Saint-Jean-de-Luz (XJZ-Saint-Jean-de-Luz Train Station) - 16 min drive
Saint-Jean-de-Luz Ciboure Station - 16 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
Adjacent to a golf course, Hôtel Balea Guéthary is a great choice for a stay in Guethary. You can be pampered with massages, then unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
26 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking only available on request
Uncovered on-site self-parking (EUR 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited (max. 10 spaces per unit)
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1907
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Adjacent to a golf course
Reception hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This bar overlooks the garden.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: EUR 200 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs EUR 15 per day with in/out privileges
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hôtel Balea Guéthary offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hôtel Balea Guéthary does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hôtel Balea Guéthary?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hôtel Balea Guéthary?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 15 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hôtel Balea Guéthary?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hôtel Balea Guéthary?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hôtel Balea Guéthary?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Barriere (11-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hôtel Balea Guéthary and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, horse riding and body boarding. Hôtel Balea Guéthary also has a garden.
What's the area around Hôtel Balea Guéthary like?
Hôtel Balea Guéthary is a short 12-minute walk from Bay of Biscay and 12 minutes' walk from Bidart Beaches.
Hôtel Balea Guéthary Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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
8/10 Very good
8 Sep 2024
Hollis
Hollis, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Staffs are very friendly!!! Thank you
gowoon
gowoon, 5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Jeroen
Jeroen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
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!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Mar 2024
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.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Oct 2023
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Sep 2023
Great staff clean unique hotel in old schoolhouse!
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sep 2023
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2023
I was looking for a nice clean place near Biarritz for a single overnight during a road trip. I was perfect.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun 2023
Very friendly staff. Good breakfast. Easy to find and within easy walking distance of local restaurants
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2023
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.
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2022
Good value and comfortable
Very good value hotel, well appointed but not too convenient for the city and not very nice surroundings
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.
Andreas
Andreas, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Jul 2020
xcallent
Good
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2019
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.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Nov 2019
very nice people. close to everything. beautiful area. clean and comfortable
Farshad
Farshad, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2019
Lovely experience to sleep in a school. Nice staff, rooms are simple and comfortable. Recommended!
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sep 2019
Lively garden in central courtyard. Renovated elementary school done very well.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sep 2019
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.