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Hotel Saint James
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#46 of 58 hotels in Biarritz
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Biarritz, Hotel Saint James is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Hotel Saint James makes it easy to enjoy the best of Biarritz.
The hotel features express check-in and check-out and baggage storage, and you can stay connected during your stay as Hotel Saint James offers guests free wifi.
Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Eglise Sainte-Eugénie (0.1 mi) and Église Saint-Martin (0.1 mi), guests of Hotel Saint James can easily experience some of Biarritz's most well known attractions.
While visiting Biarritz, you may want to try some tapas at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Bar Jean, Le Tandem, or Chistéra et Coquillages.
If you are interested in exploring Biarritz, check out one of the architectural buildings, such as Gare du Midi and Synagogue de Biarritz.
Whether you’re travelling for business, pleasure or both, Hotel Saint James is sure to make your visit to Biarritz one worth remembering.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Restaurant
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Room features
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Classic
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
French
Location
1 Rue Des Halles, 64200 Biarritz France
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Getting there
Great for walkers
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Grade: 92 out of 100
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112 Restaurants
within 0.5 kilometers
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We stayed at Le Saint James for one night in August. While the hotel is small and with little staff, they could not have been kinder with their time, be it directions, restaurant recommendations, printing, etc. We also were extremely happy with the location, walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Our rooms were comfortable and the value could not have been better.
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Date of stay: August 2013Trip type: Travelled with family
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Very friendly and helpful owner/manager,great price and well located for the beach, restaurants etc. But, if you like a bit of fresh air at night (and the rooms do get hot with no aircon or even a fan) then you better have some earplugs. The noise from the restaurants and bars goes till around 3 pm and is closely followed by the street sweepers and delivery trucks for the market.
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Date of stay: July 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Just revisited Biarritz with my wife and no children for a trip down memory lane.... not much has changed except that Avenue Gambetta and streets around the Market are now the place to be after dark and Hotel le St James is right in the middle of it!! It is a nice hotel, the manageress is charming, the room was small but very clean, there is tea coffee bun and juice and a sizeable flat screen tv...but if you're a light sleeper don't bother!! We fortunately don't mind noise... but if its not the bars, then there's the scooters, the dust carts, the road sweepers, the rough sleepers, the early morning deliveries to the market or maybe Biarritz is just NOISY it used to be down by the Casino... that's now dead by 10.30!! Maybe try sleeping on the Beach!!
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Date of stay: September 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: take some earplugs with you
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I am not young and my eyesight is not good and by mistake booked for June not July (5 months in advance). 5 minutes later my wife noticed the mistake so I tried to change the dates. Unfortunately the dates for July were not available so I sent a message to the hotel explaining what had happened and if they could waive any cancellation fee. They ignored my message and when i came to cancel (still 5 months in advance) they charged me the full cancellation fee.
This hotel may or may not be nice but the staff are not.
This hotel may or may not be nice but the staff are not.
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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the hotel is well located, and this is the only positive point that we can remark.
the rooms are too small, the bed is likely to be a hostel bed and the toilet does not have a door (no separation between the doorm and toilet). The beakfast is included but they would let in our room a tea bag, a brick of orange juice and a mini muffin (very bad quality).
The price was too expensive for what we had.
I would not recommend this hotel. there are better options in Biarritz to stay some days.
the rooms are too small, the bed is likely to be a hostel bed and the toilet does not have a door (no separation between the doorm and toilet). The beakfast is included but they would let in our room a tea bag, a brick of orange juice and a mini muffin (very bad quality).
The price was too expensive for what we had.
I would not recommend this hotel. there are better options in Biarritz to stay some days.
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Date of stay: April 2014Trip type: Travelled solo
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Stayed here for 3 nights with my boyfriend in July. Recently rennovated rooms, extremely clean, basic. Manager is extremely nice and although there is no breakfast served in this hotel you do get a juice and a cake every day which is nice! You'll be a short walk to the beach and the main square with loads of cafe's, restaurants and shops.
Very handy location, without the 'on the beach' price. The hotel is in a street with lots of bars and restaurants which is great, but the street noise is pretty much constant all night and there is also a fresh food market directly across the street which starts quite early, with trucks delivering goods during the night.
Very handy location, without the 'on the beach' price. The hotel is in a street with lots of bars and restaurants which is great, but the street noise is pretty much constant all night and there is also a fresh food market directly across the street which starts quite early, with trucks delivering goods during the night.
