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Offsite parking discounted rates availableElectric bicycle charging stationFitness facilities (surcharge)Air conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsAll 72 facilities +
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Experience the allure of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the Basque Country. Park, settle into your room, and explore the Bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, its historic center, and the Basque villages of Ciboure and Guéthary. Nearby are Erromadie, Lafiténia, and Mayarco Cenitz beaches, ideal for surfing. Reach La Rhune by train or hiking, and discover Pottoks, sheep, Espelette pepper, Basque cake, and chocolate.
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Guest scores & sentiment
From 488 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-05
Guests praise the warm service, tranquil garden/pool, and quality dining. Main complaints involve small/outdated rooms, missing amenities like fridges, and chaotic breakfast service.
Dimension scores · cross-source
Service8.9
Cleanliness8.4
Facilities8.2
Surroundings8.2
Rooms8.0
Value8.0
Location8.0
＋ PraisedBeautiful garden and pool · Friendly and professional staff · Abundant and tasty breakfast · Free and convenient parking
－ ComplaintsSmall and cramped rooms · Outdated facilities or odors · Chaotic breakfast service · Inconsistent restaurant quality
KEYIdeal for drivers seeking tranquility. Check room size before booking, avoid peak breakfast hours, and manage expectations regarding room condition.
FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews
locationHow is the location? Is it convenient?＋
Rated 8.0 for location. Some guests note it is slightly remote, suggesting self-driving. Parking and e-bike charging are available.
diningWhat is the breakfast and dining experience like?＋
Dining rated 8.0 with 99% recommendation. Offers Basque cuisine and terrace breakfast. However, some guests report chaotic service during peak hours.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families?＋
Highly suitable. Families praise the service (8.9) and environment. Features kids' meals, family rooms, and a heated pool. Note that some rooms may lack fridges or wardrobes.
coupleAny recommendations for couples?＋
Couples make up the largest segment (215), praising the garden pool and service for high value. The terrace offers Rhune Mountain views. Some rooms are small, so check room type.
businessIs this suitable for business travel?＋
Business guests appreciate the professional service (8.9) and comfort. Features express check-in and luggage storage. Main drawbacks are average soundproofing and small room sizes.
roomHow are the room facilities and comfort?＋
Room rating is 8.0. Equipped with AC, TV, Wi-Fi, and hairdryer. However, many guests find rooms small or outdated, sometimes lacking fridges or wardrobes. Soundproofing varies.
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Room types · 4
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Classic Family Room with Sofa Bed
2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed19 ㎡up to 4
The quadruple room features air conditioning and heating. The unit has 3 beds.
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Triple Room
1 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed18 ㎡up to 3
The triple room provides air conditioning and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Classic Double Room
1 × Double bed15 ㎡up to 2
The double room features air conditioning and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
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Classic Twin Room
1 × Twin bed15 ㎡up to 2
The double room provides air conditioning and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Facilities · 72
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Offsite parking discounted rates availableElectric bicycle charging stationFitness facilities (surcharge)Air conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingSoundproof roomsFacilities for disabled guestsParkingPets allowedTerraceShared lounge/TV areaConcierge serviceKid mealsHeated poolOutdoor furnitureFruitsShallow endFence around poolCoffee Shop on siteStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersSanitized tableware & silverwareContactless check-in/check-outInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedGuest room sealed after cleaningProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesPhysical distancing in dining areasKey accessFood delivered to guest roomCCTV outside propertyScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safetyFace masks for guests available24-hour securitySecurity alarmInternet accessJapanese gardenFitness facilities (surcharge)Express check-inExercise/lap poolElectric bicycle charging stationOffsite parking discounted rates availablePool sun loungersReception hallSecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Beach umbrellasSwimming nearbyAccess to nearby outdoor poolVegetarian menu options availableWine release eventsFree wired internetFront desk (limited hours)Golfing on siteHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantNon-smoking throughoutWheelchair accessible
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DiningSights
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Ekaitza
Creative, Modern Cuisine · ★★ Michelin
