We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Biarritz, France. We have also included hotels in beautiful country residences, old manor houses, historic villas, french "relais" (mansions), resorts, country estates, mansions, countryside "manoir"-s, old châteaus and historic properties. 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 Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Very cosy. Superb breakfast. Located near the Spanish border and housed in a 16-century castle, 3 km from the beaches of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Chateau d'Urtubie boasts a 6-hectare park and an outdoor swimming pool. Situated in the oldest part of the castle, the comfortable rooms are full of precious 18th and 19th-century furniture. In addition to the outdoor swimming pool, guests at the Chateau d'Urtubie can enjoy access to a lovely terrace which is the perfect place to relax on a sunny day. Free parking is provided at the Chateau d'Urtubie, making it easy to explore the Basque country by car. Rooms are also equipped with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi internet access.Show full description
Château d'Urtubie, a 14th-century castle in Urrugne, is a living piece of history owned by the Coral family for 24 generations. Additionally, there is an outdoor pool and well-maintained gardens for guests to explore.
Historic. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Chateau Du Clair De Lune is in a 19th-century manor house located 5 km from the centre of Biarritz. Free Wi-Fi is available. The rooms are split between the manor house and the hunting lodge. The Chateau’s manor house has a lounge and library. Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, bathtub, hairdryer and minibar. Rooms in the hunting lodge have a private terrace with garden or park view. Guests are invited to enjoy Chateau Du Clair De Lune’s park, which is full of roses, magnolia and rhododendron. Atelier Alexandre Bousquet is a Michelin-starred restaurant housed on site in an 18th-century farm with mountain views offering fine-dining cuisine. Guests can also order brasserie cuisine from inside the Chateau, and snack food is also served during July and August by the pool. The Chateau is a 10-minute drive from Biarritz Anglet Bayonne Airport.Show full description
This historic hotel is set in a 19th-century manor house and has a unique and elegant ambiance. The rooms are individually decorated and split between the manor house and hunting lodge.
Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Domaine de Bassilour is set within a garden in a restored 18th- century manor house outside of Bidart. It is 3 km from the beaches in Biarritz and offers views of the Pyrenees, a tennis court and free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms are set in the manor house or in the converted 16th-century farmhouse and some have a view of the mountains. Each room has an individual theme and is equipped with a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom. Breakfast can be enjoyed by the open fireplace in the warmly decorated breakfast room and includes both homemade bread and Scandinavian recipes. The Domaine’s owners are available to recommend restaurants nearby. The property was awarded the Eco Label certificate. Free parking is available on site and Domaine de Bassilour is conveniently located 5 km to Biarritz - Anglet - Bayonne Airport.Show full description
Domaine de Bassilour is a charming and stylish hotel located in Bidart. It is set in a 16th-century farmhouse and a 19th-century mansion, giving it a unique historical ambiance. The hotel is surrounded by a beautiful park and offers stunning views.
Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Located in Linxe and set in a 4-hectare park, Château Belle Epoque is a guest house settled in the castle built in the 18th century. It offers a heated, outdoor swimming pool and you can borrow rackets to play tennis on site. The uniquely-decorated suites at Château Belle Epoque feature a view of the garden and a fireplace. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the elegant property. A cleaning kit is available in the holiday homes. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. After breakfast, you can enjoy the pétanque facilities or play table tennis. Activities nearby are available such as riding horses, canoeing and cycling. It is 30 km from the city of Dax and 10 km from the Atlantic coast.Show full description
Château Belle Epoque is a charming and cozy historic chateau in Linxe. It has spacious rooms with beautiful decor. The property has a beachfront location, a heated pool, and a lovely Italian restaurant.
Charming. Great location. Offering an outdoor pool, children's playground and terrace, VTF Le Domaine de Françon is situated in Biarritz. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant as well as relax at the property's bar. At VTF Le Domaine de Françon, guests can find self catering apartments or rooms all fitted with a private bathroom. There is a kids' club at the property. Guests can play Basque pelota at this resort, and the area is popular for golfing, surfing, Basque pelota and rugby playing. Rock of the Blessed Virgin is 2.6 km from VTF Le Domaine de Françon, while Planete Musee du Chocolat Biarritz is 1 km away. Biarritz - Anglet - Bayonne Airport is 3 km from the property.Show full description
Cosy. Wonderful SPA facilities.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. 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 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. The nearest airport is Biarritz Airport, 1 km from the hotel.Show full description
Lovely property. Superb 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
This is the most well designed luxury hotel in Biarritz. It also has AMAZING STAFF.
