1 Carrefour Helianthe, 64200 Biarritz

Le Talaia Hôtel & Spa Biarritz

Name: Le Talaia Hôtel & Spa Biarritz
Address: 1 Carrefour Helianthe, Biarritz, 64200, FR
Rating: 4.55

Hotel-restaurant 4-star with pool and spa in Biarritz

Presentation

Le Talaia Hôtel & Spa Biarritz - MGallery Collection overlooks the upper end of the Côte des Basques, where the city begins to slope down toward the waves. Those familiar with the former Radisson Blu may find it hard to recognize the building. Jean-Philippe Nuel has completely reimagined it, and the hotel reopened in summer 2025.

You first go up for the rooftop.

On the fifth floor, the heated pool faces the Atlantic, with the Pyrenees visible in the distance on clear days. Lounge chairs line the pool, and you can hear the waves well before you see them. The pool is open only seasonally, from late spring through fall. The rest of the year, the view moves a few yards away, behind the floor-to-ceiling windows of the restaurant.

This is where breakfast is served. A buffet of local products, fresh bread, pastries, and fruit, while the ocean changes color throughout the meal. It is charged separately and adds noticeably to the bill when you are staying as a couple. On mornings when you need to get going quickly, Kafea, on the ground floor, is an excellent option. The barista makes coffee and lattes at the counter; grab a homemade pastry and walk over to Les Halles, just a few minutes away.

As you make your way back down through the floors, the mood changes. The rooms feature light wood and graphic textiles reminiscent of Basque linens, all in shades of sand and stone. Some overlook the sea, while others look out over Biarritz’s rooftops. The family rooms, around 40 m², offer enough space for an entire family and all their beach bags. There are no balconies, however, and the windows open only a few inches. You view the ocean through the glass, while the nights are quieter than you might expect so close to downtown.

Further down, the Cinq Mondes spa is the brand’s first in Biarritz. In the soft light, you move from the hammam to the sauna, then beneath the sensory shower, before heading to one of the treatment rooms. The signature treatment draws on kobido, a Japanese facial massage. Those who prefer a different kind of workout will find a fitness room with views of the beaches and mountains.

Surfers have their own entrance. The surf room opens directly from outside, allowing you to rinse your wetsuit and store your board without walking through the lobby and leaving puddles behind. Côte des Basques beach is a five-minute walk downhill. The walk back is uphill, so it is worth knowing in advance.

Dogs are welcome. On a coast where people are happy to walk their pets along the coastal path, that detail matters.

At the end of the day, everyone heads back upstairs. The rooftop bar serves cocktails as the sun sinks into the Atlantic, and La Petite Plage takes over for dinner. Éric Frechon, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, creates Mediterranean-inspired cuisine designed to be shared in the center of the table. You order several plates, sample a little of everything, and linger.

Rooms are available from 3 p.m. If your train arrives earlier, leave your suitcase at the front desk, have a coffee at Kafea, and head down to watch the surfers at Côte des Basques—your room will be waiting for you.

Summary of a few positive reviews found online

They charged my e-reader at the front desk. And when they found out I could not eat the complimentary cake, they brought me a plate of fruit instead.
Breakfast on the top floor overlooking the ocean. A varied buffet, fresh bread, pastries, fresh fruit, and local products.
Our second stay, six nights this time. The family room was very spacious and just as comfortable as before.
Room with two double beds for three people. Good bedding and very quiet in the morning.
My female dog was accepted with no problem. A modern, well-equipped room, and the La Petite Plage restaurant was cozy and beautifully decorated.
The front desk and housekeeping staff were friendly and always happy to chat. A street full of bars and restaurants right next door, plus croissants at the ground-floor café.