Best Luxury Hotels in Biarritz

Once an actual palace, this impressive residence facing onto Grande Plage, was erected on the orders of Napoleon III. It is every bit as palatial by nature as by name, with high ceilings, antique artworks, ornate detailing, chandeliers and regal furnishings. But floral prints, mod cons like blackout shutters and high-quality textiles ensure the 153 bedrooms also feel cosy. Amenities at this historic landmark residence include the Guerlain spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a playground, an outdoor eatery and the one Michelin-starred silver service restaurant Villa Eugénie (named after the wife for whom Napolean had this property built).

Swim in a saltwater pool overlooking the sea that’s heated 12 months of the year, when you stay at this Sofitel hotel. The spa has a second pool with an endless current, a solarium, sauna, jacuzzi and treatments using Organic Research and Thalassa sea and skin products. Bistronomy-style cuisine is served at Le Restaurant, including the Equilibre menu specialising in well-balanced dishes, as well as salt-free, gluten-free and children’s menus. Guests can also dine in a poolside eatery and drink in the bar. 126 bedrooms at Le Miramar have a calming ambience, decorated with botanical motifs.

Standing on a cliff overlooking the ocean, you’ll find the 5-Star Régina Experimental Biarritz. The architecture has an early Art Deco leaning, with classic modern interiors. The seafront restaurant Frenchie, serves delicious cuisine rooted in Basque culinary culture by Chef Gregory Marchand. During the summer months a DJ sets the tempo on Frenchie’s glamorous riviera terrace so guests can unwind and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Inside there’s a spa with steam and treatment rooms, heated pool and solarium, a mix of luxurious bedrooms and suites and a bar in the atrium – offering exisite wines and signature cocktails –  perfect for quaffing champagne. Valet parking and a shuttle to the aforementioned golf club (one of the nation’s oldest) are free. The Regina Experimental is within easy reach of the imperial city’s luxury boutiques, restaurants, beaches, monuments and historic sites

The Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz, MGallery Collection invites guests to experience timeless French seaside luxury. With 75 rooms and suites, this newly opened property sits in the heart of Biarritz, moments from the Atlantic shoreline and the town’s vibrant centre. The interiors draw inspiration from Basque heritage and coastal living, blending natural tones with contemporary finishes. Guests can dine at the hotel’s signature restaurant showcasing regional flavours or unwind with a drink in the stylish bar. The spa features treatment rooms, a wellness suite and a hammam, while a fitness centre caters to those wishing to maintain their routine. A heated outdoor pool with views of the ocean provides a serene retreat. Close to the Grand Plage and the town’s cultural landmarks, The Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz captures the essence of this celebrated destination while delivering modern comfort and service.

It’s just five minutes from the airport and the staff at Beaumanoir will send a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce, escorting you to your suite in this neo-baroque mansion surrounded by lime trees. You’ll be tempted, almost immediately, to refresh your thirst post-journey at the boutique hotel’s Dom Pérignon bar. You can also order a bite to eat in the venue, whose menu features Basque Country favourites. The building is nearly a century and a half old, and housing just four bedrooms, two suites and two apartments, a stay here feels personal and intimate. Two outdoor seating areas and a pool with contemporary loungers provide ample opportunity to catch some rays.