Luxurious. Great views. Located in the Basque region, the Eco-friendly Hotel La Reserve is set in lush gardens overlooking the Atlantic ocean. It boasts a tennis court and a heated outdoor pool. All the rooms at La Reserve are air-conditioned, and feature a flat screen TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi. The bathrooms are decorated in colourful mosaics. Breakfast is served on the hotel terraces. In the evenings, guests can admire panoramic views from the terrace whilst enjoying gastronomic Basque cuisine in the restaurant. La Reserve is a great starting point for exploring the Basque coastline. By the coastal path, it is a 15-minute walk to the centre of town, St Jean de Luz, known for its architecture, historical streets, sandy bay, and water sports. Free private parking is available onsite, as well as a secured parking at an extra cost. Facilities for guests with reduced mobility are available.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most LUXURIOUS hotel in Biarritz.
Comfortable beds. Located 7 kilometres from Saint Jean de Luz, L'Auberge Basque-Relais & Châteaux welcomes you in a contemporary inn set on a hill facing La Rhune Mountains. L'Auberge Basque-Relais & Châteaux features comfortable rooms with a modern and design-style decor. For your comfort, L'Auberge Basque-Relais & Châteaux also offers a stylish restaurant serving contemporary and tasty cuisine prepared with fresh local produce and accompanied with a large selection of French and international wines. L'Auberge Basque-Relais & Châteaux offers a successful combination of modernity and tradition. The rooms are decorated with soothing colours creating a peaceful setting for your stay. Each room is different, to make your stay truly unique. Some rooms feature a balcony and others have a private terrace. It is the perfect choice for a relaxing leisure or business stay 7 km from the beaches and golf courses of Saint Jean de Luz.Show full description
Highly elegant. Great restaurant. This hotel is located on the village square in Sare, 16 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its beaches. It offers rooms distributed between 3 traditional 16th-century houses and free Wi-Fi. Each guest room at the Arraya is individually decorated and features a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Some rooms open onto the garden and some have views of the village square. The Arraya’s gastronomic restaurant serves regional cuisine accompanied by an extensive wine list. Guests can relax on the terrace, which overlooks the Place de Sare or in the flower-filled garden.Show full description
Located a 25-minute drive from the Ocean, this luxurious hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a hammam, a sauna, a tennis court and a fitness room. It also includes 3 meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout and free secure parking. With a balcony opening onto the 7-hectare estate, all of the individually decorated rooms at Relais de la Poste are provided with an LCD TV with satellite channels and safe. Relais de la Poste is located 17 km from Dax Train Station and 57 km from Biarritz Airport. The bathroom is fitted with slippers, bathrobe and hairdryer. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed daily under the veranda or you can savour a continental breakfast in your room. A 2 Michelin stars gastronomic restaurant is available on site and cooking classes are proposed by the Chef Jean Coussau. Located in the park Côté Quillier Inn proposes lunch and diner. You can drink an herbal tea in the reception room or on the terrace, relax in the sauna or make the most of the spa centre, which offers an array of treatments. Guests get special discounts.Show full description
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Hotel Argi Eder is located in the heart of the Basque Country, in a lovely village in the hills, less than 30 minutes from the beaches of Biarritz. The comfortable rooms and suites at Hôtel Argi-Eder are decorated in a country style. They are air-conditioned and have TV and free WiFi internet access. A blooming garden, a swimming pool and a tennis court are at your disposal. You will find several Golf courses close to the hotel. The restaurant served contemporary cuisine made from fresh local products and features an exceptional wine collection.Show full description
This small hotel has super comfortable beds. It is very popular among couples travelling to Biarritz.
Very stylish. Great location. Popular among couples. Just 5 minutes walking distance from the Biarritz beaches, sits Hotel Edouard VII, a 19th-century residence that combines the charm of yesterday and the comfort of today. This unique residence has a rich history based on its past residents. It was once the home of the Mayor of Biarritz. It was also the place Napoleon III used to receive medical care on his visits to the region. Guestrooms are spacious and feature a refined and elegant décor. All are air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with private bathrooms, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi internet access. The area surrounding Hotel Edouard VII has much to offer. In addition to the beautiful coast and its beaches, you will find restaurants, shops, museums and casinos. San Sebastien is only a 45-minute drive away.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most stylish small hotels in Biarritz. It also has A GREAT LOCATION.
