Hotel Jules Verne – A Favorite for Families in Biarritz
About the Hotel
Rooms & Themes
The Hotel Jules Verne has 77 rooms, each themed after Jules Verne's works like 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.' Rooms feature original watercolors by Jean Aubertin, quotes from Verne, and a novel on the nightstand. The Classic Double (14 m^2) includes a 160cm bed, air conditioning, and a safe. The Triple (26 m^2) fits up to three people with a double bed and sofa bed, plus a minibar and coffee machine. The 70 m^2 Apartment on the top floor has a kitchen, living room, terrace, and two bedrooms.
Dining & Bar
The hotel serves buffet breakfast (€19) with regional specialties like Gâteau Basque and Ossau Iraty cheese. The Lounge Bar offers cocktails, wines, and beers from noon to midnight. Seasonal poolside snacks and drinks are available at La Cabane de Jules (April-October). Partner restaurant Bistrot Zingué provides weekday evening meals.
Pool & Wellness
A heated outdoor pool (12m x 6m) operates from April to October (10:00-21:00). Guests can borrow pool towels. The hotel partners with Thalmar Thalassotherapy Centre for massages, sauna, and hammam treatments. Local massage therapists can also provide in-room sessions.
Location & Transport
The hotel is opposite the Asiatica Museum, 800m from Grande Plage beach and the casino. Les Halles district (markets, nightlife) is a 10-minute walk. Biarritz train station is 5km away (bus #5 to Les Trois Fontaines stop). Biarritz Airport (4km) has direct flights to Paris, London, and Berlin (bus #36 to Guy Petit stop).
Services & Events
Coworking space MyWo (€5/hour) includes high-speed Wi-Fi and printing. A 50 m^2 meeting room hosts events. The pool terrace accommodates outdoor receptions. Free access to a 500-book Jules Verne library. Check-in from 15:00, check-out until 12:00, with late check-out available. Staff recommend local surf spots, hiking trails, and Basque villages like Espelette.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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