serves traditional Basque food. The English-style Swing Bar serves cocktails and has a seafront terrace. Staff at the Londres Hotel’s 24-hour reception can help to arrange guided tours, live shows and restaurant reservations. You can also hire a car from the front desk and the hotel offers private parking. San Sebastián is famous for its food and the hotel is surrounded by good tapas restaurants. The Kursaal Convention Centre is around 15 minutes’ walk away, and you can walk to the old town in 5 minutes.Show full description
Cool. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among women.Opened July 2022. Hotel Atari features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in San Sebastián. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 300 metres from La Concha Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room includes a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. At Hotel Atari every room includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Zurriola Beach, Santa Clara Island Beach and Calle Mayor. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 21 km from Hotel Atari.Show full description
Charming. Trendy. Lovely interior design. Popular among women.Opened June 2021. Facing the beachfront, Le Garage Biarritz Hôtel offers 4-star accommodation in Biarritz and has a terrace, restaurant and bar. The property is set 1.9 km from Cote des Basques Beach, 5 km from Biarritz La Négresse Train Station and 18 km from Saint Jean de Luz Train Station. Private parking is available on site. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms include a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a patio and some have city views. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area. Popular points of interest near Le Garage Biarritz Hôtel include Plage Miramar, VVF Beach and Grande Plage. The nearest airport is Biarritz Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Historic. Rooftop pool. Good breakfast. Situated in San Sebastián, 500 metres from La Concha Beach, Zenit Convento San Martin features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 300 metres from the city centre and 1.2 km from Ondarreta Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Zenit Convento San Martin offers some rooms that have a balcony, and every room is fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Zenit Convento San Martin. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Zurriola Beach, La Concha Promenade and Calle Mayor. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 21 km from Zenit Convento San Martin.Show full description
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast.Opened May 2021. Set in Bermeo, 33 km from Funicular de Artxanda, Hotel Boutique Nafarrola offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a barbecue and to a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at Hotel Boutique Nafarrola have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Hotel Boutique Nafarrola. Catedral de Santiago is 34 km from the hotel, while Arriaga Theatre is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 26 km from Hotel Boutique Nafarrola.Show full description
This might be one of the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Basque Coast.
Luxury Hotel.Charming. Hip.Opened November 2021. Set in Anglet, 1.5 km from Biarritz La Négresse Train Station, Brindos, Lac & Château - Relais & Châteaux - Anglet Biarritz offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Brindos, Lac & Château - Relais & Châteaux - Anglet Biarritz offers 5-star accommodation with a hammam and terrace. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms also offer a balcony and others also have lake views. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English, Spanish and French. Saint Jean de Luz Train Station is 16 km from Brindos, Lac & Château - Relais & Châteaux - Anglet Biarritz, while Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Biarritz Airport, 1 km from the hotel.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the coolest luxury hotels in Basque Coast.
Great value. Popular among women. Situated in Biarritz and facing the ocean, Hôtel de La Plage offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access just 50 metres from the Plage du Vieux Port. The train station is located a 10-minute drive away. The rooms at Hôtel de La Plage have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms have a view of the sea. Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout. A continental breakfast is available every morning. All type of restaurants can be found within 150 metres. The hotel is a 5-minuted rive from the centre of Biarritz and 15 km from Saint-Jean de Luz. Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport is situated a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
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