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Hôtel Balea Guéthary

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Restaurant
Garden
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Courtyard
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
106 rue Lahourcade, Guethary, 64210
  • Bidart Beaches
    12 min walk
  • Bid'a Parc
    2 min drive
  • Lafitenia Beach
    20 min drive
  • Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque)
    17 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, Terrace

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room, Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Guethary

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Bidart Beaches and Bay of Biscay. Plage de L'uhabia and Bid'a Parc are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bidart Beaches - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bid'a Parc - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ilbarritz Golf - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • St-Jean-de-Luz Beach - 11 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Cote des Basques - 18 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Guethary Station - 11 min walk
  • Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Bar Basque - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bahia Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hétéroclito - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Txamara - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bar du Fronton - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Balea Guéthary

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hôtel Balea Guéthary. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1907
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Hôtel Balea Guéthary offers 26 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 10 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (2:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 200 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.45 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hôtel Balea Guéthary Guethary
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hôtel Balea Guéthary to the airport?

Hôtel Balea Guéthary is 6.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hôtel Balea Guéthary have an airport shuttle?

Hôtel Balea Guéthary offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Hôtel Balea Guéthary to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Bidart Beaches and 1 mi (2-min drive) from Plage de L'uhabia. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hôtel Balea Guéthary offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hôtel Balea Guéthary, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hôtel Balea Guéthary?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Barriere (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Balea Guéthary?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hôtel Balea Guéthary?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

Does Hôtel Balea Guéthary have a pool?

Hôtel Balea Guéthary does not have a pool.

Does Hôtel Balea Guéthary have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Hôtel Balea Guéthary to downtown Guethary?

Hôtel Balea Guéthary is 0.2 mi away from Guethary.

Hôtel Balea Guéthary Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 339 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 339 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 339 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 339 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 339 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gowoon

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staffs are very friendly!!! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen, Pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very sweet hotel with friendly, reliable service
Really enjoyed the terrace room -- it had everything we needed to be comfortable and it was nice to step out of the room onto the little terrace adjacent to the garden (despite the less-than-desirable weather). The staff here are very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is clean and well-maintained. We hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location close to main route north. Friendly staff, comfortable beds, lovely views over the sea and free parking but an awkward down hill walk for elderly people to get down to the beautiful seaside village where parking is impossible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great small hotel, walk to Beach and restaurants
Great small hotel within a very well renovated old school building. Nice features if the old school retained and decorated. Our room looked into the old playground area that is now planted. Although the hotel is quite close to the main coast road there was no issue with road noise. Would have appreciated some tea/coffee facilities within the room or at least the ability to get hot water. Good breakfast at extra cost.Parking was available but not 'secure'but on the side of the road or a small car park. 10 minute walk to the bars and restaurants of Guethary and easily able to walk to several small beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean unique hotel in old schoolhouse!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for a nice clean place near Biarritz for a single overnight during a road trip. I was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Good breakfast. Easy to find and within easy walking distance of local restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about the hotel! 5 stars!! Patrick and his wife are so welcoming and friendly. The hotel is very clean and updated rooms. Wonderful amenities and lovely rose garden to relax in. Convenient location close to bus stop and can walk to beach and restaurants. Breakfast was awesome with lots of variety and excellent coffee highly recommended! Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value and comfortable
Very good value hotel, well appointed but not too convenient for the city and not very nice surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ingibjorg

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mrs L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room, excellent location, nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

FABIEN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Balea is one of our favourite hotels. It's an old school, and this is reflected in the functional, simple design. The hotel offers just the things and features you need, nothing you don't. Location is great with walking distance to the sea and restaurants in Guethary. Free parking which is good. A nice little courtyard for breakfast or a glass of wine in the afternoon. Some rooms also has space for your surfboard. Breakfast is is focused on quality rather than quantity. Service is warm and personal. Perfect home away from home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
xcallent
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value for money
A quiet and unassuming treasure. It has easy parking included and a lovely little courtyard to enjoy. The rooms were of a much higher standard than we expected. Bathroom was large and shower was hot. Bedroom was well appointed and bed was comfy. We paid 9 Euros each for breakfast which was a decent version of the Continental buffet style. All in all this was a very good overnight stop which we will go to again if we are in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Farshad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice people. close to everything. beautiful area. clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely experience to sleep in a school. Nice staff, rooms are simple and comfortable. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lively garden in central courtyard. Renovated elementary school done very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet little hotel in an old Primary School.
You can almost hear the rustle of papers and children at play in this former primary school turned hotel. The rooms are clean and well appointed, breakfast is tasty and the staff are warm and friendly. A shortish walk to the beach and main village - made it the perfect escape for a long weekend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Part of the village history
Very welcoming team, amazing location between old village and the beach great work preserving the old school history.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019