Best Western Kemaris

A very nice place to stay in Biarritz. Ask to be in a room with a balcony - they are excellent. The room was very nice, modern and our stay was perfect. The place is a bit far from the center (which might be a minus) - around 15 min walk. All considered it was a good value for money. less

The hotel is in two buildings either side of a public, but not busy or wide, road. It is a ten minute uphill, initially quite steep, walk from the centre so we thought the location OK but not particularly good. Anyone with walking difficulties should avoid. It is close to the cliff top which gives a good view of the surfers way below but if you walk from the town round the prom you finish with a very steep cliff path. We stayed in the hotel which looks most modern but appearances are deceptive. The traditional hotel we first thought a bit grim, but was modern and fresh when we went in. Both sides had lounges, quite small, but I didn't notice the bar listed on the amenities. Our room was a reasonable size with a desk area and good wi fi, about 20 Mbs, The lavatory was immediately when you came in but the washbasin was with the shower off the bedroom. The shower room was a good size and the shower very good but a bit slippy and no grab handles. The bed was OK but I suspect the mattress and the duvet may be due for replacement this winter. We slept well though even though the room was over the road. No noise. Breakfast was taken in the old hotel and was very good with some emphasis on local and Bio products. Eggs and cheese, good croissants and usual jams, cereals, local Basque speciality cakes and yoghurts made for a substantial vegetarian breakfast. I didn't need to eat again until the evening. A good three star hotel but I would probably go elsewhere because of the location if I return to Biarritz. less

We loved our deluxe room with balcony and sea view (from standing) providing private sunbathing and two sun loungers. The hotel is in a great location 15 mins from the town centre and beaches. Our room was air conditioned, had stand alone bath for two, with sink, separate loo and wardrobes behind a room divider where the bed was located. We didn’t take breakfast at the hotel although it was available. Private parking is available although it’s tricky to enter, we were advised to drive around the block to gain easier access. Cannot fault this hotel or the location and would definitely recommend/return. less

Great Location, very quiet, great sunsets facing west rooms, good pool table, nice breakfast area, too many tables and chairs in the outdoor area, hotels need to review this. Staff very helpful and friendly less

the parking was good and easy at the back of the hotel. Pleasant staff. Breakfasts ok. The location was disappointing and that it was a good walk to get to the centre where the restaurants etc etc were. The beach, 5 mins walk from hotel to promenade was reached by a long downhill/uphill winding path or 220 steps. Like Scarborough really. And the same ambience. Narrow streets packed with cars made access egress from Biarritz a chore especially with road works frustrating satnav. The place we least liked on our visit to France and Spain. Over-rated reputation. Good hotel and poor resort. less