Le Petit Hôtel

Hotels
Independent
7.4 (20 reviews)
11 Rue Gardères, Biarritz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, 64200 , Biarritz , FR

Facilities

Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Golfing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Great location
Spacious rooms
Helpful staff when available
Cons:
Difficulties with check-in
Service unavailability
No elevators
Noise issues
Lack of air conditioning

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Rooms are consistently described as clean, contributing positively to guests' experiences.
Service
5
Service experienced significant issues with availability and communication, leading to mixed or negative reviews.
Location
9.5
The hotel's location is frequently praised as being close to the beach and various local attractions.
Room Quality
7
Guests were pleased with spacious rooms but noted issues such as noise and lack of room for luggage.
Amenities
6
Some guests appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and complimentary toiletries, but drawbacks like the lack of elevators and air conditioning affected the rating.
Value for Money
7.5
Many guests found the hotel to provide good value for money, especially due to its location.
Food and Beverage
4
There are complications mentioned regarding the booking of breakfast and lack of staff to assist, detracting from the dining experience.
Overall Experience
7
Guests generally enjoyed their stay, despite some issues, particularly with service and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2024-10-30 09:59

Property Description

Surfing and Body Boarding
Dining Options
Centrally Located

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BIQ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Social distancing measures are in place

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 4
Overall Experience: 7
B
Barbara
10
Very pleasant little hotel
Pros:

This is a very nice little hotel (hence the name!) in a wonderful location. Although you can't see the sea from your window, when you go out a lovely view is right around the corner. No lift, so be prepared to climb stairs. We had a room on the top floor, and certainly got our exercise. The bathroom is very small, and shower door would not open all the way because the sink was in the way, so it's really only for "leaner" people, in our room anyway. There was really only one free plug for charging the phones, but it worked. Breakfast was coffee, croissants, yogurt, fruit, very adequate. The hotel is in a hilly area, so be prepared to walk up and down to it. All in all, it was a very nice stay with a friendly owner, and the beauty of Biarritz can't be beat.

2019-09-19 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Strandnära.
Pros:

Perfekt läge, nära strand, restauranger och buss till flygplatsen.
Stökigt utanför till sent på natten, vi var tvungna att ha fönster öppna pga värmen.
Helt ok frukost för priset, 8€.

2019-07-08 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family_with_children
8
Pros:

場所が便利です。海や店が近くて中心部です。

2019-07-06 via Nuitee
J
John
10
Small hotel small price great location
Pros:

Great location great price don't expect the Ritz but do expect a friendly helpful reception. Parking in Biarritz a nightmare so follow Jerome's suggestion and park in the Casino car park, use the fifth level and you come out 50m from the hotel door.

2019-02-17 via Nuitee
K
Khadidja
8
Bien situé !
Pros:

Hôtel parfaitement situé pour un séjour professionnel (à 2 pas du Casino et de la Place Bellevue), hôte très sympathique.

2019-01-26 via Nuitee
G
George
10
Ausgezeichnetes Stadtort und gemütliches Hotel
Pros:

Das Hotelpersonal war sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und höflich. Das Zimmer war ein bischen klein, aber komfortabel und in gutem Zustand. Die Lage war perfekt - ca. 50m zum Strand! Außer dem, in der Nähe vom Hotel gibt's alles was man braucht, Restaurants, viele Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, sogar ein Surf Schule und Board verleih direkt neben dem Hotel.

2017-09-07 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
8
Litet, enkelt och strandnära.
Pros:

Mycket trevligt bemötande. Ett litet fräscht rum. Något trång duschkabin. Mycket nära till stranden och underbara Biarritz.

2017-05-13 via Nuitee
H
hector
8
Muy céntrico
Pros:

Personal muy simpático, hotel limpio y y bien de precio

2016-06-27 via Nuitee
J
Jan
8
Super hôtel
Pros:

Excellent accueil

2016-02-02 via Nuitee
B
BENVENUTI
6
Hotel charmant
Pros:

L'hôtel porte bien son nom, chambre très petite mais vu qu'on y reste que pour dormir ce n'est pas important. Emplacement idéal. Le patron est très sympa et accueillant. Seul bémol la TV est mal placée donc on ne voit pas nettement l'image.

2015-12-24 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan
8
Ideally placed, friendly hotel. Good value
Pros:

The Petit Hotel is what its name suggests. It is a short stroll from the beach, restaurants and, if you have more money than sense, the casino. Jerome is very friendly and knowledgeable. The room we had was small and the double bed a little less than queen-sized. For guests arriving by car, it's worth knowing that the nearest car park is the Casino parking which is very near. We'd happily stay here again.

2015-05-13 via Nuitee
H
Héloïse
6
central
Pros:

Hôtel en plein coeur de Biarritz. Pratique mais pas idéal si on cherche le calme car l'isolation n'est pas top et les nuits peuvent être bruyantes. Ne pas trop compter sur l'accueil car le proprio est peu présent. C'est dommage.

2015-05-02 via Nuitee
C
couple vacation
10
Nice quiet hotel close to the beach
Pros:

We arrived late and the receptionist was waiting for us with maps directions and all we needed for our short stay there. In the morning again attentive with breakfast. We look for safe, quiet, location, cleanness. It met all of the above

2015-04-21 via Nuitee
M
Mikaela
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Had a really Nice stay here when we were in Biarritz! Cute little hotel with excellent location and friendly helpful owner! Good prices as well! Highly recommend it!

2014-09-30 via Nuitee
Q
que
6
Tiny but very central hotel
Pros:

Photos enlarge what is essentially a tiny space.
Breakfast made to sound delightful
"Fresh croissants, fruit juice, coffee etc"
But in reality, fairly mediocre, and served to save guests taking portions to suit their appetites!
Jerome friendly, but unless I had to, I would not choose Le Petit Hotel again.

2014-07-12 via Nuitee
A
alan
10
superb location
Pros:

. The weather was awful and being winter there was no entertainment in cafes / pubs although I think this changes during the summer. Many of the staff in pubs /cafe's spoke English also taxi drivers and railway staff and were very helpful Did a train trip to San Sebastion ( Spain ) 2 trains each way and about 1 hour each way 20 Euros return.You need to be fairly fit as Biarritz is very hilly.Steep slopes coming away from Beach.Biarritz is quite expensive to eat and drink out as there are no fast food ( Mcdonalds/ KFC etc ) also no Indian and Chinese restrants in the area I was in.
Also no English breakfasts are available in the area I stayed in. Biarritz is very French and very fifties.The hotel I stayed in Le Petit is owned by a French guy ( Jerome ) who speaks good English and is very helpful.The sea front is stretches about 2.5 miles and consists of 2 beaches with rocky headlands between the beaches the walk is nice and reminds you of Cornwall.

2014-01-29 via Nuitee
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Marilyn Egan
10
the location was great
Pros:

we enjoyed our stay at this special hotel and would recommend it to anyone...we plan to return...the staff were helpful, pleasant and the breakfast was fabulous.. we loved the location and had just the best relaxing time there...I give it five stars...thanks...

2013-10-03 via Nuitee
K
kenny
8
great spot for traveling surfers
Pros:

a block away from the beach smack center of everything to do, only issue was fitting our surfboards up the tight staircase!

2013-01-06 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Central, friendly, cheap
Pros:

Le Petit Hotel is extremely good value for money, especially given how central its location is: centre of town and less than a minute's walk from the beach! The staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast, whilst simple, was just fine.

2012-06-30 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

A really welcoming staff! clean and nice room. Perfect location close to the beach.

2012-04-23 via Nuitee