Spa and Wellness Hotels in Pau

I would choose Hôtel Bristol for a stay in Pau with some atmosphere. The hotel occupies a historic building near the Palais Beaumont, and some rooms have mountain views. It has a sun terrace, a garden, a restaurant serving French cuisine and a bar. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, work desks and free Wi-Fi, and a varied breakfast is served.

I would pick Parc Beaumont Hôtel & Spa for a family that wants a pool and a park on the same doorstep in central Pau. The hotel stands on the edge of Parc Beaumont, so children can run outside before dinner, and the spa adds a pool and a sauna for wet days. Two restaurants, Le Jeu de Paume and Le Grand Prix Brasserie, cover both a relaxed meal and a more elaborate one. Rooms are modern with en suite bathrooms.

I would suggest this Kyriad Prestige to families arriving in Pau by car, because free private parking removes any stress on arrival. Rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs, the on-site restaurant and bar save a trip out at dinner time, and the 24-hour front desk helps with late check-ins after a drive from the Pyrenees or the coast. Parents can use the fitness centre, and pets are accepted, which suits families travelling with a dog.

Families exploring Béarn and the Pyrenean foothills will find Hotel Eden Park Pau Est practical. Rooms come with separate kitchens, so breakfasts and simple dinners stay easy, and many look over the outdoor pool and garden, a welcome reward after a day out. The hotel is a short drive from the A64 motorway and from Pau city centre, handy for trips towards the mountains and the château where Henri IV was born. Its 8.7 score from 165 reviews is solid.

B&B HOTEL Pau Zénith is a budget base I would suggest to families because of one useful perk: guests receive discounts at the nearby Calicéo aquatic and wellness centre, a good plan for a rainy afternoon with children. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, a buffet breakfast is served, and private parking is on site. The Zénith and Palais des Sports are a short walk away, and the Château de Pau is a 10-minute drive.

The Château de Pau is only 500 metres from the Hôtel du Palois Pau Centre Bosquet, which I see as a fine walk for families visiting the birthplace of Henri IV. Rooms are soundproofed with classic decor, a real help for children's sleep in the city centre, and Wi-Fi is free. Secure parking on site is useful when arriving by car with luggage, and parents can use the fitness room and sauna. Pets are welcome too.

I would book the Mercure Pau Palais des Sports for a family coming to Pau for a match at the Palais des Sports or a show at the Zénith, both right next door. The outdoor swimming pool is a good reward for children after the event, and free parking makes arrival simple. The hotel was renovated in 2019 and has a gym. Its restaurant serves healthy, seasonal cuisine, and the airport is easy to reach.

I would choose Hôtel Villa Navarre for a family that likes green space, since this 18th-century building stands in a two-hectare park in Pau. Children get room to roam outdoors, and parents can use the spa with its sauna and hot tub. Some rooms look out to the Pyrenees, which I would ask for. The hotel has a gourmet restaurant and a bar, and Pau train station and the Fine Arts Museum are close by.