Great views. Located in the heart of a peaceful 12-hectare woodland estate, the Pierre & Vacances Bordaberry Resort enjoys a beautiful location between the Atlantic coast and the Pyrénées. It offers an outdoor swimming pool. The resort is made up of 9 small one-level buildings scattered around the former mansion. Enjoy the comfort of a fully-equipped studio or apartment, some with a garden. The resort enjoys a sea views. Guests can relax at the swimming pool or at the children’s playground. You can play tennis and table tennis, or borrow books and board games. Nearby are many famous golf courses, many highly-rated restaurants and 2 blue flag beaches at Hendaye (3 km) or Ciboure (4 km) are accessible by car or bicycle.Show full description
Delightful property. Great location. Ostapé is a 5-star hotel located in the village of Bidarray, halfway between the mountains and Biarritz on the coast, which is a 30-minute drive away. Set within a 45-hectare estate, it offers a heated pool, massage rooms and cooking lessons. The spacious guest rooms are located in the 17th-century manor house or in traditional Basque-style villas. Each is uniquely decorated and has a balcony or terrace overlooking the mountains. Hotel Ostapé’s restaurant serves gastronomic-style regional cuisine using fresh, local products. Guests have free use of a sauna, fitness centre and steam bath, as well as a massage room where guests can enjoy 1-hour massages, half-an-hour massages, neck massages and back massages. Free WiFi access is also available. For guests exploring the area by car, private parking is possible on site. Charging stations for electric cars are available at this property.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful luxury hotel in Biarritz.
Close to beach front. Stunning pool facilities. Pierre & Vacances La Villa Maldagora is located 3 km from the beach. Apartments range from studios, 1 bedroom or 1/2 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 7 people. All are fitted with fully-equipped kitchens, bathrooms with bath and shower. The seasonal outdoor swimming pool is open from May to September. Board games can be borrowed on site. This resort is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains at the gateway to Spain.Show full description
This holiday park has a great beach front location, lovely pool facilities and a great SPA.
Beach front location. The Hôtel et Résidence de Chiberta et du Golf is located in Anglet, in the heart of the Basque Coast, close to Biarritz and Bayonne, on the Chiberta Golf course and just a stone's throw from the beaches. In addition to the rooms, the hotel's main building features a lounge bar, a restaurant with a superb lake-view terrace, an indoor swimming pool, a gym and a beauty centre. In fine weather, the outdoor pool overlooks the lake. The rooms, most of which are air-conditioned, are divided between the hotel and the residence, an annex of the hotel. They offer equivalent comfort and views of the golf course, swimming pool or lake. The Residence also offers flats for rent.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Le Ruisseau – EuroParcs is situated in 15 acres of wooded parkland and just 2 km from Bidart beach. It offers self-catering residences with an outdoor water park and hot tub. The cottages and bungalows feature a living room with a fireplace. Each accommodation has a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, fridge and freezer. Individual bathrooms have a shower. The vast park includes a tennis court and a children’s playground. Guests can also rent bicycles from the residence. Le Ruisseau – EuroParcs is 5 km from Biarritz and 10 km from Saint Jean de Luz. Free private parking is available on site.Show full description
Beach front location. Tennis court. Résidence Odalys Domaine Iratzia is located in the heart of a 3.5- hectare park surrounded by pine trees, 200 meters from the beach Erromardie in St. Jean de Luz. Résidence Odalys Domaine Iratzia offers en-suite apartments with a private terrace or balcony. Some facades are oriented towards the park in the shade of old pine trees, others face the mountains. Bed linen and towels are provided. For your comfort an outdoor swimming pool is open from mid-April to end of September. there is also a free private car parking (one space per apartment) Résidence Odalys Domaine Iratzia is located about 2.5 kilometers from the city centre and 1 km from the nearest shops. The area offers many activities such as water sports, a mini golf course and a thalassotherapy centre.Show full description
Beach front location. Great views. Résidence Mer et Golf Eugénie is set in a 2-hectare garden and overlooks Marbella beach located just 300 metres away. It is a 3-minute drive from Biarritz town centre and offers an outdoor swimming pool. The studios and apartments at Résidence Mer et Golf Eugénie are contemporary in style and offer a private balcony or patio. Each has a TV and some have views of the sea. The residence also offers a daily continental breakfast in the breakfast lounge and bakery service. Additional facilities include mini golf, tennis courts and table tennis. Free basic WiFi is available and high-speed WiFi can be provided at an extra cost. Ilbarritz Golf Club is 1.5 km away and private parking is free for guests with a car. There is a bus stop in front of the residence servicing the city centre. Shops can be found 900 metres away.Ocean Museum is 750 metres from the residence and the a thalassotheray center is 200 metres away.Show full description
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