Nestled in the heart of Biarritz City Centre, Palmito offers an eco-certified retreat with a library and arcade/game room on site. Take advantage of cycling, surfing/body boarding opportunities or simply unwind with free in-room WiFi.
7 Rue du Port-Vieux, Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, 64200
What's nearby
Port-Vieux Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Biarritz Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cote des Basques - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Le Gare du Midi - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Biarritz Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque) - 13 min drive
San Sebastian (EAS) - 39 min drive
Guethary Station - 11 min drive
Biarritz Station - 16 min drive
Boucau Station - 16 min drive
Free beach shuttle
Restaurants
Casa Juan Pedro - 4 min walk
La Tireuse - 2 min walk
Olatua - 3 min walk
Le Cristal Kfé - 1 min walk
Le Bar Basque - 1 min walk
About this property
Palmito
Palmito offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Cote des Basques. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests can keep active with onsite surfing/body boarding.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 11 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Offsite
Free beach shuttle
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children's games
Children's books
Baby bath
Changing table
What to do
Free beach shuttle
Surfing/body boarding
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Surf lessons nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Free beach shuttle
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Communal living room
Designer stores on site
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
80-cm flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Champagne service
Mini-fridge
Highchair
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.45 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Also known as
Palmito Hotel
Palmito Biarritz
Palmito Hotel Biarritz
Frequently asked questions
Does Palmito offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Palmito does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Palmito?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 11 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Palmito?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Palmito.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Palmito?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Palmito?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Barriere (7-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Palmito and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as surfing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and segway rentals. Palmito also has an arcade.
What's the area around Palmito like?
Palmito is located near Port-Vieux Beach in Biarritz City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Biarritz Aquarium and 9 minutes' walk from Cote des Basques.
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Reviews
Palmito Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The property is perfectly located near the town beach, offering a convenient and lovely experience. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions
Location
Room
Service staff
Beach
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
10/10 no complaints
Hotel is fantastic. Great staff. Big room, lots of space, very clean.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
Great Spot, Great Hotel, Great Service
Great hotel near the Petite Plage! Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, cute decor, great amenities and wonderful staff!!! A great hotel for families or friends and couples, accommodating to everyone great location in Biarritz!
Cristina
Cristina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Perfect place for a quick stay or a long one!
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Cute little hotel with a beach vibe and comfortable beds. Centrally located.
Lilah
Lilah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Beautiful hotel in perfect location near the town beach. Lovely set up with Palmito restaurant across the road for breakfast. An absolute gem in Biarritz for those wanting to experience the best of what the city has to offer. We will be back for more surf, more food and a lovely hotel to stay in
Sam
Sam, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
My favorite in Biarritz, will come back!
THANK YOU again for an amazing stay in your beautiful hotel.
We wanted to send a quick note to mention that Elliott’s and Loraine’s help with getting our room earlier, making it easy with the luggage and late check out - all of this made the vacation in Biaritz extremely amazing.
The Palmito suite with the terrace also made a difference - we C spent time in warm weather reading, having a glass of wine, enjoying morning coffee.
Friendly staff made us feel always welcome.
Olena
Olena, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Amazing location, great hotel
Fantastic location, clean rooms, lovely staff. Would absolutely stay here again, located in the best part of town.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 18, 2024
Easy checkin and breakfast access.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
Hotel location was great, room was comfortable, very clean and had a nice vibe
Kimberley
Kimberley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2024
I really enjoyed this hotel. Just minutes to the sea and wonderful shopping and restaurants.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Excellent sejour
Olivier
Olivier, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
The hotel was very clean. Good location and walking distance to everything we needed to see. Would stay here again
Stuart
Stuart, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Delightful hotel, conveniently located.
A charming hotel in the old town of Biarritz and well located. It's in a pedestrian street so taxis set down / pick up in the nearby square and it's an easy walk from there.
Hotel lobby is just a corridor. The rooms (recently refurbished) we were allocated were large and quiet - at the rear of the property. The tropical decor is interesting if misplaced in Biarritz.
Bedrooms had very comfortable beds but valances need replacing. Furniture is modern and sufficient although bedside tables and lighting could be improved. The "design feature holes" in the cupboarding were a bit of a hazard - knobs would be less so !
Bathrooms spotlessly clean.
Breakfast self service in the hotel's café is at street level and is open to the general hungry public. However, never a problem in being seated and the buffet is very well presented and delicious.
Staff efficient, friendly and helpful. Speaking French is an asset !
James E K
James E K, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2024
Worth a stay
Nice hotel in a great location. Would stay again.
Aaron
Aaron, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2022
Great location, really friendly and helpful staff and lovely decor
Fiona
Fiona, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2022
The location was phenomenal...right in the pedestrian zone and two blocks from the beach!
LAURA
LAURA, 10-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Perfect stay
Beautiful hotel right in the center of Biarritz, 1 min walk to the beach. Loved the decor, room was very comfortable and quiet. Great restaurant and bar opposite which is also part of the hotel. Highly recommended!
Amelia
Amelia, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Super!
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2024
Ideally located down town, nice place with a style. Staff are super friendly. Remember to take ear plug if you want to sleep early, as some rooms are on the street and party are late in Biarritz
Stephane
Stephane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2023
We stayed at Palmito in June and it was lovely. Close to the beach, Les Halles. Very enjoyable
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 3, 2024
In general not worth staying here!
Roland
Roland, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2023
We did like it so much! The beds were comfy and the room was quiet.
Very stylish and totally friendly
Sabrina
Sabrina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 23, 2024
The hotel is also connected to a restaurant/tiki bar (awesome!) across the street, and a café below/adjacent to hotel. Well organized & run. Previous reviews warned us that the bar made the room too noisy, and it was somewhat, but not terrible. The staff were all young, but super helpful & sweet. Room was clean. Great location. Plenty of walkable restaurants around. Coastline & town --beautiful. More touristy than I imagined. Parking a car-- we parked in nearby parking garage Sainte Eugénie, which worked well, for 25€ per day
Colleen
Colleen, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 11, 2024
Loved the location and the general decor. Some of our towels were stained - they were clean but stained with old makeup or fake tan. We were not supplied with enough toilet roll; there was no water jug/bottle - this was mentioned to reception who advised us that all rooms were provided with one. That may be the case, but there wasn't one in our room. He did offer to get one for us if we 'couldn't find it' but the reason we mentioned it was because there wasn't one there! There were two of us in the room but only provided with one door key - which was awkward when coming in and out at different times and needing the key for the lights to function as well as gain entry to the hotel after a certain time in the evening. We were issued with a second key when we requested it but usually hotels provide each guest with a key to avoid this problem. The staff were very pleasant and I would recommend the hotel for anyone staying in Biarritz for a night or two.
judith
judith, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 5, 2023
Pros: Excellent location, very walkable to shops and restaurants, very close to the ocean. The location is a 10/10. Front desk staff were nice.
Cons: Very noisy, was hard to get a full nights sleep in due to hearing all the noise from the people’s rooms above us. Also, cleanliness was disappointing. Old hair was found on the walls and drain in the shower and also the sheets in the bed. Very dusty. All of the bathroom towels and bedsheets smelled like mildew. At night the HVAC AC system picked up the cigarette smoke outside and our room smelled like smoke.
Based on our experience we probably wouldn’t want to stay here again for the Cons reasons, especially since we did pay a lot and there were many other hotels nearby that could suit our overall cleanliness and noise levels needs more.