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Reviews of Hôtel Saint James 2 stars

1 Rue des Halles, 64200 Biarritz, France

#40 of 55 hotels in Biarritz

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 135 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good stay with an excellent location and very friendly staff, specially Frederique 👌🏻👌🏻. Would recommend for solo t
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shampoo and soap were bad and very little

    Location, very friendly staff, room was decent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Amazing location but pretty loud at night. Friendly hosts who helped us get a taxi to the train station on a holiday whe
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy at night and pretty small room.

    Great location and friendly helpful hosts!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very nice great food but very very busy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    When we arrived there was a 3 day braderie which made it very difficult to get to the hotel by car many roads where closed and all the parking were full . Also there were roadworks in , Les Halles, where the hotel was situated and it made it all a bit difficult. Not the fault of the hotel but a heads up would have been helpfu

    It was a very Central Location the Lady who ran the Hotel was charming and helpful, plenty of places nearby to eat and drink

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant, value for money accommodation in the heart of the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The very pleasant little balcony had full-height openable glass doors, which was lovely for getting air into the room, but the curtains only extended the lower third of the height. A kettle with some teas and coffees would have been a nice addition too, but for less than €70 a night it was fine. Would stay here again.

    Really great location in the city centre near to all attractions. My room had a bath, which is always a plus for me. Automated check-in with the details sent in advance (including detailed directions), which is another plus point. There was a television with the main French FTA channels and there were several electrical sockets. There were sufficient towels and toiletries provided, and a nice touch was a tourist map of the city left in the room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing, fun and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little fridge would be very handy

    Location wise this was so convenient. A restaurant in the building which was excellent and many within a 200m walk. The fresh food market is across the road. A supermarket 200m away. I had a corner room so good air flow to cool down with a sea breeze, there is no aircon but a fan was provided. Shutters help to keep it from getting too hot. Shutters also kept out the noise from the lively street below that is the price to pay for being in the action. I enjoyed the music from a band playing, on one night great atmosphere. Also convenient for the beaches a short walk away.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    9.0
    Central hotel, an ideal base to enjoy Biarritz.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ideally situated in old town next to market. Clean, simple room, daily cleaning and fresh towels. Very friendly helpful team.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Warm welcome, convenient location and good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because the hotel is near lovely restaurants it is quite noisy outside at night. It was nice and quiet the following morning though..

    Frederique was very helpful with answering questions and arranging a taxi. She gave me a very warm welcome and explained where all the beaches, cafes, shops etc were. She also made sure to say goodbye. Lovely, friendly person and that makes a difference! The room was small but had everything you need including a TV and hairdryer. The bed was very comfortable. The location was very convenient for restaurants, beaches, shops and commuting. Just a little tip... Make sure to look up above street level when trying to find it as there is a restaurant with a different name downstairs.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    7.0
    Cute little hotel, central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For someone who is very sensitive to noise, the restaurant downstairs could be a problem. I personally had no problem at all sleeping when I used earplugs and closed the window. No elevator, so for someone with mobility issues it might not be ideal.

    Great location, very central. Only a short walk to the beach and to all the shops and restaurants. Spotlessly clean. Super friendly and extra helpful staff, they really went above and beyond. They made my stay unforgettable. Comfortable room, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    Simple accomodation and centrally located in Biarritz . Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy at night due to bars surrounding it

    The location is just perfect ! Centrally located to everything . Can walk to all the sights and near restaurants , the market and bars .

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Flew in to Biarritz that evening; taxi to hotel . Bag in the room & then a drink & bite to eat in Cafe de Comme
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints ; a lift would be good but I’ve stayed before so I knew that

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no A/C

    Perfect location. Staff very friendly!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    cleam ou ventilo plus performant et silencieux;)))

    situation

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    9.0
    great place in the heart of Biarritz
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For light sleepers, please bring ear plugs.

    the location couldn't be better. 5 minutes from the beach and promenade. 10 meters away is the market - where you can eat oysters and seafood and drink wine. hostess Fryderyka - above all called, very caring and charismatic.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Good cheap hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awful lumpy pillows!

    Great, cheap hotel close to Les Halles and all facilities.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Location is great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really! A mini fridge would be great to keep our water cold in the room

    Locations was absolutely fantastic. Staff were very friendly and helpful with early check in. Leaving bags there before our flight etc

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    7.0
    Great location, light sleepers beware
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t think not having an A/C would be an issue but it was. The room was a bit hot and opening the window would have been a solution but the cafes down below on the street generate a lot of noise, late into the night.

    The location is great, right in the middle of town, steps from restaurants, shops, supermarket and bus stops. The staff was super friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    8.0
    Great place with character but noisy in the night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is loud at night due to the late night cafe crowds and street cleaning machines. The windows block out most noise, but only a fan to keep cool in the summer is not enough - the room was quite stuffy.

    The staff are very friendly and helpful. It is a beautiful old style hotel above many cafes and near beaches.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception was not always manned

    Breakfast was great value. Restaurant was lovely and location was great. Room was clean but small. The area was very central which was great but noisy at night

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish there was an option to choose a refrigerator. At Biarritz grocery stores always close early.

    Greeeeeeeeat location. The staffs were super nice.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    9.0
    one night stay to get flight home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Very comfortable bed. I had a really good sleep thanks to the quality of the mattress.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    9.0
    The stay was great and enjoyable overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    During my stay it was very hot, but the window had to be shut to cut down the noise from the street till quite late. Although a good fan is provided, the room was still very warm in the high temperature at the time. For the noise, I would recommend good ear plugs for a quieter sleep.

    The room was small but comfortable. With the window opened, the street noise was quite loud. There is quite a lot of activities going on in that area at "happy hour" time. The hotel is convenient to shops and restaurants and a 10 minutes walk to the main beach.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    9.0
    A wonderful stay along the côté de Basque en Biarritz.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is located in the perfect place—near shops, restaurants, and the sea. It was easy to find and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    9.0
    MarionC
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Resturants are overpriced. I ate in 3 different establishments. Food was only okay, not worth what is being charged, but staff were lovely and friendly.

    Room was lovely and clean, great location near bars, restaurants, shops and beach. Plenty to see and do. A visit to the food market is highly recommended. Frederique was extremely helpful and even answered my query on his day off 😁

    Stayed in May 2023

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