About
Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Hotel Balea is set in the historic school building of Guéthary, halfway between Biarritz and St-Jean-de-Luz. Free private parking is available on site. Every room at this hotel has a flat-screen TV. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Hotel Balea has a partnership with a nearby restaurant preparing homemade meals that can be heated and served to the hotel's guests upon request. Guests can enjoy breakfast on the sun terrace, according to the weather. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing, horse riding and cycling. Biarritz is 5 mi from Hotel Balea, while Saint-Jean-de-Luz is 3.7 mi away. Anglet Airport is 5.6 mi from the property.
147 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.1
- Staff
- 9.6
- Location
- 9.1
What Guests Say
- “Everyone and everything was exceptional. Room is so spacious and clean. Staff is so amazing and love that it was an old school house,…”
- “Very sweet room, very clean. Staff were lovely at check in and out, buffet breakfast was lovely.”
Top Amenities
- Free Internet Access
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Beachfront
- Business Center
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Double Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Accessible toilet
- Bath or Shower
1/4Deluxe Double Room
- Accessible by lift
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/4Special Offer - Stop-Over Single Room
- Accessible by lift
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
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What Guests Loved
Based on 147 reviews
Pros +
- Everyone and everything was exceptional. Room is so spacious and clean. Staff is so amazing and love that it was an old school house, with kids art and report cards. Great location.
- Very sweet room, very clean. Staff were lovely at check in and out, buffet breakfast was lovely.
- Lovely warm welcome . Spotlessly clean .
Cons -
- No kettle or tea/ coffee facilities in the room.
- We liked everything
- Lots of choices of tea at breakfast but no English breakfast tea but only a minor point
Everyone and everything was exceptional. Room is so spacious and clean. Staff is so amazing and love that it was an old school house, with kids art and report cards. Great location.
Very sweet room, very clean. Staff were lovely at check in and out, buffet breakfast was lovely.
Lovely warm welcome . Spotlessly clean .
No kettle or tea/ coffee facilities in the room.
Incredibly kind and lovely staff, extremely clean and well presented rooms, and great breakfast to send us on our way. The second time we have stayed at the hotel and we will definitely be back!
We had great communication and the warmest of welcomes from Heleine. Our room was absolutely perfect, parking extremely convenient, wonderful breakfast. We love the location .. a few minutes from the motorway and a gorgeous short walk to the park, pub and beach. My husband, my dog and I slept very well in this peaceful beautiful hotel. Thank you .. we shall return.
We liked everything
Primary school turned into an hotel while keeping several school’s elements & overall spirit.Location ( upper Guethary )Staff was just wonderful.
Staff very helpful and friendly and room very comfortable
Lots of choices of tea at breakfast but no English breakfast tea but only a minor point
staff team were friendly, attentive and helpful. the rooms and bed were really comfortable, for a great night's sleep. breakfast was good and lovely suntrap courtyard garden.
Nice hotel - room basic but comfortable
no iron in the room
The staff were lovely especially Elaine and Stephanie who helped us so much with booking restaurants and getting aboutLocation excellent
Wi fi was averageThere was a large student group in the hotel which made it noisy but it quickly died down (Not a major issue)
Great location, comfortable beds, good organic breakfast and bathroom products. Great they accommodate dogs.
Dog cost 20€ per night, by the time we had paid for breakfast the overall cost had crept up. Rooms starting to show some wear and tear which detracts from the lovely bed and otherwise cosy ambience.
Location large room and good breakfast.
Lovely property in a converted school.. rooms were nice and proper inviting.. staff was great and very accommodating..walkable to great restaurants.. would stay there again
Good sized comfortable room with a bath and dog friendly. Nice area just outside of St Jean de Luz
All good
A good sized room with a comfortable bed and dog friendly. Good breakfast. This hotel was a very pleasant surprise for us. Will stay here again on our journey to southern Spain.
All was good.
Charming former school-turned-hotel tastefully renovated. Good sized and comfortable room with excellent aircon, TV with streaming services, good wifi and varied breakfast. Easy parking right outside.
The floor in the bathroom could have been less noisy. The guest below us came up to complain about it!
I liked that the room was big enough and enjoyed the views.
There were no blinds in the room.
Charming hotel in a former school. Comfy with good common spaces
Breakfast wasa little pricey. Coffee undrinkable
Good value for money
Breakfast excellent. Evening meal basic but saved going out. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Excellent Stay! The hotel was perfect, right near the bus stop to take us to other towns and a short walk from the rest of Guethary. The staff were helpful and so welcoming. Our room was a perfect size, it had heating, all the amenities we needed and a very comfortable bed. One morning we had the breakfast which was delicious.I would highly recommend staying here!
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 1 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 11 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 12 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
If you expect to arrive after 20:00, please call the hotel in advance. Please note that the 200 EUR deposit on arrival will be a pre-authorization , a temporary hold on your credit card. Please note that pets can stay at the property for an additional of 20EUR per night.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of EUR 200.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Location
106 Rue Adrien Lahourcade, Guéthary



