Seaside Hotels in Biarritz, Basque Coast

Built for Empress Eugénie and set above the Grande Plage, the Hôtel du Palais is a landmark of Biarritz, and it also caters well to families. There are two pools, a children's playground on site, and air-conditioned rooms, some with a separate seating area that gives parents a little space. The spa and fitness centre are there for adults, and the restaurant serves contemporary French cuisine. Pets are welcome, and nearly 800 reviews average an outstanding 9.5.

Alfred Hotels Port-Vieux, formerly the George VI, reopened after a full renovation in 2024. Its address is the main argument for families: 50 metres from the beach and a two-minute walk from Les Halles market, so mornings on the sand and lunch in town need no car. Rooms are newly fitted out and the hotel puts its gourmet breakfast forward. A score of 9.2 from more than 1,200 reviews is remarkable for a three-star hotel.

Carlina Lodge is a hotel residence right on the Biarritz seafront, and its rooms have terraces with sea views, a lovely spot for children to watch the waves. Breakfast can be served in the room, which keeps mornings relaxed, and restaurants and bars are a short walk away. Free public parking is provided, a real help in Biarritz. Golf is close by for parents who play. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 across 260 reviews.

I would pick Le Garage Biarritz Hôtel for families who want direct beach access. It stands on the beachfront, with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and family rooms are available. A restaurant serves European cuisine, and there is a bar and a fitness room. Yoga classes and walking tours are offered, and the hotel is pet-friendly.

Hôtel Le Café de Paris stands on Place Bellevue in central Biarritz, with rooms offering panoramic views over the sea, a memorable sight for children and parents alike. Les Halles market is a short walk away for picnic supplies, and the restaurant's outdoor terrace makes family meals easy. Bathrooms are finished in Italian ceramics, rooms have flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi is free. I would choose it for a seaside city stay where the view is part of the experience.

Port Vieux beach is a two-minute walk from Le Gamaritz, and its small sheltered cove suits younger swimmers. Rooms are air-conditioned with walk-in showers, practical after a day of sand. I like starting the morning with breakfast on the terrace before heading down to the water, and the many restaurants and tapas bars nearby make dinner with children easy to sort out. An 8.9 score from over 1,500 reviews is a good sign.

Set on a cliff above Biarritz Bay, the Regina Experimental gives families ocean or golf course views from its 72 rooms, and I would book it for a family stay that mixes the sea and some golf. The large restaurant has an ocean-facing terrace, which makes meals with children easy, and parents can take turns at the spa. Pets are welcome too. The mix of neo-Basque and Art Deco styles gives the building real character.

Hotel Plaza sits directly opposite La Grande Plage, Biarritz's main beach, so families are on the sand by simply crossing the road. The building has Art Deco character with contemporary comfort inside, and the stay has a city-apartment feel that suits parents who like space and independence. Pets are welcome, which helps families travelling with a dog. Being in the centre, the shops and seafront promenade are on foot. I would book it for a beach-and-town summer break.

ibis Styles Biarritz Plage is a seafront hotel a few minutes' walk from the main beach, and I like it for families who want the sand close by and the town centre within a 10-minute stroll. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a flat-screen TV and a walk-in shower, and you can choose a sea view or a city view. Le Ponton restaurant serves traditional dishes from seasonal produce, with a terrace in summer. WiFi is free throughout.

I would pick Hôtel Maïtagaria for families who want a central Biarritz base with an ocean view. It stands 200 metres from Place Clemenceau, with modern rooms that have private bathrooms, free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Public parking is available on site, which is useful in a busy resort town. The train station and the airport are a short drive away, so arrival and departure days are simple.