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About this property
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 8 km from Hotel Balea, while Saint-Jean-de-Luz is 6 km away. Anglet Airport is 9 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Thomas
Hungary
“The location, the staff, the facilities, the decoration, the fact that it was an old primary school. Extremely happy with our stay ! I highly recommend the balea hotel 😊” - Adrian
Spain
“Good location, 5 minutes walk from the village centre. Very friendly staff. Space to park the car (conplicated in the area in summer). Nice installations.” - Matthew
United Kingdom
“Spotless, modern inside, authentic outside, brilliant parking in an area where that is difficult” - Alexander
United Kingdom
“Beautiful place, well located near public transport. Easy walk into guethary village and bus to other villages. Great breakfast, especially love the local products. Good drinks service Airconditioned room - very valuable in summer, with a...” - Sophie
France
“Close to free parking Cute, clean, good value Great welcome and care from staff.” - Neil
United Kingdom
“Great location for a stopover - close to autoroute but somehow very tranquil. Nicely furnished rooms and the hosts were very welcoming and helpful.” - Maria
Netherlands
“Lovely hotel with great staff. The garden is very nice, especially with a room with garden terrace. The breakfast buffet offers a lot of choice - fresh fruit and croissants, cheese et cetera. Its a 7 minute walk towards the port with a wide range...” - Richard
Spain
“This small hotel used to be a local primary school, and they have made an intelligent and humourous conversion which adds fun to the place. Staff were friendly and laid-back. The patio is a beautiful place to hang out or eat breakfast, and the...” - Monixen
Sweden
“A very nice and friendly hotel with excellent rooms and breakfast. Free parking outside Hotel is at walking distance to town 5 minutes and very close to buss station. Ocean view from the window was very nice . The bathroom was spacioius with a...” - Joanna
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable beds Very good value Friendly and helpful staff School theme Breakfasts excellent Cold water available for refilling bottles Easy walking to restaurants, beach and town. Easy driving further afield”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.






The fine print
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-authorisation , 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 identification 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 € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.