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Date of stay: July 2010Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotel is in a good location with a lovely, helpful manager. Our room was basic but clean. The only downside was the sound of the crowds outside enjoying the bars and restaurants in the early hours.
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Date of stay: August 2010Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Located right in the middle ! It’s great everything within staggering distance, very clean is located above a restaurant.
Evenings can be noisy but that’s part of its charm very good hotel prices are average as well for the area,breakfast can be arrange at the restaurant below and comes with a discount for hotel guest
Evenings can be noisy but that’s part of its charm very good hotel prices are average as well for the area,breakfast can be arrange at the restaurant below and comes with a discount for hotel guest
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Directly across the street from les Halles and 5 minutes walk to the beach. The room was clean comfortable and had a pretty view. We were nervous about being noisy at night but with the windows closed we couldn’t hear a sound.
The woman taking care of the hotel, Frederique, was super helpful and very nice.
The woman taking care of the hotel, Frederique, was super helpful and very nice.
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Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The first problem was actually finding the hotel. I was on a cycle tour and the weather was atrocious, with rain and wind. Although i put the location into google maps, i failed to find it at first because people were taking cover from rain in front of the single small door next door to a restaurant (which turns out to be associated with the Hotel). The name on the building is otherwise obscured by a large awning. A hotel across the street was very helpful and pointed out the door, which by then was no longer obscured. One goes through a security door and then up 2 short flights of stairs. Check in was easy and my bike was stored in a locked room just around the corner from mine. Nothing was said about the fact that no one would be around to unlock that storage room until 8:30 the next morning, which eliminated my chance for an early departure.
The room is small, but standard size for most places in Europe. The bathroom was large and the bed quite comfortable.
A major draw for this hotel is its location, which also happens to be a big drawback. The street has multiple bars just across the street from the hotel, all of which come alive after 10pm, so if you want sleep, ear plugs are a good idea. The walls are also thin, so the TV in the room next door, that started up at about 2am, was an issue. There is no air conditioning, so if it is warm, the only option is open windows.
The room is small, but standard size for most places in Europe. The bathroom was large and the bed quite comfortable.
A major draw for this hotel is its location, which also happens to be a big drawback. The street has multiple bars just across the street from the hotel, all of which come alive after 10pm, so if you want sleep, ear plugs are a good idea. The walls are also thin, so the TV in the room next door, that started up at about 2am, was an issue. There is no air conditioning, so if it is warm, the only option is open windows.
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Date of stay: June 2017Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: get a room high up and away from busy street side
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Pas de chambre en RDC
Toutes sont en étage
Séjour au cœur de Biarritz
Excellent double vitrage nous n’avons rien entendu des bruits de la ville
Tout était parfait : de la chambre à l’emplacement de l’hôtel
Il est difficile de trouver une responsable d’hôtel plus aimable ! Elle nous a acueiilit avec le sourire et nous a conseillé pour les visites et bons plans à faire sur Biarritz !
Ceux qui se plaignent du bruits...ne choisissez pas en centre ville ! Mais à la campagne
Ça paraît évident que là où c’est placé on profite des avantages et aussi de quelques nuisances les fenêtres ouvertes
L Islande paraît plus adapté pour vous ...
Nous reviendrons !
Emplacement idéal pour petit hôtel propre et pas cher
"Ask for the room beside the reception.. two beds a bathroom (which in fairness when taking a poo it brings ryanair leg room to mind) and a window looking out onto the street"Read full review
"Book elsewhere - we won't be coming back. There are simply better hotels in Biarritz."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
AU$162 - AU$212 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
FranceNouvelle-AquitainePyrenees-AtlantiquesBasque CountryBiarritz
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Saint James
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Saint James?
Nearby attractions include Rocher de la Vierge (0.3 km), Mercado Les Halles (0.4 km), and Eglise Sainte-Eugénie (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Saint James?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and laundry service.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Saint James?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Saint James?
Conveniently located restaurants include Maison Dezamy, La Marine, and Le Cab Biarritz - Le Comptoir À Burger.
Is Hotel Saint James located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Biarritz.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Saint James?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Eglise Saint-Martin (1.3 km), Le Moulin de Bassilour (5.6 km), and Maison Moulis (7.3 km).