Area Attractions

The Spa is opened everyday from 9am to 7:30pm. Treatments are available everyday from 10am to 7pm. Pamper yourself in the 2,500 m2 over 5 floors dedicated to your well-being and pleasure; the Spa features a magnificent indoor pool bathed in natural light, 2 saunas, 2 hammams and 1 jetted tub. The Guerlain Institute and Leonor Greyl Institute and Hairdresser offer a full range of face & body care. Our beauty therapists are available to schedule with you energizing, physical and mental well-being treatments adapted to your needs.

Our centre is located on the last floor of the Spa Impérial, specially equipped with the latest Technogym machines and a Pilates studio. Our Personal trainers are at hand to conduct yoga classes, aquatraining, crossfitting as well as our special Gyrotonic programme.

Discover Imperial Club’s majestic pool, its solarium, its kids’ corner but also its Cabanas (available upon reservation for the season or for a day). The Californian seawater pool, heated at 29°C, overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The Imperial Club is open everyday from 10am to 7:30pm.

For beach aficionados, private tents are available on the sand of the Grande Plage complete with sun loungers and refreshments. Sports lovers can take advantage of the swimming and surfing lessons for adults and children.

Around the children’s swimming pool, five tents provide all the comfort and equipment necessary for parents who need to change a nappy, heat a bottle or lay infants down for a nap.

During school holidays, the Kid’s Club offers an exciting choice of fun-filled activities focusing on environmental respect for children between 6 and 14 years old. Reservations are required for this service. For more information please contact us by email at info@hoteldupalaisbiarritz.com

Located less than 25 km from the Spanish border, the city of Biarritz is a breath of bracing sea air, boasting 4 kilometres of Atlantic coastline. Tucked into the south-western tip of France, Biarritz has a wide range of cultural, culinary and sports activities to suit every taste.

Among the villages and cities nearby, don’t miss Bayonne! Take a stroll beneath its arcades or along the banks of the Nive River, especially on market day, or all week long in the shopping district around the magnificent cathedral.

Only 20 minutes away from Biarritz, the city of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, former pirate stronghold with its quaint fishing port, has undeniable charm. Near the harbour in the historical center of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, discover the magnificent house Lohobiague-enea, better known under the name of Maison Louis XIV.

Built around a white-sand bay between Mont Urgull and Mont Igueldo, San Sebastian is famous for being the town with the most Michelin stars per square meter in the world.

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and its wonderful panorama ; Sare, surrounded by the mountains ; Espelette and its famous chilli peppers ; Ainhoa, a typical village ; Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, with its natural setting ; Urrugne, between nature and heritage ; Itxassou, as a gem?

At the City of the Ocean, play a role in your discoveries! Listen, touch, feel and dive into the depths of the ocean through interactive and 360° immersive experiences, playful devices, 3D animations, surf simulators will turn your trip into an exciting odyssey.

A cultural visit necessary to truly know Biarritz and the Hôtel du Palais. The museum tells Biarritz’s history, from the small fishing port to the fashionable resort which became the “Kings’ Beach”.

Located less than 1h30 from Biarritz in Spain, the Guggenheim has become the symbol of Bilbao. Designed by the American architect Franck O.Gehry, this avant-garde building is a magnificient place to display masterpieces of modern and contemporary art from artists such as David Salle, Chillida, Jeff Koons, Louise Bourgeois and Robert Rauschenberg.

The Balenciaga Museum is located in Getaria, Spain, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Biarritz. This author's museum focuses on the life and work of the great fashion designer, Cristóbal Balenciaga with a very beautiful scenography.

It was Napoleon III's idea to hollow out this rock, surrounded by reef, and connect it to the cliff by means of a wooden bridge. Crowned by a statue of the Virgin Mary, the rock has become the symbol of Biarritz.

Come and discover the Halles de Biarritz, a very lively market in the center of the city where local products are in the spotlight. Tapas tasting and traditional dishes in many bars-restaurants located all around…

The lighthouse marks the boundary between the sandy Landes coast and the rocky coast of the Basque Country. It offers an exceptional panoramic view of Biarritz and the Basque countryside.

Biarritz offers the walker an amazing diversity of natural landscapes: from the tip of Saint-Martin to the Côte des Basques by the Grande-Plage, Port des Pêcheurs and the Rocher de la Vierge, the coast is full of places to discover.

In a splendid Art Deco monument, facing the Rocher de la Vierge, the visitor will discover a magnificent living spectacle spread across nearly fifty aquariums and thousands of species. Don’t miss the show at seal feeding time that will delight the little ones.

Get on the Train de la Rhune and discover an exceptional panoramic view across Atlantic Ocean and Pyrenees. Less than 30 km from Biarritz, this authentic cog railway was built in 1924. In 35 minutes, you are going to the top at 905 meters.

162 Skate School is the special school for skateboard in St Jean de Luz offering all year round individual and collective classes for young ones and adults.

Not to be missed and located in the old harbour of Biarritz, Chez Albert restaurant showcases seafood and even wild fishes, expertly and simply prepared.

In the quiet district of Saint Charles, a 5-minute walk from the hotel, the discreet facade of this restaurant hides a bistro chic. The cuisine is delicious and perfectly mastered.

Enjoy a memorable culinary experience in a haven of peace located between Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The new generation of brothers, Xabi and Patrice Ibarboure are now at the helm of this Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant and create inventive menus while revisiting recipes that have built the establishment’s reputation.

Recognized as one of the best surf spots, Biarritz now attracts surfers from all over the world. Private lesssons for chidren and adults can be booked with our Concierges.

Biarritz has the second oldest course on the continent created in 1888, Golf Biarritz le Phare, located in the heart of the city. The micro climate of the Basque Country allows you to practice it all year round on the 16 different golf courses in the region. Private lesssons for chidren and adults can be booked with our Concierges.

Discover the Basque Country by hiking or driving along the tracks of former smugglers. Enjoy a day in total immersion in the Basque nature and culture. Private lesssons for chidren and adults can be booked with our Concierges.

Book your private lessons with experienced coaches in one of the two clubs, located at 10 min from the hotel and take advantage of privileged facilities. Private lesssons for chidren and adults can be booked with our Concierges.