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The location, on the docks of Ciboure overlooking the port, is eminently suited to a restaurant called "storm" (ekaitza in Basque). The eatery’s interior, meanwhile, is bright and lively and furnished with bespoke tables from which you can steal glances of the kitchen to the rear. Guillaume Roget magnifies the best of the Basque region, in particular fish from the market opposite. Creative, uncluttered dishes, savvily balanced seasonings and fine produce matched with delicate sweet, tangy or vegetable notes embody the chef’s signature. His flair for deep, intense sauces will knock your socks o
2.7km
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Le Kaïku
Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
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This seaside resort where Louis XIV married the Infanta of Spain, Maria-Thérèse of Austria, is home to what is said to be the oldest building in town (16C). Behind the high walls and mullioned windows, the elegant restaurant is headed up by Basque chef Nicolas Borombo (from Bayonne). This son and grandson of rugby players settled here after clocking up experience in kitchens in Paris, at the Hôtel de Crillon (working under with Dominique Bouchet and Jean-François Piège), and at the Four Seasons Hotel George V under Philippe Legendre. A champion of his terroir, he crafts original and refined cu
2.3km
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Briketenia
Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
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The tiny Basque village of Guéthary is the HQ of one branch of the Ibarboure family. This characteristic Basque house, dating from the 1930s, has been treated to a classy, contemporary facelift with a glazed wine cellar and a view over the Rhune. Martin and his son David sign a delicate appetising score courtesy of top-notch, mostly Basque, ingredients, subtle seasonings and inspired plays on transparency or contrast. The delicate desserts unveil a similar deft hand and slalom between classical (soufflé and profiteroles) or more creative. Meanwhile Marie-Claude, mum, warmly greets diners, as C
3.6km
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Les Frères Ibarboure
Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
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The third generation of the Ibarboure family now runs this lovely family property with quiet dedication. Brothers Xabi, the chef, and Patrice, 2019 Meilleur Ouvrier de France in pâtisserie, who honed his talents in establishments from Paris to New York, preside in the kitchen. Fine Basque produce is showcased in seasonal menus: Kintoa Basque black pork, Mendionde red berries, Espelette pepper, Pyrenean lamb, Ossau-Iraty cheese. Herbs, flowers and citrus fruit grown in their own vegetable garden and greenhouse turn up in the refined and precise dishes. A resounding success!
4.0km
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La Table de Cédric Béchade - L'Auberge Basque
Creative · ★ Michelin
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Close to Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the coast, this old Basque farmhouse has an elegant contemporary wing overlooking the Rhune (Larrun) mountain and the countryside. It is here in the very heart of the Basque Country that Cédric Béchade welcomes you in the style of a true 21st-century innkeeper. This creative chef (who trained at the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, then worked in the kitchens of the Plaza Athénée alongside Jean-François Piège) uses top-notch ingredients sourced from the terroir and prepared with all due care – think squid, bluefin tuna, Ibaiama pork, yuzu from Ahyerre. The terrace is
5.7km
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Briket' Bistrot
Traditional Cuisine · Bib
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On the heights of the village of Guéthary, the Ibarboure family hotel operates this pleasant bistro, independent from their fine dining restaurant. The chef meticulously adds an inspired new spin to traditional recipes in an uncluttered setting. Basque ingredients dominate the indulgent dishes of the concise menu: Bayonne ham, bellota chorizo, Banka trout, Ardi-Gasna cheese. A youthful, friendly team and sensible prices. Lovely terrace to the rear. A real treat.
3.6km
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Ilura
Modern Cuisine
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Located in La Réserve Hotel on the heights of St-Jean-de-Luz, whose superb terrace overlooks the ocean, this exclusive restaurant delivers an enjoyable fine dining experience courtesy of chef Bastien Soumoulou’s creative, modern repertory. His cooking blends turf and surf produce, like foie gras, seaweed and crunchy samphire; veal, walnuts, cockles and mimosa vinegar; pollock, andouille sausage and beetroot; or even beef, gnocchi, spinach and herrings. One dessert showcases hazelnuts in a complex, wickedly irresistible creation that combines coffee and vanilla notes. Swish, seamless, skilful s
1.6km
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L'Essentiel
Modern Cuisine, Farm to table
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Off the beaten tourist track, but only two minutes from the beach, chef Morgan Ortéga doesn’t beat about the bush: industrial loft interior, open kitchen, huge picture window, glazed wine cellar and leather bench seats. The chef’s talent and skill transform market-fresh produce, enabling each ingredient to shout its name, to the delight of diners. An example: txangurro-style baked spider crab and prawns in an inspired new take on a Basque classic.
1.8km
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